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REGIS PHILBIN: 1931-2020
From TV Line |
ABC News today announced a prime-time special on television pioneer Regis Philbin, his life and his legacy as the legendary host of the "Live" morning franchise for 28 years - following his passing last Friday. The special edition of "20/20" features an exclusive interview with "Live with Kelly and Ryan" host Kelly Ripa, Philbin's former co-host for a decade. The program will also include Philbin's final television interview with Jimmy Kimmel in March 2020, as well as interviews with his co-hosts through the years including Kathie Lee Gifford and Mary Hart; interviews with his childhood friends; a tour of the Bronx where he grew up; an emotional surprise visit with students at his high school; and a trip down memory lane with Philbin screening some of his favorite clips of "Live." "Regis Philbin: The Morning Maestro - A Special Edition of 20/20" airs Tuesday, July 28 (8:00 - 9:00 p.m. EDT), on ABC.
In the wake of Regis Philbin's death, Disney's Live with Kelly and Ryan will honor the show's founding co-host by re-airing the Emmy-winning "Regis Farewell Celebration Special" that first aired Nov. 18, 2011. The episode, to re-air July 31, celebrates Philbin's nearly three decades on Live and features favorite guests, musical tributes and Philbin's reflections on his years on the show. .
Philbin, best known for hosting Live With Regis and Kathie Lee and Who Wants to Be a Millionaire, has died at the age of 88.
"We are deeply saddened to share that our beloved Regis Philbin passed away last night of natural causes, one month shy of his 89th birthday," his family shared in a statement with People Saturday. "His family and friends are forever grateful for the time we got to spend with him — for his warmth, his legendary sense of humor, and his singular ability to make every day into something worth talking about. We thank his fans and admirers for their incredible support over his 60-year career and ask for privacy as we mourn his loss."
A graduate of the University of Notre Dame and a Navy veteran, Philbin entered showbiz in 1955 as a page for The Tonight Show. He worked as an announcer and host before becoming Joey Bishop's sidekick on ABC's The Joey Bishop Show in 1967. After hosting a number of local and national daytime shows, Philbin joined Cyndy Garvey on what was then titled The Morning Show in 1983.
In 1985, Kathie Lee Gifford took over co-hosting duties, and the New York-based talk show went into national syndication in 1988 under the title Live With Regis and Kathie Lee. The pair became a daytime staple, hosting together until Gifford's departure in 2000. Following a search for a replacement, Philbin was paired with Kelly Ripa, and the show was retitled Live With Regis and Kelly until Philbin exited the series in 2011.
Philbin was also the original host of ABC's Who Wants to Be a Millionaire, an adaptation of the British game show that debuted here in 1999. The multiple-choice trivia game became a national sensation, airing five nights a week at the height of its popularity. The ratings buzz faded, though, and Millionaire's primetime version hosted by Philbin was cancelled in 2002. But it did live on in syndication, with Meredith Vieira taking over hosting duties from Philbin.
After leaving Live, Philbin served as a recurring guest host on the daytime cooking show Rachael Ray and hosted Crowd Goes Wild, a daily sports talk show on Fox Sports. He also reunited with Gifford on Today With Kathie Lee and Hoda, occasionally co-hosting alongside Gifford when Hoda Kotb was absent. In addition, the New York City native's hosting credits include Million Dollar Password, the first season of America's Got Talent, as well as a reoccurring co-host seat on Rachael Ray. He was also the host of the reunion/finale of season 2 of "The Apprentice" as well as "The Neighbors" and "Almost Anything Goes", where he served as a field reporter.
The list of game shows that have featured Philbin is long and fruitful - from playing roles in Password Plus, The Marriage Ref, Are You Smarter Than a 5th Grader?, Win with the Stars, The Hollywood Squares, and Jeopardy!, to making cameos on Snoop Dogg Presents The Joker's Wild, Wheel of Fortune, Deal or No Deal, 2-Minute Drill, and You Don't Know Jack.
"Regis's family is overwhelmed by the outpouring of love we've received," a family spokesperson said Monday. "If you'd like to honor Regis's memory, we kindly ask that you make a donation to http://foodbanknyc.org/, to help people in need in his beloved New York, especially his home borough of The Bronx. Thank you."
The news comes after Notre Dame confirmed Sunday that it will host the memorial service for its famous alum, who touted the university over his long career. The service will be held at the Basilica of the Sacred Heart, and Philbin will be buried on campus at the Cedar Grove Cemetery. A date is pending.
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"Wheel", "Jeopardy!" Eye a Return
Sets Reworked for Social Distancing
From Deadline |
Two of America's longest-running game shows, Wheel of Fortune and Jeopardy! are heading back to the studio. Both shows were hit by the COVID-19 production shutdown, but Deadline reports that both syndicated shows, which come from Sony Pictures Television and CBS Television Distribution, are set to start filming this week and next.
There will, however, be a few adjustments. In Wheel of Fortune, the wheel has been redesigned to provide proper social distancing between contestants.
Over on Jeopardy!, the stage has been slightly redesigned to allow for more space between the three contestant podiums. The contestants will also be at a safe distance from host Alex Trebek at his lectern.
As you can imagine, both shows have taken health and safety precautions as they return to production in Culver City, California. Only essential staff and crew will be allowed on stage, PPE will be provided for everyone behind the scenes and all staff and crew will be tested on a regular basis, while contestants will also be tested before they come to the studio before they tape. Social distancing measures will also be rigorously enforced both on-stage and off.
Jeopardy!, which is set to film five episodes a day, two days a week, is expected to be back in the studio this week, while Wheel of Fortune is aiming to return to filming next week.
Wheel of Fortune, which is hosted by at Pat Sajak and Vanna White, is entering its 38th season, while Alex Trebek-hosted Jeopardy! is going into its 37th season. Both shows, created by Merv Griffin, are contracted through to the 2022-2023 season and are exec produced by Mike Richards, who replaces the retiring Harry Friedman..
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EMMYS: And the Nominees Are...
Congratulations Around!
From TV Newscheck |
The Television Academy revealed nominations Tuesday for the 72nd Emmy Awards, with Netflix dominating the field with 160 nominees led by its drama Ozark. HBO was second overall with 107 as both networks again lapped the field.
HBO's Watchmen was the overall leader in nominations with 26, followed by Amazon's The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel with 20. Both were nominated in their respective Best Limited Series and Best Comedy categories, the latter looking for a repeat of its win in 2018.
Leslie Jones hosted the announcement event this morning, with Laverne Cox, Josh Gad and Tatiana Maslany doing the honors of presenting nominations in the primetime categories. They were joined by Television Academy chairman and CEO Frank Scherma.
Nominees in our field....
