Passion Distribution has revealed new format adaptations of Mentorn Media’s Most Identical, Paradise Hotel, and Worst Driver.
Most Identical is heading to France with a new adaptation, set at M6 as a new two-part event produced by Coyote Conseil. It first launched in 2003 on BBC One and has been remade in eight markets, including the U.S., Australia, Spain and the Netherlands.
Paradise Hotel continues to see traction, with a 14th season ordered at TVN in Poland. Golden Media is producing in a brand-new location. It streams on HBO Max in Poland, where it has become the top unscripted show on the platform. Videoland in the Netherlands is on board for a third season, consisting of 18 episodes, shooting in Thailand this fall and premiering in 2027.
In Scandinavia, the format has returned for season 22 in Denmark, seasons 18 and 19 in Sweden, and season 18 in Norway. All were produced in Mexico.
Meanwhile, Worst Driver is up for a 13th season in the Netherlands.
Hannah Wyatt, CEO of Tinopolis Unscripted UK, said, “All three shows demonstrate the power of a strong format based around enduring subjects and quirky questions that continue to resonate with viewers across the generations. It makes them evergreen and adaptable and it’s fantastic they continue to delight global audiences.”
Nick Tanner, director of sales and co-productions at Passion Distribution, stated, “These three foundational TV formats have been proven time and time again to deliver audiences on all platforms and reach fans across socials. Each format has its own attention-grabbing, noisy premise combined with crisp gameplay and versatility. This potent mix can be fine-tuned for each adaptation. In challenging times, proven reliability and returnability are highly prized. Paradise Hotel, Worst Driver and Most Identical deliver all this and more.”
