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More on "Project Runway Canada" |
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Bell Media’s Crave has released the trailer for Project Runway Canada and revealed the full lineup of guest judges who will guide the designers throughout the competition. Canada’s Next Great Designer will face a panel of judges led by Coco Rocha, who also serves as host, along with Jeanne Beker and Spencer Badu. Joining the judging panel is a rotating group of guest judges, including fashion and beauty experts and entrepreneurs. Project Runway USA mentor Christian Siriano, an award-winning CFDA fashion designer and Project Runway Season 4 winner, will be one of the guest judges. Makeup artist Patrick Ta, fashion designer Jason Wu, model and TV personality Lauren Chan, and avant-garde beauty creator and model Mei Pang will also be featured as guest judges. Rounding out the list of guest judges are Creative Director of Halston and Chief Creative Officer of Xcel Brands, Ken Downing; Co-founder and designer of fashion line, Greta Constantine; Kirk Pickersgill, and the first-ever NFL fashion editor, Kyle Smith. The trailer for the revival of Project Runway Canada also features mentor Aurora James as she helps the designers in the workroom with feedback before they present their work to the judges. Project Runway Canada will make its debut on Friday, November 14, on Crave. New episodes of the competition will drop every Friday until the finale set for January 16. |
posted 10/21/2025 |
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GSN Makes "Choices" |
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Game Show Network has decided on putting 100 Choices into development. The cable channel is working with Extracted and On Brand with Jimmy Fallon producer B17 Entertainment to create a U.S. version of the Japanese comedic family format. Tokyo-based Fany Studio and B17 parent Sony Pictures Television, which has international distribution rights, unveiled the development today. Given that Game Show Network is also a Sony-owned business, the deal is something of a family affair. The show sees a a group of contestants faced with one question and 100 possible answers. If they can answer correctly, they win a large cash prize, but the question is nearly impossible to answer, so the they take on five physical challenges that allows them to eliminate some of the choices based on their performance in each challenge. This comes after Sony Pictures Television International Formats pitched the show to international buyers last week as a cornerstone of its unscripted slate. The U.S. studio unveiled the show at the London TV Screenings earlier this year after picking up the rights at the Asia TV Forum, and part of that announcement revealed B17 would represent it in the U.S. “We have enjoyed a tremendous buzz around 100 Choices ever since we unveiled the series at London Screenings and we have had an amazing response from clients at MIPCOM,” said Laura St Clair, SVP, International Formats at SPT. “Fany Studio has created a format with a universality that can be enjoyed by family audiences the world over, and it is fantastic that the brilliant team at B17 Entertainment are developing this for Game Show Network. I can’t wait to see how they adapt and enhance the games for American audiences, and we are very excited to be able to announce further news around 100 Choices very soon.” Fany Studio is behind shows such as comedy quiz Freeze, which has been a major hit in Portugal, and dating format Rea(l)ove, which Turkey’s Global Agency has on the international market. |
posted 10/21/2025 |
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Tuesday Lightning Round |
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Joe Walsh and Zac Brown are joining The Voice Season 28 as mega mentors. Brown will make his debut on the NBC singing competition joining coaches Michael Bublé and Snoop Dogg, while Walsh will join Niall Horan and Reba McEntire as the contestants enter the Knockouts beginning Monday, October 27. Each coach enters the Knockouts with eight artists. With no saves or steals in this round, the competition is intense. Coaches alone choose the winner from their team to advance to the Playoffs, the last round before the Live Shows. The Voice will also introduce a new feature to the show called the “Mic Drop” button. This button is given to each coach to use on an artist from their respective teams whose performance blows them away. Viewers at home will have the opportunity to vote for the “Mic Drop” winner among the four. The artist with the most votes is awarded a performance at the Rose Parade, live on January 1, 2026. Zac Brown is the leading front man of Zac Brown Band, a multi-platinum, Grammy Award-winning Southern rock group. The group was inducted into the Fenway Music Hall of Fame in 2022. Zac Brown Band will be the first country group to have a residency at Sphere in Las Vegas, which begins in December 2025. Joe Walsh has received numerous accolades throughout this career, which spans more than five decades. The singer, songwriter and producer has released 12 studio records to date. He became a 2016 Kennedy Center Honors recipient as a member of the Eagles. In 2017, Walsh launched VetsAid, his nonprofit organization that supports veterans and their families. |
posted 10/20/2025 |
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Monday Lightning Round |
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Pop Culture Jeopardy! has a new home. The spinoff of the iconic game show is making a surprise move from Amazon to Netflix for its second season. The series comes from Sony Pictures Television’s Game Show Division. It is an extremely rare move in the world of entertainment formats. The move comes as Amazon is figuring out its unscripted strategy. The streamer has a new global head of television in former Netflix exec Peter Friedlander, who will likely want to put his own stamp on things. Lauren Anderson, who currently oversees unscripted, has been increasingly focusing on the advertising side of the business as Head of Brand & Content Innovation at Amazon MGM Studios and Prime Video, while the unscripted studio, MGM Alternative TV, was recently moved under the division that Friedlander now oversees. Meanwhile, a number of Amazon unscripted execs have moved over to Netflix over the last year including its head of unscripted series Jenny Falkoff and head of docuseries Alysia Russo. Pop Culture Jeopardy! is a new twist on the classic show that originally started in 1964 and features three contestants trying to be experts in categories such as alternative rock, the Avengers, MMA, Broadway, Gen Z and Zendaya. Contestants, playing in teams of three, will compete in a tournament-style event for the grand prize and ultimate bragging rights. It launched on Amazon as part of a game show block – Winning Wednesdays – that also featured the Travis Kelce-hosted Are You Smarter Than A Celebrity?, JB Smoove-fronted Buy It Now and Wish List Games. The status of these titles is currently unclear but it’s no surprise to say that Kelce is busy with the Kansas City Chiefs and an upcoming wedding to Taylor Swift so may not be returning to the studio any time soon. Michael Davies, who serves as showrunner of Jeopardy!, exec produces Pop Culture Jeopardy!. The show will premiere its second season on Netflix in 2026. |
posted 10/16/2025 |
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They are playing for themselves, not for friendship! That’s the message shared in the newest trailer for season two of Squid Game: The Challenge on Netflix. Returning Nov. 4, the game will feature 456 new contestants who will enter the “ultimate test of strategy, alliances, and endurance as they compete for a life-changing $4.56 million prize.” The game is inspired by the streamer’s uber-successful drama series. The trailer is promising bigger twists, savage competition and never-before-seen games for season 2. Like the drama series, players face elimination at every turn. The new season will feature nine episodes. Executive Producers are Nicola Brown (The Garden), Tim Harcourt (Studio Lambert), John Hay (The Garden), Anna Kidd, Stephen Lambert (Studio Lambert), Nick Walker, Nia Yemoh (Studio Lambert), and Stephen Yemoh (Studio Lambert). |
posted 10/16/2025 |
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Mexico to Crown "Latina Royale" |
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World of Wonder has greenlit Drag Race Mexico: Latina Royale, the latest expansion of the Drag Race franchise. Latina Royale will spotlight a cast of all Latin Queens from different shows across the global franchise. The new series notably follows in the footsteps of WOW’s Drag Race Philippines: Slaysian Royale, which featured a slate of Asian drag artists from various Drag Race installments. A host for Slaysian Royale has not yet been revealed. (Lolita Banana and Taiga Brava currently serve as the co-hosts of Drag Race Mexico.) In addition to the reveal of the new series, WOW has renewed Drag Race Philippines for a fourth season. The news comes on the heels of Slaysian Royale breaking records, becoming the most watched global premiere ever for its streamer, WOW Presents Plus. Additionally, the series drew in a 50 percent viewership increase compared to season three of Drag Race Philippines. “World of Wonder is proud to continue spotlighting the many cultures which shape global drag, and celebrate Latin artistry with Drag Race Mexico: Latina Royale,” said WOW co-founders Fenton Bailey and Randy Barbato in a statement. |
posted 10/16/2025 |
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Thursday Lightning Round |
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America's Funniest Short-Form Videos |
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Vice Studios (“Gangs of London”) and V10 Entertainment, which owns “America’s Funniest Home Videos” producer Vin DiBona Prods., have come up with a new twist to the age-old TV video clip format. V10 and Vice are behind a new hybrid clip/competition series dubbed “Clip Bait.” The show pits online videos opposite each other in a tournament, as each clip is judged by a panel of content creators. The “ultimate viral champion” will then be chosen in a “live, interactive finale.” “‘Clip Bait’ is what happens when viral videos stop being watched and start getting judged,” said Vice Studios head of non-scripted development Joe Ingham. “This big, beautiful, bonkers format is part banter, part treasure hunt, and totally participatory. We’ve turned the infinite scroll into a full contact sport, and we cannot wait to unleash it onto a screen near you very soon.” Ingham will exec produce the series for Vice Studios, while John Stevens and Rick de Oliveira are exec pdoducers for V10 Entertainment. Global rights to the series are currently being shopped at the Mipcom international television market. “’Clip Bait’ reimagines the clip series and reality competition formats with immediacy and energy to reflect today’s viral video audiences,” said de Oliveira said. “Our partnership with Vice will deliver a high-stakes competition that seamlessly taps into the way audiences watch, share, and connect.” |
posted 10/15/2025 |
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Talpa Catches Australia "In the Middle" |
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Channel 7 is doubling down on game shows for 2026, jumping on a growing trend across the TV industry as audiences start to tune out from dating and social experiment reality series. The network has locked in Talpa Studios’ new format Caught in the Middle, which will make its Australian debut next year. The local version will be produced by Eureka Productions (a Fremantle company) in partnership with Talpa Studios. The show, created by John de Mol’s Talpa Studios, puts two contestants at the heart of a massive LED arena surrounded by one hundred opponents. Over the course of fifteen questions, the central duo must find a way to stay ahead — knocking out rivals before anyone reaches the middle and takes the €50,000 ($58,065) jackpot. While the concept sounds deceptively simple, Seven and Talpa are keeping several gameplay twists under wraps for now, hinting that more details will drop closer to launch. According to Talpa Studios, filming will take place at the company’s international production hub, with Seven confirming its broadcast plans as 2026 approaches. Channel Seven is expected to officially confirm the commission at its upcoming Upfronts event next week. |
posted 10/15/2025 |
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Ready or Not, Here Comes Denmark |
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VS School the Ultimate Hide and Seek, a game-show format from Fuji Television Network, has been optioned in Denmark by Fremantle’s Strong Productions. The format is based on a segment from Fuji TV’s weekly variety show New Key. Ryuji Komiya, head of international distribution (unscripted formats), said: “Since the launch of VS School in 2023 in the global market, we have received considerable positive feedback on this format. The format offers a creative, television-oriented adaptation of the widely recognized game ‘hide-and-seek,’ highlighting collaborative teamwork among participants. We look forward to collaborating with Strong Productions and anticipate the innovative contributions they will bring to this format.” Sune Roland, CEO at Strong Productions, added: We are always focused on finding original formats that can be adapted for our local market. VS School the Ultimate Hide and Seek is an excellent example of a show that has performed well locally already but includes all the right ingredients to work in other markets too. Apart from standing out visually in the storytelling, the celebrity twist combined with an event feel makes us believe that there is a lot of potential for this show in Denmark. We are very excited about teaming up with the amazing team at Fuji TV to make this irresistible for a Danish channel.” |
posted 10/15/2025 |
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2Diane Keaton, the Oscar-winning actress who starred in Annie Hall, has died. She was 79. A family spokesperson has confirmed that the beloved Oscar winner died of pneumonia on Saturday at the age of 79. Keaton got her first acting credit in 1970 as Joan in Lovers and Other Strangers, and she later rose to prominence in 1972 for her role as Kay Adams, the girlfriend of Al Pacino’s Michael Corleone, in The Godfather. She reprised the role in The Godfather Part II in 1974 and The Godfather Part III in 1990. She went on to collaborate with Woody Allen in Sleeper, Interiors, Manhattan, Manhattan Murder Mystery and Annie Hall, which earned her an Oscar for Best Actress in a Leading Role in 1978. She also notably collaborated with writer/director Nancy Meyers in films such as Baby Boom, Something’s Gotta Give and The Father of the Bride. Keaton’s other film credits include The First Wives Club, Red, And So it Goes and The Family Stone. On the TV side, Keaton starred as Sister Mary alongside Jude Law’s Lenny Belardo in the 2016 miniseries The Young Pope. In game shows, Keaton featured on the original German version of "Wanna Bet...?" Keaton had two children, daughter Dexter and son Duke, whom she adopted in 1996 and 2001, respectively. "Motherhood was not an urge I couldn't resist, it was more like a thought I'd been thinking for a very long time. So I plunged in,” she told Ladies' Home Journal in 2008. Keaton is survived by her children. |
posted 10/15/2025 |
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Wednesday Lightning Round |
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Former contestants from across the Bachelor franchises will reunite for HGTV’s newest competition, Bachelor Mansion Takeover. The competition series will bring back alumni from The Bachelor, The Bachelorette, The Golden Bachelor, and The Golden Bachelorette to give the famed property a makeover in a new six-episode design show. Jesse Palmer will host the competition with Tayshia Adams and Tyler Cameron serving as judges. The cast of Bachelor Mansion Takeover includes Dean Bell, Jill Chin, Noah Erb, Allyshia Gupta, Tammy Ly, Sandra Mason, Sam McKinney, Brendan Morais, Courtney Robertson Preciado, Jeremy Simon, Christopher Stallworth, and Joan Vassos. This time, they will be swapping their roses for paintbrushes to help transform the Bachelor mansion. Each episode will feature an elimination with Tayshia and Tyler judging each challenge alongside a guest judge. In the end, only one Bachelor alum will win a $100,000 cash prize. “When we learned the Bachelor Mansion needed a serious makeover, we knew only HGTV could give the iconic property a renovation worthy of the name,” said Howard Lee, Chief Creative Officer, US Networks, Warner Bros. Discovery. “We’re welcoming fan favorites and memorable cast members from throughout Bachelor history to the HGTV family and can’t wait to see what they get up to in this first of its kind competition for the network.” Bachelor Mansion Takeover is slated to premiere on HGTV in 2026. Bachelor Mansion Takeover is distributed by Warner Horizon Unscripted Television, a Warner Bros. Television Group Company. |
posted 10/10/2025 |
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"The Floor" Hits Japan, MENA |
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Talpa Studios’ global hit quiz show “The Floor” has reached a major milestone: its 30th international commission. The latest deals include a new adaptation in the Middle East and North Africa region, airing on MBC — spanning 23 territories and reaching over 150 million weekly viewers — and a landmark first entry into Asia, where Nippon TV will bring the show to Japan. These additions follow recent commissions in Eastern Europe and strong launches across key markets such as the U.S., Australia and France. John de Mol, founder of Talpa Studios, said: “Reaching our 30th commission is a milestone we’re incredibly proud of. With the MENA region now on board and our very first sale in Japan, it shows the format’s universal strength. In all my years in this industry, it’s the first time one of my formats will air in Japan, which makes this an extra special moment.” Megumi Hisamichi, senior manager, programming and platform strategy, Nippon TV, said: “ ‘The Floor’ features a dynamic stage and fast-paced gameplay, capturing global attention as an innovative, audience-participating quiz show. I was tremendously inspired by this format and immediately proposed a Japanese adaptation produced by Nippon TV. We will preserve its original appeal while using our extensive production experience to further enhance it for the Japanese audience.” Samar Akrouk, group director of production at MBC Group and MBC Studios, added: “This is yet another example of MBC’s leadership and commitment to bringing world-class formats to the Arab world. ‘The Floor’ joins our long line of successful international formats that we have produced and adapted for our audiences.” |
posted 10/14/2025 |
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Catching the Wisdom of the Crowd |
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At Mipcom 2025, BBC Studios announced a second international licence for the Magnum Productions’ innovative gameshow format Wisdom of the Crowd. BBC Studios Germany is set to produce a local adaptation for RTL, Germany’s free-to-air broadcaster, to air in 2026. From the creators of the globally successful The 1% Club, Wisdom of the Crowd is a primetime entertainment format that blends humour with fast-paced gameplay, inviting viewers at home to play along and see if they have what it takes to beat the Wisdom of the Crowd. Originally commissioned by the BBC in the UK, the format has already gained international traction with Spain being the first market to secure an international licence. Brutal Media, part of BBC Studios Global Production are producing the Spanish adaptation, known locally as Los 200: One Against the Crowd, for Telecinco. Each episode of Wisdom of the Crowd sees individual contestants face off against a group of 200 studio participants, answering unique number-based questions. If a contestant’s answer beats the average guess of the crowd, they win a cash prize. If not, the money goes into a shared jackpot for the crowd, turning the audience into active players and potential winners. It’s the ultimate David vs Goliath gameshow. Inspired by the early 20th-century theory of crowd wisdom by scientist Francis Galton, the format showcases how collective intelligence can outperform individual knowledge. Matt Forde, President, BBC Studios Global Productions said "Wisdom of the Crowd is an innovative new format and we’re thrilled to see it gaining momentum internationally. Having Spain and now Germany on board shows a lot of early excitement. It is a top-class entertainment show that we hope will resonate and delight audiences around the world." Andy Auerbach, Magnum Productions said “We’re delighted that Germany is joining the UK and Spain to find out if any brave individuals can take on the Wisdom of the Crowd and win. Produced by the same BBC Studios team which has made The 1% Club such a success in Germany, the show couldn’t be in better hands.” Wisdom of the Crowd will air on BBC One in the UK with the TX date to be announced. It will air in prime time on Telecinco, Spain and on RTL in Germany. |
posted 10/14/2025 |
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Tuesday Lightning Round |
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ITV Cleans Up |
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EXCLUSIVE: ITV Studios is kicking off MIPCOM Cannes this morning with a spate of format deals and the addition of Fox Reality Channel reality show Solitary to its catalog. Among the deals are a Spanish agreement for A Party to Die For, the fiftieth territory launch for Come Dine With Me, a New Zealand buyer coming in for The Chase and a second season of My Mum Your Dad in Brazil. In Spain, Atresmedia has become the become the latest buyer of murder mystery guessing game show A Party to Die For, which was initially crested by ITV Studios Netherlands and Talpa Studios. This comes after local launches in the Netherlands and France. ITV Studios Iberia is producing the Spanish version ahead of a launch on Atresmedia next year. The format sees celebrities are invited to a glamorous party, only to find that one of them has been ‘murdered’ before the event begins. The remaining guests must use their detective skills to solve the mystery and uncover the culprit, with viewers playing along via an app. Come Dine With Me has launched a fiftieth version with Canal+Magic launching Come Dine With Me Africa (French Speaking). Produced by Mediawan Group’s 909 Productions, the season will run to 40 episodes. The format, an evergreen in the ITV Studios catalog, sees four players take turns to cook for the others, with the best ranking winning a prize. It originated in the UK, where it is now made for Channel 4 by ITV Studios-owned Multistory Media and has a spin-off, Come Dine With Me Teens. Meanwhile, game show The Chase is headed into a 22nd territory after New Zealand’s TVNZ ordered a local version. ITV Studios Australia will make the show, which is scheduled to begin on November 3 on TVNZ1 and streamer TVNZ+. Another British format, it is for ITV and made in the UK by Potato, which is set to merge with 12 Yard Productions in 2026. Finally, relationship format My Mum Your Dad has been recommissioned in Brazil, where Globoplay has ordered a second season. Formata will again produce, following single parents on journeys to find love, with the secret involvement of their grown-up children. The Greg and Haley Daniels-created format was originally for HBO Max in the U.S., with ITV Entertainment producing in association with Rombola Entertainment. As ITV Studios welcomes press for an annual MIPCOM breakfast today, ITV’s production and sales arm has announced the acquisition of Solitary, the controversial social experiment format that was originally for the Fox Reality Channel, which shut up shop 15 years ago. In the show, which Lincoln Hiatt and Andrew Golder created, contestants are confined to isolation pods with no sense of day or night, no human contact and no alliances – somewhat against the grain of the current spate of guessing game formats that require contestants to form pacts. They are guided only by Val, an ever-present computer entity, as they face relentless physical and mental challenges until the last one standing claims the prize. The series was previously remade in Germany for ProSieben and in Brazil on SBT, but has remained in solitary confinement for many years now. ITV Studios will be aiming to change that this MIPCOM. |
posted 10/13/2025 |
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Sold! |
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The Auction, a new format from Israel’s Dori Media Group and Abot Hameiri, is getting an Italian version from producer Blu Yazmine. The show, which successfully debuted on América Televisión in Peru earlier this summer, is now headed to Italy after producer Blu Yazmine acquired local rights. Blu Yazmine has produced global formats including The Floor, Tempting Fortune, Red Carpet Survival, Cash or Trash and Flat Hunters. Dori Media and Abot Hameiri, in collaboration with América Televisión, produced the first season of The Auction (known locally as La Subasta), which became the number one show in its prime-time slot in Peru on América Televisión during the summer and into the fall. The show sees two families compete without knowing what’s inside the mysterious boxes, relying only on bizarre AI-generated clues that get funnier and more absurd as the bidding intensifies. Each team uses an equal budget to try and acquire prizes with the highest real-world value. Dori Media Group has also licensed its unscripted format Intuition to Portugal’s TVI, where the series will make its European debut in December. TVI has ordered 20 episodes of the game show, which was created by Dori Media and Oded Menashe, who also created the international hit series Smart Face. |
posted 10/13/2025 |
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Food Network Plots Holiday Programming |
