On the Edge of Your … Chair

Following in the Popstars tradition of grand contributions to global pop culture NZ’s gift to the gameshow format has former tennis star John McEnroe signed on with the BBC to front a ten-series run of The Chair. Developed by Touchdown the gameshow has also sold in Germany, France and Spain and a copycat version is being produced in the US. Contestants have to answer questions correctly and keep their heart rate below a certain level to keep their winnings.