Mumbai: Video sharing platform YouTube is set to stream its original show “You V YouTube” on 9 October. Produced by Fremantle, the quiz show will be hosted by Indian television presenter Gaurav Kapur.
The new episodes of the show will be released every weekend at 7 p.m. It has been shot completely in a virtual setting and will feature popular content creators who will turn quizmasters allowing viewers to play, learn and stand to win big. The quiz will cover a wide range of subjects from science, general knowledge, math, English, travel, food, and technology, said the statement.
“You V YouTube is a unique quiz show that not only brings together some of India’s best creators but also gives contestants a chance to both learn and earn, in a fun filled environment,” said Fremantle India managing director Aradhana Bhola. “The series has been filmed entirely virtually, with cast and contestants participating from the safety of their own homes during the pandemic; a feat that makes us proud. What’s even more gratifying is that whatever sum of money a contestant has won on the show has been matched in donation along with the proceeds of the live play (available to viewers during the premiere episode) to charities working for covid relief.”
The YouTube creators who will appear as guests on the show include Roshni Mukherjee (science), Gaurav Garg (general knowledge) Ganesh Pai (mathematics), Ceema Picardo (English), Arun Krishnamurthy (environment), Gaurav Chaudhary (Technology), Nidhi Mohan (health and wellness) Ranveer Brar (food), Reena D’Souza (sports), Sucharita Tyagi (movies and music), Rachana Ranade (finance) and Tanya Khanijow (travel).
The contestants are selected through an online audition process. On the show they must answer ten questions across ten different subjects, each asked by a different YouTube creator, for an opportunity to win over Rs 10 lakh.
“I am really excited about this new journey,” said host Gaurav Kapur. “Every day on this show is a learning experience for me. The energy of the contestants and the knowledge shared by the creators is enriching.”