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Food Network will deliver a joyful slate of fresh holiday programming launching in November with the debut of a new holiday themed spin-off of the network's top-rated competition series - Tournament of Champions: All-Star Christmas and daring new dessert showdown with a twist, Sweet Empire. The sparkling lineup also includes a new season of the wildly successful series, Harry Potter: Wizards of Baking and returning fan-favorites Beat Bobby Flay: Holiday Throwdown and Holiday Baking Championship. The holiday cheer continues with Gingerbread Land: The Biggest Little Holiday Competition, special World's Sweetest Candy Shops, and seasonal episodes of The Kitchen. Last year, Food Network programming had more than 60M total cross-platform viewers during the holiday period. "This year we have upped the ante on Food Network's must-see, seasonal family-friendly programming with new series, new twists and new takes on this fan-favorite lineup," said Betsy Ayala, Head of Content, Food, Warner Bros. Discovery. "Along with returning favorites, fans will be dazzled by the holiday spin on Tournament of Champions: All-Star Christmas and the unique take on the dessert competition format with Sweet Empire. With more than 50 hours of holiday programming Food Network is truly the ultimate destination this holiday season." The holidays begin with the return of Harry Potter: Wizards of Baking on Sunday, November 2nd at 8 p.m. ET/PT, featuring even more spellbinding creations, enchanted elements and baking wizardry as a new field of competitors embark on the experience of a lifetime. Hosts James and Oliver Phelps (Fred and George Weasley) bring their charm, humor and behind-the-scenes anecdotes, and are joined by esteemed culinary judges Carla Hall and Jozef Youssef, who bring their discerning palates and high expectations to the table. Special guests Warwick Davis (Professor Flitwick), Afshan Azad (Padma Patil) and Devon Murray (Seamus Finnigan) help evaluate the competitors' showpieces as they share their own stories from the films. Fans can follow #WizardsOfBaking on social to watch behind the scenes videos, tour the new sets, check out fun games with the hosts and judges, and hear from the Phelps and special guests as they return to Hogwarts once again. On FoodNetwork.com, fans can find out more about the competitors and magical recipes inspired by Harry Potter. Next, Holiday Baking Championship will return on Monday, November 3rd at 8 p.m. ET/PT, and for the first time ever, will split the 12 competing bakers into two teams of Naughty vs. Nice as host Jesse Palmer welcomes them to an adorable, immersive holiday village with a working coffee shop, general store, and town hall. In this joyful world, the teams will take on tasks like "Snow Day Desserts," "Chrismukkah Platters," and of course, "Naughty Elf Desserts" - complete with advantages that lean either mischievous or merry. Judges Duff Goldman, Nancy Fuller, and Kardea Brown will bring tough love as they determine which amazing baker will earn the title of Holiday Baking Champion and receive a feature in Food Network magazine and the grand prize of $25,000. Fans can follow #HolidayBakingChampionship across Food Network social platforms for exclusive content shot on set including holiday hot takes with the judges, holiday "Two Truths and a Lie," fun taste tests, and more. On Wednesday, November 5th at 8 p.m. ET/PT Guy Fieri will make the most wonderful time of the year even more wonderful, with a high-stakes holiday incarnation of the ultimate sudden-death culinary showdown, Tournament of Champions: All-Star Christmas. And because the holidays are a time for cooking with the ones you love, chefs will be invited to pair up in teams of two to compete for glory and goodwill. In every battle, teams will serve up a savory and a sweet dish based on the spin of the Randomizer. The chef teams will need to be in sync and on their game to earn the title, the belt, a $100,000 cash prize furnished by Carnival Cruise Lines and their split of an additional $50,000 prize to give to a cause close to their hearts. Competing teams include Antonia Lofaso and Alex Guarnaschelli; Maneet Chauhan and Stephanie Izard; Mei Lin and Nini Nguyen; Jet Tila and Ashley Holt; Lee Anne Wong and Zac Young; Sara Bradley and Damaris Phillips; Britt Rescigno and Jonathon Sawyer; Michael Voltaggio and Bryan Voltaggio; Marcus Samuelsson and Rachel Sherriffe; Shirley Chung and Sherry Yard; Kevin Lee and Dale Talde; Aarón Sánchez and Amanda Freitag; Tobias Dorzon and Marcel Vigneron; Adam Sobel and Christian Petroni; Aarti Sequeira and Crista Luedtke; Graham Elliot and Giuseppe Tentori. Judges across the season are Michelle Bernstein, Scott Conant, Cat Cora, Susan Feniger, Gale Gand, Lorena Garcia, Judy Joo, Nancy Silverton, Curtis Stone, Jacques Torres, Christina Tosi, Ming Tsai, and Geoffrey Zakarian. Floor reporters Tiffani Faison and Justin Warner will be joined by Hunter Fieri to provide insight into each team's strategy. Follow #TournamentofChampions and #AllStarChristmas across Food Network social platforms to watch behind the scenes videos including a tour of the set hosted by Guy and check out a holiday Q&A with the all-star duos competing. Making its wintry debut on Sunday, November 9th at 9 p.m. ET/PT is a new competition series, Sweet Empire where fourteen of the most competitive and talented sweets makers are invited to the Yuletide Lodge for a competition unlike any other. While the competitors enter as individuals, their goal will be to get on-- and stay on-- the strongest team by any means necessary, because in this game the bakers must create incredible edible works of art to grow their teams and avoid elimination. In the end, teams will crumble until only the strongest will be left standing to become the Sweet Empire. Wells Adams will host with Jacques Torres and Yolanda Gampp serving as judges in this holiday baking competition with an edge. Fans can follow #SweetEmpire across Food Network social platforms for exclusive content shot on set with host Wells Adams, plus culinary demos from Yolanda Gampp and Jacques Torres. 'Tis the season for revenge when Beat Bobby Flay: Holiday Throwdown premieres on Tuesday, November 11th at 8 p.m. ET/PT. Last holiday season, Bobby Flay didn't play nice and ended up with a clean sweep. This year, all his old friends and Food Network's favorite chefs will return to serve a helping of "Revengesgiving" with a heaping side of "holi-payback." The stakes will be higher than ever, as everyone is out to ruin Bobby's holiday season. Beat Bobby Flay: Holiday Throwdown competitors and guest hosts include Sunny Anderson, Gabe Bertaccini, Maneet Chauhan, Esther Choi, Kelsey Barnard Clark, Tiffani Faison, Sophie Flay, Amanda Freitag, Carla Hall, Eddie Jackson, Michael Jenkins, Carson Kressley, Mei Lin, Antonia Lofaso, Jeff Mauro, Ayesha Nurdjaja, Damaris Phillips, Aarti Sequeira, Jet Tila, Michael Voltaggio, Brooke Williamson, Geoffrey Zakarian, Claudette Zepeda, and Andrew Zimmern. Follow #BeatBobbyFlay across Food Network social platforms for more on this star-studded holiday throwdown. On Monday, November 17th at 9 pm ET/PT, Gingerbread Land: The Biggest Little Holiday Competition will premiere on Food Network and Magnolia Network. Hosted by Oliver Hudson and executive produced by Chip and Joanna Gaines, top bakers will face off in the biggest little gingerbread competition ever imagined. Over a series of four challenges, teams will build incredible, edible worlds from scratch with lights, motion, and storybook-level detail in every miniature. Each week, Oliver Hudson guides the fun with warmth and humor, inviting viewers into a magical holiday world, where imagination has no limits. Judges for the series include acclaimed pastry chef Gale Gand and professor and architect Michael Ford along with episodic guests, celebrity stylist Brad Goreski, chef Christina Tosi, actress D'arcy Carden and for the finale, Joanna Gaines. Fans can follow #GingerbreadLand across social platforms for more on this all-new holiday competition. All holiday series will stream next day on HBO Max and discovery+. And for more festive inspiration throughout the season, viewers can tune in to holiday themed episodes of The Kitchen during Food Network's weekend daytime lineup. Plus, fans can learn more about all of the holiday competitors, read episode recaps, discover behind-the-scenes tidbits and take a deep dive into all of Food Network's holiday offerings on FoodNetwork.com. Harry Potter: Wizards of Baking is produced by Warner Horizon and theoldschool. World's Sweetest Candy Shops is produced by ScreenDog Productions. Holiday Baking Championship is produced by Sonic Dog. Tournament of Champions: All-Star Christmas is produced by Knuckle Sandwich and Lando Entertainment. Sweet Empire is produced by Alfred Street Studios. Beat Bobby Flay: Holiday Throwdown is produced by Rock Shrimp Productions. Gingerbread Land: The Biggest Little Holiday Competition is produced by Lando Entertainment. |
posted 10/13/2025 |
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Monday Lightning Round |
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Wordle, the online trivia game that attracts billions of plays each year, is being lined up for television. NBC is piloting a game show based on the New York Times game with Savannah Guthrie hosting. Jimmy Fallon is involved in the adaptation, which is filming in the UK, via his Electric Hot Dog banner. His company is producing with Universal Television Alternative Studio and the New York Times. The New York Times began exploring the idea of a Wordle television game show and chose to partner with Fallon and develop the idea with UTAS for the broadcast network. It comes after the newspaper acquired the game, which was created by Welsh software engineer Josh Wardle, in 2022. Last year, it was played 5.3B times, up from 4.8B plays in 2023. The game gives players six attempts to guess a five-letter word, receiving feedback through colored tiles that indicate correct letters and their placement. Inspired by Mastermind, a single puzzle is released daily with all players around the world attempting to solve the same word. Fallon has previously admitted that he is “addicted” to the game and has attempted to solve the puzzle on The Tonight Show. If it makes it to air, Wordle (w/t) would join Fallon’s litany of other shows across NBC. He just launched his business competition reality series On Brand, which airs on Tuesdays and Fridays, and is also behind the reboot of Password, which was recently renewed for a third season, and That’s My Jam. |
posted 10/10/2025 |
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LMAD Celebrates Survivors |
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Let’s Make a Deal turned its blue set pink in celebration of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Breast cancer survivors and current fighters will get the chance to take home big prizes in the game show’s Monday, October 13, episode. For the special Mega Money Monday episode, one lucky guaranteed winner will get to take home not $10,000, but $20,000. Meanwhile, another person could end up winning three prizes, including a brand-new car. Other prizes up for grabs include trips to New York, Las Vegas, Jamaica, and Canada, and more audience giveaways. |
posted 10/10/2025 |
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More on "Next Level Baker" |
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Gordon Ramsay will be joined by TV host Carla Hall and Sprinkles Cupcakes founder Candace Nelson on Next Level Baker, Fox‘s upcoming three-week special event holiday series. Hall and Nelson will serve as co-mentors on the cooking competition series “where bakers are challenged to create eye-popping festive holiday delights.” In choosing the contestants, Ramsay scoured the country for the best home, pro and social media bakers, from different backgrounds and levels of expertise, according to Fox. Ramsay, Hall and Nelson will take the bakers under their wings in the competition, which will see one of them winning $25,000 and a HexClad prize package. The three-week special event series premieres Thursday, Dec. 4 at 9/8c on Fox, Fox One and Next Day Hulu. Next Level Baker is produced by Studio Ramsay on behalf of Studio Ramsay Global and BiggerStage. Ramsay and Matt Cahoon serve as executive producers. Hall co-hosted The Chew for seven years. She can be seen as a judge in shows including BakeAway Camp and Holiday Baking Championship, and also served as judge and coach for multiple seasons on Food Network’s Worst Cooks in America. She also serves as a judge on Harry Potter: Wizards of Baking. Hall also hosted the Emmy-nominated food and travel show Chasing Flavor. Nelson left a career in finance to start Sprinkles, billed as the world’s first cupcake bakery and Cupcake ATM. She served as a judge for 10 seasons of Cupcake Wars on Food Network and 3 seasons of Sugar Rush on Netflix, where she also served as executive producer. She followed Sprinkles with the launch of Pizzana, a franchise of Neo-Neapolitan pizzerias, and CN2 Ventures, a Los Angeles-based venture studio and investment firm. |
posted 10/10/2025 |
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"Rhythm+Flow" Returns to Italy |
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RHYTHM + FLOW ITALY, Netflix's rap show produced by Fremantle, will officially return in 2026 with a third season that promises to be more explosive than ever, featuring an incredible new addition. Joining the now-iconic judges Fabri Fibra, Geolier and Rose Villain is another legend of the scene: Guè officially becomes part of the team to raise the bar even higher and discover the next stars of Italian rap. The winner will once again take home a €100,000 prize. The search for the artists who will define the new scene is ready to begin, with a stellar jury and plenty of surprises ahead. The first two seasons of RHYTHM + FLOW ITALY have truly made their mark: the original tracks by contestants who reached the final stages of the show (music videos and finale) have reached a total of almost one billion streams across all music and social platforms. These numbers confirm that the show has become one of the most popular showcases for Italian rap, capable of discovering new and promising talents. |
posted 10/10/2025 |
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Gregg Wallace Sues the BBC |
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Gregg Wallace is suing the BBC for “distress and harassment,” seeking £10,000 ($13,000) in damages, after being fired as the presenter of MasterChef in a misconduct scandal. Deadline reported last month (see below) that Wallace had filed the High Court lawsuit, and now BBC News has seen legal documents revealing the particulars of his claim. The presenter argues that the BBC caused him distress by allegedly failing to disclose his personal data when he filed a subject access request. The BBC has declined to comment on the case. |
posted 10/10/2025 |
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Alone at 10 |
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In a scene from Season 3 of “Alone Australia,” Ceilidh, a young deaf woman, looks up at a bird on a tree limb far above and remarks that it is a white-bellied sea eagle. She adds that her father had a tattoo of the bird on his arm, and goes on to explain that he was her greatest champion, but died of leukemia when she was a teenager. After a pause, she says, “It’s like my dad is watching over me.” It’s a scene that encapsulates the emotional appeal of the show, in which 10 survivalists compete for a large cash prize by attempting to be the last person standing in a wild, inhospitable location. As Tom, another of the contestants, says on his arrival in Western Tasmania, “It’s cold, it’s rugged, it’s unforgiving. All 10 of us are (expletive) crazy.” The show launched in the U.S. 10 years ago on the cable channel that is now called History and is currently airing its 12th season. The A+E Global Media format has been replicated in 10 countries, and in Australia, it is broadcast by SBS, with Season 4 in production in the Arctic. The show is the most watched SBS-commissioned series in the network’s history. Joseph Maxwell, SBS head of unscripted, sees the show as a documentary featuring 10 interwoven stories, but the fact that the contestants shoot their own footage and record the sound themselves gives it a “raw, unfiltered feel,” he says. “They’re telling it, they’re choosing what to say, when to say it, they’re filming it. It’s totally unproduced, undirected.” |
posted 10/10/2025 |
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America Plays Ball |
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The pipeline of entertainment formats that originate on YouTube before moving to television and streaming has a new entry: Let’s Play Ball. Bunim/Murray, the company behind The Real World and The Challenge, is set to take out the European format to U.S. buyers later this month. It comes as Bunim/Murray’s parent company Banijay is set to promote the format at Mipcom, amid interest from a number of international territories. Let’s Play Ball follows two 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 sees the teams navigate varied landscapes, from narrow city streets to rivers and countryside meadows. What begins as a seemingly straightforward task quickly unravels into chaos and strategic gameplay. Banijay initially piloted the format on YouTube via Signal.Stream, where it drew more than 1.2 million views, and was then co-developed by Banijay Benelux label EndemolShine Nederland, Talpa Studios and Signal.Stream for Dutch broadcaster SBS6. The show has already been picked up for a second season in Holland. It is also being adapted in the UK by Initial and Zeppotron, the two companies behind Amazon’s Last One Laughing UK. Let’s Play Ball joins formats such as Pop The Balloon, the viral dating format that started on YouTube before being ordered to series at Netflix. Bunim/Murray’s current slate includes Lifetime’s The Chrisleys: Back to Reality and Hulu’s Vanderpump Villa and it is developing a new competition format with X Games and a survival adventure series with Reacher star Alan Ritchson. |
posted 10/10/2025 |
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Happy Friday Lightning Round |
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ow that Blind Auditions are over, it's time for the Battle rounds on Season 28 of The Voice! If you haven't tuned in before, Artists from the same team will go head to head on the same song, pairing off for competitive duets. Typically, the Coaches choose the songs and the pairings, but this season, they'll just be choosing the songs, and the Artists themselves will be pairing up on their own. Of course, the Coaches will provide indispensable guidance and feedback throughout the process. But they won't be alone. During the Battles, each team gets a Battle Advisor, another music star brought on to share their experience and expertise. There have been some amazing celebrities and musicians on the show throughout the years. During Season 27, Wicked star Cynthia Erivo assisted Coach Michael Bublé, Coach Adam Levine got a boost from longtime pal Kate Hudson, first-time Coach Kelsea Ballerini enlisted Little Big Town, and Coach John Legend's Battle Advisor was Coco Jones. This year, four more incredible stars have agreed to come on the show to help guide the 48 Artists who made it through the Blind Auditions. Here's who they are: |
posted 10/8/2025 |
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MasterChef Refires |
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“MasterChef” has scored a double renewal at Fox, taking the cooking competition series through its 16th and 17th seasons. Gordon Ramsey will return as host and judge, with judges Joe Bastianich and Tiffany Derry returning as well. The series sees a group of home cooks compete for the chance to win a $250,000 prize. Season 15, which ran from May through September, was the top cooking show of the summer among adults age 18-49 and averaged 3.5 million viewers across platforms. “MasterChef” is based on a format created by Franc Roddam and represented internationally by Banihay Entertainment. Banijay Americas’ Endemol Shine North America produces with Gordon Ramsey’s One Potato Two Potato. Ramsay executive produces alongside Elisabeth Murdoch, Danny Schrader, Gordon Ramsay, Jennifer Fazey, Pat Llewellyn, Ben Adler and Sharon Levy. |
posted 10/9/2025 |
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Romesh Ranganathan Plays "Would You Rather" |
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Prime Video will launch a brand-new comedy reality series, Would You Rather: Decide To Survive, hosted by comedy sensation Romesh Ranganathan, in 2026. ‘Would You Rather’ be invisible or be able to fly? Fight one giant duck or 1000 tiny ducks? Eat a man-sized bean or a bean-sized man? We’ve all played the classic hypothetical game–now get ready to play it for real (no bean-sized men will be harmed). Hosted by Ranganathan, this game show sees two teams of familiar faces compete in hilarious challenges based on ‘Would You Rather’ decisions. These three simple words decide everything from what they eat to who they send home. One by one, the players will be eliminated until we have our Would You Rather: Decide To Survive champion. Ranganathan commented: "I'm excited about this new show, and I'm not just saying that because I'm hosting, although that does help. ‘Would You Rather’ is a game that everyone is familiar with and now we're making 10 people live through these choices, which is both hilarious and slightly cruel - the perfect combination for quality entertainment." Would You Rather: Decide To Survive will launch exclusively on Prime Video in 2026, streaming on the platform in more than 240 countries and territories worldwide. |
posted 10/9/2025 |
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24 in 24 Heads North |
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Warner Bros. International Television Production has signed its first international format deal on 24 in 24: Last Chef Standing, with Quebecor Content acquiring the rights for a version for Canada. TVA is set to deliver a 12-episode season of the culinary competition format in the spring of next year, produced by Pixcom. It was originally created by Lando Entertainment for Food Network in the U.S. in 2024 and is set to return for a third season next year. André Renaud, WBITVP’s general VP of format and finished sales, said, “Having only brought 24 in 24: Last Chef Standing to buyers at MIPCOM this time last year, the series has gone from strength to strength, with a second hit season in the USA, and a third on the way. It’s incredible to add to that success with this first international version going to Canada with Quebecor Content, whose strong track record for format adaptation makes them the ideal home for the series. The show is gruelling and relentless but with high entertainment value, and I’m confident that the team from Pixcom will know how best to not only celebrate the great cooking talent and cuisine of Québec and Canada but also deliver a thrilling ride for viewers next year.” “By securing the rights to this dynamic and distinctive format, Quebecor Content reaffirms its commitment to bold, high-impact productions that resonate with audiences,” added Sylvie Langlois, senior director of format acquisition and international development at Quebecor Content. “Distributed by WBITVP, the concept captures the raw intensity and fast-paced energy of a professional kitchen, delivering gripping and emotionally charged television moments. We are proud to collaborate with Pixcom, a trusted leader among culinary competition producers, to bring this major production to life.” “We are tremendously proud to produce this wild culinary competition that pushes every limit,” added Nicola Merola and Charles Lafortunes, executive producers at Pixcom. “24 in 24: Last Chef Standing celebrates endurance, talent and creativity, while reflecting Pixcom’s bold spirit in taking on unique and spectacular formats. It is a privilege to collaborate with Quebecor Content and WBITVP to bring such an electrifying show to Quebec’s audience. |
posted 10/9/2025 |
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Thursday Lightning Round |
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The game’s up, Scarlet: Netflix is opening the doors of its latest competition series, an adaptation of iconic board game and movie Clue. The streamer has greenlit Clue, an unscripted series based on the murder mystery classic. The series will feature a group of contestants facing physical and mental challenges to collect clues before stepping into a real-life game of deduction and deception. To win, they’ll have to outwit opponents and identify the who, where, and with what of the crime. Guess right and add money to the prize pot; guess wrong and they may be eliminated. They’ll be surrounded by familiar suspects such as Colonel Mustard, Miss Scarlett, Professor Plum and Mrs. White. Clue comes from Hasbro Entertainment, The Intellectual Property Corporation (IPC) and B17 Entertainment. It comes after Sony Pictures, which owns IPC and B17, landed the rights to Clue last year. |
posted 10/8/2025 |
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"Survivor" Book to Celebrate Anniversary |
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Survivors ready? Read! Next year will mark the airing of Survivor‘s highly-anticipated 50th season. And in honor of the occasion, as well as the recent celebration of the veteran reality show’s 25th anniversary, host and executive producer Jeff Probst announced today that an official book, Survivor: Forged By Fire, will be hitting shelves on Feb. 24. “To celebrate this milestone, we’ve teamed up with Simon and Schuster to create the definitive cinematic Survivor book that takes you inside what it’s like to be a player,” the Emmy winner said in an Instagram video revealing the book. |
posted 10/8/2025 |
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DWTS Lines Up 2026 Live Tour |
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Cue the Dancing With the Stars theme because the pros are coming to a ballroom, er, theater near you. As season 34 continues, Entertainment Weekly reports the 74-date live tour, including all the cities DWTS: Live! will be visiting and the lineup of pro dancers who are hitting the road in 2026. The tour begins on Jan. 22, 2026 in Akron, Ohio, and runs for nearly five months, ending May 2 in Salt Lake City. The participating pro dancers will include Brandon Armstrong, Alan Bersten, Valentin Chmerkovskiy, Jenna Johnson, Daniella Karagach, Pasha Pashkov, Emma Slater, Ezra Sosa, Britt Stewart, and Hailey Bills. |
posted 10/8/2025 |
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More on "The Celebrity Traitors" |
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The backstabbing will begin this fall for The Celebrity Traitors, the BBC‘s latest edition of the murder mystery guessing game. At the Edinburgh TV Festival today, the BBC’s Interim Director of Unscripted Syeda Irtizaali said the series will drop in October, and this was confirmed shortly after in a press release. This means it will form a core part of BBC One’s programming in the run-up to the Christmas period. Unlike in the U.S., where besides a first season that mixed famous faces with members of the public, the UK Traitors has always been just for civilians, until now. The British spin-off will officially be known as The Celebrity Traitors. The show’s cast was confirmed earlier this year, comprising comedian Alan Carr, singer-songwriter Cat Burns, Bridget Jones actor Celia Imrie, singer and activist Charlotte Church, broadcaster and author Clare Balding, historian and filmmaker David Olusoga, former rugby player and podcaster Joe Marler, Afterlife actor and comedian Joe Wilkinson, presenter Jonathan Ross, broadcaster Kate Garraway, Hullraisers star and comedian Lucy Beaumont, Dept Q actor Mark Bonnar, Ted Lasso actor and comedian Nick, content creator Niko Omilana, singer-songwriter Paloma Faith, The Fall of the House of Usher actor Ruth Codd, Blackadder and Wilde actor and presenter Stephen Fry, 3 Non-Blondes star Tameka Empson and Olympic diver Tom Daley. The BBC’s trailer captures the celebrities entering Ardross Castle in the Scottish Highlands, where host Claudia Winkleman explains that there “is no special treatment.” The players will decamp at Ardross Castle in the Scottish Highlands and play a game in which a group of ‘faithful’ players must detect and eliminate ‘traitors,’ who each evening banish others from the competition. The winner of the show will bag £100,000 ($135,000) for their charity of choice. Studio Lambert is producing the show, which rolls out on the BBC this fall over nine episodes. Exec producers are Mike Cotton, Sarah Fay, Katy Fox and Lewis Thurlow and Production Executives are Lynette Woods-Reynolds and Gemma Scholes. |
posted 10/8/2025 |
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Pakistan to Choose Its "Idol" |
