''Hughesy, We Have a Problem'' was an Australian comedy panel television series which premiered on

Network 10 Network 10 (commonly known as Ten Network, Channel 10 or simply 10) is an Australian commercial television network owned by Ten Network Holdings, a division of the Paramount Networks UK & Australia subsidiary of Paramount Global. One of five ...

on 30 January 2018. The program was hosted by Dave Hughes, who along with a panel of comedians, attempted to solve problems of viewers, guests, panellists or the host. ''Hughesy, We Have a Problem'' was filmed at Network 10 Studios in Pyrmont, a suburb in Sydney's inner city. On Monday 23 December 2019, ''Hughesy, We Have a Problem'' aired its first Christmas special episode. In October 2021,

officially announced that the show had been cancelled after five seasons.

Format

Segments

*Viewer Problem *Video Problem *Audience Problem *Guest Problem *Hughesy's Problem *Pin The Problem *Yes or No Problem *Celebrity Problem *Mystery Celebrity Problem

Production

The program was announced in October 2017, with Hughes defecting from his previous contract with the Nine Network as a co-host of '' The Footy Show'' to host the new Network Ten format, which was commissioned for 8 episodes and filmed in late 2017. The series is produced by

Screentime Screentime is an Australian television production company, which develops and produces scripted and unscripted television programs in Australia and New Zealand. The company has produced numerous popular series including ''Popstars'', the ''Under ...

. Due to positive social media feedback, Network Ten renewed the show for a second season, which aired from the week following the season one finale. In May 2018, the series was renewed for a third season.

Episodes

Season 1 (2018)

Hughesy's Problem:

Katrina Warren Dr Katrina Louise Warren (born 8 December 1967) is an Australian veterinarian, best known as the co-host of several popular television programs on Channel 7. Career After working as a fashion model in Japan, Warren first appeared on television s ...

(Ep1), Richard McCluskey (Ep2), Nikki Webster (Ep3), Cherie Barber (Ep7), Holly Ife (Ep8)

Season 2 (2018)

Other guest(s):

(Ep1), Nick Rushworth (Ep5), Louise Mahler,

Derek Boyer Derek Boyer (born 14 June 1969) is a Fijian-Australian world champion powerlifter, former professional strongman competitor and actor. Strongman and powerlifting Boyer has competed seven times in the World' ...

(Ep6), Denise Becus (Ep7), Jake Meney (Ep8).
Hughesy's Problem: Jimmy Rees (Ep3), Dee Madigan (Ep4), Costa Georgiadis (Ep6), Mark Lane (Ep7), Nathan Phillips (Ep8)

Season 3 (2019)

Other guest(s): Sam Priestley from Men on Fire Australia, Gaspare (Ep1), Hewy & Lenny Fitzgerald, Mitch & Matt & Tim Simmons (Ep3), Nick Curnow (Ep5),

Andrew Rochford use both this parameter and , birth_date to display the person's date of birth, date of death, and age at death) --> , death_place = , death_cause = , body_discovered = , resting_place = , resting_place_coordinates = ...

, Buster Pop Pop (Ep6), Dan Rumsey, Harry T (Ep7),

Isaac Heeney Isaac Heeney (born 5 May 1996) is a professional Australian rules footballer playing with the Sydney Swans in the Australian Football League. Early life Heeney was born in Maitland, New South Wales to mother Rochelle and father Adam. He grew u ...

& Phil Davis, Morgana Muses (Ep8), Daniel Reader (Ep10),

Kurt Fearnley Kurt Harry Fearnley, (born 23 March 1981) is an Australian wheelchair racer, who has won gold medals at the Paralympic Games and 'crawled' the Kokoda Track. He has a congenital disorder called sacral agenesis which prevented fetal developme ...

(Ep12), Barry Du Bois (Ep13), Benjamin Cav (Ep14).
Hughesy's Problem:

, Leon Nacson, Rick Barker from Tilligerry Permaculture Farm,

Julie Goodwin Julie Goodwin (born 31 October 1970) is an Australian cook, author, radio and television presenter. She came to public attention when she won the inaugural season of '' MasterChef Australia'' in 2009, defeating artist Poh Ling Yeow in the final ...

