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Jeremy Clarkson has revealed that he was "very nervous" after putting his "heart and soul" into his brand new TV show. The TV presenter is known for his work on Top Gear and The Grand Tour, and lives in Oxfordshire. It is there in the Cotswolds where he runs his Chadlington-based Diddly Squat Farm and Astahll-located pub, The Farmer's Dog. Clarkson is set to return to screens next week with his brand new show, Millionaire Hot Seat, which is a spin-off from Who Wants to Be a Millionaire. Speaking ahead of the new ITV show, the 65-year-old was asked whether he felt nervous before he started filming. In response, the TV star said: "Very. Of course, I put my heart and soul into it all, but I was still nervous." The TV presenter was then asked why he still works, to which he replied: "You would rot if you didn't. "I'm genuinely frightened because until March, I won't be filming a TV show for the first time in forty years. That will be three months of sh*t." |
posted 12/30/2025 |
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When business revs back up next week, Warner Bros. Discovery looks set to reject Paramount's amended hostile takeover bid due in part to concerns at the delay that could dog its planned cable spinoff if a deal falls through, Deadline reports. WBD agreed earlier this month to sell its studio and streaming assets to Netflix in a cash and stock transaction worth $27.75 a share as it packages the rest into a standalone publicly traded linear television company called Discovery Global by the third quarter of next year. Paramount Skydance is offering to buy all of WBD, which would mean pencils down on a separation as the broader deal works its way through a potentially fraught regulatory process. David Ellison-led Paramount has insisted that it has the easier path to approval and that may be, but some investors seem to feel that things are not quite as clear cut as they initially seemed. President Donald Trump, who has said outright he'll be involved in a decision, is friendly with David Ellison's father and Oracle co-founder Larry Ellison but recently fumed at CBS about a 60 Minutes interview with Majorie Taylor Greene, calling Ellison-owned Paramount "no better than the old ownership." Skydance acquired CBS parent Paramount in August. Trump described Netflix co-CEO Ted Sarandos as "fantastic" but also noted that a combined Netflix-Warner would "have a very big market share" in streaming. Further confusing the issue, he also said he opposes any plan in which WBD continues to own CNN. WBD announced its Netflix deal in November over rivals bids from Paramount and Comcast. The NBCUniversal parent bowed out, but Paramount went over the heads of Warner's board directly to shareholders with a hostile offer that WBD formally rejected. In an amended offer, Paramount added a $40.4 billion personal financial guarantee by Larry Ellison and raised its breakup fee to $5.8 billion, matching Netflix. But it did not sweeten the base amount of the bid, which still stands at $30 a share in cash. WBD last said Dec. 22 that it was considering the revised offer. Deadline hears the board will meet next week and no final decision has yet been made, but it seems a rejection is in the cards. |
posted 12/30/2025 |
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Tuesday Lightning Round |
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Monday Lightning Round |
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Mickey Lee, a contestant on CBS' Big Brother last summer, died last night following a series of cardiac arrests in recent days. She was 35. Lee's death was announced by her family on her Instagram page today. "With profound sadness," the post reads, "the family of Mickey Lee announces her transition on Christmas in the early evening. Mickey captured the hearts of audiences nationwide through her appearance on 'Big Brother,' where her authenticity, strength and spirit left a lasting impression on fans and fellow cast members alike." Lee, the message continues, "will be remembered for the joy she brought into the lives of so many and for the genuine connections she formed on and offscreen." Lee's passing follows a December 22 GoFundMe posting that indicated the Atlanta-based TV personality had been hospitalized following the cardiac arrests, which themselves had followed Lee's bout with the flu. Originally of Jacksonville, Florida, Lee was a cast member on Season 27 of the longrunning reality show. That installment of Big Brother ran from July to September, 2025; Lee was voted out of the Big Brother house by her co-competitors during the eighth week of the season. According to the GoFundMe page, Lee's "sudden health crisis" left her and her family "facing enormous emotional and financial strain from mounting hospital bills to ongoing care and recovery costs." As of today, the page had raised $31,747 of a $40,000 goal. The money is to be used for medical expenses not covered by insurance and other related costs. Today's Instagram post announcing her death expresses the family's "deepest gratitude to everyone who has offered prayers, love and support," and asks for "privacy during this critical time of bereavement." "Mickey's light, legacy and impact will never be forgotten," the post concludes. Information on Lee's survivors was not immediately available. |
posted 12/26/2025 |
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(C-Note: In order to differentiate between the subject of this story & the similarly-named host of "Shop 'til You Drop", we will be using his full name.) Patrick Cassidy Finn, a veteran sitcom star and improv performer known for his roles in The Middle and Murphy Brown, has died. He was 60. Finn died from cancer on Monday, a rep for the actor confirmed to The Hollywood Reporter. "After a beautiful life filled with laughter, love, family, and friends, we share the heartbreaking news of the death of Pat Finn," the actor's family said in a statement. "In Pat's final days, he often showed the biggest signs when the Bears scored a touchdown. No pressure Bears – just saying – do it for Pat." A rep for the actor told The New York Post that in 2022, Finn was diagnosed with bladder cancer, before going into remission. The cancer then returned and metastasized. In the month before Finn's passing, a fundraiser was launched to support his family amid his ongoing treatment, raising more than $100,000 from his community of friends, family and supporters. Over his career, Finn became a regular sitcom staple, with recurring appearances on such series as ABC's The Middle, where he played Bill Norwood, one of the Hecks' neighbors and close friends. He would also appear across two seasons of CBS' Murphy Brown as Phil Jr., the son of the original bar owner (portrayed by Pat Corley), who took over after his father left. Finn's most recent credits included a guest appearance on The Goldbergs as well as roles in the romantic comedy Funny Thing About Love and Anna Camp-led Unexpected. But across his three-decade career, he would also notch stints on hit TV comedies like Friends, Seinfeld, Curb Your Enthusiasm, 2 Broke Girls, The Bernie Mac Show, The Drew Carry Show, The George Wendt Show and 3rd Rock From the Sun. His big-screen credits included films Dude Where's My Car?, I Love You, Beth Cooper and the Nancy Meyers film It's Complicated, starring Meryl Streep, Steve Martin and Alec Baldwin. He would also appear in the 2015 documentary I Am Chris Farley, which documented the late comedian and SNL star's journey through the lens of his family and friends, which included Finn. Alongside his screen work, he was a respected improv performer, becoming a troupe member on the Main Stage at The Second City National Touring Company in Chicago early in his career. In game shows, Finn appeared on a 2021 episode of "Celebrity Family Feud". Later in his career, and while still acting onscreen and in commercials, Finn served as an adjunct professor at University of Colorado Boulder, where both his daughters, Cassidy and Caitlin, graduated from, teaching Improv for Strategic Communication. He would also teach at Indiana University, UCLA, Pepperdine and Marquette, where his son, Ryan, graduated from. He would also launch Improv + Ability with Al Admire, which used improv workshops as a technique for organizational team and culture building. In addition to his wife Donna and three children, survivors include his parents, Leo and Betty, and his siblings, Michelle, Tracy, Tom, Kevin and Katie. |
posted 12/26/2025 |
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Happy Boxing Day Lightning Round |
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Ant and Dec have signed on for another three years. The I'm a Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here! and Britain's Got Talent hosts will have been on the network for 30 years by the time their latest contract elapses. Next year alone, they will appear on new series of Ant & Dec's Limitless Win, Britain's Got Talent, I'm A Celebrity South Africa, which returns to screens three years after its first run, and I'm A Celebrity…Get Me Out Of Here! The pair work closely with I'm a Celebrity producer Lifted Entertainment but also run a prodco, Mitre Studios, which makes the likes of Limitless Win, which can be streamed stateside on Prime Video. ITV stressed that the exclusive partnership is very much for streaming as well as linear TV, revealing that Ant and Dec's shows combined have now been streamed on ITVX 688 million times. Ant and Dec entered the ITV realm when they hosted weekend morning show SM:TV in their early 20s. They have since become total fixtures on the channel and I'm a Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here! and Britain's Got Talent remain two of the network's biggest shows. They have won 48 National Television Awards and 18 BAFTA Television Awards. There have been ups and downs – Ant has spent time in rehab and Saturday Night Takeaway was placed on indefinite hiatus last year – but it is hard to imagine the channel without them. Kevin Lygo, Managing Director for Media and Entertainment at ITV, said: "Ant & Dec's impact upon the world of live entertainment is unrivalled, with their triumphant partnership reigning supreme for over three decades. This new three year working relationship marks an exciting new chapter with ITV, which I have no doubt will be full of yet more unmissable entertainment." |
