A British version was mooted and  announcements  were made that NBC had picked up the format for the American market in 2008. Variety reported that ABC might be looking to relaunch Circus of the Stars, while CBS and Fox were purportedly interested in circus concepts, as well.
There was consideration for a British version, with reports suggesting NBC had acquired the rights for the American market format in 2008. Variety indicated that ABC could potentially revive Circus of the Stars, while CBS and Fox showed interest in circus-related ideas.