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U.A.E.-based platform Begin has secured worldwide streaming rights to “Pakistan Idol,” expanding the South Asian music competition series beyond its local market to international territories including India. The acquisition represents a significant move for Begin as it continues building out its South Asian content library for international audiences. The series, produced under license from Fremantle’s global “Idol” franchise, showcases emerging musical talent from across Pakistan. The series, which its backers are positioning as a “cultural moment” for Pakistan, will launch on Geo TV, PTV, Green Entertainment TV, Express Entertainment, APlus Entertainment, Aur Life and Aan TV on September 27. Southwest Asian region SVOD service Begin will also carry the Fremantle-distributed show, which rolls out new episodes on Saturdays and Sundays. “This is more than a television show; it is a cultural moment,” said Jonathan Mark, CEO of Begin. “With Pakistan Idol now streaming on Begin, we are opening doors for millions of people to connect through music and discover the next generation of Pakistani superstars.” The show features a star-studded judging panel including actor Fawad Khan, singer Zeb Bangash, qawwali artist Rahat Fateh Ali Khan, and Strings musician Bilal Maqsood. “Pakistan Idol” currently airs Saturdays and Sundays across seven Pakistani television channels: Geo TV, PTV, Green Entertainment TV, Express Entertainment, APlus Entertainment, Aur Life, and Aan TV. While the series has been available for streaming within Pakistan, Begin’s deal marks its first global digital distribution. The show will stream on the Begin app in the U.S., Canada, Saudi Arabia, and the U.A.E. Viewers in the U.K., Germany, India, Australia, South Africa, and Nigeria can access the series directly via begin.watch. |
posted 10/8/2025 |
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Wednesday Lightning Round |
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Ninja Warrior Goes Global... |
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Banijay Entertainment is taking on Ninja Warrior. The distributor has swung into action to take the international rights to the mega-obstacle-course format, which was created by Japanese broadcaster TBS. The deal sees Banijay acquire sales rights worldwide, excluding the U.S., Asia, France, Germany and Poland. That still leaves plenty of the world for Banijay to shop the popular format to, and the timing is good, with the deal coming days before MIPCOM, the biggest TV market of the year. Banijay said that the deal enables it “to scale and relaunch the format globally through its network of labels.” |
posted 10/7/2025 |
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Tuesday Lightning Round |
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The Price Is Right is honoring those who have fought breast cancer and those who are currently fighting through it on a special episode. October is Breast Cancer Awareness month, and the game show dedicates an episode to the disease every season. The episode will air on Tuesday, October 7, at 11 am EST on CBS. Contestants share their stories of survival and play games such as Lucky Seven, Gridlock, and The Grand Game. Those games have the players aiming to win cars, exotic trips, including Costa Rica, the French Riviera, and the Hamptons, and a chance to win up to $20,000. Host Drew Carey started off the episode with “Welcome, everybody, to a very special show. October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. So, with that, the whole audience is breast cancer fighters, survivors, and supporters.” “They’re all going to share their stories. We hope we have as many winners as possible today,” he said. The crowd was filled with women wearing pink, the color that represents breast cancer. They all cheered and supported one another. The models, Carey, and announcer George Gray even wore pink to support breast cancer fighters. |
posted 9/22/2025 |
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"Alex vs. America" Takes on the Champions |
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One thing about Alex Guarnaschelli is she does not like to lose. The Iron Chef also enjoys intense competition, so expect plenty of drama in Season 5 of Alex vs. America, which returns Tuesday, October 7 on Food Network. Alongside her is fellow chef Eric Adjepong who will be bringing out another crop of top chefs trying to take down Alex. Each themed episode features some of the toughest in the game trying to dethrone Alex in two cooking rounds where the survivor earns bragging rights and $15,000. Guarnaschelli will have to have her knives and skills sharp with the table not set in her favor right out of the gates. During the October 7 premiere it’s “Alex vs. Tournament of Champions” where she’ll take on close friends and colleagues Antonia Lofaso, Tiffani Faison and Mei Lin. Adding to the drama is a blind tasting with judges Cat Cora and Susan Feniger deciding “if these conquerors of the randomizer will be the first to knock Alex out of the competition.” |
posted 10/6/2025 |
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RTL Plays Catch with Signal.Stream |
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The Traitors co-creator RTL Creative Unit and fellow Dutch producer Signal.Stream have joined forces for Catch Us If You Can, a continent-spanning reality game. The series will see six celebrity teams hunt three famous targets across Europe. RTL’s Dutch streaming service, Videoland, has ordered the show, which is currently in production and will launch on the service on October 25. RTL Creative Unit and Signal.Stream are co-producing in collaboration with Talpa Studios’ StukTV, which has an exclusive development deal with RTL’s in-house creative division. The format works with three celebrities becoming living targets, and are given an hour’s head start to find a secret hideout somewhere in Europe. Six celebrity duos then attempt to track them, one mission at a time. The duos can switch targets daily, while the targets themselves face public challenges that risk exposure, assigned by the ‘Gamemaster.’ Every night, the team furthest behind faces elimination. |
posted 10/6/2025 |
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(Gingerbread) Home for the Holidays |
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Chip and Joanna Gaines‘ Magnolia Network has ordered up a sweet new treat for viewers this holiday season, which is sure to complement all their house-renovation content: “Gingerbread Land: The Biggest Little Holiday Competition.” Hosted by Oliver Hudson and executive produced by the Gaineses, “Gingerbread Land” will feature top bakers facing off in “the biggest little gingerbread competition ever imagined.” The show will consist of four challenges testing teams to build edible worlds with lights, motion, and storybook-level detail in every miniature. Per Magnolia Network’s description, “In the new series, contestants transform flour, sugar, and candy into intricate works of art, competing in playful rounds that test design, structure, and creativity. Each week, new challenges bring twists and surprises, while Oliver Hudson guides the fun with warmth and humor, inviting viewers into a magical holiday world, where imagination has no limits.” “Gingerbread Land” judges include acclaimed pastry chef Gale Gand and architect and professor Michael Ford. Guest judges will also join weekly, including celebrity stylist Brad Goreski, chef Christina Tosi, actress D’arcy Carden and for the finale, Joanna Gaines herself. “Gingerbread Land: The Biggest Little Holiday Competition” will debut Nov. 17 at 9 p.m. ET on Magnolia Network (a joint venture between the Gaineses and Warner Bros. Discovery) and sister cable channel Food Network. New episodes will stream the following day on HBO Max and discovery+. “We wanted to create a show that makes you smile and puts you in the holiday spirit the moment you turn it on,” Joanna Gaines said. “’Gingerbread Land’ is all about joy, fun, and a sense of wonder. It’s a chance for families to gather, cheer on their favorite creations, and be inspired by the beauty and playfulness of the season.” |
posted 10/6/2025 |
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La Isla (No) Bonita |
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Telemundo has set its next survival competition with La Isla: Desafío Extremo Season 2. The new season of the reality competition premieres on Tuesday, October 7, at 7 p.m. ET/PT with Héctor Súarez Gomis serving as host, taking over Javier Poza, who hosted the first season. La Isla: Desafío Extremo follows a group of celebrities, including actors, elite athletes, an indigenous activist and content creator from the Ecuadorian Amazon, and multiple entrepreneurs. The participants will face extreme challenges for a chance to win $200,000. The cast of the second season of the competition includes Estefanía Ahumada (TV host), Fernanda Flores (90 Day Fiancé alum), Martín Salvador (entrepreneur), Moi Guiquita (indigenous activist), Nievelis González (reality TV star), Paulina Araujo (national fencing champion), Roberto Alejandro (dancer), Rodrigo Mata (paramedic), Elizabeth Gutiérrez (actress), Christian de la Campa (La Casa de los Famosos alum), Helen Ochoa (singer), Gary Centeno (actor), and Ximena Herrera (actress). Other contestants include Zoraida Gómez (actress), Mauricio Islas (actor), José María Galeano (actor), and Jason Romo (actor). RELATED: Each week, contenders will face intense physical and mental survival challenges in wild and remote locations across the Caribbean, from pristine beaches to dense tropical forests and scorching deserts. They will compete for accommodations that range from luxurious comfort to extremely harsh and limited conditions. In this high-stakes game of alliances, strategy, and endurance, only one person will overcome every obstacle and claim the $200,000 cash prize. |
posted 10/6/2025 |
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Three Times the Answers |
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JASON Manford has revealed that his BBC quiz show The Answer Run is set to return for a third series. After two successful series', the comedian, 44, said he and bosses are already in talks for a third run. The comedian said they're already in talks for a third series of the showCredit: BBC Speaking exclusively to The Sun, Jason said: "We've just finished the second series and we're talking about a third. "The numbers are good, so you've just got to crack on." The fan-favourite show sees three pairs of contestants going head-to-head in the quick-paced general knowledge quiz. The players are faced with two possible answers meaning there is a 50/50 outcome as to the right answer each time. |
posted 10/6/2025 |
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Monday Lightning Round |
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A Connecticut woman became the biggest winner in "Wheel of Fortune" history Tuesday night after taking home more than $1 million in prizes. Christina Derevjanik of Stamford, Connecticut, won a total of $1,035,155, becoming only the fourth contestant ever to land the show's $1 million grand prize and the first since Ryan Seacrest took over as host, according to a press release. Over the course of the game, Derevjanik collected $35,155 in cash and prizes, including trips to Montana and Tokyo, before advancing to the bonus round. She chose the category "Living Things" and correctly solved the puzzle, "PACK OF COYOTES." Seacrest then revealed the $1 million envelope, sparking confetti and cheers as Derevjanik celebrated her historic win. |
posted 10/3/2025 |
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ABC's formidable Tuesday lineup notched another win this week with both "Dancing with the Stars" and "High Potential" continuing their upward trend. The shows' strong performances in week three pushed ABC to a resounding win for the night in entertainment among both Total Viewers (5.30 million) and Adults 18-49 (0.92 rating), with the network leading second place NBC by double digits in Total Viewers (+59% - 5.30 million vs. 3.33 million) and triple digits among Adults 18-49 (+197% - 0.92 rating vs. 0.31 rating). "Dancing with the Stars" Season 34 continued to dazzle audiences this week with the show earning 5.82 million Total Viewers and a 1.22 rating among Adults 18-49, hitting a season high in both measures and dominating the 8-10 p.m. time period. In a record-setting turn of events, "Dancing with the Stars" rose for the second straight week since its season premiere for the first time in 20 years - since the show's first three weeks on air in June 2005. In addition, demonstrating strong interest in the show's festive TikTok night, "Dancing with the Stars" turned in the show's strongest performance among Adults 18-34 (1.38 rating) in over eight years (since 5/22/17). In fact, "Dancing with the Stars" earned the best Adults 18-34 rating for any entertainment series telecast in over four years (since 8/9/21 with "The Bachelorette," excluding post-NFL telecasts), and scored the top entertainment telecast in the younger Adult demographic on any network since this year's Oscars(R) telecast (3/2/25), outperforming marquee live events including CBS' Golden Globe Awards (1.25 rating on 1/5/25), NBC's "SNL50: The Anniversary Special" (1.29 rating on 2/16/25) and CBS' MTV Video Music Awards (0.88 rating on 9/7/25). "Dancing with the Stars" was the No. 1 most social television program across broadcast and cable, earning 2.7 million total social interactions and rising by double digits over last week's episode (+32% vs. 2.1 million). Continuing to break records yet again, fan voting jumped week to week, reaching a new high of 39 million votes cast (+11% vs. 35 million votes cast on 9/23). |
posted 10/3/2025 |
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Happy Friday Lightning Round |
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Kicking off an exciting new season, "Celebrity Wheel of Fortune" delivered 3.55 million Total Viewers and a 0.31 rating among Adults 18-49. With Ryan Seacrest joining Vanna White as host in the show's new time period (Friday nights at 8 p.m.), "Celebrity Wheel of Fortune" stood as the No. 1 program of the night, rising by double digits in Total Viewers over its previous season premiere (+17% - vs. 3.04 million). The season premiere episode scored the show's best audience among Total Viewers since 12/13/23. The show also scored ABC's strongest Friday performance at 8 p.m. among Total Viewers with original entertainment telecasts since 5/17/24 (with "Jeopardy Masters"). Head-to-head at 8 p.m., "Celebrity Wheel of Fortune" led its closest network competition, CBS's "Big Brother," by double digits among Total Viewers (+82% - 3.55 million vs. 1.95 million). The high-energy premiere, featuring "Dancing with the Stars"'s Derek Hough, Bruno Tonioli and Jenna Johnson Chmerkovskiy, also helped push ABC to a win for the night among the broadcast networks in Total Viewers (3.02 million). "Celebrity Wheel of Fortune" returns Friday, Oct. 3 (8 p.m. on ABC, streaming next day on Hulu). Host Ryan Seacrest and Vanna White welcome author and actor Retta, singer and actor Joey McIntyre and actor Oliver Hudson competing to win BIG money for a charity of their choice. |
posted 10/2/2025 |
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SURVIVOR season 49 and THE AMAZING RACE season 38 premiere episodes had their largest live plus 3-day viewership in both shows' history, since L+3 measurement was introduced in 2007. SURVIVOR and THE AMAZING RACE streaming alone is up +138% and +127%, respectively. SURVIVOR and THE AMAZING RACE Premiere Episode 3-Day Multiplatform Viewership Highlights: |
posted 10/2/2025 |
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NBCUniversal Wins, Loses? |
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NBCUniversal and YouTube TV have announced a “long-term” distribution agreement, ending the threat of a blackout of NBCU networks in more than 10 million pay-TV homes. The companies had been at odds over the past week, with the programmer running ads and social media promotions calling attention to the operator’s Big Tech DNA. On Thursday, however, the sharp-edged rhetoric was shelved as the deal was revealed, though the media industry will take time to parse all of its details before trying to handicap which side gained the most. Under the deal, whose length and terms were not disclosed, carriage of NBCU’s full portfolio of networks is assured on YouTube TV. Distribution has also been secured for a new iteration of the NBC Sports Network, which will give viewers access to “a broad range of NBCUniversal’s robust sports programming,” as NBCU said in a statement. NBCUniversal has started shutting down its dedicated Roku channel apps for several flagship cable networks. The move signals a decisive effort to consolidate content under its proprietary Peacock platform, aiming to streamline user experiences and bolster subscriber growth amid intensifying competition in the digital entertainment landscape. Effective immediately, apps for networks such as Syfy and USA Network will cease independent operations on Roku devices, redirecting viewers to the broader NBC or Peacock ecosystems for access to their favorite shows and live programming. The transition reflects a broader industry trend where media conglomerates are pruning fragmented digital footprints to focus resources on centralized hubs. NBCUniversal, a subsidiary of Comcast, has long maintained separate Roku channels tailored to individual brands like Syfy for science fiction enthusiasts and USA Network for its mix of procedural dramas and sports. However, recent updates to these apps—rolled out quietly in the weeks leading up to the announcement—have transformed them into mere placeholders. Users attempting to launch the Syfy or USA apps now encounter a simple redirect screen, prompting them to download the NBC app for linear cable feeds or Peacock for on-demand streaming. This subtle overhaul, first noticed by tech-savvy cord-cutters last month, underscores the company’s intent to phase out these silos without fanfare. |
posted 10/2/2025 |
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Grid Runners |
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Tom Brady and Michael Strahan’s production company is getting into the game show business. Religion of Sports, the company they founded with Gotham Chopra, is developing a game show based on online sports trivia contest Immaculate Grid. The firm acquired the rights to develop the project from Sports Reference, which is behind the popular game, which has scored over 6.5M users this year. The daily trivia game challenges players to fill a 3×3 grid with athletes who meet specific statistical and team criteria. The game show will translate the format into a competitive TV series featuring sports fans, celebrities, and athletes testing their knowledge against the clock in trivia battles. It marks the first game show for Religion of Sports, which is best known for sports and pop culture documentaries such as Prime Video’s Built in Birmingham: Brady & the Blues and Netflix’s Simone Biles Rising as well as Hulu’s Thank You, Goodnight: The Bon Jovi Story. “Immaculate Grid is the online game to play if you’re a serious sports fan. It’s very challenging and very addictive,” said Victor Buhler, SVP of Development and Production at Religion of Sports. “We believe the game can also become a terrific show, a future favorite for sports fans of every stripe.” “Our mission at Sports Reference is to help our users better enjoy and understand the sports they love. Religion of Sports is a perfect partner in that mission, as we’ve found a lot of common ground in our shared interest in the deeper context of sports,” added Sean Forman, President and Founder of Sports Reference. “Immaculate Grid has become a daily ritual for so many people, and our collaboration represents a major step in its evolution. We’re excited to work with Religion of Sports to expand the Immaculate Grid brand from the online space to a new television audience.” |
posted 10/2/2025 |
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Banijay Keeps It 100 |
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European production group Banijay Entertainment has acquired the English-language format rights to hit Japanese/Korean musical gameshow 100. The show was developed by The Masked Singer creator Park Wonwoo of content creator trio Diturn Korea alongside broadcaster ABC Japan and Empire of Arkadia. 100 is a multi-generational singing gameshow where teams of performers must have a combined age of exactly 100 and aim to score a perfect 100 from the audience and panel. |
posted 10/2/2025 |
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TPIR, BetMGM Go Ultimate |
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Games Global has unveiled The Price is Right™ Gold Blitz Ultimate™, a custom-built online slot developed exclusively for BetMGM, one of the leading iGaming and sports betting operators in the United States. The new title brings together the cultural influence of the legendary game show with the proven performance of the Gold Blitz Ultimate™ engine. The bespoke release was developed by Games Global’s exclusive studio partner, Fortune Factory Studios, under BetMGM’s multi-year IP agreement with Fremantle. The collaboration has resulted in a high-energy game environment that reflects the vibrancy of The Price is Right, the longest consecutively running game show on television. By tapping into the show’s enduring popularity, Games Global expands its portfolio with a product designed to resonate with players across the U.S. market. Gold Blitz Ultimate™, the latest evolution of the widely recognized Gold Blitz™ brand, underpins the game, showcasing its versatility and continuing to deliver value across bespoke and network-wide launches. This release builds on Games Global’s strategy of combining global IP with established game mechanics to deliver immersive, engaging content. It also marks the continuation of a successful partnership with BetMGM, following previous bespoke table game projects and the exclusive U.S. launch of Gold Blitz Ultimate™ earlier this year. |
posted 10/2/2025 |
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Joshua Allen, who won Season 4 of the Fox dancing competition So You Think You Can Dance, has died; he was just 36 years old. Allen died Tuesday at a Fort Worth, Texas hospital, Entertainment Weekly reports. No official cause of death has been released, but a family member told TMZ that Allen was struck by a train, asking for “privacy and prayers” and adding: “One of the last things he said was to keep God first at all times. You have to be real with yourself before you can be real with anybody else.” Allen was just 18 years old when he competed in Season 4 of So You Think You Can Dance, which aired on Fox in the summer of 2008. Allen, who specialized in hip-hop but excelled in all genres as a contestant, was crowned the winner of Season 4, beating out notable SYTYCD alumni like Stephen “tWitch” Boss, who finished second behind Allen. (Boss died by suicide in 2022 at the age of 40.) After his victory, Allen appeared in movies like Step Up 3D and the 2011 remake of Footloose. He also appeared on TV shows like Community and American Horror Story and in commercials for McDonald’s, Honda and more. Choreographer Emmanuel Hurd remembered Allen on Instagram: “I can’t wrap my head around this… Josh… my brotha. There are no words. You were the life of the party. You were Batman. Champion. One of the realest people I ever met. Kept it a stack every time and would make it right if you fell short. A real King. This one hurts deep. I know you’re with Stephen now and that brings me comfort. I love you bro.” |
posted 10/1/2025 |
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THursday Lightning Round |
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Season 27 of “Big Brother” concluded with a bang on Sunday, with the two-hour live finale reaching an average of 4.3 million views on CBS. That total marks the reality competition series’ biggest audience in more than three years, since one of the final episodes of Season 24 hit 4.5 million viewers on Sept. 18, 2022, according to Live + Same Day data from Nielsen. It’s also a 33% improvement on the Season 26 finale’s 3.2 million viewers. Sunday’s episode capped off an already strong season for “Big Brother.” As of Sept. 25, per Nielsen, Season 27 had been streamed for 8.4 billion minutes, a 27% increase from the year before, and episodes were averaging 5.1 million viewers after 35 days of availability, up 23% from the previous season’s Live + 35 Day average. In Live + Same Day data, “Big Brother” Season 27 has averaged 3.2 million viewers per episode, placing the finale 33% above the heap. |
posted 10/1/2025 |
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Back to the Bridge |
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The BBC has confirmed that quiz show, Bridge of Lies, has been recommissioned, with two brand-new series airing on BBC One and BBC iPlayer in 2026. Ross Kemp, who has hosted the show since its launch in 2022, will soon be back to urge more teams to “step on the truths and steer clear of the lies” in the show, set to be filmed and produced in Glasgow by STV Studios Entertainment. 25 episodes of Bridge of Lies, the original version of the show featuring teams of contestants from across the UK, have been commissioned for BBC Daytime. Celebrity Bridge of Lies will also return with 10 new episodes airing on Saturday nights on BBC One. Ross Kemp said: “There’s no doubt that my favourite thing about presenting Bridge of Lies is getting to know all our wonderful contestants and finding out who has an uncanny knowledge of Latin plant names, and who can’t tell the difference between a Dalmatian and a Siamese cat… “I’ll never tire of helping them get across that bridge – even if some crossings are, shall we say, more precarious than others! I’m delighted the BBC are having us back in Glasgow to film two new series very soon.” Series five of Bridge of Lies is commissioned by Rob Unsworth, Head of BBC Daytime and Early Peak Commissioning. The Commissioning Editors are Alex McLeod and Neil McCallum. Series four of Celebrity Bridge of Lies is commissioned by Kalpna Patel-Knight, Head of Entertainment Commissioning for the BBC. Both series are produced by Bridge of Lies creators STV Studios Entertainment, with Gary Chippington serving as Executive Producer. International format sales, outside of the US, are handled by BBC Studios Distribution. |
posted 10/1/2025 |
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Viva Rock the Block |
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Rock the Block, HGTV‘s highest-rated series, will be back for another go-round. The network has renewed the home reno series for a seventh season, set to premiere in early 2026. The upcoming seven-episode season will be set in Las Vegas, with a celebrity twist. HGTV will pair its top design stars with celebs who share a passion for design. Ty Pennington (Battle on the Beach) returns to host the new season, which will feature four duos battling it out in an epic renovation showdown. They are real estate expert and contractor Scott McGillivray (Renovation Resort Showdown) with singer, television personality and design firm owner Brooke Hogan; Taniya Nayak (Battle on the Beach) with 98 degrees band member Drew Lachey, Mina Starsiak Hawk (Good Bones) with former NFL star and Super Bowl champ, actor Vernon Davis, and former Survivor winner, designer and home renovator Kim Wolfe (Why the Heck Did I Buy This House?) with reality TV star and fellow Survivor alum Chelsea Meissner. Each team will have just six weeks and a budget of $275,000 to transform the identical cul-de-sac builds boasting one-level living with private courtyards, multi-generational suites and RV garages into luxurious Sin City homes that reflect their signature vision and stunning design style, according to HGTV. Only one team will hit the jackpot, winning bragging rights and a street named in their honor. |