posted 12/22/2025 |
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Chris Rea, the rock singer who was best known for hits including "Driving Home For Christmas" and "Fool (If You Think It's Over)," has died following a short illness. He was 74. "It is with immense sadness that we announce the death of our beloved Chris," a spokesperson for Rea's wife and children told BBC News. "He passed away peacefully in hospital earlier today following a short illness, surrounded by his family." Over a 50-year career, Rea became best known for hits including "Driving Home For Christmas" and "Fool (If You Think It's Over)". Born in Middlesbrough in the North of England in 1951, Rea joined local band Magdalene in 1973 and began writing songs. His debut album, Whatever Happened to Benny Santini?, released in 1978, included "Fool (If You Think It's Over)". While "Fool" didn't break out in the UK, it was Rea's biggest hit in the U.S., reaching number 12 on the Billboard Hot 100 and earning him a Grammy nomination. Other albums by Rea spent time in the Billboard charts over the years. He released several more albums and hit new heights with "Driving Home For Christmas," which was initially released as a B-side in 1986 before being re-released on a compilation album. That re-release garnered serious attention and it has been on the UK Singles Chart every year since 2007, appearing in TV shows like the BBC's Gavin & Stacey. According to BBC News, he didn't sing the song live until December 2014, hiring 12 snow cannons and letting them off during the song. It therefore feels apt that Rea died on December 22, as people all over the country are driving home to see relatives for the holiday. After "Driving Home," Rea released several more albums that charted well, including The Road to Hell, which was his first number one album in the UK, and Auberge, which followed this to the top spot. Rea had had health problems in recent years but did release a Christmas album earlier this year, which included "Driving Home For Christmas" and others. In game shows, Rea appeared on episodes of BingoLotto, Shooting Stars, Pop Quiz, and Call My Bluff. Rea is survived by his wife Joan Rea and two sons. |
posted 12/22/2025 |
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Monday Lightning Round |
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The British acting world is mourning a tragic loss. William Rush, an actor best known for his work on the drama series Waterloo Road, died on Dec. 17, his mother Debbie Rush confirmed. He was 31. "As a family, our hearts are completely broken," Debbie wrote on Instagram Dec. 18, "and there are no words that can truly capture the depth of our loss." The Coronation Street alum—who also shares children Tom and Poppy with husband Andrew Rush—added that the family was able to find a silver lining "even in our darkest moment." "William gave the most precious gift of all," she continued. "Through being an organ donor, he has given hope and life to other families, thinking of others right to the very end. His kindness and love will forever be part of his legacy." Debbie, who did not share his cause of death, asked for privacy for herself and her family as they "navigate this unimaginable grief." "William will always be loved," she wrote, "always missed, and forever in our hearts." Many of Debbie and William's friends and costars reached out in the comments of her Instagram post, sending messages of love and condolences. Debbie's Daddy Issues costar Aimee Lou Wood wrote, "I am so so sorry. Sending you all my love." Matty Healy's mother Denise Welch—who starred alongside William on Waterloo Road—had her own remembrance of the actor, writing, "He was a joy. I'm so sorry Debbie." Another Waterloo Road actress Karen David added, "Debbie, I am so shocked and deeply saddened to hear about your sweet boy." "The time I spent on set with your magical son, was pure joy and a laugh," she continued. "He will be deeply missed. Sending so much love, and healing light." William was born in Manchester on July 6, 1994, and trained at the Manchester School of Acting. He began his career with a cameo on the show Shameless in 2007 before moving on to more guest starring roles on shows like Grange Hill, Casualty and even alongside his mother on Coronation Street. However, William's biggest break came when he played the role of Josh Stevenson on the series Waterloo Road from 2009 to 2013. After leaving the series, he tried his hand at a new venture, auditioning for The X Factor in 2016 with the hopes of becoming a singer. William made it to the competition show's six-chair challenge, the third of four elimination stages. |
posted 12/19/2025 |
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"Wheel" Spins Into India |
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In what is being seen as one of the biggest television deals of the year, Sony Entertainment Television is set to bring the legendary global reality game show Wheel of Fortune to Indian television and OTT, with Bollywood superstar Akshay Kumar roped in as the host. The move comes after decades of unmatched success of Kaun Banega Crorepati, hosted by Amitabh Bachchan, which proved that Indian audiences have an enduring love for intelligent, family-friendly game shows. Industry sources confirm that Sony has acquired the Indian rights to Wheel of Fortune, one of the longest-running and most successful reality formats in the world, and is planning a grand desi reboot with high production values, big prizes and mass appeal to be anchored by Akshay Kumar. The shoot starts in mid-January. For over 20 years, Kaun Banega Crorepati has dominated Indian television, becoming more than just a show - it turned into a cultural phenomenon. It changed prime-time viewing habits, brought knowledge-based entertainment into Indian living rooms and proved that audiences enjoy aspirational yet relatable formats. Sony's decision to bring Wheel of Fortune is being seen as a strategic move to recreate that magic with a fresh, fast-paced and globally trusted format. While KBC focuses on knowledge and life-changing jackpots, Wheel of Fortune offers quick wins, word puzzles, luck, strategy and instant gratification. According to insiders, Sony needed a pan-India superstar host who connects equally with metros and small towns, and Akshay Kumar fit the bill perfectly. This will mark Akshay Kumar's return to mainstream television hosting after earlier successful stints, and the channel is banking heavily on his sharp humour, easy rapport with contestants and ability to keep the show lively without overpowering it. "A show like Wheel of Fortune needs a host who feels approachable, warm and energetic. Akshay ticks all the boxes," says a source close to the production. First launched in the US in the 1970s, Wheel of Fortune is one of the most iconic TV formats in history, adapted in over 60 countries. The giant spinning wheel, letter-guessing puzzles and high-stakes rounds have made it a staple of global entertainment. Sony plans to retain the core international structure while infusing it with Indian flavour, including Hindi and regional phrases, Indian cultural references and special celebrity episodes. The show is expected to air on Sony TV with simultaneous availability on SonyLIV, giving it massive reach across television and digital platforms. |
posted 12/19/2025 |
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Banijay Plays Hide and Seek |
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Banijay Entertainment now holds the international rights to Rabbit Films' creator-led competition format All Star Hide and Seek. "With All Star Hide and Seek, we are opening the doors to some of the world's most spectacular locations," said Samantha Ferguson, VP of international at Rabbit Films. "The format proves that location-based production doesn't have to break the bank. By partnering with existing entertainment venues, we can deliver cinematic scale at a fraction of the cost. From YouTube to prime time, and now across multiple territories, the format's versatility and accessibility are resonating with broadcasters who want big event television without the big event budget." Created by Troot Finland, the format originally launched on streamer Ruutu+ in Finland and starred popular Finnish digital creator Roni Bäck. All Star Hide and Seek combines social video and television with influencers and TV personalities hiding across unique real-world locations–from amusement parks to cultural landmarks–while the host deploys clever tactics to track them down. "This format authentically began in the creator community and went on to prove its strength on streaming," said Helen Greatorex, head of format acquisitions at Banijay Entertainment. "Under Banijay Entertainment, All Star Hide and Seek will be adapted to suit all budgets, engaging audiences with real-world locations and gripping storytelling. By combining creators and celebrities, we are bridging two worlds to deliver a format that's perfect for primetime and packed with shareable viral moments." |
