EXCLUSIVE: Tonight, Tracy Grimshaw will make her grand return to television alongside Dr Nick Coatsworth in the thought-provoking series Do You Want To Live Forever?
The new show, which airs at 7:30pm on Channel 9 and 9Now, will follow four pairs of everyday Aussies as they undergo medically supervised trials and health interventions that may provide clues to help us live longer.
Do You Want To Live Forever? premieres Monday June 17 at 7:30pm on Channel 9 and 9Now.
In an exclusive video interview with 9Entertainment, Tracy, 64, explained her role and everything viewers can expect to take from the show.
Tracy also explained the biggest reason this series in particular pulled her into a TV return, after standing down from A Current Affair in 2022 following 17 years at the helm.
You can watch everything Tracy had to say in the video above.
“The thing that really interested me was probably the extreme end of longevity,” Tracy explained.
“People who shake the tree always fascinate me, particularly if they’re putting their bodies on the line.
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“It’s so new, some of this stuff… that’s probably what brought me in, but we’re not just going to be at that end of the whole longevity discussion.
“We’re talking to people on how they can improve their quality of life and address issues that might lead to a premature death.”
In a poignant clip, Tracy also told cameras the biggest thing that scares her about ageing.
“Becoming feeble,” she said. “Alzheimer’s terrifies me. My brain has always been I think the best part of me, and it would be really sad to lose that.”
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Watch the video above to see exactly what you can expect from the new season, and see what Dr Nick and Tracy had to say about the new season on Today in the video below:
Who is the cast of Do You Want To Live Forever?
Here are the four pairs taking part in Do You Want To Live Forever? – including some you may recognise:
Fan-favourite sisters from The Block Eliza, 38, and Liberty, 35 are embarking on a pursuit of wellbeing, each with her own unique approach to health.
Enver, 51, Eliana, 57, are a husband and wife seeking to break free from bad habits and rediscover vitality for a more fulfilling life together.
Luke, 28, and Taylor, 28 are a determined couple who juggle demanding careers while prioritising health for their family’s future, aiming to set a positive example for their kid.
Duncan, 55, and Tom, 32 are are father and son duo, with Duncan’s Olympic legacy inspiring Tom’s pursuit of health and longevity.
You can get to know them properly by reading this article here.
Do You Want To Live Forever? premieres Monday June 17 on Channel 9 and 9Now.
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