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Back to the Island |
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Love Island: All Stars is back on schedule. The British reality series was forced to halt production with the villa evacuated as a result of wildfires in South Africa. However, the show has returned to production and has new premiere dates. Love Island: All Stars will launch in the UK on ITV on Thursday, January 15, and will on Peacock on Saturday, January 17. It was previously set to premiere on January 12 in the UK and air January 14 on the NBCU streamer. Host Maya Jama said in a social media post, "We're back up and running." The set was evacuated for the safety of the stars and crew. "Further to a production evacuation owing to ongoing wildfires in the area, our assessment of the location site has concluded that filming will need to be postponed," ITV said last week. "Health and safety is our greatest priority and will always come first, and therefore the transmission of Love Island: All Stars will be delayed until a date to be confirmed." The Islanders returning to the villa include Whitney Adebayo (Season 10), Millie Court (Season 7), Belle Hassan (Season 5), Helena Ford (Season 12), Jess Harding (Season 10), Leanne Amaning (Season 6), Ciaran Davies (Season 11), Jack Keating (Season 8), Sean Stone (Season 11), Tommy Bradley (Season 12), Charlie Frederick (Season 4), and Shaq Muhammad (Season 9). Season 3 of Love Island: All Stars was extended to six weeks, up from five. That will give Islanders one more week to make their connections and evade being dumped from the island. More Islanders will join the series as the show airs, with bombshells not too far off to stir things up in the villa. |
posted 1/19/2026 |
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A Second Second Chance |
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Jeopardy! contestant Stella Trout is getting another chance to compete after the bosses realized they made a mistake. As a result of the error, Trout will return to compete in the 2027 Tournament of Champions. During the January 19 Inside Jeopardy! episode, executive producers Sarah Whitcomb-Foss and Michael Davies shared that Trout found out about her second chance during the Jeopardy! Honors on January 18, where she won the Bounceback Award. In the finals of Champions Wildcard, Trout, a resident of Houston, Texas, went into game two against Cameron Berry and Jonathan Hugendubler with a lead after winning game one. During game two, she had the lead of $11,200 when she found the second Daily Double in Double Jeopardy and bet all of her money. The clue in "Making Conservation" was "Within the Department of the Interior, this is the country's oldest conservation agency." Trout answered, "What is the National Park Service?" which the game show dubbed as wrong. They said the correct response was the Fish and Wildlife Service. This caused Trout to drop down to $0 and eventually lose the game. Berry went on to win. "She gave us a response during that last Daily Double that made us think. We went back and looked at it, and we have decided that we ruled incorrectly. So, Stella, who was the alternate for this year's Tournament of Champions, is going to be the first competitor in Tournament of Champions 2027," he continued. However, the current season super champion, Harrison Whitaker, has already earned a spot in the 2027 ToC after he qualified one game too late in the 2026 season. Trout will join him. "She was delighted to hear," Davies said. |
posted 1/19/2026 |
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Couples Betting? |
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TelevisaUnivision is rounding out the cast of their new reality competition, ¿Apostarías por Mí? (Would You Bet on Me?), which is set to start on January 18. Alejandra Espinoza and Alan Tacher are the main hosts of the show, who will front the galas every night, and they will be joined by a trio of show analysts who will give their takes on all the drama unfolding on TV. Singer Lupillo Rivera has joined the reality series to share his opinions on the competition, as he is known for his strategic approach, having previously participated in La Casa de los Famosos. Host and actress Cecilia Galliano and Jorge Lozano H. will also join the panel of analysts. Espinoza and Tacher will also be joined by Roberto Hernández as co-host of the primetime shows. Given that ¿Apostarías por Mí? has a digital component, with the streaming platform Vix playing a large role in the show's 24/7 experience, it needs a couple of hosts. Arana Lemus and Lambda García have been tapped to co-host the pre- and post-shows, which will run as bookends to the main show. During the reality competition presentation, the latest couple was confirmed, with Salvador Zerboni joining the series alongside his partner Marcela Ruiz. Previously confirmed couples included Raúl "El Pelón" and Laura Molinar; Adrián Di Monte and Nuja Amar; Beta Mejía and Alejandra Jaramillo; Franco Tradardi and Breh Badassifier; René Strickler and Rubí Cardozo; Jim Velásquez and Alina Lozano; Gigi Ojeda and David Leal; Tibi Camacho and José Medina; and Lorenzo Méndez and Claudia Galván. The remaining two couples will be announced in the coming days. 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. ¿Apostarías por Mí? will have an international rollout, premiering simultaneously in México and Latin America, alongside the U.S. broadcast. TelevisaUnivision's Las Estrellas in México will premiere the competition on Sunday, January 18 at 9 p.m. on linear, with the weekly galas streaming on Vix. Latin American audiences will be able to watch the show exclusively on Vix. ¿Apostarías por Mí? is based on an Abot Hameiri Communication format distributed by Dori Media International and produced by Fremantle for TelevisaUnivision. |
posted 1/19/2026 |
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Monday Lightning Round |
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Traitors 4 Makes a Killing |
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The fourth season of The Traitors' U.S. version got off to the show's best start yet on Peacock. The back-stabbing competition series hosted by Alan Cumming drew 638 million viewing minutes for the week of Jan. 5-11, according to preliminary Nielsen streaming data (season four premiered Jan. 8). Final numbers, which could change a little, will be out in a few weeks. I f the early figure holds, the 638 million minutes will mark the best weekly total to date in the Nielsen streaming rankings for The Traitors. The previous high was 555 million minutes for the season three premiere in the same week of 2025 (in both cases, the season opened with three episodes); the early numbers for season four have it improving by about 15 percent year to year. It was also the most watched unscripted series on streaming platforms for the week. |
posted 1/15/2026 |
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Class War 3 |
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Netflix has officially confirmed Season 3 of its hit cooking competition series Culinary Class Wars - and this time, the competition shifts from individual chefs to a bold, team-based format. Building on two consecutive seasons of global success, Season 3 raises the stakes with four-person teams representing a single restaurant, transforming the competition into a collective fight for pride, reputation, and survival. Chef applications for Season 3 open via our social channels today. Teams must consist of four chefs currently working together at the same establishment. Individual applicants and teams formed across different restaurants are not eligible; however, restaurants operating under the same brand across multiple locations may apply as a single team. For the past two years, Culinary Class Wars has led Netflix's Global Top 10 Non-English Show rankings. Season 2, in particular, earned acclaim for its heightened tension, inventive rules, and escalating stakes - sharpening and evolving the franchise while preserving its core appeal. Season 3 reunites the original creative team from Studio Slam, including producer Kim Eun-ji and writer Mo Eun-seol, who played key roles in shaping the series' success. Producer Kim Eun-ji shared, "Thanks to the incredible support from viewers around the world through Season 2, we're grateful to move forward with Season 3. We'll do our best to deliver an even more exciting format and entertainment that lives up to expectations." |
posted 1/15/2026 |
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Fallout Spins Out |
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A popular streaming series set in a dystopian world has inspired a competition show based on that world. No, we're not talking about Squid Game: The Challenge. It's Fallout, Prime Video's series set in a post-nuclear world and based on the huge video game franchise. The competition show is called Fallout Shelter, and it will feature "a series of escalating challenges, strategic dilemmas, and moral crossroads [in which] contestants must prove their ingenuity, teamwork, and resilience as they compete for safety, power, and ultimately a huge cash prize." It will be set inside the bomb-proof Vault-Tec vaults seen in the series. Fallout Shelter will join a roster of competition shows at Prime Video that also includes Beast Games and 007: Road to a Million. There is, in fact, a connection to Squid Game: The Challenge with Fallout Shelter: Both are produced by Studio Lambert, the All3Media company that's also behind The Traitors). Studio Lambert and Fallout scripted series producer Kilter Films are producing Fallout Shelter in association with Amazon MGM Studios and Bethesda Game Studios, maker of the video game. Stephen Lambert, Tim Harcourt, Jack Burgess, Toni Ireland, Stephen Yemoh, Stephen Lovelock and Amina Badresingh executive produce Fallout Shelter for Studio Lambert; Abi Lambrinos is the executive in charge of production. Also executive producer are Kilter Films' Jonathan Nolan, Lisa Joy and Athena Wickham and Bethesda Game Studios' James Altman and Todd Howard. |
posted 1/15/2026 |
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Thursday Lightning Round |
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The CW Hits the Road |