posted 12/19/2025 |
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Happy Friday Lightning Round |
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"Survivor" fans worldwide received an early holiday gift Wednesday with the very first look at the highly anticipated "Survivor 50: In the Hands of the Fans." The trailer (which can be watched below) was released at the end of Wednesday's Season 49 finale. Not only does the clip showcase "Survivor" legends like Cirie Fields, Ozzy Lusth, Colby Donaldson, and more, but it also officially confirms which players from "49" will be competing in February's forthcoming all-returnees season. Those players are: Savannah Louie and Rizo "the R-I-Z-G-O-D RizGod, Baby" Velovic. The trailer also shows Benjamin "Coach" Wade, Jonathan Young, and more as they board a large Fijian Airways plane to head out to location. And yes, Q wants us to cancel Christmas, our vacations, and our doctors appointments! And this time, we just might! There's also a tease for the show's upcoming crossover with "Beast Games," while "Survivor" fans Zac Brown, Billie Eilish, and Jimmy Fallon take part in the milestone season in various ways. (Rick Devens is seen mentioning a "Billie Eilish Boomerang Idol," as Christian Hubicki notes that "Jimmy Fallon may decide my fate in this game." Say whaaat?! "Survivor 50" (which premieres Wednesday, Feb. 25 with a three-hour premiere on CBS) is the first returnees showing since Season 40's "Winners at War." It's also the first time the show has allowed fans to vote on specific elements that will affect the game including how idols, twists and advantages are used, whether to keep or nix the Final 4 fire-making challenge, and whether the live reunion show should return or not. Although filming for the season wrapped last summer, the players didn't know how fans voted until they hit the sand. In addition, America gets to join the game with the SURVIVOR 50 Challenge. In honor of the milestone season, acclaimed host and executive producer Jeff Probst has announced an epic national SURVIVOR 50 Challenge transforming the entire country into a massive real-world scavenger hunt; all leading up to the highly anticipated premiere of SURVIVOR 50, debuting Wednesday Feb. 25, 2026 on CBS and streaming on Paramount+. Kicking off on Jan. 30, this monumental coast-to-coast activation is calling on people across the country to put their skills to the test and play the game for real: 50 hidden immunity idols placed across 50 states, each with a winner. The SURVIVOR 50 Challenge brings the adventure of SURVIVOR directly into communities across the country, turning all 50 states into the setting for an immersive multi-week scavenger hunt: each hiding one official immunity idol. For the first time ever, newcomers, longtime viewers and anyone who loves a good challenge will have the chance to strategize, uncover clues, solve riddles and track down authentic immunity idols hidden in their state. Players are encouraged to grab their tribe, invite friends and family, and put their strategic skills to the test for a fun family-friendly adventure. "SURVIVOR has always been about testing yourself - solving problems, facing the unknown and finding out what you're made of," said Jeff Probst, host and executive producer. "For 25 years, fans have watched players take that journey. Now, with the SURVIVOR 50 Challenge, we're letting fans try it for themselves! This goes way beyond finding idols, it's a chance to step into the game like never before. America has watched players outwit, outplay and outlast for decades - now it's your turn. The hunt is on. Time to dig deep!" To join the hunt and get in on the action, fans can visit Survivor50Challenge.com and sign up for alerts on the Survivor 50 Digital Hub. Stay connected for challenge details, updates, rewards and exclusive content, and find out when the clue will drop in your state. To officially qualify for the grand prize sweepstakes, players who have successfully risen to the challenge must snap and submit a photo wearing the idol to the Survivor 50 Digital Hub. One additional winner will be selected through an online component of the Survivor 50 Challenge Hub, subject to official rules. The prize? Unforgettable. The reveal? Soon.. |
posted 12/18/2025 |
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Netflix is set to answer the question: What’s In The Box? The Neil Patrick Harris-hosted game show is set to drop on the streamer on December 17. The six-part series comes from British production company Rollercoaster Television, which is part of ITV Studios. In the show, giant boxes conceal prizes, surprises and unexpected reveals and the show tests smarts, strategy and stamina. Over several episodes, pairs of contestants face off in trivia rounds, racing to correctly guess what’s inside each box. But winning a prize is just the beginning. As the game unfolds, shifting alliances and unexpected twists mean only those with sharp instincts — and a little luck — will hold onto their winnings and claim victory. It is exec produced by James Fox, Dom Waugh, Wes Kauble and Leanne Witcoop. What’s In The Box? was one of a number of unscripted shows ordered by Netflix this year; other titles include Harry Jowsey’s Let’s Marry Harry, Simon Cowell: The Next Act, which is also set to premiere next month, Nick Viall and Natalie Joy-hosted dating show Age of Attraction, Palm Beach reality series Members Only, which is also set to drop in December, and Calabasas Confidential. |
posted 12/18/2025 |
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Holly(day)wood Squares |
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The 2025-2026 broadcast season's #1 new unscripted series, HOLLYWOOD SQAURES, returns to CBS for a second season bigger than ever - featuring over 70 new celebrity guests. This season's newcomers who will share the board with famed center square Drew Barrymore include Anthony Anderson, Glenn Close, Kat Dennings, Fortune Feimster, Zarna Garg, Jay Mohr, Padma Lakshmi, Joel McHale, Ariana Debose and Arsenio Hall. Fan-favorite celebrities are back, including Whitney Cummings, Tiffany Haddish, Pete Holmes, Lil Rel Howery, Triumph the Insult Comic Dog, Leslie Jones, Jo Koy, Ross Mathews, Ms. Pat and RuPaul. HOLLYWOOD SQUARES airs Wednesdays beginning Wednesday, Jan. 7 (8:00-9:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network, and available to stream on Paramount+ (live and on-demand for Paramount+ Premium plan subscribers, or on-demand for Paramount+ Essential subscribers the day after the episode airs)*. Nate Burleson returns as host. According to insiders, Sony needed a pan-India superstar host who connects equally with metros and small towns, and Akshay Kumar fit the bill perfectly. This will mark Akshay Kumar's return to mainstream television hosting after earlier successful stints, and the channel is banking heavily on his sharp humour, easy rapport with contestants and ability to keep the show lively without overpowering it. "A show like Wheel of Fortune needs a host who feels approachable, warm and energetic. Akshay ticks all the boxes," says a source close to the production. First launched in the US in the 1970s, Wheel of Fortune is one of the most iconic TV formats in history, adapted in over 60 countries. The giant spinning wheel, letter-guessing puzzles and high-stakes rounds have made it a staple of global entertainment. Sony plans to retain the core international structure while infusing it with Indian flavour, including Hindi and regional phrases, Indian cultural references and special celebrity episodes. The show is expected to air on Sony TV with simultaneous availability on SonyLIV, giving it massive reach across television and digital platforms. |
posted 12/18/2025 |
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More "News for You" Coming |
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Roy Wood Jr. will be presiding over more political hot takes and laughs after Have I Got News For You was renewed for a fourth season. CNN has renewed the series, which features Amber Ruffin and Michael Ian Black as team captains, and will premiere it on January 24. The first season premiered in September 2024, the second in February 2025 and the third in September. The U.S. version of the long-running BBC series is one of CNN's most-watched shows since its launch, per Nielsen, with an average of around 2M viewers per week. The series comes from Hat Trick Productions, which also produces the original. It is exec produced by Jim Biederman, Jimmy Mulville and Richard Wilson. |
posted 12/18/2025 |
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CBS Holidaytime |