posted 10/1/2025 |
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Catfish: The Other TV Show |
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Don’t Get Catfished, Channel 4‘s latest digital dating series, has landed a second season ahead of Season 1’s launch today. The move is unusual for a show ordered for Channel 4.0, UK network Channel 4’s youth-skewing online channel. The Bakers Dozen Studios and After Party Studios series premieres on the Channel 4.0 YouTube channel later today. In each episode, one well-known creator goes on blind dates with five potential matches. However, two of their fellow stars are pulling a prank on their pal, using voice scrambling tech to disguise and persuade their friend they’re the perfect match. Amongst the dividers, the three other contestants are real singles hoping to flirt their way into the creator’s heart. |
posted 10/1/2025 |
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Ink Master Renewed for Season 17 |
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Paramount+ today revealed the stacked lineup of tattoo artists who will be competing in season 17 of the hit reality competition series INK MASTER, which will premiere exclusively on the service globally (excluding Japan) Wednesday, October 29 with three all-new episodes, with subsequent episodes dropping weekly. An official trailer was also released for the season, which will be hosted by artist-entrepreneur Joel Madden. Produced by Truly Original, INK MASTER is hosted by lead vocalist for the pop/punk band Good Charlotte and co-founder of music companies Veeps and MDDN, Joel Madden, alongside returning judges including three-time INK MASTER champion DJ Tambe, Ryan Ashley, the first female tattoo artist to win the competition and Nikko Hurtado, one of the world's best color-realism artists. In the new season of INK MASTER, 15 new artists compete as "hometown heroes," vying for a $250,000 prize in the ultimate tattoo competition, and for the opportunity to put their hometowns on the map. With reputations and regional pride on the line, contestants will put their skills to the test in a series of epic, high-stakes challenges, proving their artistry and versatility to impress the judges. Only one will win the money and earn the title of "Ink Master." INK MASTER is executive produced by Glenda Hersh, Steven Weinstock and Andrea Richter for Truly Original. Daniel Blau Rogge and Jennifer Aguirre serve as executive producers and Angela Liao as executive in charge of production for MTV Entertainment Studios. |
posted 10/1/2025 |
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Tuesday Lightning Round |
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Initial, Zeppotron to Adapt the World's Oldest Game.... Ball. |
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The producers behind Last One Laughing UK have located what they hope will be the next big British format. Banijay labels Initial and Zeppotron are developing a version of Dutch format Let’s Play Ball, which broke out on YouTube with more than 1 million views and will soon launch on SBS6 in the Netherlands. The format sees two 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 will see the teams navigate varied landscapes, from narrow city streets to rivers and countryside meadows. Initial and Zeppotron are the first to reimagine Let’s Play Ball outside the Netherlands. The two indies have already demonstrated the chops required to get comedians to do silly things. Adapted from the Japanese format, Prime Video’s Last One Laughing UK was a big hit for the streamer, featuring the likes of Bob Mortimer, Daisy May Cooper and Richard Ayoade. Separate from each other, Initial and Zeppotron also make the likes of Big Brother and Would I Lie to You?. Initial boss Katy Manley said: “This hilarious new show is the perfect next joint project for us. Initial brings the big red balls (we also make Wipeout), while Zeppotron will unlock its legendary black book to cast the funniest people in the country…. We can’t wait to take this out to buyers in the UK.” Let’s Play Ball is an original format co-developed and co-owned by EndemolShine Nederland, Talpa Studios and Signal.Stream. The show will make its international debut in the Netherlands this summer, co-produced by EndemolShine Nederland and Signal.Stream. Originally piloted on YouTube via StukTV, the show attracted over 1.2 million views. Banijay Entertainment holds global format distribution rights. |
posted 9/29/2025 |
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Monday Lightning Round |
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Nexstar is joining Sinclair in bringing Jimmy Kimmel back on air. The broadcast groups that preempted the late-night series earlier in September have both announced that Jimmy Kimmel Live! will return to their ABC affiliate broadcast stations. “We have had discussions with executives at The Walt Disney Company and appreciate their constructive approach to addressing our concerns,” Nexstar wrote in a statement, per Deadline. “As a local broadcaster, Nexstar remains committed to protecting the First Amendment while producing and airing local and national news that is fact-based and unbiased and, above all, broadcasting content that is in the best interest of the communities we serve. We stand apart from cable television, monolithic streaming services, and national networks in our commitment – and obligation – to be stewards of the public airwaves and to protect and reflect the specific sensibilities of our communities. To be clear, our commitment to those principles has guided our decisions throughout this process, independent of any external influence from government agencies or individuals.” Sinclair released a similar statement: “Over the last week, we have received thoughtful feedback from viewers, advertisers and community leaders representing a wide range of perspectives. We have also witnessed troubling acts of violence, including the despicable incident of a shooting at an ABC affiliate station in Sacramento. These events underscore why responsible broadcasting matters and why respectful dialogue between differing voices remains so important.” The announcements come three days after Disney reinstated the late night program to its ABC broadcast network after a suspension that lasted nearly a week. Disney had shelved the show after Nexstar — which owns more than two dozen ABC affiliates nationwide, including stations in Nashville, New Orleans and other, smaller markets — decided not to air the show in light of Kimmel’s comments about the killing of conservative commentator Charlie Kirk. Sinclair soon followed suit. Jimmy Kimmel Live!’s return to ABC on Tuesday drew 6.3 million total viewers, the network has announced, despite the fact that it wasn’t available in 23% of households nationwide, with affiliate owners Nexstar and Sinclair continuing to preempt the show in protest of Kimmel’s recent comments about the killing of conservative commentator Charlie Kirk. |
posted 9/23/2025 |
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Suppliers that helped produce Lucky 13 have been asked to provide evidence of their debts following the collapse of the UK production vehicles behind the ABC game show. Lucky 13 was produced under a novel greenlight model, under which producer Studio 1 pre-funded the series in return for half of ABC’s ad revenue and 100% of product placement sales. But the venture went sideways when the revenue from 30-second ad spots fell well below projections, with ABC later canceling the series. Lucky 13 Holdings and Studio 13 Entertainment, the special-purpose companies set up to house Lucky 13, were effectively declared bankrupt last year, and an administrator was appointed to wind up their affairs. They were run by Studio 1 CEO Adrian Woolfe. Millions of dollars were owed to financiers, the presenters, contestants and suppliers. ABC eventually stepped in to pay host fees and contestants at least $460,000 in winnings. Studio 13 Entertainment still owes unsecured creditors as much as £890,974 ($1.2 million), according to a filing by Menzies, the UK accountancy firm overseeing the administration process. They have now been asked to prove their debts by October 20, even though Menzies has said it is unlikely they will be repaid. These creditors include the likes of post-production house Suite (owed £113,264); Nest Productions (owed £163,914), a production services company; and media law firm Lee & Thompson (£27,000). SMC Speciality Finance, which helped fund Lucky 13, was owed around $4.6M after the collapse, but pocketed the $881,994 in ABC ad revenue generated by the show. SMC has taken control of the Lucky 13 rights and other IP owned by Studio 13 Entertainment including Dancing With Horses, a show piloted for Fox with Sarah Ferguson starring. Lucky 13 tested contestants’ knowledge with 13 true-or-false trivia questions but with a twist: just how well do they know what they know — and, just as importantly, how well do they know what they don’t know? If they accurately predicted how successfully they’ve answered 13 questions, they could take home a $1M cash jackpot. It became ABC’s most-watched summer series premiere when it launched last July with 2.7M viewers. Lucky 13’s season finale was also ranked No. 1 in its time period. Woolfe created the show and served as showrunner. Actor Kevin Bacon was an executive producer alongside Mark Wells, Glenn Coomber, Aaron Stone, Alastair Burlingham, Gary Raskin, David Schiff, Scott Henry and GW Wright. O’Neal executive produced alongside Colin Smeeton and Michael Parris for his Jersey Legends Productions, while Rodriguez executive produced via her I Can & I Will Productions. |
posted 9/26/2025 |
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Bidding for Monopoly Heats Up |
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The competition to produce a Netflix game show based on iconic board game Monopoly is heating up. Deadline reports that three companies – Studio Lambert, Wheelhouse and Endemol Shine North America – are vying for the right to produce the show as part of a large-scale bake-off. The bake-off was the talk of the unscripted town earlier this summer with around 50 companies understood to have submitted creative ideas for the adaptation with around 30 pre-approved by the streamer. Studio Lambert is behind series such as Peacock’s The Traitors, for which it recently won another Emmy, and the All3Media-owned company is in business with Netflix on series such as Squid Game: The Challenge. It also produced The Circle, Dance 100 and Surviving Paradise for the streamer. Wheelhouse has also worked with Netflix on a number of projects including Million Dollar Secret, the Peter Serafinowicz-hosted game show that was recently renewed for a second season, as well as Buying Beverly Hills, which ran for two seasons and King of Collectibles: The Goldin Touch. Endemol Shine North America is behind series such as ABC’s Extreme Makeover: Home Edition, CBS’s The Summit, Fox’s MasterChef and Lego Masters and NBC’s Deal or No Deal Island. On the scripted front, it produced Ripley, which aired on Netflix. Endemol Shine North America Sharon Levy told Deadline earlier this year that the streamer was “biggest target for ’25”. Netflix struck a deal for the rights to Monopoly from Hasbro Entertainment earlier this year. Gaspin told Deadline earlier this summer that he was convinced to buy the project without a pitch in part due to the success of Monopoly Go!, the mobile board game from Scopely that came out in 2023. That game is thought to have had more than 150 million downloads and generated at least $5 billion in revenue. “There’s a gameplay in Monopoly Go! that I think really will resonate with gameplay in an unscripted series,” he said. “The idea itself is still up for grabs. How do we want to approach it? Is it a giant game board? Is it in the real world? We don’t have the answer and we had so many agents and so many production companies reaching out and asking us if they can participate, and asking if we’ll consider putting them in the bake-off that we didn’t want to be restrictive. So, we said, ‘Why don’t we do a first round that’s pretty broad.’” |
posted 9/26/2025 |
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More on "Physical Asia" |
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The Physical:100 franchise returns bigger and bolder than ever with its most ambitious evolution yet. Today, Netflix revealed the 48 contestants of Physical: Asia - the franchise's first-ever nation-vs-nation showdown. Eight countries - Korea, Japan, Thailand, Mongolia, Türkiye, Indonesia, Australia, and the Philippines - will collide in a high-stakes competition of strength, strategy, and teamwork for nothing less than national pride. Each six-person squad is anchored by a national superstar who embodies the competitive spirit of their homeland. - Korea: UFC trailblazer Dong-hyun "Stun Gun" Kim leads a powerhouse squad featuring Olympic gold medalist Yun Sung-bin, Amotti (Physical: 100 Season 2 winner), Jang Eun-sil, Choi Seung-yeon, and famed ssireum champion Kim Min-jae. The series blends elite athleticism with cultural tradition, spotlighting disciplines from combat sports and ball games to track and field - alongside heritage events like Korean ssireum, Mongolian wrestling, Turkish oil wrestling, and Muay Thai. Physical: Asia is more than a clash of athletes; it's a showcase of heritage, pride, and physical mastery on an unprecedented global stage. Following acclaimed spin-offs in the U.S. and Italy, this new chapter transforms the fight for individual survival into a national team showdown. Producer Jang Ho-gi noted: "At its heart, the Physical series is about raw competition that transcends disciplines and generations. By bringing national pride into the equation, the battles will be more intense, more emotional, and more unforgettable than ever." Uniting world-class athletes, cultural icons, and living legends, Physical: Asia marks the franchise's first true battle for national pride. The eight-nation spectacle premieres this October, streaming only on Netflix to audiences worldwide. |
posted 9/26/2025 |
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Happy Friday Lightning Round |
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Alison Irwin made history way back in 2004 when she became the first former Big Brother player to cross over as a contestant on The Amazing Race. The Big Brother season 4 runner-up grabbed her backpack and her boyfriend Donny to compete on season 5 of The Amazing Race, but their travels were short-lived, as the couple was the second team eliminated. Oh well. Since then, however, the floodgates have opened and many Big Brother alums have tried their hand at the globe-trotting CBS series over the years, with two BB couples (Cody Nickson and Jessica Graf as well as Derek Xiao and Claire Rehfuss) winning the show. But the ultimate Big Brother and Amazing Race crossover event is finally about to take place! Are we referring to the upcoming Amazing Race season featuring all Big Brother players and their loved ones that kicks off Sept. 25 on CBS? Of course not! We’re talking about something way more important than that. We’re talking about a meeting of the minds between TAR host Phil Keoghan and BB host Julie Chen Moonves in which they attempt to teach each other their signature moves. |
posted 9/25/2025 |
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That's a Lot of Minutes |
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Big Brother is having a splashy summer on CBS. Season 27 is averaging 5.1M viewers per episode in 35-day multi-platform viewing across linear and streaming, up 23% from last year, per a combination of Nielsen data and internal data from parent company Paramount Global. So far, viewers have watched more than 8B minutes of Big Brother this summer between full episodes and live feeds on CBS, Paramount+ and Pluto TV. That’s a 27% lift from last year’s 6.61B. Per Paramount, live feed streaming alone is up 35% year-over-year. In terms of full-episode viewership, Season 27 is boasting Big Brother‘s best average minute audience ever. The Season 27 two-hour live finale airs Sunday, September 28 from 8:30 to 10:30 p.m. ET/PT on CBS and Paramount+. |
posted 9/25/2025 |
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More on "The Floor" |
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The much-anticipated Season 4 return of television's #1 game show, The Floor, will premiere on FOX on Wednesday, September 24. New this season, "America Duels". Two contestants will represent each of the 50 states and we talked with one from Utah, Frank. He says he's hoping to be the final contestant who gains control over The Floor and take home $250,000! The Floor is hosted and produced by Emmy Award nominee, Rob Lowe. 100 contestants face off in head-to-head duels where the winner take control of their opponent's square, while the loser goes home. They stand their ground on a massive, interactive LED game floor featuring 100 squares, each representing a different trivia category. Contestants this season range from reality stars to influencers athletes. |
posted 9/25/2025 |
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Jeopardy! Returns to 7.5 Million Viewers |
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“Jeopardy” maintained its status as the most-watched syndication series on television in its premiere week, debuting with 7.5 million viewers. That’s a 4% increase from its premiere week viewership the year before, according to Live + Same Day data from Nielsen. The Sony Pictures Television-produced trivia show was one of seven distributed by CBS Media Ventures to make the top 10 most-watched syndicated series during the week of Sept. 8-14. The other six were “Wheel of Fortune” at No. 2, “Inside Edition” at No. 4, “Entertainment Tonight” at No. 5, “Hot Bench” at No. 6, “The Drew Barrymore Show” at No. 8 and “Flip Side” at No. 9. Of those seven, five achieved year-over-year premiere week growth. Along with the 4% bump for “Jeopardy,” “The Drew Barrymore Show” increased 8% to 1.3 million viewers, becoming the No. 2 syndicated talk show after “Live With Kelly and Mark.” “Hot Bench,” the top syndicated court show, achieved its best premiere week in four years, improving on last year by 15% to reach 2.1 million viewers. “Inside Edition” led syndicated newsmagazine series, growing by 1% to reach 3 million viewers, and “Flip Side” jumped by 17% from its first season to reach 1 million viewers. It should be noted that preemptions were significant throughout premiere week, with syndicated series bumped to make room for Monday Night Football and the 24th anniversary of 9/11, which are standard at this time of year, in addition to as coverage of both the assassination of Charlie Kirk. Without those factors, viewership of syndicated series would have been higher. |
posted 9/25/2025 |
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Ben Scripps, a Jeopardy alum who won twice on the show in 2020, has died. Scripps died at age 52 on Saturday, Sept. 20, in Holland, Mich., the Dykstra Funeral Home announced in his death notice. His brother, Bubba Mack, said that he died following a battle with cancer in an Instagram post. Scripps won $18,000 during his first Jeopardy appearance on May 18, 2020, which came during Alex Trebek's final year as the host of the show. He triumphed again the following day with an additional $19,358, bringing his two-day total to $38,158. His streak ended on May 20 when he lost to Nathan Berger. The former champion's obituary stated that Scripps "had a lifelong dream to be on Jeopardy," noting that he qualified to compete in 2019 after taking an online test and trying out for the show in Chicago. Born Gordon Benjamin Scripps in Cadillac, Mich., in 1972, the Jeopardy alum knew from a young age that he wanted to work in television. He studied broadcasting at Central Michigan University and worked for the news team at Cadillac's local CBS station, Channels 9 & 10, where he began by covering high school football games and ended his career producing the news from behind the switcher board. Mack said that his brother was extraordinarily gracious during his last days in the hospital. "In his final days the nurses and doctors would all say wow you’re a Jeopardy! champion, you must be really smart," Scripps' brother wrote. "He would reply with nope just good at trivia, you’re a nurse (or doc), you’re the smart one in the room. While he hated being in the hospital, he could not stop singing the praises of all the nurses who cared for him. Using energy that he just didn’t have to let them know how much he appreciated them." Mack remembered his brother as a kindhearted soul. "Ben lived his life on his terms and knew exactly who he was... and he was terrific!" he wrote. "Simply the most kind, caring, gentle, and forgiving person I’ve ever known. I had the chance to ask him if he was scared and he thought about for a good while (I swear I heard the Jeopardy! theme) and then said 'No, because whatever is next is either nothing or it’s better.'" Mack ended his post with a touching tribute to his sibling's time on the iconic game show. "I'll take the best brother ever for $2,000 please Alex," he wrote. "'This Cadillac news director was the best of the human race and will be missed greatly by anyone who knew him.' Who was Ben Scripps 12/25/72 - 9/20/25." |
posted 9/25/2025 |
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Thursday Lightning Round |
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"Shark Tank" Swims to Wednesday |
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For the majority of its first 16 seasons, the “Shark Tank” natural habitat was at Friday night on the ABC schedule. However, Season 17 is set to premiere Wednesday night alongside “The Golden Bachelor” — but the business-savvy team welcomes the changing tides. “We used to be on a different night and ABC moved us to Friday. At that time, nobody watched TV on Fridays and I distinctly remember having a conversation with ABC executives asking, ‘You say you love the show, why are you moving it there? It’ll die there!’ ” executive producer Clay Newbill told TheWrap at ABC’s Summer Soirée earlier this month. “I was wrong, they were right. So, honestly, I trust them — a lot of effort and work and thought goes into it before they make a move like that. Plus, the interesting thing is our lead-in will be ‘The Golden Bachelor,’ which if you look at the demos, both reality.” “We like to keep the show pretty uniform with the formula, but how we really mix it up is with the Guest Sharks,” fellow EP Yun Lingner added. “That’s a really important component of the show, because everybody has a different perspective about business and the entrepreneurs that come in every season are really a natural reflection of what’s going on in business. Like at the beginning of the show, people didn’t sell on social media, right? But now that’s everything. So it’s just a natural kind of manifestation of what’s really going on.” Some of this season’s Guest Sharks include Michael Strahan, Chip Gaines and Joanna Gaines. However, another familiar face will also be seen on the show: Pete Davidson — only as an entrepreneur, not a Shark. |
posted 9/24/2025 |
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More on "The Road" |
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CBS' new music competition series THE ROAD has revealed exciting new prizes, including a coveted performance slot on the iconic Mane Stage at Stagecoach Country Music Festival 2026 in Indio, Calif., for the grand prize winner and an exclusive Red Bull prize package. These additions join the previously announced grand prize: a $250,000 cash award and a recording contract. THE ROAD's new extended premiere airs Sunday, Oct. 19 (9:00-10:30 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network and will be available to stream live and on-demand on Paramount+*. Further details about the record deal were also announced. The winner will receive a recording contract with Country Road Records, a division of 101 Studios, in partnership with Thirty Tigers. Red Bull will provide the winner of the competition the opportunity to perform live at Red Bull Jukebox. Additionally, the two runners-up will receive five recording sessions at Red Bull Studio Los Angeles, a state-of-the-art recording space that includes a full range of instruments and cutting-edge equipment designed to empower artists and give wings to their ideas. THE ROAD is produced by Paramount Television Studios, Taylor Sheridan (Bosque Ranch Productions), Blake Shelton (Lucky Horseshoe Productions), David Glasser (101 Studios), Lee Metzger (Lucky Horseshoe Productions) and Keith Urban. |
posted 9/24/2025 |
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Wednesday Lightning Round |
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Tuesday Lightning Round |
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The highest-rated lineup in daytime for 38 years returns to CBS on Monday, Sept. 22 with new seasons of the hit game shows THE PRICE IS RIGHT and LET’S MAKE A DEAL. The longest consecutively running game show in television history, the Emmy Award-winning THE PRICE IS RIGHT returns for its landmark 54th season beginning Monday, Sept. 22, and will introduce a new pricing game in partnership with BetMGM, “The Lion’s Share.” Host Drew Carey and announcer George Gray will once again invite contestants to “come on down!” and compete for the chance to enter the Lion’s “wind chamber” and pull out prizes including spectacular trips, dream cars and a cash jackpot worth up to half a million dollars! Also returning: spokesmodels Rachel Reynolds, Manuela Arbelaez, Amber Lancaster, James O'Halloran, Devin Goda & Alexis Gaube. The Price is Right is produced by Fremantle and airs weekdays on CBS (11 AM PM, ET/10 AM PT) and streaming on Paramount+. John Quinn is the showrunner/executive producer. Host Wayne Brady begins season 17 of LET’S MAKE A DEAL with a salute to the brave heroes of the tragic Los Angeles fires on Monday, Sept. 22. In this special “Mega Money Monday” episode, an audience full of firefighters and first responders are ready to make deals, with one contestant guaranteed to take home $20,000. On Wednesday, Sept. 24, Brady welcomes CBS stars familiar with exotic getaways for the first “Worldwide Wednesday” of the season. Host Jeff Probst appears from the set of SURVIVOR in Fiji to help give away a six-country trip of a lifetime, and THE AMAZING RACE host Phil Keoghan joins Wayne in studio to help a special dealer play a hand of “The Amazing Race to the Finish.” Announcer Jonathan Mangum, model Tiffany Coyne and musician Cat Gray will bring their signature blend of improv comedy, music, iconic games, and, of course, those infamous Zonks that keep fans coming back for more. Produced by Fremantle, Let’s Make A Deal airs weekdays on CBS (check local listings) and streaming on Paramount+. Quinn is the showrunner/executive producer with Chris Ahearn and Graham Shaw as executive producers. |
posted 9/22/2025 |
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The Carson Callback |