OUTSTANDING REALITY COMPETITION
- The Masked Singer (Fox)
- Nailed It! (Netflix)
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RuPaul's Drag Race (VH1)
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Top Chef (Bravo)
- The Voice (NBC)
OUTSTANDING REALITY HOST
- Bobby Berk, Karamo Brown, Tan France, Antoni Porowski, Jonathan Van Ness ("Queer Eye"; Netflix)
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Nicole Byer ("Nailed It!", Netflix)
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Barbara Corcoran, Mark Cuban, Lori Greiner, Daymond John, Robert Herjavec, Kevin O'Leary ("Shark Tank", ABC)
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Padma Lakshmi and Tom Colicchio ("Top Chef", Bravo)
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Amy Poehler and Nick Offerman ("Making It", NBC)
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RuPaul ("RuPaul's Drag Race", VH1)
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SYNDIES: Week 45
Results for the Week Ending July 19
From TV Newscheck |
Magazines were the hot performers in the otherwise tepid summer session ending July 19, and the only category in which every one of the strips was steady to higher.
The No. 1 show in all of first run remained Family Feud with a 5.8, down 2% from the previous frame.
In the household rating rankings that follow, % change is from the previous week; * indicates a new season-high rating; ** indicates a new season low; NC indicates no change from the previous week; NA mean not applicable.
GAME SHOWS
- Family Feud (Debmar-Mercury/FMNA) 5.8 -2%
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Jeopardy (CTD) 5.0 NC
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Wheel of Fortune (CTD) 5.0 -2%
- 25 Words or Less (Fox) 1.0 -9%
- America Says (Sony) 0.8 NC
- Funny You Should Ask(Entertainment Studios) 0.5 NC
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MONDAY: The Titans Reign
NBC, CBS Split Night
From the Futon Critic |
NBC (3.152 million viewers, #2; adults 18-49: 0.5, #1) remained the demo champ on Monday thanks to a new "The Titan Games" (3.682 million viewers, #2; adults 18-49: 0.7, #1) followed by repeats of "The Wall" (2.945 million viewers, #5; adults 18-49: 0.5, #2) and "Dateline NBC" (2.830 million viewers, #6; adults 18-49: 0.4, #T3).
CBS (3.198 million viewers, #1; adults 18-49: 0.3, #T2) was the most-watched broadcaster with its repeat lineup of "The Neighborhood" (3.901 million viewers, #1; adults 18-49: 0.4, #T3), "Bob (Hearts) Abishola" (3.446 million viewers, #3; adults 18-49: 0.4, #T3), "All Rise" (2.630 million viewers, #7; adults 18-49: 0.3, #T6) and "Bull" (3.289 million viewers, #4; adults 18-49: 0.3, #T6).
Next up was FOX (2.045 million viewers, #3; adults 18-49: 0.3, #T2) with second runs of "9-1-1" (2.049 million viewers, #8; adults 18-49: 0.3, #T6) and "9-1-1: Lone Star" (2.042 million viewers, #9; adults 18-49: 0.3, #T6).
Meanwhile, ABC (1.377 million viewers, #4; adults 18-49: 0.2, #T4) opted for a repeat of "The Bachelor: The Greatest Seasons - Ever!" (1.377 million viewers, #10; adults 18-49: 0.2, #T10).
And finally, The CW (0.820 million viewers, #5; adults 18-49: 0.2, #T4) rounded out the night with a new "Whose Line Is It Anyway?" (1.001 million viewers, #11; adults 18-49: 0.2, #T10), a repeat "Whose Line Is It Anyway?" (0.921 million viewers, #12; adults 18-49: 0.2, #T10) and the special "Penn & Teller: Try This At Home Too" (0.680 million viewers, #13; adults 18-49: 0.2, #T10).
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WEEKEND: All Replays, All the Time
ABC's Reruns Win the Night
From the Futon Critic |
ABC (3.481 million viewers, #1; adults 18-49: 0.5, #1) led the repeat competition on Sunday with its mix of "America's Funniest Home Videos" (4.014 million viewers, #3; adults 18-49: 0.5, #T2), "Celebrity Family Feud" (4.383 million viewers, #2; adults 18-49: 0.6, #1), "Press Your Luck" (3.132 million viewers, #4; adults 18-49: 0.5, #T2) and "Match Game" (2.396 million viewers, #6; adults 18-49: 0.3, #T5).
CBS (3.387 million viewers, #2; adults 18-49: 0.3, #T2) was a close second with its quartet of "60 Minutes" (6.462 million viewers, #1; adults 18-49: 0.4, #4), "Tough as Nails" (2.026 million viewers, #8; adults 18-49: 0.2, #T12), "NCIS: Los Angeles" (2.384 million viewers, #7; adults 18-49: 0.2, #T12) and "NCIS: New Orleans" (2.675 million viewers, #5; adults 18-49: 0.3, #T5).
Next up was NBC (1.557 million viewers, #3; adults 18-49: 0.3, #T2) with encores of "Cannonball" (1.829 million viewers, #9; adults 18-49: 0.3, #T5), "The Titan Games" (1.169 million viewers, #11; adults 18-49: 0.2, #T12) and "America's Got Talent" (1.615 million viewers, #10; adults 18-49: 0.3, #T5).
Meanwhile, FOX (0.745 million viewers, #4; adults 18-49: 0.2, #4) offered up repeats of "Last Man Standing" (0.905 million viewers, #13; adults 18-49: 0.2, #T12), "Duncanville" (0.500 million viewers, #17; adults 18-49: 0.1, #T17), "The Simpsons" (0.814 million viewers, #14; adults 18-49: 0.3, #T5), "Bless the Harts" (0.621 million viewers, #16; adults 18-49: 0.2, #T12), "Bob's Burgers" (0.713 million viewers, #15; adults 18-49: 0.3, #T5) and "Family Guy" (0.917 million viewers, #12; adults 18-49: 0.3, #T5).
And finally, The CW (0.432 million viewers, #5; adults 18-49: 0.1, #5) closed out the night with rebroadcasts of "DC's Stargirl" (0.395 million viewers, #19; adults 18-49: 0.1, #T17) and "Penn & Teller: Fool Us" (0.468 million viewers, #18; adults 18-49: 0.1, #T17).
Cable numbers for Friday...
- RuPaul's Drag Race All-Stars (SF/VH1): 567k/0.27
- RuPaul's Drag Race All-Stars Untucked (VH1): 353k/0.15
- The Sims Spark'd (P/TBS): 131k/0.05
Cable numbers for Saturday...
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Nickelodeon's Unfiltered (Nick): 357k/0.10
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Worst Cooks in America (Food): 1.189/0.24
- Sunday Best (BET): 523k/0.11
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GSN to Test "Common Knowledge" in Syndication
Fox O&Os to Run Four Weeks of Episodes
From Deadline |
Game Show Network's popular trivia-based game show Common Knowledge has been picked up by Fox Television Stations for a four-week test run next month.
Beginning on August 3, Common Knowledge, distributed by Sony Pictures TV, will air on Fox stations in eight markets including New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, Phoenix, Tampa, Minneapolis, Orlando and Austin.
"This is the first time we have done a summer test, and we look forward seeing Joey Fatone host Common Knowledge on the Fox Television stations this August," said John Weiser, president, First Run Television, SPT.
Common Knowledge, which premiered on Game Show Network on January 14, 2019, is a game show that asks those practical, everyday questions that, in theory, everyone should know. Hosted by Fatone, Common Knowledge features two teams of three players consisting of friends, family and/or colleagues who compete to answer multiple-choice questions in three rounds of play. The winning team goes on to the bonus round to play for a $10,000 prize.
