Alex Davis at BuzzerBlog reports that quizzing cabbie Ben Bailey will host Who's Still Standing, NBC's version of the Israeli drop-through-the-floor format. I couldn't find any confirmation, but Ben's new gig would be no surprise. A quick wit and plenty of game show experience make a nice combination.No word yet on when the show will debut. I blogged before about the format channeling my late, lamented Russian Roulette, so I'm looking forward to NBC's attempt. I'm also a big fan of Cash Cab and its sardonic Emmy-winning host, so my anticipation just ratcheted up a notch.
Ben occasionally shows a softer side when hapless contestants bomb. A little sympathy for the losers never hurts a game show host. Even when the losers disappear through the floor.
UPDATE: Ben confirms his new gig but "can't say too much about it." National security considerations, apparently.
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