''The Trump Card'' is a

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that was broadcast on

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during the summer months of 2007 as a seasonal replacement for ''

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''. Launched as the successor to '' Fame and Fortune'' (1996–2006), ''The Trump Card'' had its prize money funded by the

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and its production costs paid by

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. Laura Woods presented. Although ratings were initially favorable, ''The Trump Card'' quickly became unpopular with viewers. Critics blamed the show's poor audience ratings on its repetitive and complicated format, and on the fact that ''The Trump Card'' was seen as a disappointing replacement for the hugely popular '' Fame and Fortune''.RTÉ Radio 1, ''Liveline'', broadcast 11 June 2007. Cancelled after its first season, ''The Trump Card'' was replaced in 2008 by '' The Big Money Game'', the first season of which was also presented by Laura Woods.

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