Nine has given the go-ahead to Karl Stefanovic panel show The Verdict.

Following the pilot last week, described as a cross between Q & A and The Project, Nine has committed to 8 episodes to launch at 9:30pm Sunday, October 11, following 60 Minutes.

Controversial panelist Mark Latham will be one of the show’s regulars, according to The Australian.

The pilot also included Sandy Rea, Amanda Vanstone, Justine Rogers, Campbell Brown, Seb Robertson, Pallavi Sharda and Tammy May.

The topics covered were racism, gay marriage, mental illness and IS.

An audience of 140 also participated in the discussion.

Amended.

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