, Hughesy's wife & children,

Skye Nicolson Skye Brittany Nicolson (born 27 August 1995) is an Australian professional boxer. As an amateur she competed in the featherweight event at the 2018 Commonwealth Games, winning the gold medal. Nicolson competed at the 2020 Summer Olympics. In h ...

, Daniel Lanzer, Max Markson, Kate Adams, Naomi McCullum, Stephanie Bendixsen,

Bill Shorten William Richard Shorten (born 12 May 1967) is an Australian politician currently serving as Minister for Government Services and Minister for the National Disability Insurance Scheme since 2022. He previously served as leader of the opposition ...

, Sam Milliken, Remington Schulz.

Season 4 (2020)

Other guest(s):

Charlotte Crosby Charlotte Letitia Crosby (born 17 May 1990) is an English television personality, known for appearing in the MTV reality series ''Geordie Shore'' and winning the twelfth series of ''Celebrity Big Brother''. In 2017, she began presenting '' Ju ...

, Red Beard (Ep1),

Joe Hildebrand Joe Hildebrand is an Australian journalist, television and radio presenter. Hildebrand writes for Sydney's ''The Daily Telegraph'' and is also known to contribute to a number of other News Corp publications, including Melbourne's Herald Sun ...

(Ep2), Melody's husband Nick (Ep3), Amina, Mandy (Ep4), Lukas (Ep5), Mandy, Colin, Alex, Phillip, Douglas &

Pat Rafter Patrick Michael Rafter (born 28 December 1972) is an Australian former world No. 1 tennis player. He reached the top Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP) singles ranking on 26 July 1999. His career highlights include consecutive US Open ...

(Ep6), Conrad, Chloe from Feature Creatures, Amanda King from Australian Finishing School (Ep7), Hypnotist "The Amazing Phoenix", Dr. Zac Turner (Ep8), Reese's husband Markay (Ep10), Alison Watts, Dr. Zac Turner (Ep11), Jaclyn's mum Janine, Dr. Juewei (Ep12), Lisa's husband Lionel (Ep13)
Hughesy's Problem:

Tristan MacManus Tristan MacManus (born 23 July 1982) is an Irish dancer and television presenter. He best known for his professional appearances on ''Dancing with the Stars'', ''Strictly Come Dancing'' and '' Dancing with the Stars Australia''. In 2017, he wen ...

(Ep2),

Jason Akermanis Jason Dean Akermanis (born 24 February 1977) is a former professional Australian rules football player who played in the Australian Football League (AFL). He is a Brownlow Medallist and triple premiership player who played for the Brisbane Bears ...

(Ep3), Dr. Nicholas Coleman (Ep5), Pamela Supple (Ep 8), Rodney O (Ep13)

Season 5 (2021)

:Note: Problem Solvers Of The Week are listed in bold Other guest(s):

Grant Denyer Grant Craig Denyer (born 12 September 1977) is an Australian television and radio presenter and motor racing driver, who has worked for several television networks, including Seven Network and Network 10, mostly serving as a presenter. In 201 ...

, Katrina Risteska & Boston the Pug, Belinda "BJ" Irons (Ep 3), Lizzie Mack,

Laurie Lawrence Laurie Joseph Lawrence (born 14 October 1941) is an Australian swimming coach. He was also an Australia national rugby union team member in 1964. Early life Lawrence was born in the Queensland city of Townsville, where his father, Alan 'Stumpy' ...

(Ep 4), Dan Thomas,

Keith Urban Keith Lionel Urban (born 26 October 1967) is an Australian-American musician, singer, guitarist and songwriter known for his work in country music. Recognized with four Grammy Awards, Urban also received fifteen Academy of Country Music Award ...

(Ep 7)
Hughesy's problem:

Toni Pearen Toni Michelle Pearen is an Australian entertainer, actress, singer, songwriter and television presenter. She initially became recognisable through her role on soap opera '' E Street'' from 1989 until 1992. She had a limited pop music career in ...

(Ep 2), Jodi ''(Karen from Brighton)'' (Ep 3), Dr Vyom Sharma (Ep 4), Holly Ife (Ep 6)

Specials

Other Guest(s): Angie Kent & Carlin Sterritt
Hughesy's Problem: Steven from Alibi Restaurant & Bar in Sydney

References

{{Network Ten programming English-language television shows Network 10 original programming 2018 Australian television series debuts 2021 Australian television series endings 2010s Australian comedy television series 2020s Australian comedy television series Television series by Screentime