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Carson Daly is getting in on the action during Season 28 of The Voice. For the first time ever, he’ll get a say in the competition, and it’s all thanks to a new addition called the Carson Callback. While the exact details of this new card are being kept under wraps until the Monday, September 22, premiere, a preview for the new season gave some insight into what we can expect. “Sometimes I see great singers fall through the cracks, and I’ve never been able to do anything about it … until now,” Daly says in the clip. The name and brief description reveal that Daly will be able to “call back” an artist who had been eliminated from the competition. As The Voice‘s official Instagram account confirmed: “Carson surprises one no-chair artist with a shot to sing again during the Blind Auditions.” |
posted 9/22/2025 |
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Hot Seat Gets Taken |
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Australian television icon and Logie Hall of Fame inductee Rebecca Gibney is stepping into the spotlight as the host of Millionaire Hot Seat, when it comes to 10 in 2026. Bringing her signature warmth, quick wit and charisma, Rebecca will lead contestants and viewers alike through an exhilarating new era of Australia’s favourite game show. Rebecca Gibney said: “I have been a longtime fan of Millionaire Hot Seat and it’s such a thrill to now be stepping into the role of host. To be at the helm of a show that brings about life-changing moments and to be able to guide contestants on their journey to a potential million-dollar win is such a privilege. “I know it will be a roller coaster of excitement, tension and nerves galore for me as well as the contestants, but I have no doubt it will also be a whole lot of fun for everyone watching at home. I can’t wait to get started!” Tamara Simoneau, Vice President, Content, Paramount Australia said: “Rebecca Gibney has done it all on the stage and screen as one of Australia’s most beloved stars. But she’s never been at the helm of a game show, and we’re so excited she’s breaking new ground with us to host the refreshed version of the international smash hit, Millionaire Hot Seat. “Her warmth and enthusiasm will endear her to Australians all over again as our contestants chase trivia glory and a whole lot of cash!” Millionaire Hot Seat will see six everyday Aussies hoping to take their place in the hot seat each episode, facing a series of 15 challenging questions for the chance to walk away with up to $1,000,000 – all under Rebecca’s expert guidance. |
posted 9/22/2025 |
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Monday Lightning Round |
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Circle Squared |
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Taskmaster stars Lou Sanders and Maisie Adam are among the stacked line-up for The Celebrity Inner Circle, a brand new quiz show from the BBC. The series, which will be hosted by Britain's Got Talent judge Amanda Holden, was announced back in January, with the format seeing contestants test their general knowledge as well as their strategic thinking. With the regular series set to air in the daytime, the celebrity version - which consists of six episodes - will begin next month, with each instalment hitting the small screen at "primetime" on the weekend. The show will see several famous faces pair up with a member of the public, with six teams facing off in each episode as they aim to outwit and outsmart each other before a Golden Balls-style climax. In addition to Sanders and Adam, who appeared in the eighth and 20th seasons of Taskmaster respectively, the line-up for The Celebrity Inner Circle includes a trio of EastEnders stars in the shape of Tamzin Outhwaite, Danielle Harold and Nina Wadia. There's also a host of Strictly Come Dancing contestants, with Zara McDermott, Tasha Ghouri, Sam Quek, Colin Jackson, Charlotte Hawkins, Chizzy Akudolu, JB Gill, JJ Chalmers, Kaye Adams, Melvin Odoom, Montell Douglas and Richie Anderson all set to appear. Also included are Charlie Hedges, Darren Harriott, Fay Ripley, Hannah Cockroft, Hasan Semay, Jason Mohammad, Jeff Brazier, Jenny Powell, Lauren Layfield, Lawrence Chaney, Matt Morsia, Owain Wyn Evans, Rick Edwards, Ricky Wilson, Sarah Greene, Sarah Parish, Stephen Bailey, Susie McCabe and Una Healy. Billed as an "exciting new quiz show packed with strategy, high stakes and surprises", the series is said to contain "shock decisions and big money moves", with the logline teasing: "In this game, it’s not just about what you know, it’s about who you can trust." Upon the project's announcement earlier this year, Holden said: "I'm so excited to be part of this thrilling new quiz that challenges contestants and entertains viewers in equal measure." "It's a fantastic opportunity to bring something fresh and fabulous to weekday afternoons and Saturday night TV, and I can't wait to see the audience's reactions!" she added. |
posted 9/19/2025 |
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Jeff Probst Sets Up the Endgame for Survivor 50 |
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Survivor fans have been eagerly anticipating the landmark season 50 almost since the show wrapped on its all-champion affair back in season 40 with Winners at War. And now that Survivor 50 has already been cast and filmed, that drumbeat is almost deafening. But before we can get there, there is a little thing called Survivor 49 still waiting to be unfurled. “I run into people all the time that keep saying ‘I can't wait for 50,’” says host and showrunner Jeff Probst, laughing. “And I say, ‘You do realize 49 comes after 48. And this is before 50.’” Indeed, Survivor 49 premieres Sept. 24 on CBS, but the host forgives fans for looking past it. “I understand it,” he concedes. “50 is a big thing. It's a big moment. It's going to be a really fun season.” But for those who simply can’t wait to watch old-era and new-era contestants battling it out for ultimate bragging rights, Probst notes that the Survivor 50 viewing experience actually begins with what is about to unfold on Survivor 49. “One reason you need to watch 49,” he teases, “is that two players end up getting invited to participate in 50. And it will be a fun game to try to figure out: Who do you think impressed us and made a big enough mark that we made room for them?” In fact, adding two standouts from 49 was just part of a Survivor 50 cast bursting at the seams with a record 24 players. “When we first went out there [for 49], we weren't finished casting,” Probst says. “Casting 50 was really difficult and we wanted to stay in our own state of flux. There was no guarantee we were going to invite somebody from 49, but we were certainly open to it. But that meant things had to shift in different ways with 50. What it really meant is we just kept adding more players to our roster, which we were fine with.” |
posted 9/18/2025 |
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Jimmy Fallon Bows Out of Conference |
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Minutes before NBC late-night host Jimmy Fallon was slated to appear on a New York conference panel Thursday, organizers announced he was out of the lineup. “Unfortunately, Jimmy Fallon is no longer able to attend today’s session,” the Fast Company Innovation Festival said in a statement. Fallon and marketing executive Bozoma Saint John had been slated to discuss their new advertising-focused NBC series On Brand. A representative of the festival at the conference venue in Lower Manhattan told a Deadline reporter there would be no comment on the situation beyond the statement. The panel, minus Fallon, went on as scheduled. Moderator Jeff Beer, a senior staff editor at Fast Company, kicked the session off by saying, “In light of current events, Jimmy could not make it this morning.” Saint John, who is also a cast member on The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills, drew a cheer by interjecting, “But you’ve got me!” |
posted 9/18/2025 |
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Chick-Fil-A Plays It Forward |
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Chick-fil-A® is bringing its own twist on family entertainment with the launch of Play it Forward, a new original game show series featuring high-energy sports, competition and community giveback. Available to watch in the Chick-fil-A Play™ App and on YouTube, the unscripted, five-episode series delivers fun and friendly competition as contestants take on a series of challenges for a monetary prize to award to deserving members of their communities. Each 30-minute episode of Play it Forward follows one family as they take on a variety of fun and physical challenges – with a heartwarming pay-it-forward style twist in the end: |
posted 9/18/2025 |
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TUESDAY: Down to Two for the Live |
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Carrie Ann Inaba missed being in the ballroom on the premiere night of Dancing With the Stars season 34. “Bravo to the whole cast and crew of @dancingwiththestars,” Inaba, 57, wrote via her Instagram Story on Wednesday, September 17. “That was an incredible premiere episode! And thank YOU all for the well wishes. I’m touched at all the messages of support I [received] and for the respectful way the show handled a very human situation. And BRAVO to everyone for those incredible performances!” "Dancing with the Stars" is back and pumping up the excitement with highly anticipated theme night events. Each week, the celebrity and pro duos will dance routines set to iconic music celebrating legendary eras and artists, unforgettable pop-culture moments and more. Announced this morning exclusively on the "'Dancing with the Stars' Official Podcast," host Joey Graziadei shared the season's lineup which includes the return of Disney Night, Dedication Night, and Halloween Night, alongside fresh additions including TikTok Night, Wicked Night, Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Night, Prince Night and a 20th Birthday Party as the show celebrates its milestone 20th anniversary. "Dancing with the Stars" airs TUESDAYS (8:00-10:00 p.m. EDT/PDT, 7:00-9:00 p.m. CDT), simulcast LIVE across both ABC and Disney+ in local time zones, and next day on Hulu. The show is produced in front of a live audience by BBC Studios. The full schedule of themed nights are below: |
posted 9/18/2025 |
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Thursday Lightning Round |
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Robert Redford, the longtime Hollywood icon and star of classic films such as 1969's Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid and 1985's Out of Africa, has died. He was 89. "Robert Redford passed away on Sept. 16, 2025, at his home at Sundance in the mountains of Utah — the place he loved, surrounded by those he loved," Cindi Berger, chairman and CEO of Rogers & Cowan PMK, tells PEOPLE in a statement. "He will be missed greatly. The family requests privacy." According to theThe New York Times, who was the first to report the actor's death, Redford died at his home outside Provo on Tuesday morning. No cause of death was given, but Berger told the outlet in a statement that he died in his sleep. A leading Hollywood heartthrob at his peak in the 1970s, Redford had talent to back up his good looks. His decades-long career earned him a Best Actor Academy Award nomination for 1973's The Sting, the Best Director award for 1980's Ordinary People and another Best Director nomination for 1994's Quiz Show. "I've spent most of my life just focused on the road ahead, not looking back," Redford said in the acceptance speech for his 2002 honorary Oscar. "But now tonight, I'm seeing in the rearview mirror that there is something I've not thought about much, called history." Redford and ex-wife Lola Van Wagenen had four children together: Scott (who died just two months after his birth in 1959 from sudden infant death syndrome), Shauna, James and Amy. Redford also lost his mother after a difficult pregnancy, when Redford was a teen. Redford married Sibylle in 2009. In a cover story for AARP The Magazine a few years later, he said his wife, who was 20 years his junior, was a "very special person" and gave him a "whole new life." The two first met in 1996 at his Sundance Mountain Resort, though Sibylle, who is a multimedia artist, admitted later on that she knew very little about the actor. "It was a wonderful beginning of a relationship, because it began as two human beings meeting each other and finding a connection as two human beings, rather than being colored by success," Redford once said. Together with James, Redford co-founded The Redford Center in 2005, a nonprofit focusing on producing films and providing grants to filmmakers who direct films that touch on climate change and the environment, a cause the actor cared deeply about. |
posted 9/17/2025 |
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Love Is Blind, But It Isn't Stupid |
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For the first time in Love Is Blind history, a contestant has been removed from the pod experiment after breaking one of production’s rules. “Gallien [Braghini] is no longer part of the experiment,” a title card read in French at the beginning of the third episode, which is now streaming on Netflix. “In this Love Is Blind journey, the singles commit to not interact with the outside world, [and] Gallien broke this rule.” Neither Netflix nor Gallien, 37, has offered any details regarding how he broke the aforementioned rule. (The other contestants also were not informed of the specifics.) “In order for this experiment to work, there are a lot of rules. We have to be in a bubble. I broke one of the rules of the experiment. I’d rather not go into details,” Gallien said in French during a confessional interview filmed ahead of his exit. “I wasn’t necessarily hoping that this adventure would have a fairy tale ending, but now I’m leaving through the side door, which is pretty pathetic. I feel bad for the girls for not finishing what we started. This really blows, but there were rules. I only have myself to blame.” Fellow contestant Thomas Belmonte, for his part, said via his own confessional that “what Gallien did was unacceptable” and he planned to tell their mutual connection, Tatiana Bazin, what actually happened. (Thomas, 37, had previously broken off his romance with Tatiana, 39, to pursue eventual fiancée Kim Musano.) |
posted 9/17/2025 |
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QI Flies the W |
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More than two decades on, and 20 letters deep, QI remains a uniquely British invention: part parlour game, part comedy salon, part fact-based fever dream… The nation’s most eccentric quiz show returns this autumn as QI embarks on its 23rd year — and its 24th alphabetic outing — with Series W. First airing in 2003, the program has become a BBC Two staple, pairing irreverent humour with an obsession for facts that are “quite interesting”. At the helm once more is Sandi Toksvig, now firmly established in the chair once occupied by Stephen Fry, with Alan Davies still the resident foil and mischief-maker. Together, they preside over a cavalcade of comics, writers, and broadcasters wrestling with the Weird and Wonderful, dabbling in Wordmongery, puzzling over Who, What, Why, and unravelling all manner of Whatnots. The W series boasts a glittering guest line-up — part returning favourites, part first-timers — reflecting the show’s unique blend of cross-generational comedy voices. Established figures like Jo Brand, Gyles Brandreth, Griff Rhys Jones and Jimmy Carr share the stage with newer stars such as Maisie Adam, Joanne McNally, Nabil Abdulrashid and Rosie Jones. Meanwhile, international names like science communicator Hank Green rub shoulders with British stalwarts from Phil Wang to Susan Calman. Across 14 XL episodes (45 minutes each), plus two half-hour specials, the panel will riff their way through the alphabet’s 23rd letter — and, in true QI fashion, find themselves rewarded less for “right” answers than for the most surprising, silly and surreal responses. Each XL edition will be followed by a shorter 30-minute cut for BBC Two and iPlayer. “We had a whale of a time making the W series,” says producer Piers Fletcher. “After twenty-three years learning how to weave together wisdom, wit and whimsy, we’re really getting the hang of it, I think. Watch it, and thank me later.” Commissioned by Kalpna Patel-Knight, the BBC’s Head of Entertainment, the series is produced by TalkbackThames (a Fremantle label) in partnership with Quite Interesting, the company co-founded by original host Stephen Fry and creative godfather John Lloyd, who remains the show’s executive producer. In an era where quiz shows have increasingly blurred the line between competition and comedy, QI has proved quietly radical. By rewarding curiosity and contrarian thinking, it has become a rare format that is both educational and anarchic. For some, it is a panel game that reassures; for others, it is proof that comedy can thrive on intellectual mischief rather than punchlines alone. No transmission date has yet been confirmed beyond “October”, but fans can expect the familiar mix of buzzer gags, klaxon misfires and improbable facts — from obscure medieval trivia to outlandish scientific footnotes. |
posted 9/17/2025 |
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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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Wednesday Lightning Round |
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"Final Circle" Goes Global |
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WBITVP (Warner Bros. International Television Production) has today confirmed that it has secured international distribution rights to the hit TF1 French format The Final Circle. Created by Satisfaction, part of France’s Satisfaction Group, The Final Circle is the primetime quiz show that puts contestants under pressure to prove not just what they know, but the full power of their brain. Fifty contestants step into a 360-degree arena and face challenges that test every part of the mind - from logic and memory to language and visual skills. Round by round, players are eliminated, the questions grow harder, and the circle tightens. In the end, only one contestant will reach The Final Circle and face the high-stakes showdown where strategy, speed, and brainpower decide if they secure the grand prize. The game show format debuted on TF1 in June 2025 as Le Dernier Cercle, taking over a 30% share in the commercial demographic. It has already been commissioned for a second season in France to air later this year, with other international commissions already in discussion. Andrew Zein, EVP Creative Format Development and Sales at WBITVP, said: “The Final Circle delivers what viewers continue to crave from their quiz and game shows: tension, humour, and an iconic set in the form of the 360-degree arena, while also testing contestants’ full brain power under pressure to give anyone the chance to make it through to The Final Circle. We are thrilled to be working with Satisfaction to represent this format, and know that buyers will soon see this as a staple in their own schedules around the world.” Nassima Boudi, Director of International from Satisfaction Group, adds: “WBITVP has successfully nurtured some of the world’s leading format brands, created both within its own group and by third parties, so we know that The Final Circle is in very good hands. |
posted 9/16/2025 |
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MONDAY: Star Power |
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On TV this Monday: Celebrity Weakest Link stages a Glee reunion, a pair of Modern Family vets must Name That Tune, and Futurama returns for Season 13. Name That Tune (Fox, 8p ET) Season 5 premiere: Modern Family vets Jesse Tyler Ferguson and Ariel Winter face off; a university program director goes up against a retired assembly worker. Celebrity Weakest Link (Fox, 9p ET) Series premiere: Glee’s Max Adler, Dot Marie Jones, Heather Morris, Alex Newell, Chord Overstreet, Amber Riley, Becca Tobin and Jenna Ushkowitz compete for charity; Jane Lynch hosts. |
posted 9/15/2025 |
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Tuesday Lightning Round |
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Peacock unveils the cast of global Love Island fan favorites ready to find love as the new season of Love Island Games, hosted by Ariana Madix, premieres on Tuesday, September 16. The second season will kick off with a two-hour premiere, with new episodes airing every day at 6 p.m. PT/9 p.m. ET during premiere week. Episodes will stream Thursdays through Tuesdays thereafter. New to the format this season, viewers will be able to watch their favorite international Islanders in real time, similar to Love Island USA. This means they will also be able to vote for their favorite couples via the Love Island USA app to determine which Islanders will recouple, who will remain in the villa, and who goes home heartbroken. The first round of Islanders entering the Villa for the new season are Love Island singles from around the world, including the UK, USA, France, Malta, Belgium, and the Netherlands - with more Islanders joining the Villa throughout the season. · Andrea Carmona (Season 6, USA) Ariana Madix will host the second season of the Peacock Original series, alongside UK comedian Iain Stirling, who reprises his role as narrator. Maura Higgins will return as host of the weekly recap show, Love Island Aftersun with surprise guests dropping in throughout the season. Cely Vazquez will return as Social Ambassador. |
posted 9/16/2025 |
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The Television Academy tonight celebrated the 77th Emmy(R) Awards, recognizing excellence in television programming and individual achievement for the 2024-2025 television season. A complete list of this year's Emmy Award winners, as compiled by the independent accounting firm of Ernst & Young LLP, is attached. The 77th Emmy Awards was broadcast live from the Peacock Theater in downtown Los Angeles on the CBS Television Network, hosted by Nate Bargatze and executive produced by Jesse Collins, Dionne Harmon and Jeannae Rouzan-Clay of Jesse Collins Entertainment. The telecast featured awards in 26 Emmy categories presented by top talent from some of television's most acclaimed programs. Love on the Spectrum and Queer Eye took home Emmys for Outstanding Unstructured and Structured Reality Programming, while Pee-wee As Himself won Outstanding Documentary and Alan Cumming was named Best Host for The Traitors on Night 2 of the Creative Arts Emmys. A no-show Barack Obama earned an Emmy for narrating Our Oceans, while the SNL 50 special picked up multiple Emmys for production design, sound mixing, makeup, writing and more. Jeopardy! won for Outstanding Game Show while Jimmy Kimmel triumphed for hosting Who Wants To Be A Millionaire. A total of 47 awards were distributed Sunday in categories such as production design, sound mixing, choreography, and writing. SNL 50 won 7, followed by The Traitors (4), Pee-wee as Himself (3), SNL (3), 67th Annual Grammy Awards (2), 100 Foot Wave (2), and Love on the Spectrum (2). Highlights from the night included Marlee Matlin and Nyle DiMarco presenting two Emmys with the help of sign language interpreters, and Love on the Spectrum stars-cum-best friends Tanner Smith and Connor Tomlinson getting the chance to hand out a few trophies, as well. The Creative Arts Emmys won’t air live, but they are set to run on FXX Saturday, Sept. 13 at 8 p.m. ET and PT, the night before the Primetime Emmys. The Creative Arts Emmys will also be available to stream on Hulu until Oct. 7. Here are the winners from our favorite genre: GAME SHOW PICTURE EDITING FOR A STRUCTURED REALITY OR COMPETITION PROGRAM CINEMATOGRAPHY FOR A REALITY PROGRAM HOST FOR A REALITY OR REALITY COMPETITION PROGRAM DIRECTING FOR A REALITY PROGRAM |
posted 9/8/2025 |
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"Gladiators" Heads to Germany |
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RTL and Prime Video are team to bring Gladiators back to Germany after three decades. Known locally as Gladiators – Die Show der Giganten (Gladiators – The Show of Giants), production on a German series will begin in spring 2026 at the Düsseldorf Exhibition Center. Gladiators was last on air in Germany, on RTL, between 1992 and 1994 as American Gladiators but is now having a comeback, which RTL Studios will produce. Amazon is set to relaunch the format on Prime Video in the U.S., while the BBC has found ratings success rebooting it in the UK. The order marks the latest example of streamers and traditional networks teaming to get shows into production amid a challenging marketplace. Episodes will first launch on Prime Video before airing a month later on RTL’s free TV channel. RTL+, the broadcaster’s streaming service, will launch them slightly before their free-to-air debuts. Amazon MGM Studios owns the rights to the Gladiators format through its acquisition of MGM. Christoph Schneider, Country Director of Prime Video Germany: “Through the collaboration between Prime Video and RTL, we are bringing back an iconic brand: Gladiators is returning to screens as a German adaptation of the popular U.S. hit format from the 1990s. “This collaboration demonstrates how streaming and traditional TV can work together to breathe new life into beloved brands – with the goal of offering our customers the best entertainment.” |
posted 9/15/2025 |
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Pat Crowley, a Golden Globe winner who starred in the 1960s sitcom Please Don’t Eat the Daisies, appeared in many film and guested on scores of shows during a 60-year career, died Sunday in Los Angeles, two days before her 92nd birthday. Her son, Jon Hookstratten, and EVP at Sony Pictures, said his mother died of natural causes. Crowley had more than 100 film and TV credits from 1950 to the early 2010s but probably is best known for toplining Please Don’t Eat the Daisies, the 1965-67 NBC series based on the 1960 movie starring Doris Day. She starred opposite Mark Miller as Joan Nash, a newspaper columnist who pooh-poohed the era’s traditional “housewife” tropes and didn’t care who knew it. Housework? No thanks. Cooking for the family? Nah. Joan slept through mornings — in the same bed as her husband, a first for TV — and did her own thing. The show — which also featured a massive sheepdog named Ladadig — wasn’t a big hit, not making the year-end Top 30 in the three-network universe, but was popular in reruns in the 1970s. Before that, Crowley had guested on dozens of TV series ranging from Suspense, The Untouchables and Rawhide to Gunsmoke, Bonanza and Maverick. She also co-starred with Burgess Meredith and Robert Sterling in “Printer’s Devil,” an hourlong 1963 episode of Rod Serling’s The Twilight Zone. After Daisies, she continued to guest on numerous popular TV shows well into the 2000s including The Rockford Files, Columbo, Hawaii Five-O, The Love Boat, Fantasy Island, Hotel, Friends, Beverly Hills 90210, Melrose Place, Frasier, Charmed and Murder, She Wrote. Crowley also played Mary Scanlon in more than 250 episodes of the daytime drama Port Charles, 60-plus of Generations and on other soaps including The Bold and the Beautiful, General Hospital and primetime’s Falcon Crest. In game shows, Crowley was in episodes of Match Game, The Hollywood Squares, Celebrity Sweepstakes, The Movie Game, and You Don't Say! Along with her son Jon and his wife Marion, she is survived by her husband, Andy Friendly; daugher Ann Osher (Robert), five grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. |
posted 9/15/2025 |
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WEEKEND: End of the (Hampton) Roads |
