Series synopsis
Beauty and the Geek Australia is an Australian reality television series that premiered on Nine Network on October 8, 2009. It was created by Ashton Kutcher. It stars Bernard Curry, Sophie Monk, James Tobin and Tamika Chesser.
Beauty and the Geek Australia is an Australian reality television series on the Seven Network. It was originally hosted by Bernard Curry in the first four series and has been replaced by James Tobin as the new host. It is based on the United States programme Beauty and the Geek created by Ashton Kutcher.
The premise of the show consists of a group of "Beauties" and a group of "Geeks" are paired up to compete as teams for a A$100,000 prize.
Premise
Beauty and the Geek Australia is an Australian reality television series on the Seven Network. It was originally hosted by Bernard Curry in the first four series and has been replaced by James Tobin as the new host. It is based on the United States programme Beauty and the Geek created by Ashton Kutcher.
The premise of the show consists of a group of "Beauties" and a group of "Geeks" are paired up to compete as teams for a A$100,000 prize.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Bernard Curry as Self - Host
- Sophie Monk as Self - Host
- James Tobin as Self - Host
- Tamika Chesser as Self - Beauty
Episodes
This series spans 8 seasons with 74 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 8 | October 8, 2009 | November 26, 2009 |
| Season 2 | 6 | October 21, 2010 | November 25, 2010 |
| Season 3 | 10 | September 22, 2011 | November 24, 2011 |
| Season 4 | 10 | October 4, 2012 | November 29, 2012 |
| Season 5 | 8 | October 10, 2013 | November 28, 2013 |
| Season 6 | 8 | October 9, 2014 | November 27, 2014 |
| Season 7 | 12 | July 11, 2021 | August 3, 2021 |
| Season 8 | 12 | July 17, 2022 | August 3, 2022 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Episode 1 In the first episode of Beauty And The Geek Australia, the eight beauties and eight geeks met each other and partnered up. The geeks had to then learn how to rap and perform in front of a live audience, while the beauties needed to brush up on History and Geography. |
October 8, 2009 |
| 2 |
Episode 2 In the second episode of Beauty & The Geek Australia, the eight beauties have to learn about Human Anatomy, while our geeks learn the Art of Massage. At the end, two teams are sent to the Elmination Room, where the first team is eliminated. |
October 15, 2009 |
| 3 |
Episode 3 The seven remaining couples learn their new objectives: the beauties must launch a rocket and the geeks must compete for top marks in a series of speed dates. After a surprise winner is announced, two teams battle it out in the Elimination Room and only one will come out. |
October 22, 2009 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Episode 1 Season Two will introduce eight new beauties and eight new geeks competing for a cash prize. The geeks apply their knowledge of beauty and fashion to design and dress their beauties for a pageant before a panel of former Miss Australia winners. The beauties build a flying device for their geeks to fly. |
October 21, 2010 |
| 2 |
Episode 2 The beauties come face to face with two of their greatest fears: bugs and maths. Meanwhile, the geeks brush up on the hospitality skills. |
October 28, 2010 |
| 3 |
Episode 3 The beauties channel Legally Blonde. |
November 4, 2010 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Episode 1 Meet this years contestants. |
September 22, 2011 |
| 2 |
Episode 2 The competition heats up as everyone comes to terms with the surprise addition of a female geek, Helen, and male beauty, Troy. And with one elimination down already, the teams knuckle down to study for the challenges ahead. |
September 29, 2011 |
| 3 |
Episode 3 A few crushes are beginning to form between the beauties and geeks but when it comes time for competition, romance takes a backseat as the teams try to master their recognition of famous faces. |
October 6, 2011 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Episode 1 The Geeks & Beauties arrive at the mansion, pairing off & picking bedrooms. The first challenge is revealed. And the Beauties talk about who could be the secret millionaire. |
October 4, 2012 |
| 2 |
Episode 2 Millionaire Interrogation: Jessica & Alin play good cop/bad cop and interrogate Cody & Oliver. The Geeks try out fashion photography. And a kiss is shared. |
October 11, 2012 |
| 3 |
Episode 3 What will happen when the millionaire geek is revealed to the beauties? While the contestants come to grips with news of their cashed-up friend, the couples join forces for a world record-breaking attempt at the longest hug. Can they even come close to beating the record of 25 hours? The geeks will go from loveable huggers to vying for the title of 'toughest geek' when they take on meat pies, bikies, hot chillies, and arm wrestling. But will anyone step up for the toughest challenge yet and volunteer to have their nipple pierced for immunity? |
October 18, 2012 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Episode 1 The ultimate social experiment makes the move from the safety of a mansion to a beach-side paradise in Fiji, where eight new beauties are paired up with eight new geeks. After they spend a night out of their comfort zone in an open tent, the geeks have to channel their inner warrior when they perform a Fijian war dance in front of a real-life tribe, with the winner receiving a surprise package, while the beauties are tested on their English skills in a spelling bee where one incorrect answer sees their geek's undies filled with live crabs. The winners of the two challenges each nominate a team to send to the Elimination Room, where they compete in a quiz in which the team with fewer correct answers is eliminated. |
October 10, 2013 |
| 2 |
Episode 2 Social boundaries explored for the Geeks. Maths challenge for the Beauties while the Geeks are given a few social muscles to flex, the Beauties get in touch with their inner mathematicians. |
October 17, 2013 |
| 3 |
Episode 3 The Geeks get up close and personal with a half-naked lady when they put to practise their newly acquired skills as a professional masseur. But will their scantily dressed client be evaluating their nifty kneading skills? |
October 24, 2013 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Episode 1 The Geeks have hit the jackpot when they find themselves in Las Vegas, coupled up with US Beauties consisting of models, pageant winners and beauty queens. In this episode, the Geeks are dared to bare all in a Vegas strip show and the beauties will be tested on all things Australian. The winning team will gain immunity but one couple will be eliminated. Plus, a bombshell will change everything! |
October 9, 2014 |
| 2 |
Episode 2 The beauties compete in a maths challenge while being locked in a tank of creepy-crawlies and the geeks must kiss a stranger. Plus, a record number of contestants are forced to leave the competition. |
October 16, 2014 |
| 3 |
Episode 3 The beauties must convince a respected historian on their knowledge of world events. Meanwhile, the geeks will have to master the art of taking a selfie. Plus, one geek gets an early makeover! |
October 23, 2014 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Episode 1 The return of one of Australia’s most-loved shows. Ten beauties and ten geeks look for love and friendship in a funny, heartfelt series to see if opposites really do attract. Hosted by Sophie Monk. |
July 11, 2021 |
| 2 |
Episode 2 The Geeks pose as professional fashion photographers in a hidden camera challenge and Sophie re-pairs the couples to see if she can spark romance. |
July 12, 2021 |
| 3 |
Episode 3 The beauties and geeks take over KIIS FM for a radio challenge and get permanently paired at an '80s prom night. |
July 13, 2021 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Premiere Australia's favourite feel good show returns. 10 Beauties and 10 Geeks come together to see if opposites really do attract in the search for love or a true connection. |
July 17, 2022 |
| 2 |
Episode 2 The Beauties and Geeks pair up on the set of a stunt action movie and are forced to test their bonds under pressure. |
July 18, 2022 |
| 3 |
Episode 3 The Beauties and Geeks get their hearts put on the line as Sophie makes the final pairings of the series. |
July 19, 2022 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | Nine Network |
|---|---|
| First aired | October 8, 2009 |
| Last aired | August 3, 2022 |
| Runtime | 60 minutes |
| Status | Returning Series |
| Schedule | Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Sunday at 19:30:00 |