MUMBAI: Mark Burnett Productions (MBP) which specialises in reality shows has signed an output deal with Australian pay TV platform Foxtel.

Foxtel will be able to show shows like the second season of Rock Star.

The deal also covers seasons two and three of the boxing based reality show The Contender and season six of The Apprentice.

Foxtel will also assist MBP in the Australian audition process for contestants to participate in Rock Star 2. Foxtel executive director of television and marketing Brian Walsh says, “Mark Burnett is truly a giant of television and Foxtel will now be the home to his hit series Rock Star, The Contender and The Apprentice. This deal will continue Foxtel's ongoing strategy to offer our subscribers an increasing choice of exclusive content that is only available on our platform.”