In 2003, it was reformatted as a reality competition show and renamed as Extra Challenge.

It is patterned after American reality shows such as Survivor, The Amazing Race, America's Next Top Model, Fear Factor, The Simple Life, The Bachelor and The Real Housewives.

[1] After Quiambao left in January 2004, Mariel Rodriguez, Phoemela Baranda and Ethel Booba became hosts.

In 2012, the show returned as Extra Challenge Extreme with Richard Gutierrez, Marian Rivera and Boobay serving as hosts.

[3] In 2012, during the filming of the show, actress Karen delos Reyes and comedian host Boobay fought with each other.