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fter yet another amazing season, The Great Food Truck Race season 18 comes to a close with the final two teams heading to Norfolk, Virginia, hoping to win the $50,000 grand prize. The penultimate episode of the season saw new records set in a historic leg of the race, which saw Cooking with Que’s time in the competition coming to a close. Following Cooking with Que’s elimination, this left Good Fortune and Nishaan as the final two teams standing. All season long, we’ve seen these two teams consistently ranking at the top of the leaderboard, setting the stage for a competitive finale. |
posted 9/15/2025 |
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Monday Lightning Round |
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Shares of Warner Bros. Discovery shot up as much as 33% Thursday on a report by the Wall Street Journal that Paramount Skydance is prepping a takeover bid of WBD in its entirety. According to the Journal report, Paramount Skydance’s bid will be for Warner Bros. Discovery as it exists currently — despite WBD’s plans to split into two separate companies next year (Warner Bros., comprising studios and streaming, and Discovery Global, including TV networks and Discovery+). The article said the Paramount Skydance bid would be “majority cash” but did not specify a price. Paramount Skydance’s offer for WBD, which cited anonymous sources, is “backed by the Ellison family,” according to the Journal. That’s a reference to Larry Ellison, the Oracle founder who is one of the world’s wealthiest individuals with a current net worth of $370 billion. He is the father of David Ellison, the chairman and CEO of the new Paramount Skydance. The Ellison family put up about $6 billion of the money for Skydance Media’s deal to buy Paramount Global, with around $2 billion contributed by private-equity firm RedBird Capital Partners. |
posted 9/12/2025 |
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Joey Graziadei Dances with a Mic |
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Dancing with the Stars is launching another podcast, this time hosted by Season 33 champ Joey Graziadei. The podcast will launch Sept. 18 and feature cast interviews, guests, “behind-the-scenes insights” and “expert breakdowns” of the performances. It’ll stream on Thursdays on Disney+ and Hulu, throughout the DWTS season, and will also be available wherever you get your podcasts. The podcast is produced by BBC Studios. Season 34 of Dancing with the Stars premieres Tuesday, Sept. 16 on ABC and Disney+. “I couldn’t be more excited and honored to be joining the Dancing with the Stars team in this new way, bringing audiences exclusive interviews and behind-the-scenes content,” Graziadei said in a statement. “I have so many great memories from my time competing (and winning didn’t hurt), so I can’t think of a better way to connect with contestants and bring deeper conversations and fun moments to the podcast space.” The last official DWTS podcast was hosted by Kym Herjavec in 2019. There have also been multiple podcasts that focus on the show, including one from Cheryl Burke called Sex, Lies and Spray Tans that wrapped in 2024. |
posted 9/12/2025 |
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More on "Is It Cake Halloween" |
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Get ready for the spookiest season of Is It Cake? yet! Is It Cake? returns for a special Halloween season with Mikey Day and nine of the best hyper-realistic cake artists around! These talented new bakers try to trick celebrity judges with their spooktacular realistic cakes as they compete in a do-or-die competition to take home their share of the prize pot and the title of Is It Cake? Halloween champion! With tricks and treats at every turn, these frighteningly realistic cakes will leave you asking the ultimate question... Is It Cake? Hosted by Mikey Day, Is It Cake? Halloween is an Alfred Street Industries production for Netflix; executive producers are Dan Cutforth, Jane Lipsitz, Nan Strait, Dan Volpe, Andrew Wallce, and Cat Sullivan. |
posted 9/12/2025 |
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THURSDAY: Eviction Night |
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Are we still in mourning, Big Brother fans? Despite the rumors that Rachel wasn’t really gone, and despite all that hoopla that she was possibly the Mastermind, the internet’s hopes that the Red Queen would return (for anything other than a chat with Julie, that is) have been officially squashed. Lauren winning Head of Household made this big ol’ bummer of a week that much worse. By the end of Wednesday’s veto episode, Will, Ashley and Keanu were left on the block after nominee Morgan conquered the BB Comics comp and earned herself safety. So did Lauren’s Keanu backdoor plan come to fruition? |
posted 9/12/2025 |
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Happy Friday Lightning Round |
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Playing Dumb |
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BBC Studios today announced three new international licences for Montreux Film and Fjernsyn’s hit comedy gameshow format Nation’s Dumbest. France’s TF1, Germany’s ProSieben and Joyn and Finland’s MTV3 are the latest to adapt the format, joining Sweden’s TV4. Already a ratings hit in Norway with a second series now airing on TV2 and TV2 Play, the format won the Best New Format award at the Norwegian TV Festival and the Innovation of the year award at the Gullruten Award 2025. On its debut in Sweden on TV4 last month, the format was the #1 show of the day and achieved over 1.1 million viewers for the premiere. In Germany, the six-part series for ProSieben and Joyn, locally named Deutschlands Dümmster Promi and hosted by Amira Aly and Christian Düren, airs from this month with eight local celebrities competing. BBC Studios France Productions are on board to produce the series this autumn for TF1 while in Finland, Fremantle Media Finland will produce an eight-part series for MTV3, named locally as Suomen Älyttömin Julkkis, starting production this winter. Nation’s Dumbest is the first ever television show where the loser is the winner. Celebrities fight it out to be eliminated from the competition as quickly as possible to avoid being crowned the nation’s dumbest. From influencers to wrestlers, comedians to politicians, the contestants are put to the test in a series of entertaining physical and mental rounds in this successful, relatable, and family-friendly show about all the things you really should know. Matt Forde, President, BBC Studios Global Productions, said “Nation’s Dumbest has been an instant hit since we launched the format at MIPCOM last year. With adaptations now confirmed across four European territories and more to come, this bold and entertaining concept with its humour, relatability and originality, is a perfect example of how our content travels”. |
posted 9/10/2025 |
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WEDNESDAY: Fun...ds |
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Wheel of Fortune announced a new element at the beginning of the show. Due to the “Year of Fun,” Social Media Correspondent Maggie Sajak announced the new “Year of Funds” Giveaway for viewers. Every time someone on stage said the word “fun,” $1,000 got added to the prize pot. A ding went off every time someone said the word to keep track of it. The “Year of Funds” Giveaway will be an ongoing thing throughout the season. Jimmy Alexander, from Fredericksburg, Texas, played against Rebecca Merkel, from Hoover, Alabama, and Genvieve Martin, from Coffeeville, Mississippi, on Wednesday, September 10.. |
posted 9/10/2025 |
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Thursday Lightning Round |
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Taylor Frankie Paul is the newest Bachelorette! On Wednesday, Sept. 10, the Secret Lives of Mormon Wives star, 31, was announced as the lead for season 22 of The Bachelorette on Call Her Daddy. "You are on Call Her Daddy so we can officially announce that you are this season's Bachelorette. How are you feeling?" host Alex Cooper asked Paul. "Surreal. It has not hit me right now in this moment," she explained. "I'm just thinking about it, and it's not real. And it's not going to be until I think the limo is pulling up, you know? And meeting the people." Adding that she's "nervous," Paul continued, "How did I get here? In my head I'm like, 'How is this happening?' That's my answer." The mom of three went on to share that her being on the show started as a joke three years ago when she made a TikTok, but it was something that she always saw as "unattainable." "I don't know if that got their attention ... It was mainly a joke to me ... Then we had a meeting. I still didn't believe it until i got the invitation, 'Will you be our Bachelorette?' Same reaction, shaking, pacing back and forth. There's no way, no way." Paul went on to admit that she did have some reservations about becoming the Bachelorette, as well as confirming that she is still going to be a part of The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives. "How do I make this work? I'm a co-parent I have two baby daddies not one, so I'm dealing with two different people, my children, my home base is here. Can I travel that long? Can I be gone that long?" Paul explained. "But then I'm also thinking on the side, the other two moms that are in my group [Jen Affleck and Whitney Leavitt] are doing Dancing with the Stars and they brought their family out, but also they have their husbands, so for me I'm like, is this possible for me to do as a single mom? Can I make it work realistically no matter how much I want this? And I was like, I can, if you want to you can and it comes down to that so I was just like, I will make it work ... I can ask for help more," she added. The reality TV star added that the news was "shocking" to her family but said "they're all excited." As for what her SLOMW costars think about her being the Bachelorette, Paul revealed that they all know about her news and she'd received nothing but "positive" feedback. "I think most of them are going to be happy for me and support me," Paul said. "I can't speak for everyone and what they actually truly think, you know never really know. But I think we're all kind of doing our own thing so everyone is getting their own shots, it's not just about her her her." Cooper then asked if she thinks there's going to be any "side group chats" about Paul being on the show. "I can't say, I don't know ... I guess we'll see on whatever season we'll be on," she said. |
posted 9/10/2025 |
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Pod Save Colorado |
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“Love Is Blind” is back! The new season, kicking off on Oct. 1 on Netflix, will follow a new cast of 32 singles looking to find love in Denver, Colorado. This season’s tagline reads, “Love is blind… unless you’re blindsided.” Nick and Vanessa Lachey return as hosts for the series, which will roll out 12 episodes over four weeks — the first six on Oct 1, the next three on Oct. 8, the next two on Oct. 15 and the last on Oct. 22. Produced by Kinetic Content, the series will follow singles who agree to get engaged without ever meeting their match in person, only connecting via conversations behind a wall for 10 days. The engaged couples will then move in together, plan their wedding and decide if they want to say “I do” after meeting in the real world. Creator Chris Coelen executive produces with Ally Simpson, Morgan Harris, Eric Detwiler and Brian Smith. |
posted 9/10/2025 |
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80 Chefs... 35 States... |
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Chef, restaurateur, and Food Network star Alex Guarnaschelli will return to defend her title as the most feared and accomplished competition cook in the country when the new season of Food Network's Alex vs America premieres on Tuesday, October 7th at 9 p.m. ET/PT. Having outcooked more than 80 elite chefs from over 35 states including masters of over two dozen cuisines, and despite battling three chefs at a time, she's never been eliminated in the first round. Host and chef Eric Adjepong will raise the stakes and bring in the most celebrated chefs, the winningest champions and Alex's toughest opponents ever who will all join forces to take her down. In each episode, Alex will go up against three expert chefs in two cooking rounds where anyone can be sent home, including Alex. With ultimate bragging rights and $15,000 on the line, the chefs will battle to see if they have what it takes to beat Alex. With surprising all-star chefs around every turn, minds will be blown, friendships will be tested, and challenges will be won and lost. |
posted 9/10/2025 |
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TUESDAY: Shocked Is An Understatement |
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“Big Brother” fans knew what would happen in Tuesday night’s episode of the CBS competition series, but that didn’t stop it from being heartbreaking television. |
posted 9/10/2025 |
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2025 NTAs: And the Winners Were... |
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The 2025 National Television Awards took place at the O2 Arena in London on Wednesday, with an audience of famous faces ready to win some sparkling trophies. Joel Dommett took on hosting duties for the night as the awards ceremony aired live on ITV1 and ITVX. It was a busy evening in the showbiz world with Adolescence dominating drama and EastEnders taking home two soap awards. However, the biggest surprise of the night was Ant & Dec losing the Best TV Presenter award for the first time in 24 years. Winners in our genre of record... - The Bruce Forsyth Entertainment Award: Michael McIntyre’s Big Show |
posted 9/10/2025 |
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Gregg Wallace Sues BBC |
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Former “MasterChef” host Gregg Wallace, who was fired from the BBC show in July after an investigation into allegations of inappropriate conduct, is taking legal action against the broadcaster. Wallace filed the claim, which is related to data protection, on Friday. He is suing both the BBC and its commercial arm, BBC Studios. Details of his lawsuit have not yet been made public but it has been filed under Part 7 of the “media and communication” legal track at the High Court, which covers data protection, defamation and misuse of private information claims. Variety understands that Wallace is seeking documents relating to his firing. |
posted 9/10/2025 |
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NBCU to Mongolia: Don't Ask Me |
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NBCUniversal Formats is taking its interactive game show “Don’t Ask Me” to Mongolia through a new partnership with local broadcaster Central TV. The Chalkboard TV-created format will air as “Don’t Ask Me, Ask the Mongolians” starting Sept. 28 in a weekly primetime slot. Central TV will produce 13 hour-long episodes of the format, which relies heavily on real-time audience participation. The game pits contestant teams against each other as they attempt to guess how the viewing public will respond to polling questions. Success depends on accurately predicting majority opinion rather than providing correct answers, with scoring tied directly to viewer response percentages. “‘Don’t Ask Me’ is a brilliant example of interactive entertainment that lets the audience shape the show as it happens. No two episodes are the same,” said Linfield Ng, VP of format sales and production at NBCUniversal Formats. “We are delighted to be partnering with Central TV to bring this format to Mongolia and turn the series into a true celebration of Mongolian opinions and humour.” The format grants viewers unprecedented control over programming elements, from influencing contestant challenges involving current events and social issues to deciding elimination outcomes and performance selections. |
posted 9/10/2025 |
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Can't Stop the Intuition |
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London-based distributor Can’t Stop Media has secured international sales rights to new gameshow format Intuition. Produced by French prodco CyrilProd and Satisfaction Group-owned AH! Production for France 2, the show sees 150 contestants face a series of numerical questions for cash prizes. It’s presented by Cyril Féraud (The Floor). |
posted 9/10/2025 |
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Polly Holliday, the Alabama-born actress who told folks to “Kiss my grits!” as the spirited waitress Flo on the CBS sitcom Alice and her own spinoff, has died. She was 88. Holliday died Tuesday at her home in Manhattan, Dennis Aspland, her theatrical agent and friend, told The New York Times. In 1990, Holliday received a Tony nomination for playing Big Mama in a revival of Cat on a Hot Tin Roof. Four years earlier, she starred opposite Jean Stapleton on Broadway in another revival of a classic, Arsenic and Old Lace. On the big screen, Holliday played Ruby Deagle, the wealthy and wicked widow who meets her swift end after a ride on a tampered stair-lift chair in Joe Dante’s Gremlins (1984). She also appeared in John G. Avildsen’s W.W. and the Dixie Dancekings (1975), Paul Mazursky‘s Moon Over Parador (1988), Chris Columbus’ Mrs. Doubtfire (1993), Mr. Wrong (1996) — as Ellen DeGeneres’ mom — Nancy Meyers’ The Parent Trap (1998) and the Farrelly brothers’ remake of The Heartbreak Kid (2007). Sporting a bouffant red wig, Holliday shot to national prominence on Alice in a version of the character originated by Diane Ladd in the 1974 film Alice Doesn’t Live Here Anymore, directed by Martin Scorsese. Both the series, which debuted in August 1976 and starred Linda Lavin, and the movie were set on the outskirts of Phoenix at the grubby Mel’s Diner. (Robert Getchell wrote the screenplay and created the show as well.) Holliday appeared as Florence Jean Castleberry for four seasons of Alice, but amid reported tension with Lavin, she left in the 1979-80 season finale, with her character quitting Mel’s to take a hostess job as a fancy restaurant in Houston. (Ladd ostensibly replaced her as another waitress named Belle Dupree.) “People assumed that because Flo was very big that Linda must have had her nose out of joint,” Holliday said in a 1980 interview with People magazine. “Well, Linda’s a bigger person than that.” When her Flo spinoff came on the air in March 1980, Ms. Castleberry was now the owner of a roadhouse in Cowtown, Texas; it turned out she had bought the place in Fort Worth on a whim on her way to Houston. However, the comedy was canceled after two seasons while Alice ran through 1985. (Holliday never returned as Flo except in a flashback episode.) For playing Flo, Holliday won Golden Globes in 1979 and 1980 and received four Emmy nominations, including two in ’80 for Alice and her own show. In game shows, Holliday featured on episodes of "The $10,000 Pyramid" and "Match Game". She leaves no immediate survivors. Regarding “Kiss my grits,” she called her catchphrase “pure Hollywood” in a 2003 interview. “When the writers gave it to me, I said, ‘What is this supposed to mean? Why am I saying that?'” When fans asked her to repeat it, “I usually just smile and say, ‘Oh, I’m sure you could do it better.'” |
posted 9/10/2025 |
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Wednesday Lightning Round |
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Next Monday is Big Monday - Six of syndication's titles will bow new seasons, including Wheel and Jeopardy!, who will also stream next day. Wheel of Fortune is set to return in less than a week, and they revealed what fans can expect from Season 43. For the “Year of Fun,” contestants and viewers can participate. It will feature more tournaments, bigger prizes, and extra opportunities to win. Fans noticed the new wedge on the wheel in a behind-the-scenes video. “Ryan [Seacrest] brings his charm, warmth, and playfulness into his interactions with the contestants and co-host Vanna White, and that has resonated with our viewers,” Bellamie Blackstone, Wheel of Fortune executive producer, said in a press release. “A big part of the success we saw last season can be credited to these many wonderful moments, so we decided to embrace it and make ‘The Year of Fun’ the season 43 theme.” “Fan Fridays,” which entail fans at home typing in a keyword online to be entered to win a prize, will now be called “Fanday Fundays.” This will happen any day of the week, not just on Fridays. The giveaway will be conducted by Maggie Sajak, the game show’s social media correspondent. It will include cash, vacations, and other luxurious prizes. Fans can also look forward to returning favorite integrations, including Secret Santa, and theme weeks celebrating Halloween, veterans, teachers, and more. Also new this season is that Wheel of Fortune will be streaming on Peacock, Hulu, and Hulu through Disney+, as well as Crave in Canada, starting September 9, the day after the premiere. Fans can watch the latest five episodes anytime on the streamers. Streaming viewers will be able to enter all sweepstakes and giveaways contained in the show for the entire duration of that run. In addition to the new episodes, the streamers will have a selection of classic episodes available to watch anytime. These include Pat Sajak-era episodes, memorable contestants, Vanna White’s best outfits, and more. “Fans have been asking to be able to stream their favorite game show for years, and we’re excited to work with each of the platforms to deliver the best all-around experience,” Suzanne Prete, president of game shows for Sony Pictures Television, said. “Not only will each streamer have their own selection of classic episodes, but their audiences will have access to new episodes the next day and will be able to participate in giveaways and sweepstakes live.” Season 42 of Jeopardy! is right around the corner, and Jeopardy! just revealed which tournaments are coming back, as well as how fans can stream episodes after the season starts. Season 42 will see the return of Second Chance and Champions Wildcard competitions, the Tournament of Champions (ToC), and Jeopardy! Invitational Tournament (JIT). The “postseason” tournaments will air later in the season with Ken Jennings hosting, as well as the syndicated show and Celebrity Jeopardy!. Fans will be able to see all-new episodes of Jeopardy! starting on September 8 on syndicated channels, but if they miss an episode, they will be available to stream the next day on Hulu, Hulu on Disney+, Peacock (in the U.S.), and Crave (in Canada). The latest five episodes of the new season will be available on the streamers. “Having new episodes of Jeopardy! available on streaming for the first time is a huge milestone in the history of our program, and we look forward to welcoming a new audience on these platforms,” Suzanne Prete, president of game shows for Sony Pictures Television, said in a press release. “We want to celebrate that leap forward while also making sure our viewers know that if they watch Jeopardy! on their local station, they will continue to be able to do so. Our affiliate and owned station partners around the country remain essential to the show’s success.” In addition to the new season, Jeopardy! fans will be able to watch a collection of library episodes from the game show’s past seasons. Every single episode of Ken Jennings’ 74-game streak will be available, as well as streaks from other top champions. Peacock and Crave will also stream a collection of episodes featuring Alex Trebek’s travels around the world. Jonathan Hugendubler, from Baltimore, Maryland, will face off against two new opponents on the season premiere after defeating superchamp Scott Riccardi in the finale. Also premiering: new seasons of 25 Words or Less & Flip Side and new series Scrambled Up & The Perfect Line. |
posted 9/9/2025 |
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Lara Spencer Returns to the World of Thrifting |
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Hulu and Freeform have greenlighted That Thrifting Show with Lara Spencer, an unscripted design competition series hosted and executive produced by Lara Spencer. Additionally, Spencer has inked a new multi-year deal with ABC News to continue on Good Morning America, sources tell Deadline. In the 12-episode That Thrifting Show, which will debut on Hulu and Freeform in 2026, vintage design expert Spencer presents two designer duos with identical rooms. With limited time and budget, teams must treasure hunt for vintage and thrift store finds to design their way to beautiful, layered, finished rooms. It’s style and sustainability in a race against the clock. “It is so meaningful to share my childhood love of thrifting and celebrate this new generation’s passion for sustainable design,” Spencer said. “As you will see on That Thrifting Show, there are so many incredible treasures out there, just waiting to be reimagined and given a new life. To see the rooms these designers create with their thrifted finds is aspirational and simply amazing.” Spencer previously created and hosted HGTV’s Daytime Emmy-winning Flea Market Flip and created, executive produced and hosted HGTV’s Everything But the House. That Thrifting Show with Lara Spencer is produced for ABC News Studios by Butternut, a division of Wheelhouse Entertainment, and Envisionary Productions. Spencer serves as executive producer, alongside Courtney White and Cheryl Wayne for Butternut, Jon Rosen for Envisionary Productions, and senior executive producer David Sloan and Melia Patria for ABC News Studios. At Freeform/Hulu, That Thrifting Show joins an unscripted slate that includes the Project Runway revival. |
posted 9/9/2025 |
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NBCUniversal is phasing in a mandate for employees to work at least four days a week in the office. News of the updated policy due to take effect on January 5, 2026, was conveyed to employees by COO Adam Miller in a memo, a copy of which was obtained by Deadline. “As we look ahead toward an exciting 2026 and reflect on the past years, it has become increasingly clear that we are better when we are together,” Miller wrote. “As we have all experienced, in-person work and collaboration spark innovation, promote creativity, and build stronger connections.” The move follows a number of similar initiatives across the media and entertainment sector. Paramount last week made the eye-opening decision to implement a five-days-a-week mandate, following in the mold of tech giants like Amazon, which have cited productivity advantages from workers collaborating in person. |
posted 9/9/2025 |
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Xander's Six New Pointless Friends |