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Chrissy Teigen to Bring "Eye Candy" to Quibi
New Game Series Based on Japanese Show
From the Wrap |
Chrissy Teigen and Quibi are teaming up to end our national crisis over what is a real object and what is a cake that looks like a real object with the new game show "Eye Candy."
Based on the popular Japanese game show "Sokkuri Sweets" from Nippon TV, "Eye Candy" is "centered around teams of celebrities and civilians who will attempt to identify outrageous edible creations designed to look like everyday ordinary objects," per Quibi's description. "With the objective to distinguish edible (and delicious!) creations from real objects, the suspense hilariously builds to when contestants must make their choice – and then take a bite!"
"Eye Candy" is executive produced by Teigen, Jimmy Fox, Linda Lea and Soichiro Shimada, with Tom Miyauchi executive producing for Nippon TV and Luke Dillon for 3 Arts Entertainment. Stephanie Valentin and Amy Stamford are co-executive producers.
The series hails from Main Event Media and All3Media America, Teigen's Suit & Thai Productions, and Good Egg Entertainment.
"I've been fascinated by all the mind blowing cake videos seen around the world and I'm thrilled to be a part of introducing 'Eye Candy' to many others," Teigen said in a statement. "Disclaimer: We are not responsible for any feelings of confusion, betrayal or cravings that may ensue from watching this program."
"When we first viewed the original Japanese series the closest reference that came to mind was 'Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory,'" Jimmy Fox, president of Main Event Media, said. "Literally anything that appears on set could be made of chocolate or an undercover cake creation. The culinary artistry on display in the show is incredible and at the same time utterly ridiculous in all the right ways."
Atsushi Sogo, Nippon TV's president of international business development, added: "Congratulations to Chrissy, Jimmy and Quibi for finding our signature dish/format amidst the myriad of delicious plates/shows in the world! 'Sokkuri Sweets' airs each New Year's Day on our Nippon TV Network all throughout Japan to stellar ratings. Families watch the hottest and trendiest celebrities of the moment bite into a doorknob, a plant, or even a shoe, to find out if it was eye candy or an actual object! The pastry chef creates objects that are impossible to detect if it's real or a sweet confection; the suspense is immense, and the result is so satisfying. I am very confident that Quibi audiences will be glued to the screen to find out for themselves and look forward to many mouth-watering episodes.".
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"Drag Race" Races to Holland
Show to Stream on WOW Presents Plus
From Entertainment Weekly |
RuPaul is about to introduce the fiercest flying Dutchwomen of drag to the global stage.
World of Wonder — the production company behind the Emmy-winning RuPaul's Drag Race series — has announced another international spin-off, Drag Race Holland, which is expected to pit 10 queens from the Netherlands against each other for the franchise's second European crown later this year.
Following other international iterations like RuPaul's Drag Race UK, Canada's Drag Race, Drag Race Thailand, and South America's The Switch Drag Race, Drag Race Holland's cast of 10 queens will compete in weekly challenges and lip-sync-for-your-life duels, with the full roster of competitors and the panel of judges to be announced in the weeks ahead.
RuPaul revealed the news in a video message on Sunday, telling fans: "I am proud to announce that my beloved Drag Race is coming to you — and with a brand-new host! More info coming soon, so you better watch!"
Outside of the Netherlands, where the series will air on RTL's Videoland, Drag Race Holland will be available on the WOW Presents Plus subscription streaming service, which also hosts the aforementioned global spin-offs of the series.
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India Beats the Grid
Frames to Adapt Armoza Formats
From C21Media |
India's Frames Production Company has taken local adaptation rights to two shows from ITV Studios-owned Armoza Formats.
The Indian prodco is working on local versions of dance makeover format The Moves and CGI-based interactive gameshow Beat the Grid.
The Moves sees four dance coaches go head-to-head to train contestants to dance. Potential participants showcase their moves to the coaches, who then pick a contestant and train them over the course of the series.
Meanwhile, Beat the Grid tasks contestants with finding the answers to a question on a giant grid, on which some are right and some are wrong. Contestants must find a minimum number of correct answers in order to 'beat' each grid.
Ranjeet Thakur, founder of Frames Production Company, said: "The times are trying but our job is to keep people entertained and interested in the brighter things of life. It is great to be working with Armoza Formats and ITV Studios, and we look forward to continuing to work with them on many more interesting formats.".
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"Shark Tank" Swims to Vegas
New Season of ABC Series to Shoot in a Bubble
From DEadline |
Another legacy broadcast reality series, ABC's Shark Tank, is heading back to production after a coronavirus-related shutdown.
The popular family-friendly unscripted show, which traditionally shoots on the Sony lot in Culver City, will film its upcoming 12th season in Las Vegas, reports Deadline's Nellie Andreeva.
The show, already in pre-production at an undisclosed location in Vegas, is employing a quarantine bubble, keeping the stars and crew within a single facility with COVID-19 safety protocols, including testing, in place. "I hear a large portion of Shark Tank's LA-based crew members have made the trip to Las Vegas to work on the new episodes, set to begin shooting soon," writes Andreeva.
Shark Tank's regular production schedule lends itself to filming a season over a short period of time while in a quarantine bubble. Because of the Sharks' busy schedules, an entire season of 22 episodes is typically filmed in a pair of two-week "pods," one in June and one in September.
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"Big Brother" All Stars: August 5
Report: Contestants to Quarantine Before Rolling
From the Richest |
A freshly Lysol'd Big Brother house will open its doors to past winners, fan-favorites and "some of the best to never win the game" this August. The long-running summertime hit will kick off its second all-stars edition with the first-ever live move-in event on Wednesday, Aug. 5 at 9/8c.
Following the premiere, episodes will air thrice weekly, on Sundays, Wednesdays and Thursdays (at 8 pm). Houseguests will be officially revealed at a later date, though TMZ reports that "a number of potential contestants arrived Tuesday in Los Angeles." They will enter quarantine and undergo testing for COVID-19, according to the report. Those who test negative will receive entry into the Big Brother house.
For Season 22, CBS has put in place a COVID-19 compliance officer to protect the "welfare of everyone involved" and make sure that the cast and crew adhere to specific health and safety protocols. On screen, the biggest notable difference will be Thursday's live show, which will forgo a studio audience.
Ahead of the premiere, BB22 houseguests will be placed in quarantine and tested several times prior to entering the house. Once inside, they will be tested on a weekly basis and have no contact with any crew members. Staff and crew members will also be tested on a regular basis. Personal protective equipment (i.e. masks) will be required, and the crew will work in pods to ensure social distancing.
TMZ's report also noted that there's "a core list of returning contestants and an alternate list" if any of the All-Star cast members test positive for COVID-19. Not only that, but TMZ provided a list of nine possible contestants for Big Brother All-Stars who are under quarantine. This includes four winners in Josh Martinez (season 19), Nicole Franzel (season 18), Ian Terry (season 14) and Hayden Moss (season 12).