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Come on down and make a deal this holiday season! CBS has revealed the details for the holiday episodes for The Price Is Right and Let's Make a Deal. Fans are going to be treated to three festive episodes per game show. First, The Price Is Right will ring in the most wonderful time of the year from Monday, December 22, to Wednesday, December 24. According to the official calendar, there is no new episode on Christmas Day (December 25). Santa Claus comes a bit early to CBS as he gives away spectacular prizes, alongside host Drew Carey. Decked out in Santa hats and festive shirts, contestants will have the chance to win once-in-a-lifetime adventures, including a South African safari, magical getaways to Finland and Germany's legendary Christmas markets, and an array of luxury vehicles. Announcer George Gray and models James O'Halloran and Rachel Reynolds will also be there to bring holiday cheer. Let's Make a Deal will also have three festive holiday episodes on the same day. Host Wayne Brady, along with announcer Jonathan Mangum, model Tiffany Coyne, and keyboardist Cat Gray, bring their signature holiday cheer with spirited holiday games including Four Santas, a Christmas Countdown calendar, and a visit from Tiffany Claus! Contestants will have the chance to win sleek new vehicles, $20,000 in cash, and luxury trips to Switzerland, Paris, New York, and a one-of-a-kind Worldwide Wednesday trip to the cast's favorite destinations across the globe! Tune into both shows starting December 22 on CBS to see contestants win amazing prizes. |
posted 12/16/2025 |
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"Masked Singer" Returns This Spring |
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The Masked Singer is BACK! The Emmy Award-nominated singing competition returns for its monumental 14th season, premiering Wednesday, January 7 at 8/7c on FOX. Season 14 takes its beloved themed episodes to new heights, celebrating some of the most recognizable and nostalgic moments in pop culture history. Fans will be transported through time and fandom with themed nights inspired by the legendary sci-fi universe of "Star Trek," the iconic '90s teen comedy "Clueless," and the beloved animated heroes of "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles." The season also dives into the epic love story from the blockbuster film franchise "The Twilight Saga," channels the ultimate girl power with a "Spice Girls" celebration, and brings the joyful, colorful world of "Care Bears" to the stage. Adding to the excitement, the competition will take a daring turn with "Fear Night," featuring none other than Fear Factor: House of Fear host Johnny Knoxville, who joins as a special guest to deliver clues - and a few creepy crawlies - in true Masked Singer style. In addition, the season will include a special musical anthology episode, "Ozzfest," honoring the legendary Ozzy Osbourne. The tribute will feature an appearance by Kelly Osbourne (formerly the Ladybug), who joins the show to pay heartfelt homage to her father and his iconic career and long lasting impact on the history of music. This season promises to be bigger, bolder, and more unpredictable than ever, as 18 brand-new costumes hit the stage - each bringing their own flair, mystery, and vocal power. This season boasts the most decorated contestants in the show's history, and an unprecedented unmasking that will send shockwaves through the competition! Season fourteen features some of the most imaginative and outrageous costumes yet, including EGGPLANT, PUGCASSO, QUEEN CORGI, SCARAB and THE CROISSANTS! Returning to the stage are beloved host Nick Cannon and fan-favorite panelists Jenny McCarthy Wahlberg, Ken Jeong, Robin Thicke, and Rita Ora - ready to guess, laugh, and celebrate another season of incredible performances. The biggest twist of the new season? For the first time in series history, The Masked Singer is introducing America's Insider — a brand-new twist that lets fans know a celebrity is competing without revealing which mask they're under. Season 14's inaugural Insider is singer, actress, dancer and social media standout Kylie Cantrall, whose involvement will be public knowledge long before the panel catches on. Cantrall won't unveil her costume until premiere night, but she'll be dropping clues and behind-the-scenes teases in the lead-up, flipping the traditional Masked Singer playbook on its head.. |
posted 12/18/2025 |
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Gil Gerard, the handsome hero of early-'80s TV hit Buck Rogers in the 25th Century, died Tuesday morning after a battle with cancer in hospice with his wife at his side. He was 82. The news was announced by his wife, Janet Gerard, on social media. After sharing the news, Gerard's wife posted a message late today on his personal Facebook page. It was written by the actor and meant to be shared upon his death. "My life has been an amazing journey. The opportunities I've had, the people I've met and the love I have given and received have made my 82 years on the planet deeply satisfying," the message read. "Don't waste your time on anything that doesn't thrill you or bring you love. See you out somewhere in the cosmos." Buck Rogers in the 25th Century was produced by Glen A. Larson and aired on NBC for two seasons. It sought to ride the Star Wars wave of the late 1970s but employed more camp and comedy — especially where Twiki the jive-talking robot was concerned. (Twiki was voiced by Mel Blanc.) Rogers was aided in his adventures by the spandex-jumpsuited Col. Wilma Deering (Erin Gray) and the mysterious, feather-headed alien Hawk (Thom Christopher). The show had its genesis in a made-for-TV movie of the same name which was released theatrically and did moderately well. The film later served as the series' pilot. Gerard worked consistently after playing Buck, mostly in episodic television and indie movies. He starred as Dr. John Harding in CBS' short-lived E.A.R.T.H. Force (1990) and had a six-episode arc on Days of Our Lives in 1997. More recently, he starred as Bergen Paulsen opposite Russell Crowe and Ryan Gosling in 2016's The Nice Guys. Pre-Buck Rogers, Gerard played Dr. Alan Stewart on more that 300 episodes of NBC's The Doctors. In game shows, Gerard featured on episodes of Match Game, It's a Knockout, and The Hollywood Squares. Here is Janet Gerard's statement in its entirety: Early this morning Gil – my soulmate – lost his fight with a rare and viciously aggressive form of cancer," wrote his wife. "From the moment when we knew something was wrong to his death this morning was only days. No matter how many years I got to spend with him it would have ever been enough. Hold the ones you have tightly and love them fiercely." |
posted 12/15/2025 |
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Thursday Lightning Round |
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Who Wants to Be a Millionaire? |
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Netflix is aiming to bolster awareness of its new "Best Guess Live" mobile game, by giving away a total of $1 million over the course of next week. The daily jackpot, which normally stands at $15,000, will be bumped up to $50,000 on Monday, then escalate throughout the week until contestants will play for a chance at a $500,000 jackpot on Friday, Dec. 26. The new mobile game show, which launched Dec. 8, runs weeknights at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT on a special Netflix "Best Guess Live" app devoted to the competition. Howie Mandel ("America's Got Talent") and Hunter March ("Sugar Rush") split hosting duties. The daily pot is split between two puzzles featured each weekday. Players are asked to guess what one of the evening's secret items are. It could be a person, a place or a thing, and players will have to figure it out through a series of five clues (shared, of course, as riddles). The first people to figure out the item correctly share the pot — but you only get one guess per puzzle. The mobile game shoots live every weeknight from Apploff Entertainment's offices in Los Angeles; executive producer Jeff Apploff ("Beat Shazam," "Don't Forget the Lyrics") created the show with Noah Bonnett. During the holiday week of Monday, Dec. 22 to Friday, Dec. 26, the prize pool will add up to a total of $1 million. Here's the breakdown of the holiday cash prizes below: |
posted 12/16/2025 |
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Couples Betting? |
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TelevisaUnivision is betting on love in their newest reality competition, ¿Apostarías por Mí? ("Would You Bet on Me?") The show is set to premiere on Sunday, January 18, on Univision and live stream simultaneously on Vix starting at 8 p.m. ET. Alejandra Espinoza (Nuestra Belleza Latina) and Alan Tacher (Despierta América) are set to host the show, in which 12 celebrity couples will test their love while being surveilled by cameras 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The show will have a 24/7 livestream on Vix with eight channels dedicated exclusively to ¿Apostarías por Mí? The show will have nightly galas starting on Sundays on Univision and weekdays on UniMás at 8 p.m. ET. TelevisaUnivision has been teasing the celebrity couples competition on ¿Apostarías por Mí? and has so far revealed the first six, with more to come in the coming days. So far, the couples confirmed for the first season of the show are Raúl and Laura Molinar; Adrián Di Monte and Nuja Amar; Beta Mejía and Alejandra Jaramillo; Breh Badassifier and Franco Tradardi; René Strickler and Rubí Cardozo; and Jim Velásquez and Alina Lozano. The viewers are in control of who stays and who goes on the show, and will also ultimately award a $300,000 cash prize to the winning couple. |
posted 12/16/2025 |