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Pointless fans will be pleased to know that the upcoming series is right around the corner and host Alexander Armstrong will be joined by some familiar faces. The celebrities confirmed to be joining the long-running quiz show as co-hosts are Loose Women star Judi Love, BBC Radio icon Trevor Nelson and Cooking With The Stars host Tom Allen. Rounding out the line-up are Strictly Come Dancing 2023 stars Angela Rippon and Angela Scanlon, as well as Morning Live presenter, Gethin Jones. Speaking of the exciting line-up, host Alexander, 55, says: “I am over the moon knowing I get to work with such brilliant co-hosts. I cannot wait to get going and have them all keep me, and the contestants, fantastically on our toes.” Broadcaster Angela, 80, adds: “What a great gig! Sitting in the “Hot Seat” on Pointless and working with Alexander Armstrong. That’s a TV double whammy. And having appeared on the programme as a contestant, it’s good to know that this time I won’t have to wrack my brain for the answers - because they will all be written down for me! I can’t wait." DJ Trevor, 61, comments: “As a former Pointless champion, I’ve had the pleasure of competing on one of my favourite quiz shows. “So, when I was given the opportunity to step onto the other side of the questions, I was pleasantly surprised. I have a fond appreciation for the team, and I hope I do the role justice.” Sharing her excitement, comedian Judi, 45, gushes: “I am so excited to be hosting with Alexander Armstrong. It’s such a fun show full of crazy facts and a lot of laughter. I've watched Pointless so many times (and even come up as a question!), so to be sitting in the famous sidekick seat is brilliant!” Meanwhile, presenter Gethin, 47, enthuses: “It’s become one of the most famous chairs on television, and I’ve ALWAYS wanted to know what is actually on that laptop! “It’s the perfect scenario, playing along but knowing all the answers… or least the best of the right answers! I will be excellent at Welsh pronunciations; Alexander will have the rest covered." The Apprentice: You’re Fired host Tom, 42, says: “I can't wait to find out how they move the contestants off the steps so quickly!" While Irish host Angela, 41, admits: “This will be the first time in the history of any game that I, Angela Scanlon, will know all the answers. Actually, it’ll be the first time I know any of the answers. “Prior to doing Pointless I asked my agent to make me sign a document to swear I would never agree to appear on a public gameshow again; it was after the Mr Tumble incident but perhaps this will help us all forget." |
posted 9/8/2025 |
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Reinas de Quinta Temporada |
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World of Wonder has unveiled the cast for Drag Race España Season 5, which premieres on Sunday, September 28, on WOW Presents Plus in the US and select territories day-and-date with its local airing on Spain’s ATRESplayer Premium. Supremme de Luxe returns as host, joined by returning judges Javier Calvo, Javier Ambrossi, and Ana Locking. The twelve Spanish queens competing for the title of Spain’s ultimate Drag Superstar are: Alexandra del Raval, Dafne Mugler, Denébola Murnau, Eva Harrington, Ferrxn, Krystal Forever, Laca Udilla, La Escándalo, Margarita Kalifata, NIX, Nori, and Satín Greco. Each week, the queens will compete 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. Drag Race España is produced by World of Wonder and Atresmedia in collaboration with Buendía Estudios. Executive producers at World of Wonder are Fenton Bailey, Randy Barbato, Tom Campbell, and RuPaul Charles. Ignacio Corrales and Jorge Pérez Vega are the executive producers at Buendía Estudios. |
posted 9/8/2025 |
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Monday Lightning Round |
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ITV Studios to Spin Off Quiz/Entertainment Label |
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ITV Studios, the broadcaster’s global production business, is to launch a new label focused on “scalable entertainment and competitive formats” and lead by industry veterans Lily Wilson, who will serve as Managing Director, and Tom Williams in the role of Creative Director. Wilson is currently Commissioning Editor, Entertainment at ITV, a post she has held for the past 6 years, and has been responsible for some of ITV’s most successful shows including Britain’s Got Talent, The Voice, Saturday Night Takeaway and The BRIT Awards. Williams has developed shows such as The Million Pound Drop (C4) and Mamma Mia! I Have a Dream (ITV) and is joining from TalkbackThames where he held the position of Creative Director. Both will join in January 2026 and branding for the new label will be revealed at the same time. Once it launches, the label will become the new home for the team behind ITV Studios’ Potato label plus Potato’s and 12 Yard’s existing portfolio of quiz shows and back catalogue. Tim Carter, MD Unscripted, UK, ITV Studios, said: “Lily has been synonymous with the biggest shows on television and intimately understands what it takes to create excellence. Tom is one of the most exciting originators in the industry. “Together they are unstoppable, and with the heft and popularity of Potato’s shows and 12 Yard’s IP behind them, they promise to create a new force in entertainment.” |
posted 9/5/2025 |
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Happy Friday Lightning Round |
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More on "The Road" |
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The new music competition series THE ROAD announces country music stars Jordan Davis, Karen Fairchild, Dustin Lynch and Brothers Osborne will join as special guest advisors throughout the season. THE ROAD premieres Sunday, Oct. 19 (9:00-10:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network and available to stream live and on-demand on Paramount+.*** The music legends will offer insight and guidance to the emerging musicians competing as opening acts for GRAMMY(R) Award winner Keith Urban at music venues across America. THE ROAD is produced by Paramount Television Studios, Taylor Sheridan (Bosque Ranch Productions), Blake Shelton (Lucky Horseshoe Productions), David Glasser (101 Studios), Lee Metzger (Lucky Horseshoe Productions) and Keith Urban. |
posted 9/4/2025 |
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More on "The Golden Bachelor" Season 2 |
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Twenty-three incredible women are stepping into the spotlight, ready to capture hearts across the nation as they pursue a chance at love with Golden Bachelor Mel Owens. These vibrant women, each radiating elegance, strength and a zest for life, are proof that love stories don't end with age, they only get better. From a vineyard owner and a fitness professional to a retired firefighter and bomb tech, these women are ready to rewrite the rules of romance. After a historic first season, "The Golden Bachelor" returns for Season 2 on Wednesday, Sept. 24 (8:00-10:00 p.m. EDT), on ABC and next day on Hulu. The 23 women set to appear this season: |
posted 9/4/2025 |
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"The Wall" Heads to Greece |
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The Wall is headed to Greece with well-known presenter Christos Ferentinos fronting the local version for Skai. The gameshow was added to the NBCUniversal Formats catalog last year and the studio has been pushing it internationally, with hopes of creating new production hubs in Europe. The Greek version is the first since NBCU took over distribution. Ferentinos (Greece’s Got Talent and Deal or No Deal Greece), is one of the country’s most recognizable TV and radio presenters. The version he is fronting will run to thirty episodes of sixty minutes. The Greek show will have a 12-meter-high Wall, with two players per episode facing the make-or-break questions, and a cash prize of up to €350,000 ($408,000). Glassman Media, The SpringHill Company, Universal Television Alternative Studio and Foss Productions are on production duty. NBCUniversal Formats, in turn part of Universal Studio Group, is effectively relaunching the show in international markets where it has historically sold well. To date, over 1,500 episodes have been produced across 32 countries meaning it is well-known around the world. |
posted 9/4/2025 |
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Paramount Wants Everyone Back in the Office |
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The new Paramount leadership continues to put their mark on the company following the Skydance acquisition. The latest is a return to office policy that requires all employees to be in the office five days a week. That is more than any traditional Hollywood studios and in line with tech companies’ RTO rules. The mandate was announced in a companywide email sent by Chairman and CEO David Ellison Thursday morning, a copy of which was obtain by Deadline. For those not willing to comply, a severance package is being offered. “To achieve what we’ve set out to do – and to truly unlock Paramount’s full potential – we must make meaningful changes that position us for long-term success,” Ellison wrote. “These changes are about building a stronger, more connected, and agile organization that can deliver on our goals and compete at the highest level. We have a lot to accomplish and we’re moving fast. We need to all be rowing in the same direction. And especially when you’re dealing with a creative business like ours, that begins with being together in person. “With this in mind, we will begin a phased return-to-office plan starting in January 2026, ultimately moving towards an in-person work environment where employees are in the office full-time (five days a week),” he added. |
posted 9/3/2025 |
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Thursday Lightning Round |
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Today, the "Dancing with the Stars" Season 34 celebrity cast and their professional dancing partners were announced on ABC's "Good Morning America." Cohosted by Alfonso Ribeiro and Julianne Hough, the series returns for its milestone 20th anniversary TUESDAY, SEPT. 16 (8:00-10:00 p.m. EDT), simulcast LIVE on ABC and Disney+, and available next day on Hulu. "Dancing with the Stars" is produced by BBC Studios. This season's celebrities and professional dancers are as follows (in alphabetical order): · Reality star Jenn Affleck ("The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives") with partner Jan Ravnik The pairs will be judged by a panel of renowned ballroom experts, including Carrie Ann Inaba, Bruno Tonioli and Derek Hough. |
posted 9/3/2025 |
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More on "Harry Potter: Wizards of Baking" Year 2 |
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Viewers and legions of Harry Potter fans are in for a treat as Food Network's Harry Potter: Wizards of Baking returns for a magical new chapter this holiday season. Premiering Sunday, November 2 at 8pm ET/PT on Food Network, the series will stream the next day on HBO Max and discovery+, and will roll out globally with additional info to follow on international dates and times. Chapter Two will feature even more spellbinding creations, enchanted elements and baking wizardry as a new field of competitors embark on the experience of a lifetime. Capitalizing on the enduring love for Harry Potter - a global phenomenon that continues to captivate people of all ages around the world - the ground-breaking series blends legendary storytelling and fantastical edible creations in a competition that had audiences on the edge of their seats last year. In its freshman outing, the series ranked as the #1 non-news/sports cable program on Thursday nights for Adults 25-54 and reached more than 16.4 million total viewers across linear, HBO Max and discovery+. Returning hosts James and Oliver Phelps (Fred and George Weasley) bring their charm, humor and behind-the-scenes anecdotes, and are joined by esteemed culinary judges Carla Hall and Jozef Youssef, who bring their discerning palates and high expectations to the table. Across the six-episode season, special guests Warwick Davis (Professor Flitwick), Afshan Azad (Padma Patil) and Devon Murray (Seamus Finnigan) help evaluate the competitors' showpieces as they share their own stories from the films. |
posted 9/3/2025 |
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Amazon Merges with MGM Alternative |
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MGM Alternative TV is joining the rest of Amazon’s studio business after the unscripted production arm behind series such as Survivor and The Voice was moved under the oversight of Vernon Sanders. The unit, which also owns production companies including On Patrol: Live producer Big Fish Entertainment and Vanderpump Rules producer Evolution Media, will now sit under Amazon MGM Studios. This brings it under the purview of Sanders, who is Head of Global Television, Prime Video & Amazon MGM Studios. MGM Alternative TV has bounced around a bit since Amazon acquired MGM in 2022. The division, which is led by Barry Poznick, previously sat under Brad Beale, who is Head of Global Content Licensing and Distribution, following the departure of Chris Brearton, who was VP PVS Corporate Strategy, MGM+ and MGM Alternative Television. |
posted 9/3/2025 |
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Rory McIlroy, Scottie Scheffler Tee Off |
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Rory McIlroy and Scottie Scheffler will compete head-to-head and captain two teams of world-class players at the "Golf Channel Games," a new, rapid-fire golf competition live in primetime on Golf Channel and USA Network on Wednesday, December 17, in Jupiter, Fla. McIlroy and Scheffler will lead two four-man teams at the Golf Channel Games in the following timed and strategy-focused challenges under the pressure of the clock and the primetime lights: · Timed Drive, Chip, & Putt - Players compete solo in the three precision-based disciplines - drive a total number of yards, chip within a certain proximity to the pin, and hole a certain number of feet of putts - as quickly as possible. "Our goal at VERSANT is to drive innovation from the strengths of our businesses," said Tom Knapp, EVP Golf & General Manager, Golf Channel. "With that in mind, we wanted to create a new golf event that was highly competitive, showcasing the best players in the world hitting specific shots and plotting strategy with a running clock. To have the opportunity to create an annual, end-of-season golf event which includes Rory & Scottie at one of South Florida's premier golf clubs, has been a treat. It should be fun." "The Golf Channel Games bring a fresh approach to golf, inspired by events like the NFL Combine and All-Star Games from top professional leagues," said McIlroy. "They give players the chance to showcase their skills across unique challenges and offer fans a new way to enjoy the game in the postseason. I am looking forward to competing in this new, fun format." "The Golf Channel Games will be a great mix of skill, strategy, and pressure," said Scheffler. "This will be a brand new way for the players and the fans to experience the game of golf. Everyone knows how competitive we are and I think the Golf Channel Games will be an innovative competition that will engage the viewers. I'm excited to be a part of this." |
posted 9/3/2025 |
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Wednesday Lightning Round |
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Netflix Korea Reveals Slate |
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After launching several successful unscripted shows like Culinary Class Wars and Physical: 100 in the last two years, Netflix Korea has unveiled a lineup of returning unscripted formats as well as new series. In October this year, one of the streamer’s most recognisable reality show formats will premiere with its regional spinoff, Physical: Asia. Adapted from Physical: 100 (which has featured two Korean seasons so far), Physical: Asia will follow eight country teams competing against each other: Korea, Japan, Thailand, Mongolia, Türkiye, Indonesia, Australia and the Philippines. Among others, legendary boxing champion Manny Pacquiao is set to star in the show, leading Team Philippines. Another familiar IP, Culinary Class Wars, will return for a second season in December this year. The cooking survival show made history as the first Korean unscripted series to top the streamer’s Global Top 10 Non-English TV list for three consecutive weeks upon its debut. The show stars Paik Jong-won and Ahn Sung-jae. Role-playing mystery game show Crime Scene Zero will premiere on September 23. Running for 10 episodes, each episode will feature a special guest engaging in mind games and battles of deduction. Stars include Jang Jin, Park Ji-yoon, Jang Dong-min, Kim Ji-hun, An Yujin, Park Sung-woong and Joo Hyun Young, among others. |
posted 9/2/2025 |
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"Family Feud" Goes Live from Vegas |
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MGM Resorts International and Playtech look to be making great strides in live casino entertainment by unveiling their latest casino game, Family Feud. Family Feud will be a live-streamed game show which will be part of their ‘Live from Vegas’ offering. The game will also make history as the first ever interactive game show to be streamed live from a casino floor on the Las Vegas Strip to international players. The game will be based on the iconic game show, of the same name, that’s hosted by Steve Harvey. In the show five family members are pitted against five members of another family via questions; this is what the game emulates. “MGM Resorts, with Playtech and Fremantle, is at the forefront of digital gaming bringing the iconic Las Vegas experience to people around the globe,” said President of MGM Resorts International Interactive, Gary Fritz, following the announcement. “The live dealer studio marks a major step in our growth strategy and pursuit of being the world’s premier gaming entertainment company. We will continue working to create unforgettable moments and new ways to enjoy what the Las Vegas Strip has to offer.” This move from MGM and Playtech is clearly an attempt to bring in new audiences from international markets. Indeed, according to Vice President of online gaming for MGM Resorts, Vik Shrestha, the launch of Family Feud at the MGM Grand reaches international markets including the UK, Canada and even Mexico. The game itself unfolds in a transparent studio on the casino floor, which is completely open to public view, enhancing the experience. In June 2024, ‘Live from Vegas’ debuted when MGM Resorts and Playtech finally introduced live dealer broadcasts from both the MGM Grand and the Bellagio in what was the first step of the strategic partnership. |
posted 9/2/2025 |
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Tuesday Lightning Round |
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Kelsey Bateman, who competed for the romantic attentions of Poison frontman Bret Michaels on the reality show Rock of Love, has died. She was 39. The death was reported by family members to TMZ. A cause or place of death were not reported, but a family member told the outlet that Bateman died recently and unexpectedly. Bateman reportedly lived in the Salt Lake City area and in recent years, according to a LinkedIn page, worked in sales for Utah’s Vox Nutrition, a private label supplement manufacturing company. Bateman’s short-lived reality career might be best remembered for its melodramatic ending. After making it into the finals competition 10 contestants, Bateman’s unsteady, sometimes alcohol-fueled behavior was called out by the rock star. “At some point I looked over during the concert and you were no longer there,” Michaels told Bateman before her elimination. In a confessional segment, Bateman, who conceded the pressures of the show had been mounting, said, “I ended up laying on a speed bump bawling my eyes out, but you know what? I’m here and I’m ready for whatever Bret has to say to me.” In breaking the news of her departure, Michaels said, “I think you’re awesome and a beautiful girl, and I said sometimes I have to make decisions for people. And my decision for you is that I’m going to let your tour end here.” In show clips available on YouTube, Bateman offers her last word. “I’m going to go home and I’m going to be single. I’m not going to think about guys for a while, but the next guy I find definitely won’t be 44 and probably not a rock star.” Information on survivors was not immediately available. |
posted 9/1/2025 |
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Randy Boone, who played the guitar-strumming singing ranch hand Randy Benton on the classic NBC western The Virginian, died Thursday, August 28. He was 83. His death was reported to The Hollywood Reporter by his wife Lana. Additional details were not disclosed. Born Randall Boone Jr. on January 17, 1942, in Fayetteville, North Carolina, Boone later attended North Carolina State College in Raleigh before dropping out and hitchhiking to California to try his hand as an actor. His first gig was a 19-episode run on 1962’s comedy-drama It’s A Man’s World about three young men living in a houseboat on the Ohio River. A costar was future That Girl actor Ted Bessell. With Man’s World canceled after just four months, Boone was a guest star in such series as The Alfred Hitchcock Hour, Wagon Train, The Fugitive and The Twilight Zone (in the memorable 1963 episode “The 7th Is Made Up of Phantoms,” he played a National Guardsman sent back in time to the Battle of the Little Bighorn), all before landing his 70-episode 1964-66 stint on The Virginian. The Virginian starred Doug McClure and James Drury, who died in 1995 and 2020, respectively. Boone later said that he was fired by producer Frank Price. “I was told that [Price] thought I was window dressing and wasn’t needed on the show, but I feel that I was needed as much as anybody.” Price died just last week, three days before Boone. Following his two-season stint on the long-running The Virginian, Boone starred from 1967-68 on the CBS Western series Cimarron Strip alongside Stuart Whitman, Percy Herbert and Jill Townsend. He made episodic guest appearances well into the 1980s on such shows as Lassie, Emergency!, Kolchak: The Night Stalker, Gunsmoke, Kung Fu, and Highway To Heaven, among others. In the game show realm, Boone appeared on episodes of What's This Song? On the film side, Boone starred in the 1966’s Country Boy, about a rising young country musician. Boone left acting in the late 1980s and, according to THR, worked in construction until his retirement. Complete information on survivors was not immediately available. |
posted 9/1/2025 |
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Graham Greene, a Canadian actor best known for his Oscar-nominated turn in the 1990 film “Dances with Wolves,” died on Monday in Toronto after a battle with long illness. He was 73. Greene made his debut in the 1979 Canadian drama series “The Great Detective” and in the 1983 film “Running Brave.” But his big Hollywood break came with “Dances with Wolves,” in which he co-starred as “Kicking Bird.” The role earned him an Academy Award nomination for best supporting actor in 1991. The film was nominated for 12 Oscars and won seven, including for best picture and best director for Kevin Costner. Afterward, he went on to appear in several major Hollywood releases, such as “Maverick,” “Die Hard with a Vengeance,” “The Green Mile,” “The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part 2” and “Molly’s Game.” Greene also had a prolific career in television. His credits include “Northern Exposure,” “Murder She Wrote,” “Lonesome Dove: The Series,” “Wolf Lake,” “The Red Green Show,” “Defiance,” “Longmire,” “Goliath,” “Reservation Dogs,” “Echo,” “Riverdale,” “1883” and “Tulsa King.” In game shows, he made an appearance on teh Canadian version of "LOL Last One Laughing". Outside of his Oscar nom, Greene won a Grammy in 2000 for best spoken word album for children for his work on “Listen to the Storyteller.” He was also honored with a Gemini Award, Canadian Screen Award and nominated for an Independent Spirit Award. In 2021, he received a star on Canada’s Walk of Fame. Greene was born in June 1952 in Ohsweken, on Canada’s Six Nations Reserve. He began his acting career in the theater and was appearing in professional stage productions by the 1970s. Greene is survived by his wife, Hilary Blackmore, and his daughter Lilly Lazare-Greene. |
posted 9/1/2025 |
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More on "Win Win" |
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ITV’s new quiz show Win Win will be the most interactive quiz show ever aired in the UK, as viewers playing from the comfort of their sofas get the chance to win the same truly amazing prizes as the contestants playing in studio. Over six Saturday nights from Saturday 6th September (as revealed on the show's official website with a countdown timer), the series builds to an epic finale where one contestant is guaranteed to win £1,000,000 - and that winner could even be a viewer who made it through to the final. Mel Giedroyc and Sue Perkins will host, with each show packed with humour, drama and life-changing decisions. Playing survey questions based on the views of the Great British public, a 40-strong group of studio contestants, and viewers, play to win prizes including dream holidays, luxury cars, and tickets to some of the world’s biggest sporting and entertainment events. In what is ITV’s biggest ever ad-funded series, the show comes via BE Studio from ITV, a full-service creative studio producing Ad Funded Entertainment (AFE), which has brought People’s Postcode Lottery and ITV together to co-fund this entirely new Hello Dolly format. Host Mel said: “This quiz is so extra! Imagine winning something like a car just by playing along with a gameshow you’re watching on a Saturday night in your pyjamas? I can’t wait!” Host Sue said: “If I wasn’t hosting this, I’d be playing it at home; sat in my leopard print onesie, cuddling the dog whilst trying to figure out The Nation’s favourite chocolate bar. Bring it on!” Win Win begins Saturday 6th September on ITV1. |
posted 9/1/2025 |
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Monday Lightning Round |
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YouTube, Fox Come to Terms |
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Fox Corp. and YouTube TV have agreed on a renewed carriage agreement, ending the threat of a blackout that would have affected a major college football game and potentially the start of the NFL season. The companies did not release details or offer anything more than a brief statement affirming that the Fox broadcast network, Fox News, plus six other networks and more than two dozen local stations will remain active. YouTube TV, which launched in 2017, is now a leading pay-TV provider, with more than 8 million subscribers. As the Wednesday afternoon contract deadline approached, Fox and YouTube agreed on a short-term extension to continue negotiating, indicating a resolution was imminent. |
posted 8/29/2025 |
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Let’s Make a Deal showrunner John Quinn is taking on additional duties as showrunner and executive producer of The Price is Right. Quinn, who also showruns Press Your Luck, is expected to incorporate a variety of specially themed episodes in Price‘s new season, including Breast Cancer Awareness, Valentine’s Day, Pet Adoption Week, Mother’s Day, and School’s Out. There’s also a brand new pricing game in the works for the CBS game show hosted by Drew Carey. The new season is slated for September. “It’s the show we all watched during summer break and when we were home sick from school,” said Quinn, who is taking over for Evelyn Warfel on The Price is Right. “This show is a major reason why I work on game shows in the first place, so to be a part of it now is an honor that I do not take lightly. I am beyond grateful and still pinching myself! From the second I came on board I have felt at home, and that is a testament to the spectacular staff and crew who have been making this show a staple of American television for 53 years. What a delight!” “John brings a dynamic energy, remarkable creativity, and a collaborative spirit that elevates every production he touches,” added Jennifer Mullin, CEO, Fremantle. “Combined with his rare ability to adapt with the times while honoring tradition, make him the ideal choice to carry this iconic mainstay of television forward.” Production on season 54 of The Price is Right is underway at Fremantle’s Haven Studios in Glendale, CA. |
posted 8/29/2025 |
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In Our Jan Ravnik Era |