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The CW is set to launch The Great American Road Rally: Celebrity Edition this spring. Hosted by Ian Ziering (Beverly Hills, 90210), the series will premiere Wednesday, May 13 from 9-10 PM, airing weekly on the CW, culminating in a live two-hour finale on Wednesday, July 22, from 8-10 PM. Set against a cross-country journey along iconic Route 66, the series blends competition, storytelling, and real-world impact as the country prepares to mark the 250th anniversary of the United States, the 100th Anniversary of Route 66, and other defining cultural moments in 2026, per The CW. The official description: The series features ten celebrity-driven vehicles, each aligned with a charitable cause, embarking on a cross-country journey to raise awareness, drive fundraising, and activate local communities—transforming competition into contribution and the open road into a force for good. Additional details, including celebrity participants, community events, and opportunities for fan participation, will be announced in the weeks ahead. |
posted 1/13/2026 |
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Tuesday Lightning Round |
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Veteran actor T.K. Carter, who appeared in the horror film "The Thing" and "Punky Brewster" on television, has died at the age of 69. Carter was declared dead Friday evening after deputies responded to a call regarding an unresponsive male in Duarte, California, according to the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department. Police did not disclose a cause of death or other details, but said no foul play was suspected. Carter had been acting for years before a breakthrough role as Nauls the cook in John Carpenter's 1982 horror classic, "The Thing." He also had a recurring role in the 1980s sitcom "Punky Brewster." Other big-screen roles include "Runaway Train" in 1985, "Ski Patrol" in 1990 and "Space Jam" in 1996. Carter was featured with his wife on Tattletales in the 1980s. He is survived by his mother & children. |
posted 1/12/2026 |
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PGA Awards... And the Nominees Are... |
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It's been a busy week for awards nominations, and now the Producers Guild of America is out with its hopefuls for the PGA Awards spanning film and TV. The list is a who's-who of 2026 awards contenders, but includes one big surprise with the inclusion of Zach Cregger's well-reviewed horror hit Weapons, which hadn't popped up on any precursor Best Picture list before today. It also comes from Warner Bros, which — with One Battle After Another, Sinners and its distribution deal for Apple's F1 — has four of the 10 nominees. Award for Outstanding Producer of Game & Competition Television |
posted 1/9/2026 |
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Happy Friday Lightning Round |
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Drag Race: UK vs. The World 3 Ruveals Cast |
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BBC Three has confirmed the cast of RuPaul's Drag Race UK vs The World Season 3, which will see teen queens return to the Werk Room for their moment to shine. RuPaul will welcome standout Queens from across the global Drag Race Universe to battle it out against some of Drag Race UK's most celebrated drag talent. This competition spin-off takes the gameplay to the highest level with international pride on the line, a cash prize of L50,000 ($67,000) and the title of Queen of the Mothertucking World up for grabs. The 10 queens competing in RuPaul's Drag Race UK vs The World Season 3 are Fontana (Sweden), Gawdland (Thailand), Kate Butch (UK), Mariah Balenciaga (US), Melinda Verga (Canada), Minty Fresh (Philippines), The Only Naomy (Germany), Serena Morena (Mexico), Sminty Drop (UK) and Zahirah Zapanta (UK). RuPaul's Drag Race UK vs The World Season 3 will premiere on WOW Presents Plus in the US and select territories, day-and-date with its local airing on BBC Three and iPlayer in the UK. |
posted 1/8/2026 |
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Chef Elle Simone Scott, the first Black woman to appear as a regular host on PBS' America's Test Kitchen, who fought tirelessly for diversity and inclusion in the food industry, died January 5 from ovarian cancer. She was 49. Her death was announced by her friend and fellow chef Carla Hall on social media. "Chef Elle Simone Scott was a friend, a force, and a trailblazer," Hall wrote in a post Wednesday on Facebook. "She showed up with excellence, generosity, and deep love for food and community. "At America's Test Kitchen, Elle helped open doors that had long been closed—becoming one of the first Black women audiences saw in the test kitchen, and doing so with grace, authority, and joy," Hall continued. "She didn't just test recipes; she changed what representation looked like in food media. Her voice mattered. Her work mattered. She mattered." Born LaShawnda Sherise Simone Scott on Nov. 28, 1976, Scott grew up in Detroit, MI, and attended Eastern Michigan University, later attending the Culinary Institute of New York. First working as a social worker in Detroit, Scott did an internship with Food Network, then in 2016 she became the first Black woman to appear as a regular host on the PBS television show America's Test Kitchen. She was a test cook and food stylist and also developed videos for the show's online cooking school. 00:00 09:16 Simone founded SheChef, a for-profit mentoring and networking organization for women of color in the culinary field, in 2013. She was featured in a segment on NBC Boston's The Hub Today, and in 2019 hosted 28 Days of Edna, a monthlong America's Test Kitchen series focused on American chef and teacher Edna Lewis. Scott was diagnosed with ovarian cancer in 2016, at the age of 40. "Elle faced ovarian cancer with courage and honesty, using her platform to educate, advocate, and uplift even while fighting for her life. That kind of strength leaves a mark," Hall wrote. "We honor you, Elle," Hall continued. "Your legacy lives on in every kitchen you inspired and every cook who finally saw themselves reflected back. Rest well my sister." Scott was also featured on the Prime Video spinoff series "America's Test Kitchen: The Next Generation". |
posted 1/8/2026 |
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Richard Dimitri, who played twins on the Mel Brooks comedy When Things Were Rotten and other colorful characters in the films Johnny Dangerously and Let It Ride, has died. He was 83. Dimitri died Dec. 18 in Los Angeles after a decades-long battle with heart and lung illness, his family announced. A New Yorker of Assyrian descent, Dimitri also co-created the 1993 Fox sitcom Daddy Dearest, starring Richard Lewis and Don Rickles, and wrote for two other network comedies, CBS' House Calls, starring Wayne Rogers and Lynn Redgrave, and NBC's Going Bananas, starring the orangutan Roxana Banana. Dimitri had appeared three times on Broadway when he came to Los Angeles to play the twins Bertram (aide to the Sheriff of Nottingham) and Renaldo (one of the Merry Men) on the 1975 ABC series When Things Were Rotten, a spoof of Robin Hood that starred Dick Gautier. The show, however, lasted just 13 episodes. In Amy Heckerling's Johnny Dangerously (1984), starring Michael Keaton, Dimitri portrayed Roman Moronie, a nightclub owner and malapropist ("You lousy cork-soakers"), and he was the gambler known as Johnny Cheeseburger in Let It Ride (1989), starring Richard Dreyfuss and David Johansen. The youngest of two sons, Dimitri was born in Yonkers on June 27, 1942. His father, Jacob, abandoned the family when Richard was a toddler, and he was raised by his mother, Mary, and her father. After graduating from Yonkers High School and then the American Academy of Dramatic Arts in 1962, he played Bashir in the 1963 off-Broadway revival of The Immoralist. He made it to Broadway in 1968 in The Guide and Hal Prince's Zorba opposite Herschel Bernardi and in 1972 in Lysistrata alongside Melina Mercouri. In 1973, he began to teach acting at Queens College in New York before heading to L.A. He also showed up in Gene Wilder's The World's Greatest Lover (1977) and on episodes of such TV shows as Starsky & Hutch, Welcome Back, Kotter, Hawaii Five-O, Tenspeed and Brown Shoe, Tracey Takes On … and Hearts Afire. In game shows, Dimitri appeared on episodes of "The Hollywood Squares" in 1975. On the side, he performed stand-up at The Comedy Store and other venues. After leaving show business in 1998 because of health issues, he began a second career as an art and antiques dealer, owning the gallery Engs-Dimitri Works of Art on on La Cienega Boulevard with his wife of 26 years, Christianne Engs. He sold John Deare's 1787 masterpiece, Venus Reclining on a Sea Monster With Cupid and a Putto, to the Getty museum. His son, John, who was born with a rare congenital heart defect, Hypoplastic-left-heart syndrome, died at age 19 in 2017. Donations can be made to The John Dimitri Research Foundation for Congenital Heart Disease. |
posted 1/8/2026 |
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Marcia Rodd, the Tony-nominated actress who starred opposite Elliott Gould in the Jules Feiffer black comedy Little Murders and originated the role of Bea Arthur's daughter in the pilot for Maude, died Dec. 27, her family announced. She was 87. Rodd's first love was the stage, and she portrayed the pot-smoking starlet Bobbi opposite Linda Lavin, James Coco and Doris Roberts in Neil Simon's 1969-71 hit Broadway comedy Last of the Red Hot Lovers. In his review in The New York Times, Clive Barnes wrote that Rodd supplied "a naive, little-girl charm to give an edge of innocence to her [character's] deprived depravity." She received her Tony nomination for best actress in a musical in 1973 for her turn as a deserted wife in the kooky Austin Pendleton-directed Shelter but lost out to Glynis Johns for A Little Night Music. In Little Murders (1971), directed by Alan Arkin, Rodd starred as the predatory Patsy Newquist, a New York interior designer with an eccentric family — Vincent Gardenia and Elizabeth Wilson play her parents, Jon Korkes her brother — who falls for a photographer (Gould) she first meets when he's getting mugged. (Barbara Cook had the part in the 1967 Broadway original.) In the second-season finale of Norman Lear's All in the Family that aired in March 1972 and served as the pilot for Maude, Archie (Carroll O'Connor) and Edith (Jean Stapleton) head to Tuckahoe, New York, for the wedding of Carol Findlay (Rodd), who has a son from a previous marriage and is set to marry a Jewish guy. (Arthur's ultra-liberal Maude Findlay is Edith's cousin.) But when Maude was picked up to series to begin its acclaimed six-season run the following September, Carol was played by Adrienne Barbeau, with Rodd reportedly unwilling to commit to a TV series. Rodd did change her mind about television in 1976 when she agreed to portray the sister of Geraldine Brooks' character in the Lear-developed, Coco-starring The Dumplings, but that NBC sitcom lasted just 11 episodes. She returned for another Lear comedy, co-starring as the best friend and neighbor of Eileen Brennan's character on ABC's 13 Queens Boulevard. That midseason show, however, aired just nine episodes. Rodd appeared on episodes of "Match Game", "Celebrity Sweepstakes", "To Tell the Truth", "What's My Line?", and "Rhyme & Reason" |
