MONTREAL — Bell Media and Productions J announced today well-known Quebec actor and TV/radio host Patrice Bélanger (above) will be the host of the reality show Survivor Québec, which will premiere on Noovo next spring.
“Patrice Bélanger was an obvious choice for this assignment not only because of his empathy and listening skills but also because his game intelligence, sense of discipline and unparalleled knowledge of the Survivor format put him in a class of his own,” reads a Bell Media press release.
“Ready to go beyond his limits and present a side of himself the public has never seen, Patrice Bélanger is the perfect choice to host this legendary competition,” the release adds.
The Quebec adaptation of the long-running reality series, based on the Banijay-owned format created by Charlie Parsons, “will put a group of people on a deserted island in the Philippines to see how they survive,” the release explains.
“Completely isolated from civilization and creature comforts, they will have to battle bad weather and stave off hunger while competing in extreme challenges that test their endurance and physical fitness. They will also need strategic thinking and mental acuity to survive the elimination rounds to the very end and get their hands on the $100,000 grand prize.”
Survivor Québec is currently recruiting participants, who have until Oct. 2 to apply.
“For years, Bell Media has been a privileged partner of Banijay. Thanks to the ongoing successes of our reality shows in recent years, we are once again honoured by their confidence by choosing us to adapt Survivor for the Quebec market,” said Suzane Landry, vice-president of content development, programming and news at Bell Media, in the release.
“We are also very happy to welcome Patrice Bélanger to the Bell Media team. We have the utmost confidence in his commitment and enthusiasm for this bold and major project for Noovo,” Landry said.
“This new adventure as the host of Survivor Québec is an exceptional opportunity for me,” Bélanger said. “Survivor has been a part of our lives for so long. It is must-watch TV for me and my family, as we have faithfully tuned in for years. It is literally a dream come true for me to host the Quebec adaptation of this international hit! I want to thank Bell Media and Productions J for giving me this chance. I can’t wait for our audience to check us out on Noovo next spring!”
Photo provided by Bell Media.