The other five contestants, according to TMZ, are Tyler Crispen (second place in season 20), Bayleigh Dayton (season 20), Big Brother legend and season 7 All-Star contestant Janelle Pierzina, Daniele Donato (second place in season eight, also competed in season 13) and Paulie Calafiore (season 18). Franzel, Donato and Pierzina have all competed in multiple seasons. The former was part of Big Brother 16 (seventh place) and Big Brother 18, defeating Paul Abrahamian by one vote in the finals..
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Monday Lightning Round
... or "Damn, Alfonso!" |
- Alfonso Ribeiro says that "Dancing" should have been canceled rather than recast (Us Magazine)
- How "The Sims Spark'd" turned video games into competition... and art. (CNet)
- Who keeps sliding into Dave Ruprecht's DMs? (Entertainment Weekly)
- Shaun Wallace embraces his Dark Destroyer persona (Metro)
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"The Chase" Is On... Again
Jeopardy! GOAT Players in Talks to Be Chasers
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The Chase is one of the most consistent hits on British broadcaster ITV. The show is now finally coming to broadcast television in the U.S. with ABC remaking it with the stars of Jeopardy! The Greatest of All Time. Ken Jennings, James Holzhauer and Brad Rutter are in talks to become "The Chasers" in the unscripted entertainment quiz.
Deadline reports that ABC won the project in a competitive situation and was able to leverage ABC talent to sweeten the deal. The show, which was adapted by Game Show Network (GSN) in 2013, sees contestants competing against a professional quizzer, known as the Chaser, whose aim is to prevent the contestants from winning a cash prize. In the UK version, which has been running since 2009, there are six Chasers including Mark Labbett, who also appeared on the GSN version. It was nominated for a Daytime Emmy Award in 2014.
The contestants must answer general-knowledge questions in a series of cash-builder and head-to-head rounds before trying to win a cash prize in the final chase.
The series is set to be produced by ITV America label ITV Entertainment.
Jennings, Rutter and Holzhauer were the toast of television earlier this year thanks to primetime ratings hit Jeopardy! The Greatest of All Time, which saw them compete in a first-to-three-wins series with a top prize of $1 million. That show was produced by Sony Pictures Television and hosted by Alex Trebek.
ABC's head of alternative Robert Mills told Deadline in January that he was keen to do more with the GOATs and wanted to find "something that taps into what these guys are."
"Whether it's something with Jeopardy! or not, certainly I would argue these three guys are the biggest stars in primetime right now, he said. "But you can't look at this and not acknowledge the impact that they have had over the 20 years and this past week without saying, 'OK. How do we tap into it'."
Details about the show and the casting process are available at TheChaseCasting.com. As always, contestants must meet eligibility requirements.
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"Tag"... You're It, Australia!
Seven Picks Up Australian Version of American Hit
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Australian commercial free-to-air broadcaster Seven Network has commissioned Endemol Shine Australia to produce the physical competition series Ultimate Tag.
Originally produced by Sky's Znak & Co. for Fox in the U.S., the format is based on the childhood playground game of tag and sees contestants running through a variety of indoor obstacle courses while professional "taggers" attempt to catch them.
"This is part of our tent pole strategy that delivers epic entertainment to all audiences," said Seven's network programming director Angus Ross in a statement. "Endemol Shine are the masters of supercharging shows to massive success in Australia, and with Ultimate Tag we know they will deliver a great show that our viewers will love, just as they have done with Big Brother this year. "We can't wait to bring Ultimate Tag to our audience next year and continue our content led growth story that has re-established Seven as the place for brands to reach key demographics."
"Ultimate Tag is a game that every kid and adult around the world knows and wants to play," added Znak & Co. founder and president Natalka Znak. "I am so excited to see Ultimate Tag being produced on Network 7 in Australia by the talented team led by Mark Fennesy.".
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Enmascaradas Musicales
Univision Picks Up Mexican Version of "The Masked Singer"
From the Wrap |
A Mexican version of "The Masked Singer" is coming to Univision this August, the Spanish-language broadcast network announced Friday.
Hosted by Omar Chaparro, "¿Quién es la Máscara?" (The Masked Singer) will "capture the audience's hearts as it introduces 16 celebrities who will have to sing in creative costumes," according to Univision.
"Led by assorted clues, the 'investigators' will seek to guess what celebrity is hiding behind each mask. Among the famous participants there will be singers, actors, TV hosts and others playing the roles of characters, such as: Bumblebee, Eagle, Chameleon, Catrina or Fancy Skeleton, Zebra, Deer, Rabbit, Rooster, Cat, Owl, Martian, Minotaur, Monster, Panda, Fish and Fox."
The panel of investigators for "¿Quién es la Máscara?" includes Yuri, Carlos Rivera, Consuelo Duval and Adrian Uribe, with Kiara Liz set to "present exclusive content" on the show.
According to Univision, "In every episode, there will be duels between two or more contestants. The audience will choose the best performance each week and one celebrity will be at risk of elimination. Ultimately, the panel of 'investigators' will decide who will leave the show and take off the mask." "¿Quién es la Máscara?" first aired last year in Mexico and will premiere Sunday, Aug. 2 at 8/7c on Univision.
The series is based on the original South Korean format "The King of Mask Singer," created by Munhwa Broadcasting Corp. (MBC), which is also the inspiration for the U.S. version that airs on Fox. "¿Quién es la Máscara?" is produced by Televisa and Endemol Shine Boomdog..
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"Dancing" Looks to Start Production in September
Tyra Banks to Host New Season
From Entertainment Tonight |
Dancing With the Stars is looking to waltz into production in September as ABC and BBC Studios work through the health and safety protocols that will allow the competition format to light up the dance floor this year.
The show, which is based on the BBC format Strictly Come Dancing, is entering its 29th season with former America's Next Top Model host Tyra Banks now hosting and exec producing. In recent years, the series has traditionally aired around the middle of September, so the hope is that it won't be too delayed by COVID-19. The show has been lined up for an 8-10 p.m. slot on Monday nights in ABC's fall schedule.
However, sources close to ABC and BBC Studios warn that the schedule is fluid and continuously evolving with nothing set in stone as a result of the ongoing nature of the virus. These sources tell Deadline that they are still figuring out whether the show can go live.
ABC Entertainment President Karey Burke recently told Deadline that BBC Studios, the company that produces the show, had taken lessons from other territories. "I have seen the presentation from the Dancing with the Stars producers on how we are planning to produce this show, post-COVID and with the health regulations in place because they have the advantage of making it in other territories and I am blown away by the ingenuity and the care which they are producing it," she said. "We are bringing all of those innovations to the American broadcast. I'm really confident in their plan."
As for the judges, Carrie Ann Inaba notes that she and fellow original judges Len Goodman and Bruno Tonioli will be back for the 29th season this fall.
"As of now, that is the plan," Inaba told her co-hosts in an episode of "The Talk" scheduled to air on Tuesday. "I just want everybody to know Len, Bruno and I — that is the plan that we're coming back. They're going to make the official announcement in a few weeks. They're just going to keep letting us know all the details. I don't want people to worry. It seems like everything is OK."
DWTS is set to return with Season 29 this fall in its traditional Monday perch.