posted 1/8/2026 |
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Thursday Lightning Round |
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"Drag Race" Sets a Record |
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RuPaul's Drag Race just set another viewership record with the Season 18 premiere on MTV, delivering the highest season premiere rating and share in the show's history among P18-49. The drag competition delivered double-digit growth versus its Season 17 premiere in ratings and share, according to the network. The series was up 17% on P18-49 rating (0.674 vs. 0.577) and up 32% on P18-49 share (3.62 vs. 2.75). Season 18 was also the top cable entertainment telecast of the day among P18-34 and P18-49. RuPaul's Drag Race also made waves on social media with the Season 18 premiere generating 24M views (+6% vs. S17) and 1M engagements. |
posted 1/7/2026 |
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DGA Awards... The Nominees Are... |
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The Directors Guild of America has removed the lens cap on the television, documentary and commercials nominees for its 78th DGA Awards. HBO Max's The Pitt and FX's The Bear snagged two noms each in the respective Dramatic Series and Comedy Series races. See the full list below. REALITY/QUIZ AND GAME |
posted 1/7/2026 |
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Andy Friendly, the first son of famed CBS newsman Fred Friendly who served as the first producer on Entertainment Tonight and worked as a programming executive at CNBC and King World, has died. He was 74. Friendly died Sunday at his home in Bel-Air, his brother, David Friendly, a journalist turned film and television producer, announced. No cause of death was revealed. His wife of 39 years, actress Patricia Crowley, who starred on the 1960s NBC series Please Don't Eat the Daisies, died in September at age 91. Born on Nov. 6, 1951 — the same week his dad and Edward R. Murrow launched their pioneering documentary series See It Now on CBS — Friendly graduated from USC and began his career at age 22 as a junior researcher at WNBC-TV in New York. He met then-anchorman Tom Snyder at the station, and after becoming a writer, he produced Snyder's Tomorrow Show in the early 1970s. Friendly helped get Entertainment Tonight off on the right foot when he was named the first producer of the first-run syndicated program, which went on to become the longest-running daily entertainment news show in history. He received an Emmy nomination for his work in 1982. From 1990-95, he served as vp primetime programs at CNBC, where he oversaw talk shows hosted by Snyder, Tim Russert, Geraldo Rivera and others. "Andy was a brilliant producer and an exceptional leader who helped define CNBC during a pivotal period of growth and creativity," Warner Bros. Discovery CEO and president David Zaslav said in a statement. "He had an extraordinary ability to spot talent, nurture ideas and bring out the very best in the people around him. "But beyond his professional accomplishments, Andy was a special person and a dear and loyal friend. He led with generosity, humor and heart, and he cared very deeply about people. Andy made everyone feel valued, and his unique kindness and integrity will be remembered, just as powerfully as his creative legacy." As president of programming and production at syndication powerhouse King World Productions from 1995-2001, Friendly was responsible for programming strategy, development and production. Friendly was the producer on "Go for the Green", an eco-themed quiz show for Planet Green (the network now known as Destination America). Friendly also was president of the Hollywood Radio & Television Society and an adjunct professor at the USC School of Cinematic Arts, and he served on the boards of the USC Shoah Foundation and the Saban Community Clinic. His memoir, Willing to Be Lucky: Adventures in Life and Television, was published in 2017. In addition to David, survivors include his mother, Ruth, and his other siblings, Lisa, Richard, Michael and Jon. |
posted 1/7/2026 |
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First Live Crypto Quiz to Launch |
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Freedx, a next-generation cryptocurrency exchange focused on accessibility and user experience, is introducing a new way for the crypto community to learn and engage: The Freedx Quiz Show, a live, interactive quiz streaming on Twitch. Scheduled for January 9 at 18:00 CET (noon ET), the show combines live competition with audience interaction, allowing both contestants and viewers to engage with crypto related questions in real time. According to Freedx, the show will be hosted by Karim Emam, the company's Chief Strategy Officer. Contestants will answer questions that gradually increase in difficulty, covering topics such as blockchain fundamentals, digital assets, and general market concepts. The structure appears designed to appeal to a broad range of users, from those with prior trading experience to newer participants looking to test their understanding of core ideas. Questions are time limited, placing emphasis on quick decision making and practical knowledge rather than deep technical detail. Freedx has indicated that the quiz show is intended as a recurring format. Future editions may introduce new question styles, rotating hosts, and additional interactive elements, suggesting an ongoing content strategy rather than a single promotional event. Unlike traditional quiz formats, the broadcast places significant emphasis on viewer participation. Those watching the stream will be able to engage through live chat, respond to polls, and take part in knowledge prompts throughout the show. By using Twitch as its primary platform, Freedx is tapping into an environment where interaction and community feedback are central to the viewing experience. Viewers are encouraged to follow the progression of contestants, compare answers, and engage collectively as the questions unfold. |
posted 1/7/2026 |
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Wednesday Lightning Round |
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Michael Reagan, the eldest son of President Ronald Reagan and a conservative commentator, has died following a battle with cancer. He was 80. The Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation and Institute announced his death in a post on the social platform X on Tuesday, calling him "a steadfast guardian of his father's legacy." "Michael Reagan lived a life shaped by conviction, purpose, and an abiding devotion to President Reagan's ideals," the foundation said. His cause of death was not immediately announced. Reagan was a contributor to the conservative Newsmax television network and was known for his talk radio program, "The Michael Reagan Show." In the 1980s, Reagan hosted the first version of "Lingo", a word game that combined Mastermind-type puzzles and bingo. Reagan was born to Irene Flaugher in 1945 and adopted just hours after his birth by Ronald Reagan and his then-wife, actor Jane Wyman. The young Reagan followed in his parents' footsteps. After attending Arizona State University and Los Angeles Valley College, Reagan took up acting, built his syndicated radio show and authored several books, including two about his personal journey titled "On the Outside Looking in" and "Twice Adopted." Throughout his life, Reagan also focused his time on several charities, raising money in powerboat racing and serving as chair of the John Douglas French Alzheimer's Foundation board for three years. Michael Reagan pushed his father's ideas forward as chair of the Reagan Legacy Foundation. Michael Reagan's second marriage was to Colleen Stearns, with whom he had two children. |
posted 1/6/2026 |
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Factoring the NFC Wild Card Game |
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FOX Sports continues its coverage of the NFL Playoffs with the final NFC Wild Card Game airing live on Sunday, January 11 (4:30 PM ET live/1:30 PM PT live) (FSP-2678) (n/a). STRANGERS MOVE INTO THE FEAR HOUSE AND COMPETE FOR $200,000 ON AN ALL-NEW SPECIAL ADVANCE SERIES PREMIERE OF FEAR FACTOR: HOUSE OF FEAR SUNDAY, JANUARY 11, ON FOX Fourteen total strangers move into the Fear House. With $200,000 on the line, they must confront their biggest terrors. The pressure quickly builds with the first challenge: being sealed inside airtight bags. A face-off between a coal-miner and a cheerleader leads to a shocking End Game in the all-new "Sealed Fates" special advance series premiere episode of Fear Factor: House of Fear airing Sunday, Jan 11 (8:00 - 9:00 PM ET / 5:00 - 6:00 PM PT LIVE TO ALL TIME ZONES) on FOX. (FFA-101) (TV-14) |
posted 1/6/2026 |
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Tuesday Lightning Round |
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Call It The Bob & Rob Show... |
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"The Traitors" is getting the podcast treatment. Following the Season 4 premiere of "The Traitors" on Peacock on Jan. 8, the companion podcast will debut, hosted by former traitors Boston Rob Mariano and Bob the Drag Queen. During each episode of the podcast, the hosts "will provide expert perspectives of 'The Traitors' upcoming fourth season, with Boston Rob breaking down strategic gameplay decisions and mission twists, while Bob the Drag Queen delivers signature commentary on the looks, style moments and pure drama that define the castle aesthetic." Bob the Drag Queen and Boston Rob were both traitors during Season 3 of the Peaock hit series. Bob was banished during the fourth episode after Rob turned on his fellow Traitor. Three episodes later, Rob was banished. Each episode of the podcast will include guests from the fourth season — banished or "murdered" players from behind the castle walls — who will share insight into the season and what viewers didn't see. Season 4 of "The Traitors" includes Donna Kelce, Mark Ballas, Rob Cesternino, Johnny Weir, Stephen Colletti, Michael Rapaport, Monét X Change and many more. The first three episodes will be released on Jan. 8 at 6 p.m. PT; two new episodes will drop the following Thursday, followed by one weekly throughout the season. The finale and reunion will stream on Feb. 26. A special preview of the podcast will drop Jan. 5. |
posted 1/5/2026 |
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"The Masked Singer" Announces S14 Partnerships |