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This is how you to properly take advantage of the news that your English teacher is about to marry your gym teacher. Good Morning America revealed this morning that Jan Ravnik, who previously performed with the newly betrothed Taylor Swift on The Eras Tour, is becoming one of the pros on Dancing with the Stars. No word yet, however, on which lucky celebrity he’ll be paired with when season 34 kicks off in September: the new cast won’t be revealed until Sept. 3 on Good Morning America. The Slovenia-born Ravnik is described as an accomplished dancer with credits that include the 97th Academy Awards, The Eras Tour Movie and Mariah Carey Christmas: The Magic Continues. He’s also performed live on stage with artists like Paula Abdul at the Billboard Music Awards and at her Las Vegas Residency, as well as with Mariah Carey and Bruno Mars. Speculation about Ravnik joining the ABC competition show hit a fever pitch recently after he posted a video of himself dancing with DWTS pro and Mirror Ball Trophy winner Jenna Johnson. |
posted 8/28/2025 |
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Smart TV Goes Dumb |
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Rob Beckett's Smart TV, the quiz show featuring Alison Hammond and Josh Widdicombe, has been cancelled. The Sky Max series aired for two seasons in 2024 and 2025, with Hammond and Widdicombe serving as team captain for a panel show in which Beckett introduced a range of subjects from the small screen. Despite being popular with viewers thanks to its star-studded line-up, with guests including Richard Osman and Anna Maxwell Martin, the programme will be no more as it has been axed by Sky. "After two brilliant series testing the telly knowledge of the nation, it is time for us to roll the credits on Rob Beckett’s Smart TV," read a statement from the broadcaster (via The Sun). "Our huge thanks to the TV quizzing trio, Rob Beckett, Alison Hammond and Josh Widdicombe who brought all the laughs to screen. We look forward to working together again," they continued. |
posted 8/28/2025 |
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NBC has renewed its hit game show "Password" for a fun-filled third season of the ultimate word showdown. Get ready for more outrageous clues, wild guesses and comedic moments as Keke Palmer returns as host alongside wordplay master Jimmy Fallon. Filming is currently underway. "'Password' has really connected with audiences, blending nostalgic charm with a modern twist," said Sharon Vuong, Executive Vice President Unscripted Programming, NBCUniversal Entertainment. "We're delighted to pick up a new season and continue our partnership with everyone's favorite resident player, Jimmy Fallon, and our phenomenal host, Keke Palmer. This season promises to deliver more of the unforgettable humor and surprise gameplay that audiences have come to love." "We couldn't be more excited to return to 'Password,'" Fallon and Palmer said. "It's the only show where you get to lock eyes with a total stranger and think, 'OK, based on absolutely nothing, we're going to bet that you understand that when one of us says 'fluffy,' we mean 'pillow.' We love working with each other so much and are taking it to another level this season with bigger guests, wilder guesses and guaranteed laughs." "Password is a crown jewel in Fremantle's robust portfolio of game shows," said Kim Kleid, Executive Vice President of Current Programming, Fremantle. "This timeless format continues to captivate new generations and with Jimmy's infectious energy and Keke's magnetic charm, the show proves that great gameplay and great chemistry are always an irresistible mix." After scoring a 2024 Emmy nomination for Outstanding Game Show, "Password" is back to build on the classic gameplay elements that made this legendary format a hit. Each episode delivers fast-paced, high-stakes fun as recurring player Jimmy Fallon teams up with a contestant to face off against a celebrity guest/contestant duo. With hilarious one-word clues, teams race to guess the secret password for a chance to win cash prizes. Palmer, who made Emmy history by becoming the first Black woman to win for Outstanding Host for a Game Show, reclaims her spot at the podium as everyday contestants join forces with fellow Emmy-winner Fallon and a rotating cast of celebrities in an unpredictable battle of wits and words. Season 2 of "Password" has reached over 32 million total viewers across NBC and Peacock. Fallon and John Quinn serve as executive producers along with Jeffrey Breeden, who also serves as showrunner. "Password" is produced by Fremantle in association with Universal Television Alternative Studio and Electric Hot Dog. |
posted 8/28/2025 |
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Michelle Visage has been tapped to host the inaugural season of Drag Race Down Under vs. The World. The long-time RuPaul’s Drag Race judge will be joined by comedian Rhys Nicholson and Season 4 winner Lazy Susan in the judging panel. Following Drag Race UK vs The World and Canada’s Drag Race: Canada vs. The World, Drag Race Down Under vs. The World will see fan favorites from Drag Race Down Under go head-to-head with queens from around the world in the ultimate battle for the crown. “We couldn’t be more excited to expand the Drag Race legacy. We are going totally Glocal as local legends face off against global icons,” World of Wonder co-founders Fenton Bailey and Randy Barbato said. “Down Under vs The World promises a season packed with unfiltered moments, fashion, and lip syncs that will leave no lash unglued.” Drag Race Down Under vs. The World will stream on WOW Presents Plus in the U.S. and select territories, on the same day and date as its airing on Stan in Australia. Drag Race Down Under vs The World is a World of Wonder production in collaboration with Stan in Australia and WOW Presents Plus. Fenton Bailey, Randy Barbato, Tom Campbell, and RuPaul Charles serve as Executive Producers for World of Wonder. Amanda Duthie and Alicia Brown serve as Executive Producers for Stan. |
posted 8/26/2025 |
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Titans GO! |
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The second season of “The Boulet Brothers‘ Dragula: Titans” is set to return to AMC+ and Shudder on Oct. 7. An all-star spinoff of the hit series “The Boulet Brothers’ Dragula,” the competition show blends high-concept drag artistry with physical challenges that force competitors to confront their deepest fears. In Season 2, 14 drag artists from previous seasons will return to face off in design, performance and makeup-based challenges inspired by horror, science fiction, fantasy and the supernatural. “We didn’t just want to make another season of ‘The Boulet Brothers’ Dragula: Titans,’” Dracmorda and Swanthula Boulet said in a joint statement. “We set out to create a monster of a season that would completely eclipse everything that came before it. We pushed ourselves harder than ever, brought back the fiercest competitors in the show’s history, and packed every episode with shocking twists, jaw-dropping artistry, and real emotion. This is ‘Titans’ fully realized – bigger, darker, and more unrelenting than anything we’ve done before.” Contestants will have to survive the show’s pillars of Filth, Horror and Glamour in order to win a crown, a $100,000 grand prize, a headlining spot on a forthcoming world tour and the title of “Queen of the Underworld”. Hosted by the Boulet brothers, this season will feature a variety of guest judges in the horror genre including, David Dastmalchian (“Dune,” “The Suicide Squad”) Jennifer Tilly (“Chucky,” “Bound”) Todd McFarlane (creator of “Spawn,” Image Comics co-founder) Kate Siegel (“The Haunting of Hill House,” “Midnight Mass”) Don Mancini (creator of the “Child’s Play” and “Chucky” franchise) Bonnie Aarons (“The Nun,” “Mulholland Drive”) Akela Cooper (writer of “Malignant,” “M3GAN”). |
posted 8/26/2025 |
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More on "On Brand with Jimmy Fallon" |
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The On Brand Agency is officially open for business! The 10 creatives working to disrupt the marketing profession in NBC's newest innovative business competition series have been revealed. Hosted and executive produced by Fallon, "On Brand with Jimmy Fallon" is set to premiere Sept. 30 at 10 p.m. ET/PT on NBC. The series rollout will be eventized with new episodes airing twice a week - Tuesdays after "The Voice" and Fridays at 8 p.m. All episodes will be available next day on Peacock. Fallon is joined by the On Brand Agency's Chief Marketing Officer, Bozoma Saint John, whose storied history in the C-suite of companies such as Uber, Pepsi and Netflix makes her the perfect expert judge and mentor to the creatives during their season-long competition. The contestants are a competitive and creative group of everyday people who will use Fallon and Saint John's guidance as they answer the call of household brands such as Captain Morgan, Dunkin', KitchenAid, Marshalls, Pillsbury, SONIC, Southwest Airlines and Therabody. They'll need to think out of the box to impress the brands and win the opportunity to see their ideas executed in the real world. Plus, with Samsung powering the On Brand Agency's headquarters and Canva serving as the agency's design partner, contestants will have each brand's devices and tools at their fingertips to further elevate their pitches. One contestant will need to impress all the businesses, and outshine their fellow idea makers, in order to earn the grand prize of $100K, a feature in Adweek, a VIP trip to the Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity and the title of Innovator of the Year. The full list of creatives redefining what it means to be a marketer is: |
posted 8/26/2025 |
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More on "The Inheritance" |
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The Inheritance is heading to Channel 4 – and we now know exactly when to expect the premiere. The 12-episode game show, which was announced earlier this year, promises to be "a camp, cut-throat game of wit, willpower, persuasion and betrayal", and will kick off on Channel 4 at 9pm on Sunday 31st August, with the next two episodes airing on consecutive nights. Three episodes will then be released each week. With many parallels to The Traitors, the new series will follow 13 strangers as they are summoned to a grand stately home and tasked with competing for part of the fortune left in the will of The Deceased, a role played by Elizabeth Hurley. "But winning the money won’t be easy," the official plot synopsis reads. "The Deceased had a wicked sense of humor and has designed a mischievous game to ensure only the best players can get their hands on her inheritance." It continues: "The lucky 13 must work as a team to complete The Deceased’s final requests, a series of devilishly difficult assignments that will demand they are clever, collaborative and cunning." Brought to us by Studio Lambert, the team behind The Traitors UK, it’s hardly surprising that there’s a key twist: only one player can claim the money gained in each request, meaning it’s up to one of them to persuade the others that they alone deserve the money they earnt together. Joining Hurley will be lawyer and TV personality Robert Rinder, who'll be taking on the role of The Deceased's Executor and trusted legal counsel. |
posted 8/26/2025 |
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Ariana Madix Gets Her "Games" On |
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Although Love Island USA Season 7 is over, Ariana Madix won’t be leaving the villa too long as she has been tapped to host the second season of Love Island Games. Peacock has set Love Island Games Season 2 to premiere on Tuesday, September 16, with Madix taking over as lead host and comedian Iain Stirling reprising his narrator duties. The competition series brings together fan-favorite Islanders from various Love Island series across the globe – USA, UK, Australia, and beyond. In this cheeky new iteration, couples will compete in challenges while navigating dating, eliminations, recoupling, dramatic arrivals, and new competition twists and turns that help control the game like never before. Love Island UK presenter Maya Jama hosted the first season of Love Island Games in 2023. Before becoming the Love Island USA Season 6 host, Madix had an opportunity to host challenges on the first season of the competition series, and Maura Higgins was the social media ambassador. The first season of Love Island Games was won by Love Island USA Season 2 alum Justine Ndiba and Love Island UK Season 4 alum Jack Fowler. Other contestants from the inaugural season included Cely Vazquez (USA Season 4), Eyal Booker (UK Season 4), Aurelia Lamprecht (Germany Season 4), Johnny Middlebrooks (USA Season 2), Callum Hole (Australia Season 4), among many others. Love Island Games is set to film in Fiji. The show is executive produced by David George, Adam Sher, Ben Thursby-Palmer, Andy Cadman, James Barker, Blake Garrett, Courtney Rosenthal, Jordana Hochman, Bernie Schaeffer, Richard Foster, Chet Fenster, Richard Cowles, Tom Gould, and Mike Spencer. In addition, Andy Cohen has been tapped to host the Season 7 reunion alongside Madix. The Watch What Happens Live host will join the Vanderpump Rules alum to relive the season’s drama for a reunion special set to premiere on Peacock on Monday, August 25 at 9 p.m. ET and 6 p.m. PT. |
posted 8/26/2025 |
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"Drag Race UK" Releases Season 7 Cast |
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The queens of the UK are ready to fight once again for the RuPaul’s Drag Race UK crown! The seventh season of RuPaul’s Drag Race UK is headed back to WOW Presents Plus this fall, and 12 new queens have been chosen to battle for the title of The UK’s Next Drag Race Superstar. Over 10 weeks, the series will follow the queens as they compete in various challenges and games that test their drag skills. Each week, the winner of the week’s challenge will win a coveted RuPeter badge, and the two bottoms of the week will have to Lip Sync for Their Life to save themselves from elimination. RuPaul will be back as host with judges Michelle Visage, Alan Carr, Graham Norton and special celebrity guest judges. Who are the queens of ‘RuPaul’s Drag Race UK’ Season 7? The 12 queens joining the season include Catrin Feelings, Tayris Mongardi, Sally TM, Silllexa Diction, Pasty, Nyongbella, Paige Three, Elle Vosque, Viola, Chai T Grande, Bonnie Ann Clyde and Bones. The premiere date of RuPaul’s Drag Race UK will be revealed soon. Other RuPaul’s Drag Race UK news includes the upcoming release of the documentary Dear Viv, honoring late RuPaul’s Drag Race UK Season 1 winner The Vivienne. The documentary premieres on WOW Presents Plus Aug. 28. |
posted 8/22/2025 |
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No Regeneration Here... |
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ITV has axed a new show hosted by Doctor Who star David Tennant after fans were left scratching their heads as they struggled to understand the rules. ITV has confirmed that the David Tennant-fronted program will not be making a comeback for a second run. The Doctor Who legend stepped into the shoes of The Creator in the eight-episode reality competition, Genius Game, which drew its concept from a South Korean format. The show featured participants who were selected for their intellect and emotional intelligence, as they battled it out in the ultimate test of endurance. To win, competitors had to take part in a series of groundbreaking challenges all crafted to not only examine their mental sharpness but also prompt them to employ psychological warfare to outsmart their rivals. However, the format turned out to be "too complicated" for many viewers, leading ITV to decide against commissioning another series, reports the Express. At the Edinburgh TV Festival, ITV boss Kevin Lygo remarked: "I think it was a good try, but the audience was complicated. But I do know people who were obsessed with it. "You know, especially young people were obsessed with and couldn't believe we were not going to bring it back. But you know, I think in entertainment we all know how difficult it is to launch a big new show." The show also saw ratings fall. Around 1.2million viewers had watched the opening instalment, though figures fell to 800,000 for the follow-up episode. |
posted 8/22/2025 |
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Hulu announces notable TV personalities Colton Underwood and Kaitlyn Bristowe as co-hosts of new reality dating experiment "Are You My First?" "Are You My First?" premieres with all ten episodes Monday, Aug. 18, on Hulu in the U.S. and Disney+ internationally. Colton Underwood is a television personality, producer, author and former professional football player. After a standout collegiate career at Illinois State, he played in the NFL with teams including the Chargers and Raiders. He became a household name after joining "The Bachelorette," "Bachelor in Paradise," and eventually as the franchise's memorable lead known widely as the "Virgin Bachelor." In 2021, Underwood starred in "Coming Out Colton," a deeply personal docuseries that followed his journey navigating life as a gay man in the public eye. He is also a New York Times bestselling author of "The First Time," where he candidly shared his experiences with identity, pressure and growth. Now focused on production, he is developing projects that push boundaries across unscripted and scripted formats - from heartfelt parenting podcasts to college athletics storytelling - always with a lens of authenticity, humor and cultural relevance. Underwood lives in Los Angeles with his husband, Jordan, and their son, Bishop, embracing the beautiful chaos of dad life and storytelling that entertains, challenges and connects. Kaitlyn Bristowe is a multifaceted media personality and entrepreneur who first captured the public's attention as a standout contestant on "The Bachelor" before taking the spotlight as the star of "The Bachelorette." Known for her genuine personality, wit and candor, Bristowe's journey on reality TV not only won her the Mirrorball Trophy on "Dancing with the Stars" with her loyal fans, but it also launched a successful career in podcasting, where she hosts the popular show "Off the Vine." Beyond her media endeavors, Bristowe has ventured into the world of business with her own line of wine and a thriving social media presence, establishing herself as a prominent and influential figure in the entertainment industry. In this groundbreaking new dating experiment, the largest, hottest group of virgins ever assembled search for intimacy, love - and maybe their first - in a tropical paradise designed just for them. For the first time, they're free to explore their connections without judgment, allowing these sexy young singles to embark on a heated yet heartfelt journey packed with romantic dates, revealing challenges, and new love interests eager to find "the one." Who will find that special someone? And who will go home hot, bothered and heartbroken? Meet the 21 virgins set to hit the beach: · Andrew, 25, tech sales from Salt Lake City, Utah Still looking for his "first" because he is saving it for the one who will be his forever "Are You My First?" is produced by ITV America and Plimsoll Productions. Peter Geist, David George, Adam Sher, Simon Thomas, James Barker, Grant Mansfield, Karen Plumb and Alan Eyres serve as executive producers for the series. German Abraca and Kendall Elrod serve as co-executive producers.
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Loni Anderson, who played a struggling radio station's empowered receptionist on the hit TV comedy "WKRP in Cincinnati," died Sunday, just days before her 80th birthday. Anderson died at a Los Angeles hospital following a "prolonged" illness, said her longtime publicist, Cheryl J. Kagan. "We are heartbroken to announce the passing of our dear wife, mother and grandmother," Anderson's family said in a statement. "WKRP in Cincinnati" aired from 1978-1982 and was set in a flagging Ohio radio station trying to reinvent itself with rock music. The cast included Gary Sandy, Tim Reid, Howard Hesseman, Frank Bonner and Jan Smithers, alongside Anderson as the sexy and smart Jennifer Marlowe. As the station's receptionist, the blonde and high-heeled Jennifer used her sex appeal to deflect unwanted business calls for her boss, Mr. Carlson. Her efficiency often kept the station running in the face of others' incompetence. The role earned Anderson two Emmy Award nominations and three Golden Globe nominations. Anderson starred on the big screen alongside Burt Reynolds in the 1983 comedy "Stroker Ace" and the two later married and became tabloid fixtures before their messy breakup in 1994. Their son, Quinton Reynolds, was "the best decision that we ever made in our entire relationship," she said during the unveiling of a bronze bust at Reynolds' Hollywood grave site in 2021. "I think back to the beginning of our relationship, it was so, oh, gosh, tabloidy. We were just a spectacle all the time. And it was hard to have a relationship in that atmosphere. And somehow, we did it through many ups and downs," Anderson told The Associated Press. Anderson detailed their tumultuous marriage in the 1995 autobiography, "My Life in High Heels," which she said was about "the growth of a woman, a woman who survives." "I think if you're going to write about yourself, you have to do it warts and all," Anderson told the AP while promoting the book. "You may not even tell the nicest things about yourself, because you're telling the truth." She married four times, most recently to Bob Flick in 2008. Anderson was born Aug. 5, 1945, in Saint Paul, Minnesota. Her father was an environmental chemist, and her mother was a model. Her first role as an actress was a small part in the 1966 film "Nevada Smith," starring Steve McQueen. Most of her career was spent on the small screen with early guest parts in the 1970s on "S.W.A.T." and "Police Woman." In game shows, Anderson appeared on episodes of "Win, Lose or Draw", "Match Game", "Hollywood Squares", "Celebrity Family Feud", and "3rd Degree". After "WKRP" Anderson starred in the short-lived comedy series "Easy Street" and appeared in made-for-TV movies including "A Letter to Three Wives" and "White Hot: The Mysterious Murder of Thelma Todd." While facing her medical diagnosis with determination, she continued working and co-starred in Lifetime's "Ladies Of The 80s: A Divas Christmas" with Linda Gray, Donna Mills, Morgan Fairchild and Nicollette Sheridan. The popular TV movie aired on Dec. 2, 2023, as part of a Wonderful Lifetime holiday slate. Anderson is survived by Flick, her daughter Deidra and son-in law Charlie Hoffman, son Quinton Anderson Reynolds, grandchildren McKenzie and Megan Hoffman, stepson Adam Flick and wife Helene, and step-grandchildren Felix and Maximilian. |
posted 8/22/2025 |
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Happy Friday Lightning Round |
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SURVIVOR announced today the 18 new castaways who will compete against each other when the Emmy(R) Award-winning series premieres its 49th edition with a two-hour episode Wednesday, Sept. 24 (8:00-10:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network, and streaming on Paramount+ (live and on demand for Paramount+ Premium plan subscribers, or on demand for Paramount+ Essential subscribers the day after the episode airs)*. The groundbreaking reality series, which shifts to 90-minute weekly episodes beginning Wednesday, Oct. 1 at 8:00 PM, returns with a fresh set of dynamic and determined competitors, including two players who will ultimately compete in SURVIVOR's landmark 50th season, premiering in spring 2026. Those castaways' identities will be revealed at a later date. SURVIVOR - which is currently nominated for four Primetime Emmy Awards, including Outstanding Host and Reality Competition Program ¬ is hosted by five-time Emmy winner Jeff Probst. Twenty-five years after it first premiered, SURVIVOR continues to prove both the ultimate test of physical and mental will, as well as the adventure of a lifetime, for castaways stranded on the beaches of Fiji and tasked with forming a new society, adapting to their surroundings and navigating an unpredictable social game to ensure their torch stays lit. The series also continues to capture the collective imagination of critics and fans, finishing the 2024-25 television season as the #1 entertainment series among adults 18-49 and adults 25-54. The following are the 18 new formidable castaways who will dig deep in the 49th season to compete for the title of Sole Survivor and the $1 million prize: In May, Jeff Probst appeared live on CBS MORNINGS to announce the 24 returning players who will compete in SURVIVOR's highly anticipated milestone 50th season. The castaways include iconic returning players from throughout the series' history, going all the way back to season one, which premiered in May 2000. For the first time ever, the game is "In the Hands of the Fans!" with viewers voting on key elements of the game. The game and celebrations leading up to next spring's premiere are designed to honor fans for their loyalty and passion throughout the 25 years of the hit series, and to entice new viewers as well. |
posted 8/21/2025 |
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Hell's Kitchen Pits States vs. States |
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Gordon Ramsay is scouring the country to find the next great chef with Hell’s Kitchen Season 24 dubbed “Battle of the States.” The new season premieres on Thursday, September 25 at 8 p.m. on Fox where Ramsay will whittle down 50 semi-finalists to the Top 20 that will advance to the iconic kitchen with the chefs carrying the torch for their state throughout the entire competition. Dividing the kitchens between men vs. women, chefs from Washington and South Carolina could be on the same team, with the theme more about the individual chef and what they represent than it is about what they’ll be cooking or who they’ll be cooking with. For the first time in Hell’s Kitchen history, every chef will be from and represent a different place. Fox has unveiled the contestants for Season 24, and it includes people from across the U.S. states, including California, Oregon, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, Alaska, New York, and more. Occupations for the contestants in Season 24 include Sous Chef, Corporate Chef, Chef Instructor, Truck Owner, and more. The following chefs have been named to season 24... |
posted 8/21/2025 |
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More on "The Great British Baking Show" Season 13 |
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Ready, set... bake! The Great British Baking Show is back with a brand new season - and a brand new batch of talented amateur bakers from across the UK. In the iconic white tent, they'll take on the ultimate baking challenges - from showstopping celebration cakes to perfect pastries - all under the watchful eyes of legendary judges Paul Hollywood and Prue Leith. Each week, the bakers face Signature, Technical, and Showstopper challenges designed to test their creativity, skill, and nerves. One baker will be sent home, and one will rise to become this season's winner. New season of The Great British Baking Show premieres September 5 on Netflix. |
posted 8/21/2025 |
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Thursday Lightning Round |
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posted 10/20/2025
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