She famously stunned the nation when she revealed she was conned into dating her best friend for six years, and now Casey Donovan is finally bringing an Australian version of Catfish to our screens.
Watch Casey Donovan discuss her catfishing experience:
The news was announced as part of Channel 10’s upcoming Pilot Week schedule.
This is the second year Pilot Week has been offered to viewers, with the concept being that the show’s most popular with audiences will be scheduled for a full season in 2020.
Last year’s Pilot Week saw Ten commission full seasons of Trial By Kyle, Bring Back Saturday Night, Kinne Tonight and Taboo.
We take a look at some of this year’s offerings.
CATFISH AUSTRALIA
Casey will be joined by documentarian Patrick Abboud to offer help to Australian’s who suspect they are the victims of catfishing.
I AM … ROXY!
The long-rumoured reality series follows PR Queen Roxy Jacenko and promises to let viewers “delve head first into the daily madness” of her life. We can’t wait to see what really goes on behind the scenes of her lavish, fast-paced life!
MY 80-YEAR-OLD FLATMATE
Tissues at the ready – this one promises to be a real tear-jerker! Struggling millennials in search of somewhere affordable to live will be paired up with elderly Australian’s in exchange for doing chores and providing company, thus bridging the gap between the young and the old.
PART TIME PRIVATES
This pilot follows mum’s (actors Heidi Arena and Nicola Parry) as they set up their own private investigation business and juggle school runs with crime.
SYDNEY’S CRAZY RICH ASIANS
If you loved Crazy Rich Asian’s, you’re in for a treat with the Aussie version! The show will centre around six cashed-up characters from Sydney as they go about their impossibly bougie lives.
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