BEFRIEND. BETRAY. OR BE GONE.

IT'S SOCIAL SURVIVIAL OF THE FITTEST IN FOX'S ALL NEW COMPETITION SERIES "THE SNAKE"

HIGH STAKES SHOW JOINS NETWORK'S SUMMER LINEUP WITH COMEDIAN JIM JEFFERIES HOSTING

FOX has ordered all-new, wholly owned "social survival of the fittest" competition series, The Snake, and has tapped comedian Jim Jefferies to host the show, it was announced today by Michael Thorn, President of FOX Television Network. For this unmatched battle of plotting, scheming and strategy, The Snake assembles 15 masters of manipulation from various persuasive professions with unique skill sets to compete in an outrageous array of challenges and twists - all of which help contestants move toward becoming that week's Snake, the most powerful position in the game and ultimate decider of who stays and who goes. The Snake is set to premiere this summer on FOX and will stream next day on Hulu.

The Snake is social survival of the fittest, where each contestant must leverage their unique skills, training and powers of persuasion as they face a multitude of challenges designed to showcase the traits needed to be successful in the game. The winner of each challenge becomes The Snake, earning control of The Saving Ceremony, an explosive, chain reaction elimination where it's not about who wants you gone, but who is willing to save you. The Snake doesn't just hinge on winning challenges - it's about winning people over. The social aspect of the game never stops - connections are everything whether you're making friends, faking friends, or sparking romantic connections. Promises are put to the test during the Saving Ceremony as players do everything in their power to avoid being picked last by The Snake, hoping to escape elimination. Every week is a fresh start with a new gauntlet and a new Snake. In the end, only one contestant will get within striking distance of the $100,000 grand prize. Befriend, Betray, or Be Gone.

"SallyAnn brings her uniquely original voice to FOX with this fresh take on the strategy competition series and a universally appealing concept that will captivate audiences," said Thorn. "Trust Me ... The Snake lives up to its name."

"I'm thrilled to be hosting The Snake! A show about making friends and faking friends," said Jefferies. "I've been training for this job my whole life. Growing up In Australia, and now living in Hollywood, I've been around plenty of snakes."

The Snake is wholly owned by FOX Entertainment and produced by 495 Productions. SallyAnn Salsano (Jersey Shore, Joe Millionaire: For Richer or Poorer) serves as executive producer and showrunner. Frank Miccolis and Kim Green also serve as executive producers.

ABOUT JIM JEFFERIES

Comedian/Actor/Writer and Australia native Jim Jefferies is one of the most popular and respected comedians of his generation, entertaining audiences across the globe with his provocative, belief-challenging, and thought-provoking comedy. Jeffries has released a total of 10 stand-up specials since Contraband in 2008, including his most recent 2023 special High & Dry on Netflix, his fifth special for the streaming service. In the special, newly married and loving life with his wife and kids, Jefferies sounds off on the laziness of koala bears, the injustices of male pattern baldness and the reason why he'll never drink again. He has also appeared and starred in films and TV including the comedy series Legit which he co-wrote, executive produced and starred in for FX. Jim hosted and co-created the popular Comedy Central series, The Jim Jefferies Show which ran for three seasons from 2017-2019. In 2019, Jeffries was honored as Stand-Up Comedian of the Year at the Just for Laughs Festival. His worldwide tour, Son of a Carpenter, launched in 2025. For more dates and info go to: www.jimjefferies.com.

ABOUT 495 PRODUCTIONS

SallyAnn Salsano is the Founder, CEO, Executive Producer and creative force behind the Daytime and Primetime Emmy nominated 495 Productions team. Boasting the highest-rated shows for both MTV and CMT with Jersey Shore and Party Down South, along with the record-breaking Martha & Snoop's Potluck Dinner Party on VH1, 495 Productions has cemented their place in pop-culture history. Some additional shows on 495 Productions versatile roster include: Joe Millionaire: For Richer or Poorer (FOX), Paradise Hotel (FOX), Ms. Pat Settles It (BET), Double Shot at Love with Pauly D and Vinny (MTV), Pushing The Line (Discovery+), The Untitled Action Bronson Show (Viceland), The Real (syndicated), Blue Collar Millionaires (CNBC), Nashville Star (NBC), Taboo USA (National Geographic Channel), Design Star (HGTV), A Shot At Love with Tila Tequila (MTV), Tool Academy (VH1), and many others.

ABOUT FOX ENTERTAINMENT

With a legacy spanning nearly 40 years, FOX Entertainment is one of the world's most recognizable media brands and a prolific content producer across its iconic broadcast network and both owned and third-party platforms worldwide. Known for its independent, innovative spirit and provocative, groundbreaking storytelling, the company includes three key business units: FOX Television Network, FOX Entertainment Studios and worldwide content sales and licensing unit FOX Entertainment Global.

While maintaining its leadership in linear television with an exceptional slate of original series - including Doc, Extracted, The Masked Singer, The Floor, The Simpsons, Animal Control, Going Dutch, Murder in a Small Town, Rescue: HI-Surf, The Cleaning Lady, Hell's Kitchen and LEGO Masters - FOX Entertainment is growing its portfolio of studio engines, business operations and library of owned original content.

To date, the FOX Entertainment Studios division includes the in-house unscripted studio FOX Alternative Entertainment with hits The Masked Singer, I Can See Your Voice and Name That Tune, and its scripted content studio featuring comedies Animal Control and Going Dutch and signature drama series The Way Home and The Chicken Sisters. The unit also oversees the award-winning animation studio Bento Box Entertainment with animated comedies including Krapopolis, Grimsburg, Hazbin Hotel and Universal Basic Guys; entertainment platform TMZ with its tentpole primetime series TMZ Investigates; its new independent film label Tideline Entertainment with inaugural releases including First Time Female Director, Ponyboi and Slanted; and the culinary and lifestyle content venture Studio Ramsay Global in partnership with iconic chef Gordon Ramsay, featuring food-themed original series on FOX such as Next Level Chef, Kitchen Nightmares and Gordon Ramsay's Food Stars, as well as the new next-gen global food brand and entertainment platform Bite, Being Gordon Ramsay on Netflix and No Taste Like Home on Disney+.

As a global content creator and production partner, FOX Entertainment Studios collaborates with studios and platforms worldwide, including Disney/Hulu, Warner Bros. Discovery, Sony Pictures Television, Prime Video, Netflix, Apple+, Hallmark, Lifetime, TelevisaUnivision, UK's Channel 4, France's TF1, German's ProSieben, Canadian Broadcasting Corporation, Australia's Foxtel and FOX-owned streamer Tubi.

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