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Building on the show's tradition of blending spectacle with heart, Season 14 spotlights meaningful collaborations that extend the joy of The Masked Singer beyond the stage, inviting viewers of all ages to learn, engage and give back. - STINGRAY COSTUME COLLABORATION WITH OCEANA TO SPOTLIGHT OCEAN CONSERVATION Following the success of Season 12's Leaf Sheep campaign, The Masked Singer proudly partners once again with Oceana - this time featuring Stingray. The collaboration dives into fascinating stingray facts while amplifying Oceana's impactful "Adopt a Ray" program. Building on previous initiatives like Unmasking the Leaf Sheep and Saving the Leaf Sheep, this strategic partnership continues the show's commitment to ocean education and conservation, inspiring viewers to protect marine life around the world. Oceana is the largest international organization dedicated solely to ocean conservation. Oceana is rebuilding abundant and biodiverse oceans by winning science-based policies in countries that control one-quarter of the world's wild fish catch. With more than 325 victories that stop overfishing, habitat destruction, oil and plastic pollution, and the killing of threatened species like turtles, whales, and sharks, Oceana's campaigns are delivering results. A restored ocean means that 1 billion people can enjoy a healthy seafood meal every day, forever. Together, we can save the oceans and help feed the world. Visit Oceana.org to learn more. - GALAXY GIRL COSTUME COLLABORATES WITH GRIFFITH OBSERVATORY FOR "UNMASKING THE UNIVERSE" With eyes on the stars, Galaxy Girl takes viewers on a journey beyond Earth in partnership with the iconic Griffith Observatory in Los Angeles, CA. Inspired by the success of prior educational collaborations, this initiative titled "Unmasking the Universe," shares engaging facts about space and science designed to spark curiosity in kids and families alike. Through digital activations and educational storytelling, Galaxy Girl helps make astronomy approachable, fun and inspiring for the next generation of explorers. Prepare for touchdown as the Galaxy Girl costume lands at the famed Griffith Observatory. Come see the out-of-this-world costume in all its glory while on display in the Observatory's Sunset Portal. Griffith Observatory inspires everyone to observe, ponder, and understand the sky. Located on the south slope of Mount Hollywood in Griffith Park, the Observatory is owned and operated by the City of Los Angeles Department of Recreation and Parks. The building is open to the public six days a week (Tuesday - Sunday), with free admission. Free public telescope viewing is available every evening the Observatory is open and the sky is clear. The Celestial Globe, a monumental, unprecedented attraction, debuts at Griffith Observatory on January 27, 2026, at 12 noon, PST. Don't miss it. To learn more about the Observatory and all its events, visit www.GriffithObservatory.org. Griffith Observatory Foundation is the exclusive non-profit partner of Griffith Observatory. To join in support of Griffith Observatory and be part of the community that brings people together like no other place on the planet, visit www.GriffithObservatoryFoundation.org. - PUGCASSO + QUEEN CORGI COSTUMES COLLABORATE WITH THE VANDERPUMP DOG FOUNDATION To celebrate the season's most lovable canine duo, The Masked Singer teams up with The Vanderpump Dog Foundation to promote family-friendly viewing and the power of pet adoption. Featuring Pugcasso and Queen Corgi costumes side-by-side, the partnership highlights heartwarming stories of rescue and companionship, encouraging fans to consider adoption while tuning in together. Through social content and engagement, the collaboration reinforces the joy animals bring to our lives and the importance of giving dogs a second chance. The Vanderpump Dog Foundation, founded in 2016 by Lisa Vanderpump and husband Ken Todd, is a 501(c)(3) dog rescue organization working on both domestic and international fronts to create a better world for dogs. So far, the Los Angeles chapter alone has successfully rescued and rehomed over 3,000 dogs. Internationally, The Vanderpump Dog Foundation operates a rescue center in China, housing and caring for hundreds of dogs rescued and rehabilitated from the dog meat trade. Built on a platform of education, legislation, and activism, The Vanderpump Dog Foundation spearheads multiple annual initiatives, including feeding and vaccinating dogs in the USA, China, and several other countries; tackling overpopulation through increasing awareness and low-cost options for spay/neuter; operating an Emergency Medical Fund to treat dogs in dire need; training rescues to be service dogs for Veterans with PTSD, and more. For more information, visit VanderpumpDogs.org. |
posted 1/5/2026 |
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Jon Barinholtz, Rob Belushi Get Into the Game |
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Studio Lambert, the production company behind The Traitors and Squid Game: The Challenge, is expanding its U.S. operation. The All3Media-owned company is launching a new label with Jon Barinholtz and Rob Belushi. The pair are actors-turned-game show creators, having recently developed and produced The Perfect Line for the Game Show Network and CBS Media Ventures. Barinholtz and Belushi have created Inner Drive Entertainment, which will be housed under Studio Lambert. It is the second label launched by the company in the past 12 months, after establishing MindMeld Entertainment with Below Deck exec producers Jill Goslicky and Vivian Choi last year. |
posted 1/5/2026 |
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Monday Lightning Round |
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Jasen Kaplan, who was known for his appearance on Finding Prince Charming, has died. He was 46. The celebrity makeup artist died shortly before midnight on Wednesday in a New York City hospital as the New York City Police Department investigates at Kaplan's apartment building, according to Page Six and TMZ. Reports suggest the cause of death as a suicide. Authorities listed Kaplan's "blunt impact injuries of torso and extremities" as the cause of his death, per TMZ. Sources also told the outlet that the injuries were "consistent with a fall from height." Kaplan was a makeup artist who worked with the likes of Eva Longoria, Cyndi Lauper, Lynda Carter, Kelly Osbourne, Bethenny Frankel and more. On Thursday, Frankel penned a heartfelt tribute to the "magnetic, generous, endlessly supportive" Kaplan. "Jasen Kaplan had a positive energy that was truly infectious. He was fun, vibrant, and always brought his A game. The world lost a one-of-a-kind gem on New Year's Eve, which still doesn't feel real," she wrote in part on Instagram. Osbourne also paid tribute to "the best wingman a girl could ask for" after 25 years of friendship. "I'm devastated. I love you so much @jasenkaplan. Thank you for all the love, laughter and joy your brought my life. I hope you are at peace now. Life will never be the same without you! RIP my dear friend!" she wrote on her Instagram Story. In 2016, Kaplan appeared on Logo's Finding Prince Charming, a Bachelor-esque show in which 13 gay men vied for the heart of interior designer Robert Sepúlveda Jr. Kaplan was eliminated in Week 2. 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 1/2/2026 |
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New Year's Lightning Round |
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"Traitors UK" Season 4 Cast Announced |
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A new set of faithful have come together for The Traitors UK Season 4 in the game of treachery and murder. The BBC has premiered the new season of the competition reality series and revealed the names of the contestants competing for a cash prize of up to £120k. Among the competitors is a cybersecurity consultant, a retired police detective, a crime writer, a local government officer, a personal trainer, a gardener, a nursery school teacher, and more. Season 4, which promises lots of twists and turns to keep the faithful guessing who amongst them is sabotaging their game as traitors. When will new episodes of The Traitors UK Season 4 premiere? Each episode will be available on BBC iPlayer after it airs on BBC One. |
posted 12/30/2025 |
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They were a part of our community of game show professionals, producers, and fans. As we prepare to close the book on 2025 and begin again in the new year, let us always remember that they too walked among us... - Bill Brady, who challenged Canada to act fast on his way to glory. - Anne Burrell, who could take the worst cooks in America and turn them into culinary conquerors. - Dick Button, who lent his gravitas as professional ice dancers went skating with the stars. - Richard Cohen, who was a good man behind a good host as Meredith Vieira's husband. - Alf Clausen, who always had the right notes in the industry - Peter Engel, who took time from being saved by the bell to look for the last comic standing. - Joe Farago, who broke a bank and found a fortune as an infomercial pitchman – and a purpose as a member of a fire brigade. - Sean Foley, who told the story of Survivor from its source. - Terry "Hulk" Hogan, who brought the legend of the American Gladiators to a new level and a new audience. - Chris Hughes, who helped turned being an egghead into being pretty cool. - Robin Kaye, an executive producer & author who wrote a career for herself with her roles on American Idol and The Singing Bee. - Henry Kelly, who went for gold and was always game for a laugh. - E. Jay Krause, who gave color and light to the sets of The Hollywood Squares & The Gong Show - Jeff Margolis, who brought the Gong Show to a new audience while bringing award shows to the new millennium. - Winston "Wink" Martindale, a legendary host whose ability spanned generations. - Monta Mino, a record-breaking talent who brought Who Wants to Be a Millionaire to Japan. - Don Mischer, a legendary producer who dabbled into the games for a spell. - Dave Scott, who had the moves as choreographer of Dancing with the Stars & So You Think You Can Dance. - Gary Seacrest, the father of a legend in the making. - David St. John, who helped bring the search for America's next top model to life… for better and for worse. - Tony Slattery, a master of all things trivial and improvised. - Andrew Wood, who turned darts into a quiz show and created a British favorite. - Takashi Yamaguchi, who brought the hard trivia under time pressure to Japan. - Former contestants including Joshua Allen, Kelsey Bateman, Laurin Bell, Eric Berman, Jiggly Caliente, Yanin Campos, Luke Conklin, Ben Duncan, Donyelle Jones, Doug Kiker, Mickey Lee, ShaVi Lewis, Lucy Markovic, Alice Tan Ridley, William Rush, Ben Scripps, Chad Spodick, The Vivienne, and Ryan White Maloney for sharing their talents and abilities and inviting us to root for them as heroes and she-roes. - And finally.... to Barbara Paradise, who shared my love of medical laboratory science, gastronomy, and Jeopardy!. She was a rare breed, and I am a better person for having met her. May they all rest in peace. |