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THURSDAY: Let's Play That Again
CBS Wins, Ties ABC with the Demo
From the Futon Critic |
CBS (3.095 million viewers, #1; adults 18-49: 0.4, #T1) was the top draw on Thursday with its repeat lineup of "Young Sheldon" (4.042 million viewers, #1; adults 18-49: 0.5, #T1), "The Unicorn" (2.987 million viewers, #4; adults 18-49: 0.4, #T3), "Mom" (3.091 million viewers, #3; adults 18-49: 0.4, #T3), another "Mom" (3.125 million viewers, #2; adults 18-49: 0.4, #T3) and "NCIS: Los Angeles" (2.662 million viewers, #6; adults 18-49: 0.3, #T9).
ABC (2.288 million viewers, #2; adults 18-49: 0.4, #T1) shared the demo honors with its own second run mix of "Holey Moley" (2.586 million viewers, #7; adults 18-49: 0.5, #T1), "Don't" (1.948 million viewers, #9; adults 18-49: 0.4, #T3) and "To Tell the Truth" (2.330 million viewers, #8; adults 18-49: 0.4, #T3).
Next up was NBC (2.085 million viewers, #3; adults 18-49: 0.3, #T3) with a repeat "Ellen's Game of Games" (2.716 million viewers, #5; adults 18-49: 0.4, #T3), the series finale of "Blindspot" (1.695 million viewers, #11; adults 18-49: 0.3, #T9) and a repeat "Law & Order: Special Victims Unit" (1.843 million viewers, #10; adults 18-49: 0.2, #13).
Meanwhile, FOX (1.354 million viewers, #4; adults 18-49: 0.3, #T3) offered up the season finale of "Celebrity Watch Party" (1.444 million viewers, #12; adults 18-49: 0.3, #T9) and a repeat "Beat Shazam" (1.263 million viewers, #13; adults 18-49: 0.3, #T9).
And finally, week two of "Killer Camp" (0.430 million viewers, #14; adults 18-49: 0.1, #T14) alongside repeats of "Masters of Illusion" (0.366 million viewers, #15; adults 18-49: 0.1, #T14) and another "Masters of Illusion" (0.358 million viewers, #16; adults 18-49: 0.1, #T14) on The CW (0.396 million viewers, #5; adults 18-49: 0.1, #5) rounded out the night.
Cable numbers for THursday...
- Alone: Million Dollar Challenge (History): 1.274m/0.25
- Cannonball (USA): 561k/0.17
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Happy Friday Lightning Round
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- Witney Carson is dancing for two (Gold Derby)
- WHY THE BLEEP IS THIS NEWS? Victoria Fuller is still in a loving relationship thanks to Bachelor Nation (People)
- BRUTALLY HONEST REVIEW: Sing On! Spain (Netflix). (Decider)
- Chuck Woolery returns to Twitter... and clarifies his clarification. (Yahoo!)
- LIST ABUSE: The best... and worst... video-game based game shows. (PC Magazine)
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WEDNESDAY: Game Over
NBC Wins, "Game On" Ends Season Level
From the Futon Critic |
NBC (3.634 million viewers, #1; adults 18-49: 0.4, #T1) held onto the top spot on Wednesday with repeats of "Chicago Med" (3.563 million viewers, #4; adults 18-49: 0.4, #T2), "Chicago Fire" (3.576 million viewers, #3; adults 18-49: 0.4, #T2) and "Chicago PD" (3.764 million viewers, #1; adults 18-49: 0.4, #T2).
ABC (2.035 million viewers, #3; adults 18-49: 0.4, #T1) shared in the demo honors with a new "United We Fall" (3.703 million viewers, #2; adults 18-49: 0.5, #1) followed by repeats of "The Goldbergs" (2.159 million viewers, #7; adults 18-49: 0.4, #T2), "The Conners" (2.090 million viewers, #8; adults 18-49: 0.4, #T2) and "American Housewife" (1.666 million viewers, #10; adults 18-49: 0.3, #T9) plus a new "Marvel's Agents of SHIELD" (1.297 million viewers, #12; adults 18-49: 0.3, #T9).
Next up was CBS (2.497 million viewers, #2; adults 18-49: 0.3, #T3) with a new "Tough as Nails" (3.493 million viewers, #5; adults 18-49: 0.4, #T2), the season finale of "Game On!" (2.278 million viewers, #6; adults 18-49: 0.3, #T9) and a repeat "SEAL Team" (1.719 million viewers, #9; adults 18-49: 0.3, #T9).
Meanwhile, FOX (1.261 million viewers, #4; adults 18-49: 0.3, #T3) offered up a repeat "MasterChef" (1.383 million viewers, #11; adults 18-49: 0.4, #T2) and a new "Ultimate Tag" (1.139 million viewers, #13; adults 18-49: 0.3, #T9).
And finally, The CW (0.386 million viewers, #5; adults 18-49: 0.1, #5) opted for a repeat "The 100" (0.484 million viewers, #14; adults 18-49: 0.1, #14) and a new "Bulletproof" (0.288 million viewers, #15; adults 18-49: 0.0, #15).
Cable numbers for Wednesday...
- Guy's Grocery Games (Food): 999k/0.30
- Guy's Grocery Games: Behind the Games (Food): 867k/0.25
- Forged in Fire (History): 848k/0.25
- The Challenge: Total Madness Reunion (S/MTV): 784k/0.45
- Cash Cab - 11:30p (Bravo): 186k/0.04
- Cash Cab - mid (Bravo): 166k/0.04
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posted 7/23/2020 |
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Love Inland?
Season 2 Begins Production... in Las Vegas
From TV Line |
Love conquers all… even a global pandemic.
Season 2 of CBS' Love Island has begun preproduction and is slated to start airing by the end of the summer, Vulture reports.
The new season's contestants will be quarantined prior to shooting, which will take place at Las Vegas hotel The Cromwell, rather than the usual tropical island setting. (The Cromwell has been closed to visitors since March due to the coronavirus pandemic.)
Love Island — an import of the UK reality romance hit — brings together a group of sexy singles looking for love in an exotic locale and has them pair off to avoid elimination, with a cash prize awaiting the winning couple.
Season 1 aired last summer with contestants on an island in Fiji, and filming was set to begin in May on Season 2, but an international location was scrapped this time around due to coronavirus concerns. (CBS renewed the series for Season 2 last August.)
It's still not entirely clear how a post-coronavirus Love Island will work, though: Vulture's report says that standard social distancing protocols will apply during filming… but won't that negate the frequent and fast-paced hookups that are Love Island's hallmark? Or will those protocols only apply to those who are off camera?
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Elsewhere in Vegas
VH1 Greenlights Docuseries "DRag Race: Vegas Revue"
From TV Line |
Prepare for the gayest thing to happen to Sin City since Friends gave us Viva Las Gaygas.
VH1 has given a series order to RuPaul's Drag Race: Vegas Revue, a six-episode docuseries following the cast of the RuPaul's Drag Race Live! residency, giving fans a look into "their professional and personal journeys as they take on Las Vegas."
The cast includes iconic queens Yvie Oddly, Asia O'Hara, Derrick Barry, Kameron Michaels, Naomi Smalls and Vanessa "Vanjie" Mateo.