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Peacock released the trailer for Season 4 of the Emmy Award(R)-winning competition reality series The Traitors. Season 4 debuts with the first three supersized episodes on Thursday, Jan. 8 at 6pm PT/9pm ET, followed by two new episodes on Thursday, Jan. 15, and one new episode weekly through the finale and reunion event on February 26. All new episodes drop Thursdays at 6pm PT/9pm ET, exclusively on Peacock. Hosted by the impossibly stylish and devastatingly witty Emmy Award(R) winner Alan Cumming, the Season 4 contestants are: The Traitors continues to reign as one of television's most honored reality competition series, most recently earning five Primetime Emmy(R) Awards for Season 3, including Outstanding Host for a Reality or Reality Competition Program for Alan Cumming, Outstanding Reality Competition Program, Outstanding Directing for a Reality Program, Outstanding Cinematography for a Reality Program, and Outstanding Picture Editing for a Structured Reality or Competition Program. Also, The Traitors won the TCA Award for Outstanding Achievement in Reality, and led this year's Critics Choice Real TV Awards, earning three awards: Best Competition Series, Best Ensemble Cast in an Unscripted Series, and Best Show Host for Alan Cumming. As previously announced, The Traitors has been renewed for a fifth season on Peacock. All episodes of Seasons 1-3 are now available to stream, only on Peacock. |
posted 12/16/2025 |
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More on "Extracted" Season 2 |
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A new batch of competitors is heading into the wilderness. Fox's survival reality series Extracted is returning for another season. The show will see 11 more amateur survivalists attempt to outlast each other in the Canadian wilderness, each with two family members or friends in the nearby HQ studio advocating on their behalf. Among the new stars is Sandra Diaz-Twine, who previously won Survivor seasons 7 and 20. Diaz-Twine and her daughter, Nina Twine, will serve as companions to Eric Rivera, Nina's boyfriend who ordinarily works as an autobody technician and will take on the wilderness alone. Reality fans may also recognize another familiar face: Analyse Talavera, who competed on both Big Brother season 21 and The Challenge season 38. Talavera and her mom, Stacy, will serve as companions for the reality star's sister, Jessica-Rey, who works as a legal administrative assistant. Other survivalists competing for the $250,000 prize include Amey, a dental hygienist; Summer, a general manager; Rhoman, a sales liaison; Katie, an administrative assistant; Olsen, a student; Luke, a construction worker; Polly, a math teacher; RJ, a project manager; and Doug, a business consultant. Extracted's first season saw Haley Lindell, a river guide hailing from Long Island, N.Y., emerge victorious with help from her cousins Karly and Natalie. Extracted season 2 premieres Jan. 26 at 8 p.m. ET/PT on Fox. |
posted 12/16/2025 |
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Tuesday Lightning Round |
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Rob Reiner, who segued from starring in "All in the Family" to directing movies including "This Is Spinal Tap," "A Few Good Men" and "When Harry Met Sally…" was found stabbed to death Sunday afternoon in his Brentwood home alongside his wife Michele Singer. He was 78. The LAPD said in a statement that "Nick Reiner, the 32-year-old son of Robert and Michele Reiner, was responsible for their deaths." Nick Reiner is being held at Twin Towers Correctional Facility in Los Angeles after being booked for murder. "It is with profound sorrow that we announce the tragic passing of Michele and Rob Reiner. We are heartbroken by this sudden loss, and we ask for privacy during this unbelievably difficult time," his family said in a statement. Reiner's most recent film was "Spinal Tap II: The End Continues," the sequel to the 1984 classic "This Is Spinal Tap." The son of the noted writer, director and comedian Carl Reiner, he first attracted attention as Michael "Meathead" Stivic, hippie son-in-law of Carroll O'Connor's bigoted, blustering blue-collar worker Archie Bunker, during nine seasons of CBS's topical sitcom. He collected Emmys as best supporting actor in a comedy in 1974 and 1978. With credits as a writer on "The Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour," "Happy Days" and "All in the Family" and a pair of TV movies under his belt, Reiner moved into big screen work as a director, writer and co-star in 1984's "This is Spinal Tap," the cherished, improvisational mockumentary about a thick-headed heavy metal band. That project was succeeded during the next decade by a run of box office hits and popular favorites, which demonstrated his uncommon assurance working in a variety of genres. These included "Stand By Me" (1986), a coming-of-age drama with a youthful cast, adapted from a Stephen King short story; the fantasy "The Princess Bride" (1987); the new-look romantic comedy "When Harry Met Sally…" (1989); another King adaptation, the thriller "Misery" (1990); and the Tom Cruise-Jack Nicholson court martial drama "A Few Good Men" (1992). Reiner served as producer of most of his films from 1987 on. That year, he co-founded the production company Castle Rock Entertainment, which released several of his films and such hits as "In the Line of Fire," "Needful Things" and "Malice." The company was acquired by Turner Broadcasting in 1993. Save for the occasional hit like the bittersweet 2007 comedy-drama "The Bucket List" with Nicholson and Morgan Freeman, Reiner's latter-day directorial projects – which included "Being Charlie," a family drama, rooted in autobiography — though eclectic as ever, seldom met with commercial favor. "I'm making the movies I want to make," he told the Guardian in 2008. "Studios are looking for hundreds and hundreds of millions of dollars in profit and you're not going to get it with a little movie…But I came into this business to express myself and tell stories, not just churn out a product." Game shows that Reiner would visit include Hollywood Squares, Battle of the Network Stars, Celebrity Sweepstakes, Pyramid, It's Your Bet, and Dream Girl of '67. He was born March 6, 1947, in the New York borough of the Bronx. His father became one of the most prominent comedy writers and stars of the so-called "Golden Age of Television," acting and writing on Sid Caesar's top-rated "Your Show of Shows"; he went on to create "The Dick Van Dyke Show" and direct a number of successful comedy features. The apple did not fall far from the tree. Raised in Hollywood, the younger Reiner attended UCLA Film School and began taking small roles in such TV shows as "Batman," "That Girl," "The Beverly Hillbillies" and "The Partridge Family." He also appeared in his father's autobiographical feature "Enter Laughing" (1967). In 1971, Reiner was chosen, over such actors as Richard Dreyfuss and Harrison Ford, to play Archie Bunker's put-upon son-in-law, opposite Sally Struthers as his wife Gloria, "All in the Family," creator Norman Lear's Americanized version of the British sitcom "'Til Death Us Do Part." The show's frank exploration of topical material previously considered too hot for TV and the great chemistry of the cast (which also included Jean Stapleton as Bunker's wife Edith) made it a pivotal series in small-screen history. It took a few years for Reiner to find his footing after parting company with "All in the Family" in 1978, but with his first major feature in 1984 he created an iconic musical comedy. Built on a roughly sketched treatment and essentially improvised in front of the camera, "This is Spinal Tap" introduced Christopher Guest, Michael McKean and Harry Shearer as the dim-witted members of the titular band, with Reiner portraying earnest doc director Marty DiBergi. One of the most outspoken of Hollywood political activists, Reiner eschewed office seeking in favor of work for his preferred causes, which encompassed gay rights advocacy and a protracted battle with the tobacco lobby. "No, I don't want to be an elected official," he said. "I want to get things done." Reiner and his wife are survived by children, Jake, Nick and Romy. He was the adoptive father of actress Tracy Reiner, the daughter of his first wife, the late actress and director Penny Marshall. |
posted 12/15/2025 |
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Anthony Geary, the actor who portrayed Luke across five decades of General Hospital and earned eight Daytime Emmy Awards during his tenure, has died. He was 78. Geary's husband, Claudio Gama, confirmed the news to TV Insider, sharing that the soap star died Sunday in the Netherlands following an operation three days earlier. "It was a shock for me and our families and our friends," Gama told the outlet. "For more than 30 years, Tony has been my friend, my companion, my husband." Following his retirement from General Hospital in 2015, Geary lived with Gama — whom he met in February 1995 and married in February 2019 — exclusively in Amsterdam, where the couple shared their adventures together on Gama's Instagram page, including glimpses of "little Max," their beloved cat. Born Tony Dean Geary in Coalville, Utah, the actor began his career in Los Angeles with the help of actor Jack Albertson and had several guest roles before originating the role of antihero Lucas Lorenzo Spencer on General Hospital, for what was supposed to be a 13-week run. Geary made his debut on Nov. 20, 1978, as the hitman with ties to the mob who reunites with his younger sister, Bobbie (the late Jacklyn Zeman). Surprisingly, audiences responded well to the complexity of the character, who brought in younger viewers. The writers scrapped plans to kill off Luke and instead capitalized on the popularity of the pairing between Luke and Laura Webber (Genie Francis). The coupling quickly reached soap supercouple stardom, despite their highly controversial beginning. Their 1981 wedding drew 30 million viewers, making it the highest-rated episode in soap opera history and one of 20th century television's most memorable moments. The role earned Geary eight Daytime Emmys for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama, a record that still remains in that category. Geary's final onscreen episode of General Hospital aired July 27, 2015, with the character existing almost exclusively off screen until his official death in Jan. 3, 2022. In the shocking episode, Luke's widow Tracy Quartermaine (Jane Elliott) reveals to his former and eternal flame Laura that Luke's been killed in a cable car "accident" in Austria. In addition to General Hospital, Geary appeared in numerous film and television projects, including Intimate Agony, Do You Know the Muffin Man?, The Disorderlies, You Can't Hurry Love, Crack House, Weird Al Yankovic's UHF, Scorchers, Night of the Warrior, and Carpool Guy. In the game show realm, Geary played alongside his General Hospital castmates on "Celebrity Family Feud" during the Richard Dawson era. |
