Samsung TV Plus launches new FAST channels with Fearne Cotton, JOE Media, Golf Life

Pictured L to R: Luke Nguyen, Fearne Cotton, Mark Rober

Samsung TV Plus is expanding its creator-led channel lineup across the UK, Australia, New Zealand, Singapore, Thailand and the Philippines, while bringing existing channels to Brazil and Mexico.

The free ad-supported streaming television (FAST) network, which is built into Samsung Smart TVs, has launched three new channels in the UK through a partnership with 208 Studios: Happy Place, based on Fearne Cotton’s podcast; Golf Life, from Tubes, Ange and Jimmy Bullard; and JOE Media, the millennial-focused news and entertainment brand.

In Australia, New Zealand, Singapore, Thailand and the Philippines, Samsung TV Plus has launched Luke Nguyen’s World, a “first-to-FAST” channel featuring more than 95 episodes across nine series starring Australian-Vietnamese chef, restaurateur and TV presenter Luke Nguyen. His programmes have aired in more than 150 countries, with the new channel focusing on food, culture and travel.

Meanwhile, Mark Rober TV has expanded into Brazil and Mexico. The 24-hour channel features dubbed programming from the former NASA engineer and science creator, whose combined social following exceeds 79 million.

Samsung TV Plus already carries Creator-led channels from personalities including Dhar Mann, Michelle Khare, The Try Guys and Smosh. The service has more than 100 million monthly active users globally, according to Samsung.

“The Creator economy is no longer a trend – it’s a global phenomenon that’s reshaping how audiences discover and engage with content,” said Salek Brodsky, senior VP and global head of Samsung TV Plus.