Per the show's official synopsis, "RuPaul's Drag Race: Vegas Revue brings viewers behind the scenes of a jaw-dropping live stage show as it launches on the world famous Las Vegas strip. The series gives fans a deeper look into the lives of their favorite queens as they showcase the charisma, uniqueness, nerve and talent it takes to pull off groundbreaking performances in front of a live audience."
RuPaul's Drag Race: Vegas Revue premieres Friday, Aug. 21 at 8/7c on VH1. The series is produced by World of Wonder Productions, and is executive-produced by Fenton Bailey, Randy Barbato, Tom Campbell, Danielle King, RuPaul Charles, Tim Palazzola and Todd Radnitz.
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"The Answer Is..." Out Now
Alex Trebek's Touching Memoir Now Available
From KQED San Francisco |
Alex Trebek usually asks all the questions, so we turned the tables and asked him one for a change. What would the Jeopardy! clue be for the question, "Who is Alex Trebek?"
"He's the avuncular host of a popular quiz show who has been around, it seems, forever," Trebek replies.
Trebek, who turns 80 on Wednesday, has been hosting Jeopardy! since 1984. When he was offered the position back then, he had no idea he'd stay with the show for the rest of his career. "It was a job," he says.
Trebek has long resisted writing an autobiography. "I always felt that I had nothing particularly relevant to say to our viewers," he explains. "I'm just a quiz show host who's been doing the same job for 36 years."
But in March 2019, Trebek announced that he had stage IV pancreatic cancer. "The outpouring from our viewers after I revealed my diagnosis ... that caught me by surprise and that humbled me a great deal," he says.
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Throwback Thursday... Only All Week. For the Next Four.
Retro "Jeopardy!" Scores in the Ratings
From The Hollywood Reporter |
A trip down memory lane proved to be a big draw for Jeopardy on Monday.
Having exhausted its supply of new episodes in June, the long-running game show has been airing reruns for the past several weeks. Monday began a week highlighting moments from early in the show's current run, starting with Alex Trebek's first episode as host from 1984.
Viewers came out in high numbers for the flashback: According to Nielsen overnight ratings from 44 metered markets, Monday's show was up across the board from Jeopardy's July 2019 average — which is particularly notable because the show was airing new episodes a year ago.
Trebek's first episode grew by 13 percent year to year among total viewers, and it posted bigger gains among several key demographics. (The show averaged about 8.4 million daily viewers in complete ratings the same week last year; metered markets don't cover the entire country.) Among adults 25-54, Monday's show was up 30 percent year to year, and it rose 49 percent among adults 18-49. Ratings among adults under 35 — none of whom were alive when Trebek first hosted Jeopardy on Sept. 10, 1984 — more than doubled, rising by 109 percent.
The remainder of the week will feature episodes from the show's first 10 years, including the first "super champion," the first record-setting contestant and its 10th anniversary final.
The series will feature 20 memorable installments from the show's run, including the 1984 series premiere of its daily syndicated version.
"What is incredible about Jeopardy! is that it has historical importance while remaining culturally relevant today," executive producer Mike Richards said in a statement. "I know our fans will love the nostalgia while still enjoying the gameplay. A lot has changed over the years – the set, the pace of the game…the mustache! – but the ability to play along is timeless."
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July 20 to July 24: The best of Jeopardy!'s first decade, featuring five exciting episodes from the 1980s (including the series premiere and the arrival of the show's first "super-champion").
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July 27 to July 31: The best of Celebrity Jeopardy!, featuring five of the most entertaining celebrity games ever.
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Aug. 3 to Aug. 14 (two weeks): An encore presentation of the 2002 "Million Dollar Masters" tournament, which featured 15 of the best contestants from the first 18 seasons of the show.
In an interview with ABC's "Good Morning America", Trebek had some encouraging news to share about his pancreatic cancer battle, stating that he "expects to be around" to celebrate two full years of surviving the disease.
"My doctor has told me that he is counting on me celebrating two years of survivorship past the diagnosis of Stage 4 pancreatic cancer, and that two years happens in February," the Jeopardy! host shared in an interview supporting his upcoming memoir. "So I expect to be around — because he said I will be around — and I expect to be hosting the show if I am around."
Trebek is currently undergoing experimental immunotherapy treatment, which he said has been "paying off" in a recent video message to fans.
While speaking with GMA's T.J. Holmes, Trebek offered a few more specifics about the treatment's effects, including his reassuring blood work. "They do a blood test to see what my CA 19 numbers are, and the CA 19 numbers are an indicator of how your pancreatic cancer is progressing," Trebek explained.
"Eight weeks ago, the numbers were at about 3,500. Now, they're below 100. So I'm going in the right direction. The doctors have said they have never seen a chart like mine because there are peaks… They usually see it going up [steadily]. I'm a bit of an anomaly." But if the immunotherapy ultimately proves unsuccessful, Trebek said he won't "go to any extraordinary measures to ensure my survival."
"I'll just continue with chemo and see what happens," he shared. "If the quality of life is not there, it's hard sometimes to push and just say, 'Well, I'm going to keep going, even though I'm miserable.'"
Wednesday, Trebek & "Jeopardy!" clarified these comments about stopping cancer treatment, saying he would return to a previous treatment if his current round proves unsuccessful. The new statement, released through the "Jeopardy!" Twitter account, comes after the host previously wrote in his recently released memoir, "The Answer Is…", that his current round would be his last.
"Quality of life was an important consideration," he wrote. "That quote from the book was written BEFORE my current regimen, and I was going through some bad times," Trebek said Wednesday. "My current numbers are very good, but we will have to be patient with this new immunotherapy program that I am on. But, if it were to stop being successful, I would return to my previous chemo treatment — NOT stop all treatment."
Trebek is revealing plans for how "Jeopardy!" will be taped when production on the syndicated game show resumes in a few weeks. "We've redesigned our set to separate the contestants and myself a little bit more from them," Trebek said in an interview Tuesday on "Good Morning America." "So we are taking all kinds of precautions. Our testing procedure now is done online.".
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Clay Fighter
HBOMax Acquires "Great Pottery Throwdown"
From the Wrap |
HBO Mas has five more international series to its roster, including "The Great Pottery Throw Down" from the producers of "The Great British Bake Off."
HBO Max will get the first three seasons and the upcoming fourth season of the competition series, which air on the BBC and Channel 4 in the U.K.
Additionally, HBO Max will be home to all seasons of the Italian crime series "Gomorrah," based on Roberto Saviano's bestselling book that examines the account of the decline of Naples under the rule of the Camorra, including its prequel film, "The Immortal"; "Veneno," a Spanish language co-production between Atresmedia Studios, Suma Latina and HBO Max about Cristina Ortiz, Spain's most famous trans TV personality; and Season One of unscripted relationship series "Singletown," which sees five couples press pause on their partnerships and embark on an extraordinary adventure back to the single life.
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Back in the Oven with You...
"The Great British Baking Show" Returns to Production
From Deadline |
The Great British Bake Off is now two weeks back into production and will likely return to television later this year, according to producer Love Productions' parent company Sky Studios.
The baking competition series, which is shown by Channel 4 in the UK and Netflix in the U.S. (where it is known as The Great British Baking Show), was blown off course by the pandemic after it was meant to begin filming in April.