posted 12/30/2025 |
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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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Tuesday 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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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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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. |
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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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Monday Lightning Round |
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Happy Friday Lightning Round |
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The Housemaid vs. the Housewives |
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Celebrity Family Feud" host Steve Harvey is ready to welcome cast members from the "Real Housewives" franchise and the upcoming film "The Housemaid" to compete in an all-stars holiday special for their selected charities. The special holiday edition of Harvey's game show airs live on ABC Thursday, December 4, at 8 p.m. ET. If fans are unable to catch the exciting event live, they will also have the opportunity to stream the episode the following day on Hulu. Two star-studded teams will come together to compete for charity. One team will consist of Bravo stars, including "Real Housewives of Atlanta" stars Cynthia Bailey and Eva Marcille, Real Housewives of New Jersey's Melissa Gorga, Real Housewives of New York City's Dorinda Medley, and Real Housewives of Miami's Alexia Nepola. Cast members from the upcoming movie "The Housemaid" will also be teaming up to compete in the game show. In the teaser, which Us Weekly shared in an exclusive sneak-peek, Sydney Sweeney says, "I am so excited to be here." The actress is joined by her costars Paul Feig, Amanda Seyfried, Brandon Sklenar, and Sarah Cooper. "The Housemaid," which will also be hitting theaters this holiday season on December 19, is a film adaptation of the popular psychological thriller novel by Freida McFadden. |
posted 12/4/2025 |
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Baking Championship Goes Next-Gen |
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Food Network will introduce a new addition to the Baking Championship franchise, Baking Championship: Next Gen premiering Monday, January 5th at 8 p.m. ET/PT with hosts and judges, Duff Goldman and Kardea Brown. The pair of culinary experts helm the jam-packed pastry journey that will give a whole new meaning to sibling rivalry when 12 teams of siblings aged 8-14 compete to win $25,000 and become the next generation of Baking Champions. The wholesome and delightful confectionary competition will launch with a supersized two-hour qualifying round to determine who will continue across the eight subsequent episodes to clinch the prize. Once the competition begins, the sibling collaborators will take on tricky challenges like "breakfast dessert imposters," "cream puff friendship bracelets," and "animated cakes." Each episode of Baking Championship: Next Gen will be available to stream the following day on HBO Max and discovery+. "Fans will be wowed by these hilariously precocious and equally talented kids," said Betsy Ayala, Head of Content, Food, Warner Bros. Discovery. "The sibling dynamic brings out the unique personalities of these young bakers and adds so much fun and sweetness resulting in a nail-biting competition with a lot of heart. |
posted 12/4/2025 |
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Thursday Lightning Round |
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Tiffany Derry Joins "Worst Cooks" |
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Food Network has unveiled the cast of Worst Cooks in America Season 30, and the contestants are about to get a "Reality Check." Ten television personalities will turn up the heat in the kitchen and get tested by Chefs Jeff Mauro and Tiffany Derry as they attempt to transform the all-star cast from cooking disasters to kitchen masters. The new season of the competition series premieres on Sunday, January 4 at 8 p.m. ET/PT on Food Network. The all-star cast of Worst Cooks in America Season 30 includes Lisa Barlow (The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City), Downtown Julie Brown (MTV VJ), Val Chmerkovskiy (Dancing with the Stars), Reza Farahan (Shahs of Sunset and The Valley: Persian Style), Amara La Negra (Love & Hip Hop: Miami and Univision's Desiguales), Ryan Lochte (Olympic swimmer), Manila Luzon (RuPaul's Drag Race), Romeo Miller (rapper/actor), Beverley Mitchell (7th Heaven) and CT Tamburello (The Challenge and The Traitors USA). "The kitchen is not where this season's celebrity recruits shine – but Jeff and Tiffany are determined to change that," said Betsy Ayala, Head of Content, Food, Warner Bros. Discovery. "Worst Cooks is where comedy and cooking chaos collide, but in the end there are some impressive culinary transformations that will blow our audience away." Chefs Jeff Mauro and Tiffany Derry are ready to mold these stars into kitchen MVPs – but first, they need to see what they are working with. In the baseline challenge, the celebs whip up red carpet-worthy dishes to show off, or expose, their culinary chops. Then in the main dish challenge, the chefs teach their teams how to make a bold and spicy Piri Piri chicken. Some recruits rise to the occasion, while others fizzle out. The least successful celebs must face off in a blind elimination cook-off and only one will survive to cook another day. |
posted 12/3/2025 |
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Donyelle Jones, a standout of "So You Think You Can Dance" Season 2, died Tuesday after a multi-year battle with breast cancer. She was 46. A post on her Instagram account Tuesday said that Jones, whose married name was Wilson, "transitioned" at 8:34 a.m. "A wife. A daughter. A sister. A friend. And a warrior who kicked cancer's a** every single day she was here," it read. "Her spirit never dimmed. Her heart never hardened. And even in the storm, she never lost her smile." After appearing in various music videos and other dance projects, Jones broke out as a contestant on Season 2 of "So You Think You Can Dance," which aired on Fox in Summer 2006. She specialized in the hip-hop and jazz styles and ultimately finished in third place, behind winner Benji Schwimmer and runner-up Travis Wall. One of Jones' most memorable routines was a Broadway number danced to "You Can't Stop the Beat" from "Hairspray," alongside Schwimmer. In 2016, Jones was diagnosed with Stage 3 breast cancer, which later progressed to Stage 4 metastatic breast cancer. During her battle with the disease, she largely stopped dancing and choreographing, but she did chronicle her cancer journey on social media for several years, advocating for awareness, early detection and research. "Right now, I have to choose absolute radical faith, because I am in the fire, y'all," Jones told her followers in a June 2025 Instagram video. "I just got some horrible news from my doctor. ... But I don't even have a tear for it right now. I am strapping in and I am choosing radical faith. I have to choose radical faith because it's the only thing that actually will make sense. Otherwise, I'll lose it. But today, I feel good." |
posted 12/4/2025 |
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Wednesday Lightning Round |
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The island is closing for business: NBC is not bringing Deal or No Deal Island back for third season. The show, a retooling of the classic Dutch game show, has been canceled at the Comcast-owned broadcast network. It's not a huge surprise given that the series, which aired its second season earlier this year, averaged a 0.24 in the 18-49 demo, per Nielsen, down from Season 1. The series is hosted by Joe Manganiello and sees 13 players transported to the elusive Banker's private island to compete for cash. Deal or No Deal Island shook up the original format, which was based in a studio with a number of briefcases hidden around an island with more than $200 million in prize money split between them. In each episode, players compete in physical and mental challenges to secure the briefcases that will be used in that night's game. The player who snags the highest-value case gains immunity and gets to choose a fellow player to enter The Temple. The chosen competitor must then play a classic game of Deal or No Deal. If the player makes a bad deal, they are immediately eliminated. If the player makes a good deal, the power is in their hands and they get to select who to eliminate. The winnings from each game are then added to a group pot that will grow to an exponential value throughout the season. However, the Banker is always watching and raising the stakes with tests of strategy and greed. The first season, which premiered in February 2024, featured the likes of Boston Rob and former former Deal or No Deal case model Claudia Jordan, while Season 2, which premiered in January 2025, featured the likes of Survivor's Parvati Shallow and Big Brother's Will Kirby. The series was produced by Endemol Shine North America and exec produced by Manganiello, Matt Kunitz, Vittoria Cacciatore, Jeffrey Breeden, Howie Mandel and Endemol Shine North America's Sharon Levy, Michael Heyerman and Sean Loughlin. But Deadline also reports that the Banijay Americas-owned producers are hoping that reverting back to the studio format might entice cost conscious networks and streamers looking for a known commodity in the game show space. |
posted 12/2/2025 |
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The Traitors Heads to Korea |
