Format

Norwegian public broadcaster NRK is extending the success of its flagship format Eternal Glory with a new team-based iteration, Mesternes mester team, currently filming in Greece. The series is produced by Nordisk Banijay and is slated to premiere in late August. Hosted by Aksel Lund Svindal, the spin-off brings together twelve former elite athletes—all returning contestants from previous seasons—who will now compete in pairs rather than individually. The shift to a duo-based structure introduces a significant format twist, placing greater emphasis on collaboration, strategic interplay and shared performance, while preserving the high-stakes competitive framework that defines the original.

Originally created in Belgium in 2008 by De Filistijnen, Eternal Glory has established itself as a resilient international format, with adaptations in more than ten territories including Germany, the UK and the Netherlands. Norway represents one of its strongest markets: the format has reached peak market shares of 69% and has run for 17 seasons on NRK. Similarly, the Swedish version on SVT has achieved 18 seasons, with a 19th currently in production—highlighting the format’s long-term sustainability and adaptability.