But Sky Studios CEO Gary Davey and chief commercial officer Jane Millichip offered fans some good news on Wednesday, with the former revealing that filming is "going very well."
Cast and crew, including new presenter Matt Lucas, were quarantined in the run-up to the shoot to allow close interaction on-set. There have also been reports that the show has moved to a more COVID-friendly location from its usual Welford Park home..
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posted 7/22/2020 |
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TUESDAY: America's Got Reruns
NBC Still Wins, Though "World of Dance" Dips
From the Futon Critic |
NBC (4.478 million viewers, #1; adults 18-49: 0.6, #1) held onto the top spot on Tuesday with "America's Got Talent: Best of Auditions" (5.064 million viewers, #2; adults 18-49: 0.7, #1) and a new "World of Dance" (3.307 million viewers, #4; adults 18-49: 0.5, #2).
CBS (4.255 million viewers, #2; adults 18-49: 0.4, #2) took home the silver with repeats of "NCIS" (5.329 million viewers, #1; adults 18-49: 0.4, #T3), "FBI" (4.148 million viewers, #3; adults 18-49: 0.4, #T3) and "FBI: Most Wanted" (3.290 million viewers, #5; adults 18-49: 0.3, #T6).
Next up was ABC (2.085 million viewers, #3; adults 18-49: 0.3, #3) and its lineup of "Modern Family" (2.311 million viewers, #7; adults 18-49: 0.4, #T3), another "Modern Family" (1.744 million viewers, #10; adults 18-49: 0.3, #T6), "United We Fall" (1.908 million viewers, #8; adults 18-49: 0.3, #T6), another "United We Fall" (1.885 million viewers, #9; adults 18-49: 0.3, #T6) and a new "What Would You Do?" (2.330 million viewers, #6; adults 18-49: 0.3, #T6).
Meanwhile, FOX (1.034 million viewers, #4; adults 18-49: 0.2, #4) opted for repeats of "Hell's Kitchen" (1.305 million viewers, #11; adults 18-49: 0.3, #T6) and "Prodigal Son" (0.763 million viewers, #13; adults 18-49: 0.2, #12).
And finally, The CW (0.536 million viewers, #5; adults 18-49: 0.1, #5) closed out the night with "DC's Stargirl" (0.786 million viewers, #12; adults 18-49: 0.1, #T13) and "Bryan Callen: Complicated Apes" (0.287 million viewers, #14; adults 18-49: 0.1, #T13).
Cable numbers for Tuesday...
- Chopped (Food): 790k/0.20
- Supermarket Stakeout: What Would Alex Make? (Food): 650k/0.18
- Celebrity Show-Off (TBS): 432k/0.13
- Hot Ones: The Game Show (truTV): 214k/0.12
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More on "The Cube" Reboot
ITV to Reboot Stunt Series
From Deadline |
Phillip Schofield has confirmed the return of The Cube.
The This Morning host took to his Instagram story on Sunday (July 5) to confirm the interactive reality game show will return following its disappearance from screens in 2015, with a post encouraging people to apply for the forthcoming series. "Yes!!!" Phillip wrote. "Game on! Can you Beat the Cube?"
Contestants were forced to compete in a series of challenges while inside a small Perspex cube. It highlighted how even straightforward tasks, like catching, throwing, estimating, memorizing and balancing were more difficult when confined and under pressure in a small area surrounded by a large live studio audience. The producers used state-of-the-art filming techniques to show the anxiety of the contestants, who were playing for the chance to win a top prize of £250,000 (almost $313,000).
A TV insider said: "The last time The Cube aired was in 2015, so there was no way ITV would bring it back without making some radical changes to refresh the show.
"The former jackpot was £250,000, and since the show is also about coping with tension, they felt having a seven-figure sum at stake would increase that even further.
"But the simple format at the heart of the show remains largely unchanged — it's still about contestants desperately trying to keep their cool."
One suggestion is that the show will return in a similar fashion to the reboot of Who Wants To Be A Millionaire?, which came back for a series of Jeremy Clarkson-hosted specials.
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I Can See Paddy's Voice
Former "Top Gear" Host Paddy McGuinness to Front UK Edition
From Radio Times |
Paddy McGuinness is set to host the BBC's new singing competition, I Can See Your Voice.
The Top Gear presenter will host the new BBC primetime show, which promises a spin on game shows with two teams of players attempting to guess who can and can't sing from a mystery line-up of singers in front of them. The catch is they have to try to predict which ones have the voice of an angel and which are more nails on a chalkboard without ever having heard them sing a single note.
The teams will be aided by a panel of celebrity experts, including a different singing superstar guest each week.
The game show format is based on a series with first aired in South Korea back in 2015 and even won an International Emmy nomination for Best Non-scripted Entertainment Program.
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Wednesday Lightning Round
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- Alex Trebek wanted Betty White to take his place. Well, she does have an Emmy... (Rare)
- "Supermarket Sweep" turns 30 (Entertainment Weekly)
- "Millionaire" veterans launch news series with Ruba Wilson as one of their hosts (Deadline)
- A FEW GOOD MINUTES with Emily Maynard (GoldDerby)
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MONDAY: Attack on Titans
NBC Wins the Night with New "Titan Games", Repeat "Wall"
From the Futon Critic |
NBC (3.428 million viewers, #1; adults 18-49: 0.6, #1) took home another victory on Monday with its mix of "The Titan Games" (3.849 million viewers, #1; adults 18-49: 0.7, #1), a repeat "The Wall" (3.046 million viewers, #6; adults 18-49: 0.5, #T2) and "Dateline NBC" (3.390 million viewers, #4; adults 18-49: 0.5, #T2).
FOX (2.196 million viewers, #3; adults 18-49: 0.4, #2) claimed the silver with repeats of "9-1-1" (2.301 million viewers, #8; adults 18-49: 0.4, #T5) and "9-1-1: Lone Star" (2.092 million viewers, #9; adults 18-49: 0.4, #T5).
Next up was CBS (3.124 million viewers, #2; adults 18-49: 0.3, #T3) and its second run lineup of "The Neighborhood" (3.749 million viewers, #2; adults 18-49: 0.5, #T2), "Bob (Hearts) Abishola" (3.416 million viewers, #3; adults 18-49: 0.4, #T5), "All Rise" (2.662 million viewers, #7; adults 18-49: 0.3, #T8) and "Bull" (3.127 million viewers, #5; adults 18-49: 0.3, #T8).
Meanwhile, ABC (1.823 million viewers, #4; adults 18-49: 0.3, #T3) served up a new "The Bachelor: The Greatest Seasons - Ever!" (1.823 million viewers, #10; adults 18-49: 0.3, #T8) following a one week break.
And finally, The CW (0.960 million viewers, #5; adults 18-49: 0.2, #5) rounded out the night with "Whose Line Is It Anyway?" (0.968 million viewers, #12; adults 18-49: 0.2, #T11), a repeat "Whose Line Is It Anyway?" (0.844 million viewers, #13; adults 18-49: 0.2, #T11) and "Penn & Teller: Fool Us" (1.014 million viewers, #11; adults 18-49: 0.2, #T11).
