Last night’s final of Ireland’s Fittest Family had people cheering at home along with the Davy Fitzgerald and the his wining Mahoney family.
But as Mahoney family settle for a well-deserved rest, we are left with gameshow hole in our hearts and schedules.
Not to worry - because we've gone and found a selection of shows that you can now watch to fill that hole in your life.
Davy’s Toughest Team – 9.35pm - RTE One
From one finale to another. After last week’s emotional episode where the group were told they wouldn’t make the trip to Mount Everest due to COVID-19 pandemic, this week’s episode is set to be an emotional juggernaut for both the team and fans at home as the young men head up Carrauntoohil.
Regularly receiving rave reviews online, the series shows a group of young men facing issues such as addiction, isolation, homelessness and mental health challenges coached by Fittest Family favourite Davy Fitzgerald.
Fittest in Dubai – Netflix
This documentary follows the first-ever CrossFit Sanctional event, which sees the male and female winner qualify for the CrossFit Games in the US.
If you thought the Fittest Families had it hard, imagine doing this four-day competition packed with challenges in the scorching heat of the Dubai.
The Titan Games – Netflix
Hosted by WWE and Hollywood legend Dwayne Johnson, this Gladiator-esque gameshow challenges athletes from across America to compete in gruelling physical challenges for a prize of $100,000.
Overcoming physical setbacks and personal tragedies, the first season of The Titan Games shows a mix of physical prowess and emotional vulnerability that’s on par with the Fittest Family .
Ultimate Beastmaster - Netflix
With Sylvester Stallone as executive producer for the show, you know it’s going to push physical limits.
Bearing a striking resemblance to Ninja Warrior, Ultimate Beastmaster sees athletic champions from around the world try to conquer this insane obstacle course.
With three seasons available on Netlflix, just watching this series will get your blood pumping.
The Floor is Lava – Netflix
For those you enjoy a healthy amount of humour with their physical challenges, The Floor is Lava takes a beloved childhood game and blows it up to epic proportions.
Teams are challenged with crossing 5 different arenas, having to traverse across tables, chairs, beds, paintings and pyramids to get to the end in the fastest time.
If you’re a fan of the likes of Takeshi’s Castle or Total Wipeout , then seeing regular people fall into red dyed lava in this show is for you.