posted 12/10/2025 |
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Fox Plays Hide and Seek |
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Talpa Studios announces a new creative partnership with FOX Entertainment Studios and acclaimed director-creator David Grifhorst to bring the new family entertainment format The House of Hide & Seek to life. Inspired by the classic childhood game known around the world, the series turns hide and seek into a prime time family show set entirely within an enormous, purpose-built studio environment – a unique approach that transforms the familiar game into a cinematic spectacle. Commissioned by RTL 4 in the Netherlands, The House of Hide & Seek will premiere in 2026 on RTL 4 and will be available to stream on Videoland. The partnership with FOX Entertainment Studios naturally positions the format for a potential US adaptation. In each episode, six celebrity contestants take on a series of nerve-racking rounds inside a gigantic two-story house with more than 120 hiding spots – a larger-than-life set built to feel as though its residents just stepped out. From the grand staircase to the kitchen, garden, living room and a maze of other rooms, every corner is crafted to draw players deeper into the game. Secret passages, unexpected doors and cleverly concealed spaces give the house an escape-room-like thrill, sparking instant childhood excitement. Contestants race through hallways, slip behind hidden panels and try to outsmart one another in a game that blends suspense, humor and tactical play, with viewers following every move in real time. John de Mol, founder Talpa Studios, said: "The House of Hide & Seek is unlike anything we've built before. The open, two-story house with its many rooms and hidden spaces gives the format a scale and level of immersion that truly define its character and make it ideal for primetime. It allows the simple, familiar game to gain a surprising level of pace and tension. Having successfully partnered with the FOX network on U.S. adaptations of The Floor and The Quiz with Balls, FOX Entertainment Studios immediately recognized the potential of this standout format – and together we identified this project as a creative collaboration with the ambition to adapt the series in the U.S. and build it out internationally". "Talpa Studios is an exceptional, long-time creative partner, and from the moment we saw The House of Hide & Seek, we knew they had all the makings of a breakout format we could create together – bold scale, smart game design and a premise every viewer understands in seconds," said Allison Wallach, Head of Unscripted Programming for FOX Entertainment Studios. "Our combined creative vision and ability to turn a universally loved idea into premium, modern family entertainment makes for a powerful collaboration – one with enormous potential to resonate in the U.S. and travel to markets around the world." Each episode consists of multiple rounds and a grand finale. Every round starts on the studio floor, in front of the house – before a live studio audience. Here, the players face a visual puzzle or quiz. Correct answers add money to their personal 'Moneyball', a portable vault they must protect at all cost. After each puzzle, the players get 90 seconds to hide inside the gigantic house. They have to try and outsmart the only – empty handed – player left on the studio floor. This player becomes the hunter and has exactly one minute to find one of his opponents. If he succeeds, he steals a Moneyball and stays in the game: the discovered player is eliminated. Fail, and the seeker is out. In the finale, the last two players go head-to-head: one hides with the final Moneyball, the other has limited time to find him. Whoever succeeds wins the Moneyball for their personal charity. The House of Hide and Seek is a game that blends suspense, humor and tactical play, with viewers following every move in real time. The House of Hide & Seek is created by Talpa Studios and David Grifhorst, in creative partnership with FOX Entertainment Studios and produced by Talpa Studios. |
posted 12/15/2025 |
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Monday Lightning Round |
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Happy Birthday, Dick Van Dyke! |
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Celebrating a century of life today, and a career spanning seven remarkable decades, Dick Van Dyke stands as one of the most beloved and legendary stars in entertainment. From his early days in vaudeville and radio to his celebrated roles on Broadway, film, and television, he has consistently charmed viewers across generations. His enduring talent has been recognized with a GRAMMY, Emmy, and Tony Award, a fitting tribute to his long and brilliant run. Born Richard Wayne Van Dyke in West Plains, Missouri in 1925, his career began unexpectedly. Denied entry into the Air Force due to his weight, he served in World War II as a radio announcer. Post-war, he continued his radio career, working as a DJ and comedian emcee and appearing on WDSU-TV New Orleans Channel 6 between 1947 to 1954. His television debut came in 1954 on Chance of a Lifetime, followed by a series of bit parts. He then transitioned to Broadway, making his debut in The Girls Against the Boys. This led to Van Dyke being cast in the lead role of Albert Peterson in the smash hit musical Bye Bye Birdie, which ran from 1960 to 1961, winning him a Tony award for his performance. He would go on to reprise the role for the 1963 film adaptation, which was a hit at the box office. He became a household name with the award-winning sitcom The Dick Van Dyke Show. Created by Carl Reiner and loosely based on Reiner's own experiences as a writer, the show aired from 1961 to 1966. Starring alongside Mary Tyler Moore as his on-screen wife, Van Dyke won three Emmy Awards for his performance, and the series was honored with four Outstanding Comedy Series awards. His star soared even higher after his iconic performance as Bert the chimney sweep in Walt Disney's 1964 adaptation of Mary Poppins, alongside Julie Andrews. The film was a critical and commercial success, winning five Academy Awards. This led to another memorable role as the eccentric inventor Caractacus Potts in the charming Chitty Chitty Bang Bang. Throughout his career, Van Dyke has remained active in both film and television. He appeared in films such as Carl Reiner's The Comic (1969); The Morning After (1974); Dick Tracy (1990); Night at the Museum (2006), and Mary Poppins Returns (2018). On television, he starred in The New Dick Van Dyke Show (1971-1974), Van Dyke and Company (1976), and made guest appearances on shows like The Carol Burnett Show (1977) and The Mary Tyler Moore Hour (1979) and many more. |
posted 12/13/2025 |
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Fear Is a Factor in This House |
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New fears are set to be unlocked when Fear Factor: House of Fear premieres on Fox on Wednesday, January 14 at 9 p.m. ET. The trailer for the Johnny Knoxville-hosted reality series shares a sneak peek into the challenges 14 contestants are set to face in the show's reboot. The reimagined reality competition, based on the Endemol Shine Netherlands format Fear Factor, features 14 contestants from across the U.S. The contestants facing their fears are... |
posted 12/12/2025 |
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Today, Prime Video released the trailer for the second season of Beast Games, premiering January 7, 2026, with three episodes at launch. The trailer also reveals a special edition crossover episode featuring the Emmy-Award Winning series Survivor, and its legendary host Jeff Probst. Filmed on location in Fiji - the current home of Survivor - this Beast Games x Survivor crossover episode marks a first-of-its-kind relationship between two global competition phenomena. As the pioneering force that defined the genre, CBS's Survivor brings its unmatched legacy and battle-tested gameplay into the Beast Games universe for a true creative collaboration that celebrates the roots of reality competition while pushing boundaries in an integrated way. Beast Games contestants will take on a hybrid challenge course that blends Beast Games' larger-than-life innovation with Survivor's groundbreaking format. The special incorporates authentic Survivor elements - including mid-challenge bribes, strategic twists, and signature physical obstacles - resulting in an episode that seamlessly bridges the worlds of content creators and traditional television. Amazon has set the premiere for Season 2 of MrBeast’s competition series, launching the sophomore run on January 7, 2026. The series, which became the streamer’s most-watched unscripted show ever, will launch with three episodes before moving to a weekly rollout. The prize money is $5M – although the first season was also meant to be $5M but the winner, Jeffrey Randall Allen actually won $10M with Jimmy Donaldson, aka MrBeast actually handing out a total of $25M across the first season. This comes after Amazon handed MrBeast a two-season order earlier this year. The streamer said that the show will return with its “fiercest competitors yet” with what it is calling a “Strong vs. Smart” narrative across the season, which is thought to have shot some of its second season in Saudi Arabia. The show saw 1,000 contestants compete in a series of physical, mental and social challenges to win the grand prize. It premiered in December and ran through February. Donaldson returns as host and will executive produce. Sean Klitzner, Tyler Conklin, and Mack Hopkins also serve as co-creators. Klitzner and Matt Apps serve as showrunners, as well as executive producers alongside Michael Cruz, Jeff Housenbold, Conklin, Michael Miller, Josh Kulic, and Chris Keiper. Tyler Conklin is Series Director. |