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Korean audiences will soon get an opportunity to sniff out traitors. Korean actor Cha Seung-won is hosting a local version of the global phenomenon from Luyworks Media and Something Special. More than 30 territories have now commissioned local versions of The Traitors, which sees a group of faithfuls try and sniff out traitors in epic settings. They take part in challenges in the day and banish contestants at night, while traitors slowly murder faithfuls to try and get to the end of the game. The show has been a huge hit around the world including in its origin country of The Netherlands, the UK and the U.S. on Peacock. Korea is a formats hub, which originated huge hits like The Masked Singer. Host Cha Seung-won has appeared in the likes of The Greatest Love, Our Blues and The Tyrant. Yul Han, CEO of Luyworks Media and EP of The Traitors Korea, said: "Together with actor Cha Seung-won, we will produce a programme that expands K-content to the next level. It is a tremendous honour to be working with actor Cha Seung-won, whom we have long considered the most fitting host for The Traitors while producing the Korean version." All3Media International sells the series around the world. It was created and developed by IDTV and POSVIDEO in cooperation with RTL Creative Unit. |
posted 12/2/2025 |
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Studio Ramsay Sells Next Level Chef Abroad |
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FOX Entertainment Global (FEG) today announced significant international sales for hit Studio Ramsay Global (SRG) series Next Level Chef and Gordon Ramsay's Secret Service. The announcement, made during a Content London panel featuring executives from SRG, FOX Entertainment Studios and FOX Television Network, underscores the continued worldwide demand for premium, personality-driven unscripted programming from Studio Ramsay Global. Next Level Chef, produced and created by Studio Ramsay Global, has now sold in 138 territories, including ITV (UK), Bell Media (Canada), Disney/Hulu (U.S.), Foxtel (Australia), among others. After a record-breaking first season, Next Level Chef Brazil has been renewed for a second season. |
posted 12/2/2025 |
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Holly-World Game Night |
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Hollywood Game Night is heading to Mongolia. NBCUniversal Formats has partnered with local nework Edutainment TV on the latest version of the hit format, which will launch in early 2026 in a weekly Sunday primetime slot. In Hollywood Game Night, viewers are invited to an exclusive showbiz themed party where the host referees a lively celebrity game night, complete with two non-celebrity contestants. The contestants join one of two celebrity teams to compete in a series of party games and pop quizzes as they battle for the chance to win a cash prize. |
posted 12/2/2025 |
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The Traitors UK Season 2 Sets a Date |
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Good news The Traitors fans, there's not long to wait for Season 4 on the BBC. The British broadcaster announced that Claudia Winkleman will return to Ardross Castle with a new clutch of civilian game players on New Year's Day at 8PM local time. The first three episodes will play out across consecutive nights on BBC One and iPlayer, with contestants competing to win up to £120,000 ($150,000 give or take). |
posted 12/2/2025 |
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More on Culinary Class Wars S2 |
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Culinary Class Wars are set to resume on Netflix. The first season of the Korean cooking competition series was a major streaming hit, per Netflix, which is dropping the second on December 16. Netflix handed it a renewal in October. Culinary Class Warswas the first Korean unscripted series to top Netflix's Global Top 10 (Non-English TV) list for three consecutive weeks, and was named "the most beloved series among Korean viewers" in Gallup Korea's September 2024 survey, as Netflix noted. The streamer claims the show has been central in a revitalization of Seoul's dining scene. The series sees 'Black Spoon' hidden masters rise from the underground to face off against Korea's top 'White Spoon' star chefs in various intense kitchen challenges. The White Spoon line-up comprises two-Michelin-star chef Lee Jun; Son Jong-won, who holds Michelin stars in Korean and Western cuisine; Venerable Sunjae, Korea's first master of Buddhist temple cuisine; Hou Deok-juk, a Chinese cuisine veteran; Park Hyo-nam, French cuisine legend; Korea's chefs Jung Ho-young, Sam Kim, and Raymon Kim; Song Hoon, MasterChef Korea Season 4 judge; and Im Seong-keun, Hansik Battle Season 3 winner. The Black Spoons nicknames include 'Three-Star Killer,' 'Seochon Prince,' 'Culinary Monster' and 'Barbecue Lab Director.' New rules and unexpected comeback of two masked contestants are among twists for Season 2, with the signature blind tastings, where judges evaluate dishes on flavor alone, returning. Producers Kim Hak-min and Kim Eun-ji, along with writer Mo Eun-sol from Studio Slam, have returned to make the second season of Culinary Class Wars. |
posted 12/2/2025 |
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Tuesday Lightning Round |
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Christmas Is For Lovers? |
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Fremantle has acquired international distribution and production rights to "The Advent Calendar," an original festive-themed dating format, where one single is on a quest to find love in time for Christmas by opening 24 doors of a larger-than-life Advent calendar. The series, created by Canada's Sphere Media in collaboration with Bell Media for Canadian streaming platform Crave, blends "the charm of holiday-movie magic with playful real-world dating," Fremantle said. Across 24 days in December, the hopeful romantic opens a new door each episode to unveil potential suitors and "enchanting" seasonal experiences, "embarking on a one-of-a-kind dating experience." With every reveal, the singletons waiting behind each door are competing to win their heart by Christmas, all hoping to be the one invited home to meet their family. Guided by a "beloved" comedian and host – affectionately known as the "fairy godmother" – the players are taken on a variety of dates, complete with romantic twists and funny moments. On the final day, only one suitor can be chosen to receive an extra special gift, accompanying them to their family's Christmas dinner. Filmed in a "fantasy-built world filled with festive decor," the light-hearted series "makes the dream of a classic Christmas fairytale a reality," Fremantle said. Vasha Wallace, exec VP, global acquisitions and development, Fremantle, said, "We fell in love with 'The Advent Calendar' the moment we saw it – a supersized Christmas calendar guiding someone on their search for love is instantly iconic. It's charming, imaginative and full of festive sparkle. Sphere Media have created something truly special, and we're thrilled to be partnering with them again, following the success of 'The House of Secrets,' to bring this joyful Christmas dating format to audiences around the world." |
posted 12/1/2025 |
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WOW Presents Plus Renews Drag Race España: All Stars |
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Drag Race España: All-Stars will not be sashing away as a second season of the competition series has been greenlit for WOW Presents Plus. Supremme de Luxe is set to return to the drag queen competition produced by World of Wonder and Spain's Atresmedia in collaboration with Buendía Estudios. The inaugural season of All-Stars was won by Drag Sethlas, who took home the crown and was inducted into the Drag Race España Hall of Fame. Drag Race España is currently in its fifth season, streaming on Sundays on WOW Presents Plus in the US. A sixth season of the competition has already been greenlit to find the next Spanish drag queen superstar. Winners of the Spanish adaptation of RuPaul's Drag Race include Carmen Farala (Season 1), Sharonne (Season 2), Pitita (Season 3), and Le Cocó (Season 4). Judges for the series include Supremme de Luxe, Ana Locking, Javier Ambrossi, and Javier Calvo. Drag Race España is executive produced by World of Wonder's Fenton Bailey, Randy Barbato, Tom Campbell, and RuPaul Charles. Ignacio Corrales and Jorge Pérez Vega are the executive producers at Buendía Estudios. The show has a group of queens competing in a variety of gag-worthy challenges and wig-snatching runway categories in a fight to earn the title of Spain's next Drag Superstar. The twelve Spanish queens competing for the title of Spain's ultimate Drag Superstar in Season 5 are: Alexandra del Raval, Dafne Mugler, Denébola Murnau, Eva Harrington, Ferrxn, Krystal Forever, Laca Udilla, La Escándalo, Margarita Kalifata, NIX, Nori, and Satín Greco. |
posted 12/1/2025 |
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Monday Lightning Round |
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ANDREW WOOD: 1934-2025 |
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THE creator of the iconic game show Bullseye has tragically passed away, with his daughter writing a touching tribute. Andrew Wood, with comedian Norman Vaughan, created the iconic darts-themed game show in 1980. The show swiftly rose to fame and became an ITV staple in the 80s and 90s. Andrew's daughter Laura Wood announced his death on LinkedIn in an emotional post. She said he sadly passed away on November 16, aged 91. Posting on LinkedIn, she said: "On Sunday morning, my Mum and I said a goodbye that we always knew was coming, but so desperately never wanted to. "Most people will know him as the man (the legend!) who created Bullseye. I simply know him as Dad. "I'm struggling to find the words to fully describe this immense loss, but I was so incredibly proud to be his daughter. A pride that now sits alongside grief. "Dad led a life that quite frankly many can only dream of, from working with Don Arden, the Godfather of Rock, to cutting F1 drivers' hair, owning the first record shop in Kingston-upon-Thames, to creating Bullseye, and so much more in between. "The man I knew, although a little calmer in lifestyle, was never anything but driven, passionate and relentless in his vision. He knew with Bullseye that he had a hit on his hands, and my goodness, he was right. "He taught me that you have to believe in yourself, your goals and your dreams, because if you don't, no one else will. "He leaves behind the most wonderful legacy with Bullseye, and I can only hope I can continue to make him proud by carrying his creation forward." |
posted 11/30/2025 |