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SYNDIES: Week 44
Results for the Week Ending July 12
From TV Newscheck |
Court shows, led by juggernaut Judge Judy, were the dominant daytime force in the session ending July 12, extending a recent trend. Judy continued to punch the lights out of all daytime competition with a 4% spike to a six-week high 5.8 live-plus-same-day national Nielsen rating, even though the show was in reruns on all five days.
Among game shows, Family Feud maintained its top spot with an unchanged 5.9, which put it at the top of the syndication ratings, and was also No. 1 among women 25-54 with a 2.2.
In the household rating rankings that follow, % change is from the previous week; * indicates a new season-high rating; ** indicates a new season low; NC indicates no change from the previous week; NA mean not applicable.
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- Family Feud (Debmar-Mercury/FMNA) 5.9 NC
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Wheel of Fortune (CTD) 5.1 +4%
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Jeopardy (CTD) 5.0 NC
- 25 Words or Less (Fox) 1.1 +10%
- America Says (Sony) 0.8 NC
- Funny You Should Ask(Entertainment Studios) 0.5 NC
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WEEKEND: I've Played This Before
ABC's Reruns Win the Night
From the Futon Critic |
ABC (3.505 million viewers, #1; adults 18-49: 0.5, #1) held onto the top spot on Sunday despite an all-repeat lineup of "America's Funniest Home Videos" (4.271 million viewers, #2; adults 18-49: 0.5, #T2), "Celebrity Family Feud" (4.115 million viewers, #3; adults 18-49: 0.6, #1), "Press Your Luck" (2.850 million viewers, #5; adults 18-49: 0.4, #T4) and "Match Game" (2.782 million viewers, #6; adults 18-49: 0.4, #T4).
CBS (3.355 million viewers, #2; adults 18-49: 0.3, #T2) then was the silver draw with a full hour of "PGA Overrun" (5.250 million viewers, #1; adults 18-49: 0.5, #T2) followed by "60 Minutes" (3.728 million viewers, #4; adults 18-49: 0.3, #T6) and repeats of "Tough as Nails" (1.893 million viewers, #10; adults 18-49: 0.2, #T12) and "NCIS: Los Angeles" (2.548 million viewers, #7; adults 18-49: 0.3, #T6).
Next up was NBC (1.898 million viewers, #3; adults 18-49: 0.3, #T2) with encores of "Cannonball" (2.205 million viewers, #8; adults 18-49: 0.3, #T6), "The Titan Games" (1.445 million viewers, #11; adults 18-49: 0.3, #T6) and "America's Got Talent" (1.971 million viewers, #9; adults 18-49: 0.3, #T6).
Meanwhile, FOX (0.742 million viewers, #4; adults 18-49: 0.2, #4) again served up repeats of "Last Man Standing" (0.973 million viewers, #12; adults 18-49: 0.1, #T17), "Duncanville" (0.558 million viewers, #16; adults 18-49: 0.2, #T12), "The Simpsons" (0.771 million viewers, #14; adults 18-49: 0.2, #T12), "Bless the Harts" (0.537 million viewers, #17; adults 18-49: 0.2, #T12), "Bob's Burgers" (0.707 million viewers, #15; adults 18-49: 0.2, #T12) and "Family Guy" (0.904 million viewers, #13; adults 18-49: 0.3, #T6).
And finally, The CW (0.396 million viewers, #5; adults 18-49: 0.1, #5) closed out the night with second runs of "DC's Stargirl" (0.366 million viewers, #19; adults 18-49: 0.1, #T17) and "Penn & Teller: Fool Us" (0.426 million viewers, #18; adults 18-49: 0.1, #T17).
Cable numbers for Friday...
- RuPaul's Drag Race All-Stars (VH1): 454k/0.19
- RuPaul's Drag Race All-Stars Untucked (VH1): 319k/0.13
- The Sims Spark'd (P/TBS): 217k/0.09
Cable numbers for SAturday...
- Nickelodeon's Unfiltered (Nick): 502k/0.13
Cable numbers for Sunday...
- Worst Cooks in America (Food): 1.187m/0.26
- Beat Bobby Flay (Food): 809k/0.18
- Tournament of Laughs (TBS): 319k/0.09
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posted 7/21/2020 |
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Tuesday Lightning Round
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posted 7/21/2020 |
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I Wish Mel Giedroyc Wood...
Former "British Baking Show" Host to Present "Good With Wood"
From Digital Spy |
Great British Bake Off's former host and low-key national treasure Mel Giedroyc is returning to Channel 4 for the first time in ages with a brand new show.
The star previously presented Light/Late Lunch for the broadcaster back in 1997/98 alongside Sue Perkins, as well as Draw It! in 2014, and now she is reuniting with them again. Channel 4 has announced that Mel will front the cheekily-titled Good with Wood, a competition reality show centred all around woodworking.
Each week, contestants will take part in a 'Big Build' challenge set by judges and try not to be the one sent home. Fittingly, this competition will also be taking place in the woods..
Digital Spy |
posted 7/20/2020 |
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MasterChef Returns to the UK
Professionals' Series to Tape at 3 Mills
From Deadline |
MasterChef is officially back in production in the UK after Shine got cameras rolling on spin-off show MasterChef: The Professionals last week.
Filming is underway on Season 13 of the professionals' franchise at 3 Mills Studios in London, with Marcus Wareing, Monica Galetti and Gregg Wallace resuming their hosting and judging duties — albeit with a socially distanced twist.
MasterChef: The Professionals is the first of the UK MasterChef brands to go into production in the pandemic era. Celebrity MasterChef is currently broadcasting on BBC One but wrapped just before lockdown in March.
3 Mills Studios has been MasterChef's home in the UK for a number of years and it is understood that the large studio space used to house the show has been an advantage in getting production underway.
A MasterChef spokeswoman said: "We are ensuring that all Covid-19 filming protocols are being adhered to as set out in industry-wide filming guidelines published last week."
Safety protocols published last week by major UK broadcasters included updated guidance on close contact among cast and crew. The guidelines recommend that people breaking two-meter social distancing rules should be tested at least once a week for coronavirus alongside daily symptom checks.
MasterChef's return to the kitchen is likely to be a boost to other major cookery show, such as Channel 4's The Great British Bake Off, which was notably derailed by the pandemic. Producer Love Productions is quarantining cast and crew ahead of a return to production.
Deadline |
posted 7/20/2020 |
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Monday Lightning Round
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- Holly Allen reveals why she broke it off with Michie. Hint: he's only 25. (SoapDirt)
- Byron Allen arrives in the Middle East (TheGrio)
- Becca Kufrin is not here for your nonsense, Bachelor Nation. (Us Magazine)
- Matt James looks on par to become "The Bachelor" this September (Us Magazine)
- Tom Bergeron is not here for your nonsense either. (Gold Derby)
- John Oliver enlists Alex Trebek, John Cena, other people for TheTrueTrueTruth.com (The Wrap)
- How "Floor Is Lava" became the show of the summer of 2020 (KYW-AM Philadelphia)
- A FEW GOOD MINUTES with Kathleen Bradley (VLADTV)
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posted 7/20/2020 |
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