posted 12/11/2025 |
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Thursday Lightning Round |
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Alan Carr Looking for "Nation's Dumbest" |
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The Norwegian comedy entertainment format Nation's Dumbest could be heading to BBC1 with Alan Carr as its host. Reports suggest that BBC Studios has shot a non-TX pilot of the gameshow with the Celebrity Traitors star wrangling a group of celebrities as they compete in a series of physical and mental rounds. Their aim is to get themselves eliminated and avoid being crowned the 'nation's dumbest'. BBCS owns the rights to the format, which was originally produced by Norway's Montreux Film and Fjernsyn with the title Norges Dummeste (Norway's Dumbest), landing on TV2 in August 2024. It became the most-watched show on TV2 in Norway and was quickly renewed for a second season, which aired this year. It has already landed adaptations in the US (Fox), Sweden (TV4), France (TF1), Germany (ProSieben) and Finland (MTV3). BBC Studios is producing all the adaptations except for the Finnish version, which will hail from Fremantle Media Finland. Carr – an instant fan favorite on The Celebrity Traitors – already presents BBC1 quiz show Alan Carr's Picture Slam, design competition Interior Design Masters and DIY returner Alan & Amanda. He is due to present a Channel 4 series in the same ballpark, with him and Susie Dent testing the nation's brainpower in Secret Genius. |
posted 12/10/2025 |
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More on "Wildcard Kitchen" Season 3 |
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Wildcard Kitchen, Food Network's exclusive after-hours culinary poker game, is back for a ten-episode third season on Tuesday, January 6th at 9pm ET/PT and streaming the next day on HBO Max and discovery+. In each episode hosted by Eric Adjepong, three all-star chefs who know each other well bet, bluff and backstab for cold hard cash and bragging rights. The stakes are high and the smack talk is fierce as the competitors battle to create dishes based on the cards they are dealt, while Eric adds unexpected twists that change everything. Brand-new in season three is the "diamond deck," a collection of diabolical cards adding extreme wildcards to the game. In the premiere episode, Eric brings his longtime friend Alex Guarnaschelli to the table and pits her against two chefs who have bested her on Alex vs. America: Kevin Lee and Arnold Myint. This rivalry runs deep, and each player is determined to come out on top, leading to an unexpected culinary ambush with an epic ending. "Wildcard Kitchen is where Food Network chefs go to have some after-hours fun and our viewers love seeing this different side of their favorite food personalities," said Betsy Ayala, Head of Content, Warner Bros. Discovery. "With cash and bragging rights at stake and the most delicious food ever served at a poker night, this game is the hottest invitation in town." Upcoming episodes include a heated battle between titans of Asian cuisine Jet Tila, Dale Talde and Nini Nguyen; Wildcard Kitchen's highest roller Maneet Chauhan's return to defend her title against Mei Lin and Aarón Sánchez for a record-breaking payout; and the tables are turned as Alex Guarnaschelli takes on hosting duties and Eric Adjepong goes head-to-head with Sara Bradley and Kelsey Barnard Clark, who have both beaten Eric in the kitchen. |
posted 12/10/2025 |
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The new season of RuPaul's Drag Race will have a star-studded lineup of guest judges, and MTV just revealed all the celebrities joining RuPaul Charles on the panel. Cardi B will be making an appearance as a guest judge for the Season 18 premiere set for Friday, January 2, at 8 p.m. ET. The "WAP" rapper will join mainstay judges Michelle Visage, Carson Kressley, Ross Mathews, and Ts Madison. Other celebrity guest judges featured in the new trailer include All's Fair's Teyana Taylor, music producer Benny Blanco, Project Runway's Law Roach, Jamal Sims, and Dove Cameron. Zara Larsson, Brooke Shields, Iman, Atsuko Okatsuka, Amy Taylor, Annaleigh Ashford, Danielle Pinnock, Julianne Nicholson, Sarah Sherman, and Leland will also make appearances throughout the season. The 14 new queens include: |
posted 12/10/2025 |
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More on "Celebrity Puzzling" Season 5 |
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5 has announced the return of "Celebrity Puzzling", the hit quiz show hosted by broadcaster Jeremy Vine with Team Captains Sally Lindsay and Carol Vorderman. The new series will see more of the nation's favorite stars put through their paces with a series of mind-bending puzzles. The new series is produced by Potato (part of ITV Studios) and Wheelhouse Studios and has been commissioned by Federico Ruiz for 5. The series is produced with the continued support of Creative Wales and is filmed at Enfys Studios in Cardiff, reinforcing 5's ongoing commitment to productions in Wales. Jeremy Vine said: "This is the most fun quiz on British TV right now and I can't wait to get back into the studio with Sally and Carol. Simple puzzles, smart celebs … lots of laughs, lots of howls of disappointment and joy. We are going to have a fantastic time on 5!" Sally Lindsay added: "Me, Vorders and Jeremy are back puzzling away. I actually was quite impressed last year about how I handled the puzzling! Totally out of my comfort zone and now I'm getting nervous all over again! Nerve wracking and a massive laugh at the same time." Carol Vorderman commented: "The first series was just brilliant, it was full of clever twists, laughter and genuine brain-bending moments. I'm so excited to be back puzzling again with my fab mate Sally and the ever-clever Jeremy." |
posted 12/10/2025 |
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Slovenia Renews "Joker" |
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Global Agency announces that RTV Slovenia has commissioned the 9th season of the hit game show "Joker", following yet another year of strong results. The show continues to be one of TV SLO 1's most reliable and well-liked prime-time titles. "Joker" is an entertaining, fast-paced quiz format where a contestant must tackle 10 tough multiple-choice questions to claim the jackpot at the top of the money ladder—or slip to the bottom and leave empty-handed. Izzet Pinto, CEO of Global Agency, said: "We are very pleased with the success of 'Joker' after seven years. The show remains one of the channel's most successful and resilient programs, cementing its place in Slovenia's TV landscape. 'Joker' has been sold to and is successfully airing in countries including Portugal, Slovenia, France, Poland, Croatia, Spain and Andorra, Greece and Cyprus, Serbia, Bosnia, Montenegro, and North Macedonia. This international reach is a testament to the format's universal appeal and strong concept. We look forward to continuing to build on this success in the coming years." In 2025, "Joker" posted a 9.0% average rating (4+), drawing 173,800 viewers per episode and a 23% average share—positioning it as the channel's second most-watched regular program. Its reach remains remarkable, with 898,600 unique viewers in 2025 alone, representing 46.9% of the Slovenian population. |
posted 12/10/2025 |
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Eric Berman, who spent nearly 30 years as a reporter at 93 WIBC in Indianapolis, has died after a long battle with cancer. Berman exited the station in August 2022 during the transition from Emmis Corp. to Radio One. He was one of eight employees laid off at the time, and the only on-air casualty from the cutbacks. At the time of his departure, he only had nice things to say about his tenure with the station. "For 28 years, it has been my privilege to bring you fair and detailed coverage of news affecting Hoosiers' lives, and I hope you'll stick around for whatever comes next," he shared. Since departing 93 WIBC, Eric Berman had been working for the State Medical Society. In 1987, Berman was one of 15 players named to Jeopardy!'s Tournament of Champions that year. He had previously won four games and ultimately falling in the TOC to legend Bob Verini. In recent years, Berman was a contestant on Trivial Pursuit, having won $20,000. |
posted 12/10/2025 |
