Tough as Nails
Tough as Nails is an upcoming American reality competition television series set to premiere on CBS on July 8, 2020. The show is hosted by Phil Keoghan and will feature contestants competing in challenges at job sites that test their toughness over a series of 10 episodes, with one participant eliminated per episode.[1][2]
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| Genre | Reality competition |
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| Presented by | Phil Keoghan |
| Country of origin | United States |
| Original language(s) | English |
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| Original network | CBS |
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Format
The contestants are tested in competitions at real-world job sites with tasks that test their strength, endurance, life skills and mental toughness. One contestant will be out of contention for the individual championship at the end of each episode; however, contestants are not eliminated and have the opportunity to win additional prizes during team competitions throughout the season. At the end of the season, one contestant will be crowned as the Tough as Nails champion.[3]
Cast
| Contestant[4] | Job | Age | Hometown |
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| Callie Cattell | Fisherman | 28 | Bend, Oregon |
| Danny Moody | Drywaller | 33 | Spokane, Washington |
| Kelly "Murph" Murphy | Marine Corps Veteran | 47 | Paragon, Indiana |
| Lee Marshall | Roofer | 61 | St. Louis, Missouri |
| Linda Goodridge | Deputy Sheriff | 29 | Marion, New York |
| Linnett Key | Welder | 34 | Lecanto, Florida |
| Luis Yuli | Scaffolder | 35 | The Bronx, New York |
| Melissa Burns | Farmer | 27 | Milford Center, Ohio |
| Michelle S. Kiddy | Gate Agent | 62 | Alexandria, Kentucky |
| Myles V. Polk | Forestry Tech | 28 | Tuskegee, Alabama |
| Tara Davis | Ironworker | 30 | Elk Plain, Washington |
| Young An | Firefighter | 36 | Alexandria, Virginia |
References
- White, Peter (April 29, 2020). "CBS Pushes The Amazing Race To Later In 2020, Sets Premieres For Reality Series Game On! & Tough As Nails". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved April 30, 2020.
- Otterson, Joe (April 29, 2020). "Amazing Race Season 32 Premiere Pushed Back as CBS Sets Game On, Tough as Nails Dates". Variety. Retrieved April 30, 2020.
- Bloom, Mike (May 28, 2020). "PHOTOS: Meet the Cast of the New Reality Show Tough as Nails". Parade. Retrieved May 28, 2020.
- "MEET THE 12 "TOUGH AS NAILS" CHALLENGERS WHO ARE SET TO COMPETE, ON THE NEW REALITY SERIES PREMIERING WEDNESDAY, JULY 8 ON CBS!". ViacomCBS Press Express. May 28, 2020. Retrieved May 28, 2020.