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Wisdom of the Crowd, an exciting new quiz-based entertainment show from the makers of The 1% Club, is coming to iPlayer and BBC One. Hosted by comedy superstar John Bishop, in his big return to Saturday nights on the BBC, the show will see bold contestants having to take on the collective knowledge of the crowd. The producers, Magnum Productions, got the inspiration for the show when they heard about Francis Galton’s scientific discovery from over a century ago when he witnessed a competition to win an ox by guessing its weight. More than 800 people had entered and the scientist looked at all the guesses and what he saw blew his mind: the average guess of everyone put together was so accurate that it was even better than the best individual guess. He called his discovery Wisdom of the Crowd and the theory transformed the worlds of politics, economics and philosophy. But now this science is about to be put to its most important use yet… in a big-money Saturday night game show on BBC One and iPlayer. In each show individual contestants take on the might of the Crowd. Who will win the cash prize? The science says the Crowd should win and share the money between them, but will any of our contestants manage to take all the money for themselves by beating Wisdom Of The Crowd? John Bishop says: "I'm delighted to be back on the BBC on Saturday nights to host Wisdom of the Crowd. This big new entertainment format gives an interesting take on group dynamics - not only testing what the individual contestants know, but also testing what the crowd knows (or what they think they know!) I can’t wait for audiences to see it." Kalpna Patel-Knight, Head of Entertainment Commissioning for the BBC says: “We’re delighted that John Bishop is back on the BBC; his quick wit and natural charm make him the perfect host for this fascinating new entertainment quiz show. Wisdom of the Crowd is the perfect game for viewers to play along with at home, and if you like The 1% Club, then you’re in for a treat!” Wisdom of the Crowd will film in MediaCity, Salford. Transmission details will be announced in due course. Wisdom of the Crowd (8 x 60) is a Magnum Productions production for iPlayer and BBC One, commissioned by Kalpna Patel-Knight, Head of Entertainment Commissioning for the BBC. The Executive Producers are Andy Auerbach, Clare Barton, Dean Nabarro. The show was created by Dean Nabarro and Andy Auerbach. The Commissioning Editor for the BBC is Katie Taylor. The format will be distributed globally by BBC Studios. |
posted 9/17/2025 |
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Weekend Lightning Round |
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American viewers might be surprised to learn that many of the glitziest prime-time game shows they watch every week aren't shot anywhere near Hollywood. They're not even in the United States. But as major entertainment formats decamp to the UK, Ireland, and Canada to escape California's skyrocketing costs, an unexpected city keeps popping up in industry conversations — Budapest.And it didn't take a producer or economist to say it out loud. It took Rob Lowe. During a recent episode of his podcast Literally!, Lowe described filming Fox's The Floor at Ardmore Studios in Bray, Ireland — and the math behind why American shows are fleeing the U.S.: "It's cheaper to bring 100 Americans to Ireland than to walk across the lot at Fox," Lowe told his guest, former Parks & Rec co-star Adam Scott. Then Scott asked the question every line producer has been thinking for the past three years: "Do you think if we shot Parks right now it would be in Budapest?" Lowe didn't even pause: "100 percent we would be. We'd be in Budapest." What was meant as an aside has become, unintentionally, one of the most honest assessments of the global production economy today. Because when you look at the numbers, Budapest isn't just a punchline. It's the next logical destination. |
posted 11/26/2025 |
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Pivot! PIVOT!!! |
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Guy Fieri is currently recovering from an accident that has forced the production team of his Food Network series Flavor Town Food Fight to get creative. In a new interview, the TV personality recounted tripping on a stair, which has limited his mobility as he recovers. "[I] slipped down a set of steps, and one foot went forward and the other foot got caught on the threshold. So, you know, it extended me out," Fieri said in an interview with Fox News Digital. "I looked like I was probably doing the splits, but when my right leg compressed into itself the giveaway point and the doctor said he's never seen — you know, in 20 years — he hasn't seen a tear in the biggest, thickest part of your quad in half. Yeah, it sucked." Fieri noted that he was rushed to the hospital so his muscles didn't "recede" and said his whole quad muscle "exploded." The incident occurred while he was also filming his Food Network show, which forced production to get creative and "pivot." "So, right in the middle of filming that, and we've got everybody in town and all the chefs there and 125 people on set – and everybody's ready to go – and I'm in surgery," he explained. "So, we figured out how to pivot through it and to have some creative filming techniques. But it's been a run, and now I'm up here at the ranch, where it's always about hiking and outdoors, and you know, beautiful." Fieri says his injury will keep him off his feet for about eight weeks, and he is using a wheelchair and crutches as he recovers. |
posted 11/26/2025 |
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Beat My Guest Goes to Greece |
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Lineup Industries' "Beat My Guest", a classic gameshow format featuring five singers, five days, five homes, five of their favourite songs but only one winning singer, has been commissioned in Greece. National broadcaster Skai, and its Greek Cypriot channel partner Sigma TV, have commissioned 120 episodes, to be produced by FOSS Productions. Ed Louwerse, co-founder of Lineup Industries, said: "'Beat my Guest' is light-hearted, but has competition at its very core which makes it utterly compelling, heart-warming entertainment featuring real people and their passions that never goes out of fashion. Alkistis Marangoudaki and the team at Skai saw the huge potential of the format and we worked together with FOSS to realise a refreshed version for its family audience." "Beat my Guest" was originally created by Mark van Berkel and co-developed by Reservoir Prod. The family entertainment, access primetime format sees five singers performing a song based on a daily musical theme, such as pop divas, soul and R&B or summer hits with the studio bought into the comfort of their own homes. Each contestant hosts an evening giving them the opportunity to transform their living rooms into the stage and they get to choose the theme. Alkistis Marangoudaki, Chief Content Officer at Skai said: "We are delighted to bring 'Beat My Guest' to Greek TV. It's a highly entertaining format that celebrates music, personality and the joy of meeting real people into their real homes. We feel that the energy, light-hearted fun and originality of this concept are a perfect match for Skai's audience. We are excited to collaborate with Lineup Industries and FOSS Productions to deliver a vibrant, feel-good show that will quickly become a daily favorite." |
posted 11/26/2025 |
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Balls Deep in the UK |
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Could famous comedians be about to play some ball on ITV? Deadline reports that ITV has put in early development a version of Dutch format Let's Play Ball, in which rival teams of comedians go head-to-head in a race to transport a gigantic ball across various terrains. Facing physical puzzles along the way, each episode of the Ninja Warrior-esque format will see the teams navigate varied landscapes. The show can be tailored to each territory by taking advantage of that territory's landmarks, so expect to see the giant ball making its way across Tower Bridge, or maybe rolling up Arthur's Seat. Produced by Banijay-backed Last One Laughing UK makers Initial and Zeppotron, Let's Play Ball is in early development in the UK and there is no guarantee it will make it to screen. In the U.S., it was taken out to buyers last month by Banijay's Bunim/Murray. Let's Play Ball is one of the biggest shows to come out of the formats hub of the Netherlands in recent months. That version from Talpa started out on YouTube, where it was hosted by popular YouTubers StukTV and landed more than 1.2 million views. It then broke out on Dutch broadcaster SBS6. Banijay exec James Townley recently told us the distributor is in talks with multiple buyers over international versions of Let's Play Ball. If Let's Play Ball gets greenlit, it will be the latest in a line of recent shows in which celebrities battle it out in fun settings. ITV is also making The Box, hosted by Gary Lineker, which sees celebs packed in yellow boxes and sent to different locations, where they face physical and mental challenges. Prime Video, meanwhile, is onto its second season of the hit Last One Laughing UK, which also comes from Initial and Zeppotron. |
posted 11/26/2025 |
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Wednesday Lightning Round |
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The “Dancing With the Stars” Season 34 semifinals episode, which was themed around Prince, hit another season high with 7.22 million total viewers, according to the network, and a 1.5 rating among adults 18-49. The Nov. 18 episode became the highest-watched semifinals episode in ratings in seven years (November 2018) and is up 28% in viewers compared to last season’s penultimate. Among adults, it nearly doubled its rating, with last year’s episode earning a 0.79; this year’s episode is the show’s best penultimate telecast in nine years (November 2016). The interest has also grown immensely with younger viewers, with a 1.68 rating among adults 18-34, the best delivery in the younger demo in 10 years and the strongest for a penultimate episode in 14 years. Additionally, fan voting rose to a new high of 55.9 million votes. |
posted 11/25/2025 |
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Barry Poznick Exiting Amazon MGM Unscripted |
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Barry Poznick, who oversees unscripted television for Amazon MGM Studios, which produces series including The Voice and Survivor, is exiting the company. Poznick is departing after nearly 10 years at MGM, which was acquired by tech giant Amazon in 2022. Poznick, who was General Manager of Unscripted Television at Amazon MGM Studios, has signed a three-year deal to remain as executive producer on a number of projects. He has a first-look production deal meaning he will continue to work on The Voice, Shark Tank, Vanderpump Rules and American Gladiators as well as The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills, The Real Housewives of Rhode Island and The Real Housewives of Orange County. |
posted 11/25/2025 |
