History
In 1999, Extra Challenge began as a weeknight lifestyle show Extra, Extra to compete the ABS-CBN's Balitang K. The first year of the program had a successful run with its hosts Paolo Bediones and Karen Davila but its ratings suffered during the popularity of its timeslot competitor Meteor Garden. In 2003, it was refurbished as a reality show by the name Extra Challenge, and since then has made remarkable progress in the ratings. Hosted by Paolo Bediones and Miriam Quiambao, the reformatted show offers reality television in a "Pinoy Reality TV" format, taking participants to the edge of personal endurance amid never-before-experienced challenges and presented spur-of-the-moment and spontaneous scenes. When Quiambao left in 2004, Mariel Rodriguez, Phoemela Baranda and Ethel Booba took her spot and received hosting duties. In 2006, Extra Challenge reinvented itself once again with Extra Challenge Milyonaryo, with a top prize of 1 million pesos monthly.
Extra Challenge aired its last episode on May 26, 2006. Extra Challenge was re-aired on Q (channel) as Extra Challenge Reloaded in August 2006.
In 2012, Extra Challenge was picked by GMA Network for a new season and new hosts – Richard Gutierrez, Marian Rivera, & Norman "Boobay" Balbuena. Contrary to the previous seasons, the latest reincarnation will air on weekends.
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