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Survivor is honoring the memory of one of its own. Toward the end of Wednesday's episode of the long-running reality competition series, after the players conducted their elimination ceremony and departed Tribal Council, a title card appeared paying tribute to the late Sean Foley, a former crew member on the show. "In loving memory of Sean Foley, our friend and colleague," the card read. Foley served as a supervising editor on the first eight seasons of Survivor, which debuted in 2000. He was also instrumental in the program's main title design and cut the title sequence up to season 31, even after he stopped working on the show as a full-time editor. Foley's contributions to Survivor earned him five Emmy nominations for Outstanding Picture Editing for Non-Fiction Programming, and he garnered a sixth for his work on The Contender. Over the course of a 25-year career in entertainment, Foley also worked as a visual effects artist, sound mixer, camera operator, producer, and showrunner, on programs for CBS, NBC, the CW, Animal Planet, A&E, Discovery, YouTube, and Amazon. Foley worked extensively on the Naked and Afraid franchise, serving as an executive producer on the main series and spinoffs like Naked and Afraid XL. His other TV credits included The Apprentice, Undercover Boss, and Shark Tank. |
posted 12/10/2025 |
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Wednesday Lightning Round |
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Netflix's new mobile game show "Best Guess Live" launches Monday at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT, and on night one both hosts Howie Mandel ("America's Got Talent") and Hunter March ("Sugar Rush") will be on hand to explain how the competition works. The mobile game shoots live every weeknight from Apploff Entertainment's offices in Los Angeles — with Mandel and March taking turns as hosts. After downloading the "Best Guess Live" app, players can win up to $15,000 a game, as they're asked to guess what one of the evening's secret items are. It could be a person, a place or a thing, and players will have to figure it out through a series of five clues (shared, of course, as riddles). The first people to figure out the item correctly share the pot — but you only get one guess per puzzle. There are two puzzles per day, but there will also be other special "scratch off" elements for additional offers or gifts on some episodes. "We want people sitting on the edge of their seat going, 'oh my god, I think I know what it is, but I'm not going to answer it,'" said executive producer Jeff Apploff ("Beat Shazam," "Don't Forget the Lyrics"), who created the show with Noah Bonnett. "The idea is, everybody who puts in the correct answer in the earliest clue shares in the money. We go through all of the clues, and everybody gets to give their answer. Usually by the fifth clue, you really kind of get it. The idea is that once you see the five clues together, you get that 'aha' moment." If this reminds you of the "HQ Trivia" phenomenon of 2018, you're not the only one. "HQ Trivia" was white hot for a split second, and spawned several imitators. Around that same time, Bonnett came to Apploff with the idea behind "Best Guess Live," and they got excited about a "what's in the box"-style game that was completely different from "HQ Trivia." But then "HQ Trivia" quickly fizzled, and suddenly no one was interested in a mobile quiz show anymore. "They got so big and then went away so quickly, so everybody freaked out," Apploff said. "When you do a game like this, it's a big investment. It's a lot of money to put it together. It's expensive to do the app. So we kind of kept it there." But then Netflix came calling. And the show that premieres Monday night is almost identical to what Apploff and his team first pitched the streamer. "We have beautiful graphics and we're able to have all these people from around the country play, but the key is having the perfect host to do it. And we have that in Hunter, and we have that in Howie." |
posted 12/9/2025 |
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An official cause of death has been revealed for Finding Prince Charming alum Chad Spodick. Days after the former reality star's loved ones announced his "sudden and heartbreaking" death at 42, Entertainment Weekly has learned that Spodick died by suicide. A spokesperson for the Boca Raton police department confirmed that the case regarding his death remains open. No further details were immediately made available. "Chad was a thoughtful soul who loved deeply," Spodick's Finding Prince Charming costar Sam Provenzano tells Entertainment Weekly. "I never expected a friend to come from a reality show, but I'm grateful I met him. He adored his mother, and my prayers are with her and his loved ones. He'll be missed. I hope he knew how much he was loved." His death was confirmed by a GoFundMe page set up by his loved ones on Thursday. "Our hearts are shattered as we share the devastating news of the loss of our beautiful, kind, and generous son, brother and friend Chad," a statement on the page read. "His passing was sudden and heartbreaking, and we are still struggling to comprehend a world without his light." It went on to describe Spodick as "the type of person who poured himself into others," adding, "He lifted up his friends, encouraged everyone around him to grow, to advocate for themselves, and to believe in their own worth." The statement continued, "His love for animals was unmatched — he cared deeply for every creature, especially his four beloved dogs and his bird, Cosmo. The world was brighter with Chad in it, and those who were lucky enough to know him felt the warmth of his heart every day." The GoFundMe was established by Kate Werbowski to raise funds to help Spodick's mother, Felice Harwood, cover "funeral arrangements and ongoing living expenses" and to "support her and Chad's animals" moving forward. "Thank you for helping us honor Chad's memory and support the people — and animals — he loved most," the statement concluded. Spodick was a contestant on the first and only season of Logo's Finding Prince Charming, which aired in 2016 and was hosted by NSYNC's Lance Bass. He ultimately exited the series in its sixth week, and later claimed that the titular Prince Charming, Robert Sepúlveda Jr., tried to pursue him and other former contestants after it ended, per Just Jared. In the wake of his death, friends and loved ones have taken to the comments section of Spodick's final Instagram post to honor to him, with many remembering his positivity and kindness. If you or someone you know is struggling with mental health challenges, emotional distress, substance use problems, or just needs to talk, call or text 988, or chat at 988lifeline.org 24/7. |
posted 12/9/2025 |
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FOX today announced its Winter 2026 premiere dates, unleashing an ambitious lineup that blends powerfully gripping new dramas, extreme unscripted adventures, and comedies bursting with high-stakes hilarity. From heart and humor to heart-pounding storytelling in all-new series Best Medicine and Memory of a Killer, to the daring, reimagined Fear Factor: House of Fear, FOX delivers a bold mix of tension, comicality, and humanity. Returning favorites Doc, Animal Control, Going Dutch, The Masked Singer, Extracted, Next Level Chef, Family Guy and American Dad! round out a schedule packed with energy, emotion and attitude across every genre. The Winter schedule begins Tuesday, Jan. 6 with the series premiere of FOX's new wholly owned series Best Medicine (8:00-9:00 PM ET/PT), starring Josh Charles, Abigail Spencer, Josh Segarra and Annie Potts followed by all new episodes of hit medical drama Doc (9:00-10:00 PM ET/PT) starring Molly Parker and Felicity Huffman and featuring the return of fan favorite Scott Wolf. The following night, Wednesday, Jan. 7 marks the much-anticipated return of The Masked Singer in a special two-hour Season 14 premiere featuring a double unmasking (8:00-10:00PM ET/PT). One week later on Wednesday, Jan. 14, The Masked Singer will move to its regular time-period (8:00-9:00 PM ET/PT) ahead of the series premiere of Fear Factor: House of Fear (9:00-10:00 PM ET/PT) hosted by Johnny Knoxville. Following a new episode of Hell's Kitchen (8:00-9:00 PM ET/PT), live-action comedies return starting Thursday, Jan. 15 with the Season 4 premiere of Animal Control, starring Joel McHale (9:00-9:30PM ET/PT) and the Season 2 premiere of Going Dutch, starring Denis Leary (9:30-10:00PM ET/PT). Hell's Kitchen will have its season 24 finale on Thursday, Jan. 22 (8:00-9:00 PM ET/PT). Beginning Thursday, Jan. 29, Next Level Chef will have its season 5 premiere (8:00-9:00 PM ET/PT). Extreme survival series Extracted launches Monday, Jan. 26, (8:00-9:00PM ET/PT) leading into the series premiere of powerful new dramatic thriller Memory of a Killer (9:00-10:00PM ET/PT), featuring Patrick Dempsey's return to broadcast television alongside Michael Imperioli and Gina Torres. The Simpsons will celebrate its landmark 800th episode on Sunday, Feb. 15 (8:00-8:30PM ET/PT), followed by its season finale episode (8:30-9:00 PM ET/PT) and Family Guy will have its Season 24 premiere and 450th episode airing later that evening (9:30-10:00 PM ET/PT). Beginning Sunday, Feb. 22, Family Guy will air new episodes (8:00-8:30 PM ET/PT and 9:30-10:00 PM ET/PT) and Seth MacFarlane's American Dad! returns to FOX and the iconic "Animation Domination" lineup with its Season 20 premiere (9:00-9:30 PM ET/PT). |
posted 12/9/2025 |
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