| Game of Bros | |
|---|---|
| Genre | Game show reality television | 
| Written by | Olly Coddington | 
| Directed by | Mario Gaoa | 
| Presented by | 
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| Country of origin | New Zealand | 
| No. of seasons | 3 | 
| No. of episodes | 21 | 
| Production | |
| Executive producer | Lisa Taquma | 
| Camera setup | Multi-camera | 
| Production company | Tikilounge Productions Te Mangai Paoho | 
| Original release | |
| Network | Māori Television | 
| Release | 17 March 2016 | 
Game of Bros is a New Zealand reality television / game show that aired on Māori Television and which premiered on 17 March 2016. In a format compared to The Bachelor New Zealand, several Pacific Island men compete for the attention of two women comedians,[1] Anapela Polataivao and Goretti Chadwick.[2]
Cast
Season 1
Hosts: Anapela Polataivao and Goretti Chadwick.
Winner: Louis Ova
Contestants:
- Louis Ova
 - Joe Mc'Cormack
 - Jordan Cruickshank
 - Paul J Ah Kuoi
 - Zephaniah Sao-Mafiti
 - Thierry Martel
 - Michael Koloi
 - Elia Antonio
 - Yanique Michaels
 - Ramon Betham
 - James Russell
 - Selwyn Te Pania
 
Season 2
Hosts: Anapela Polataivao and Goretti Chadwick.
Game master: Wairangi Koopu
Contestants:
- Josh Tupou
 - Roranin Arakua
 - Jasom Sawyer
 - Carlos Ulberg
 - Joash Fahitua
 - Oscar Kettle
 - Ammon Johnson
 - Rakena Takarei
 - Phoenix Puleanga
 - Jesse Elliot
 
Season 3
The third season included both male and female celebrity contestants, vying to win $10,000 for a charity of their choice.
Host/game master: Wairangi Koopu
Contestants:
- Miriama Smith, actress
 - Jimi Jackson, comedian
 - Kihi Ririnui, TV presenter
 - Carlos Ulberg, pro fighter (who also competed in season 2)
 - Makere Gibbons, tennis pro
 - Tumehe Rongonui, TV presenter
 - Gloria Blake, model
 - Shimpal Lelisi, actor
 - Dave Letele, boxer
 - Kai Kara-France, MMA fighter
 
Production
The show was announced on 2016.
The show premiered on 17 March 2016.
In 2016 the show was renewed for a second season.
The second season premiered on 22 March 2017.[3]
Season 3 premiered on May 3, 2018[4]
References
- ↑ Taipua, Dan (17 March 2016). "Will Māori Television's Game of Bros be the perfect antidote to The Bachelor NZ?". The Spinoff.
 - ↑ "Island warrior 'eye candy' on Game Of Bros". Stuff. 10 March 2016. Retrieved 1 August 2020.
 - ↑ Chapman, Madeleine (23 March 2017). "Game of Bros: the oiliest reality show on television is back". The Spinoff.
 - ↑ "On Demand". Māori Television. Retrieved 1 August 2020.