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Get ready for a whole week of Wheel of Fortune like you’ve never seen before. The game show will introduce a new Toss-Up Bonus Round, worth up to $500,000, but it will only last for one week. In collaboration with DraftKings Casino, Wheel of Fortune is hosting the DraftKings Casino Multiplier Tournament, airing from November 24 to 28. This tournament-style week of shows will have the Bonus Round played in the style of Toss-Ups, where the contestant has the chance to win up to $500,000, according to a press release. Throughout the week of shows, there will be two special DraftKings Casino multiplier wedges on the wheel, offering more opportunities to win big. If a contestant lands on one of the wedges, they’ll get $1,000 per consonant called that’s in the puzzle, then the total will be multiplied by whatever number is on the other side of the wedge, up to 5X. Monday through Friday, the Bonus Round will be played as usual. But on Friday, November 28, the top three winners of that week return for the championship game. The winner of that game will advance to the Bonus Round, where they will play a Toss-Up-style one. The winner will have to try to solve five rapid-fire toss-up puzzles, all in the same category, worth $10,000 each in 45 seconds. The bonus wheel envelopes will be replaced with 2x, 3x, and 4x multipliers. The contestant still gets to choose from a list of categories. The puzzle will start with “RSTLNE,” then begin to populate. If the contestant gives an incorrect solve, they move on, but the clock never stops. After the round, the amount of money earned will be multiplied by the number revealed by host Ryan Seacrest to be in the bonus wheel envelope (up to 4X), bringing the prize up to $200,000. Additionally, during the final episode of the week, a special-edition DraftKings Casino 10X Multiplier Wild Wedge will be added to the wheel during regular gameplay. The contestant who picks up the wedge can choose to use it like a normal wild card, or, if they are the night’s winner, they can take the 10x multiplier to the bonus round to add a 10X envelope to the bonus wheel for a chance to win $500,000. Fans can also participate in the DraftsKing week by entering the giveaway at wheeloffortune.com. Take note of the Bonus Round puzzles. “The introduction of this new bonus round format for the tournament is just one of the many ways our collaboration with DraftKings demonstrates how Wheel of Fortune integrations set the industry standard,” Suzanne Prete, President, Game Shows, Sony Pictures Television, said. “Working closely with our sponsors, our partnership team and producers continue to create fresh, entertainment-driven content that elevates the brands while staying true to the game fans love.” |
posted 11/24/2025 |
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More on "Simon Cowell: The Next Act" |
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Simon Cowell, best known in the U.S. for starring in American Idol and America’s Got Talent, has been instrumental in the success of bands such as Westlife, One Direction and Little Mix. He’s now looking for his next boy band in Netflix docuseries Simon Cowell: The Next Act. The cameras are following him in this journey, starting with raw open casting calls to the release of a debut single by bringing together 16 boys in Miami. “As much as I love my job on TV, I miss where I started, signing artists and working with bands. There is a massive opportunity: I am going to find a new boy band,” he says in the trailer (above). “If this goes wrong, it will be Simon Cowell has lost it.” The series, which will premiere on December 10, is produced by Cowell’s Syco Entertainment and Drive to Survive producer Box to Box Films. Cowell exec produces alongside James Gay Rees, Paul Martin, Warren Smith and Cassie Bennet. Simon Cowell: The Next Act is a departure for the music mogul; on the television side, he has largely been involved with major entertainment franchises such as AGT, Idol and The X Factor rather than documentary series such as this. He was, however, involved in BBC documentary series Boybands Forever, which was produced by Louis Theroux’s Mindhouse Productions and aired last year. He also recently featured as a judge on a proof-of-concept taping of Who’s In The Band, a music competition series in development at ABC. The series, which comes from Richard Bacon’s Yes Yes Media, also featured Joe Jonas, Mel B and Savan Kotecha as judges with KPop Demon Hunters’ Rei Ami as host. However, if the project does move forward at the Disney-owned network, Cowell will be unlikely able to be involved on screen given his NBC contract. |
posted 11/24/2025 |
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Monday Lightning Round |
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An Icon Returns to the Stage |
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A two-time Survivor winner is headed back to a reality competition series about being stuck out in the elements, but this time, she won’t be the one suffering. The Queen herself, Sandra Diaz-Twine, will be starring on season 2 of Extracted, which premieres Jan. 26 on Fox. And she won’t be alone. Sandra and daughter Nina Twine — who competed twice on Australian Survivor (including once with her mother), and won the USA channel’s The Anonymous — will be stationed in Headquarters while Nina’s boyfriend, Eric Rivera, is stuck trying to survive out in the Canadian wilderness. Will Sandra and Nina — who will watch Eric’s exploits on a 24-hour live feed — show mercy on their loved one and push the Extract button to put an end to his misery, or will they push him instead to stick it out and claim the $250,000 prize? |
posted 11/21/2025 |
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Your Faithfulness Is Rewarded, UK... |
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The Celebrity Traitors UK are coming to the U.S., and Peacock will be their home with Season 1 premiering all nine episodes on Thursday, November 20. Claudia Winkleman hosts the celebrity version of The Traitors UK, opening up Ardross Castle in the Scottish Highlands for celebrities playing for charity. The cast of the first season includes Alan Carr, Cat Burns, Celia Imrie, Charlotte Church, Clare Balding, David Olusoga, Joe Marler, Joe Wilkinson, and Jonathan Ross. The BBC reality series will return to Ardross Castle next year after becoming the most-watched show on British television in 2025. The BBC said episode one of the ratings phenomenon was the biggest single event on TV so far this year with 14.8M viewers, according to 28-day Barb figures. The UK broadcaster added that The Celebrity Traitors has also become the biggest unscripted title in the UK since 2021. The finale screened on BBC One last week, with watchalong parties being held by super fans. The show reached a dramatic conclusion, with Alan Carr, a TV presenter turned traitor, duping his fellow players and taking home the cash for his chosen charity. Kalpna Patel-Knight, head of entertainment at the BBC, said: “In 2026, the doors of the castle will be opened again to welcome celebrity players to the game to see who can charm, who can scheme and ultimately who can survive in series two which promises to be just as unmissable as the first.” The renewal was announced as the BBC published an economic impact report, revealing that The Traitors format — including the U.S. series — has generated an estimated £21.8M boost in gross value added to Scotland’s economy since filming began in 2022. The Traitors is produced by All3Media-owned Studio Lambert. Created in the Netherlands by IDTV, an All3Media company, The Traitors format was further developed with the RTL Creative Unit and originally produced by IDTV for RTL4. All3Media International is global partner for The Traitors and handles format and tape sales worldwide. |
posted 11/21/2025 |
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Happy Friday Lightning Round |
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Prelude to the Last Dance |
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The Dancing with the Stars Season 34 finale is right around the corner, and you know what that means. It’s finally freestyle time! After ten weeks of assigned dance styles, the five couples vying to become the next mirrorball champions will get to show off their growth in whatever way they choose with this dance, and ABC has just unveiled what songs they’ll be performing to via Joey Graziadei’s official DWTS podcast. There are three dance rounds during this intense three-hour finale, and the details on the other two rounds are still to come. |
posted 11/20/2025 |
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Bill Brady, a London radio icon and long time London Free Press columnist has passed away Sunday Evening. He started at 980 CFPL. He was born in Windsor, Ontario and moved to London, Ontario, and he moved to London in the 50’s. Brady's daily radio program was on the air in the Southwestern Ontario region for more than 20 years. He also hosted a game show called Act Fast on the local television station CFPL-TV. He did work as well for Blackburn media, he received the Order of Canada. Mike Drabick, who worked with Brady for years explains what he thinks about his life. “He was a great Canadian, a great human being. He worked as a volunteer for many, many years, and was very, very well liked”. “He was always a champion of the people, and he was the go-to person for the coordination of charities and things all over London. He was Mr. London, I guess we can call him.” Drabick talks about what he wants people to remember Brady for, “I remember Bill from his caring. He always cared.” Brady was 93 at the time of his passing. |
posted 11/20/2025 |
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The CW Network today announced the midseason premiere dates for the returning hit series WILD CARDS, second seasons of the fan-favorite game shows SCRABBLE and TRIVIAL PURSUIT, and new episodes of the adrenaline-packed POLICE 24/7. Thursday night is game night on The CW this January with the returns of fan-favorite game shows SCRABBLE on Thursday, January 22, 2026 (8:00-9:00pm ET/PT) and TRIVIAL PURSUIT (9:00-10:00pm ET/PT), based on Hasbro's iconic board games of the same titles. Multiple Grammy-nominated, Peabody, and Emmy(R) Award winning actor, writer, producer, director and comedian Craig Ferguson ("The Late Late Show," "Celebrity Name Game") joins SCRABBLE as the show's new host while Emmy(R) Award-winning actor, director, producer and podcaster LeVar Burton ("Roots," "Star Trek: The Next Generation," "Reading Rainbow") returns as host and executive producer of TRIVIAL PURSUIT. THURSDAY, JANUARY 22 |
posted 11/20/2025 |
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Thursday Lightning Round |
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