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“Beat Shazam” creator Jeff Apploff always knew that Jamie Foxx would be the secret sauce to his Fox game show’s success. The executive producer recalled being brought to tears while shooting the first episode, in disbelief that the Oscar and Grammy winner — who he was told would be impossible to book — was actually engaging with the audience while hosting his musical show. “Everybody told me you will never get this guy,” he told TheWrap. “And then I walked out [onto the ‘Beat Shazam’ stage] and he was on the piano, singing to the audience, and everybody was singing along. I was like, ‘Oh my God, look what we did!’” Now 100 episodes, eight seasons and $10 million winnings later, Apploff knew that the risk was worth the reward. “Beat Shazam,” which premiered in May 2017, celebrates its 100th episode Monday — a milestone that Fox Television Network President Michael Thorn says is increasingly rare in the current television landscape. “It doesn’t happen too often anymore that you get 100 episodes,” the executive told TheWrap. “100 episodes, that’s like 50 seasons of a streaming show.” “At that time everybody started a game show,” Foxx recalled, pointing to projects associated with Kevin Hart, Dwayne Johnson and Justin Timberlake. “But we were the only ones to survive. They all fell off.” |
posted 9/8/2026 |
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Tom Jones Fired from "The Voice UK" |
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Sir Tom Jones is known for his booming baritone voice — and he has certainly used it to call out ITV‘s decision to fire him from The Voice UK. In a statement posted on Instagram, the Welsh singer alleged that he was removed from his coaching role on Season 15 of The Voice because of a “financial difficulty with insurance.” Jones did not elaborate on the issue, but suggested that it was wrong of ITV to brief that he was removed from the show because of a creative refresh. “They are offering a much-reduced role where I would make an appearance but without being actually involved from the start, and I’m not thrilled about that,” Jones said. |
posted 9/8/2026 |
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Tuesday Lightning Round |
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Richard Osman appeared to accidentally reveal the secret launch date for series two of Celebrity Traitors during an event at London’s Southbank Centre. During a live edition on Saturday of The Rest Is Entertainment podcast, which the TV presenter co-hosts with journalist Marina Hyde, the 55-year-old said the new series of the BBC reality gameshow would begin on September 23. The pair were joined by special guest, former Celebrity Traitors finalist Joe Marler, who when speaking about the advice he would give new contestants, said: “What is it September 23 the next series?” To which Osman confirmed: “By the way to point out, it’s absolutely embargoed that it starts on September 23… let’s talk about what we call the events of September 23 this year, the cat’s out of the bag isn’t it? Not to repeat it.” Joe Marler joined the Rest Is Entertainment podcast host on stage at the London’s Southbank Centre Osman also said that from what he had heard from those involved, the new series “sounds like it was quite intense”. |
posted 9/6/2026 |
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Peacock to Reboot "I'm a Celebrity..." |
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Peacock greenlights a new competition series "Get Me Out of Here" (wt) from Love Island USA Producer ITV America and co-hosted by Maura Higgins and Rob Rausch. The show is set to air in 2027. An updated and amped-up take on the massive global format "I'm a Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here!" the series is set in a dense and unforgiving jungle, pairing celebrities with a non-famous friend or family member in the ultimate test of friendship. Stripped of every luxury - and the perks, privileges, and creature comforts of celebrity - duos face a series of physical and psychological challenges, earning rewards to avoid elimination. But here, the celebrities don't call the shots - instead, they must partner up, taking the lead or deferring to their bestie, all while the treacherous environment takes its toll. Relying on each other like never before, teams must navigate everything the jungle throws their way as their grit, stamina and resilience are pushed to the limit. With their bonds under pressure, the jungle will reveal which celebs can adapt to life without the VIP treatment, and which BFFs can handle being stuck in the jungle with a star. In the end, only one team will be left standing to claim the $100,000 grand prize. "Get Me Out of Here" is produced by ITV America. David George, David Eilenberg and Jordana Hochman are the executive producers. The series is based on the international format created by Lifted Entertainment and distributed by ITV Studios. |
posted 9/6/2026 |
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Labor Day Lightning Round |
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The 1% on 1/1 |
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As well as the annual Christmas special, The 1% Club is set to expand further with its first ever New Year's special. Further details on how to apply can be found here. Earlier this year ITV announced a landmark three-year deal for The 1% Club. A truly global hit, The 1% Club remains the biggest original quiz show in more than a decade. It regularly exceeds 5 million viewers an episode and since launching three years ago, it has been streamed over 60 million times and reached over 43 million viewers. ITV will commission further series and specials of The 1% Club over the next three years, alongside the return of The 1% Club Rollover. The enduring popularity of The 1% Club has made it one of ITV’s standout entertainment brands, attracting millions of viewers and broad demographic appeal across both broadcast and streaming. The show sees 100 contestants begin every show, but to make it to the end and win the top prize of up to £100,000, contestants must correctly answer a question only 1% of the country would get right. Contestants of all ages and backgrounds can take part, because, unlike most quizzes, no swotting up on general knowledge is required to do well - logic and common sense are the key to success. |
posted 9/4/2026 |
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Richard O’Sullivan, the sitcom actor whose lopsided grin entertained British audiences throughout the 1970s, has died aged 82. He passed peacefully surrounded by his close family at Brinsworth House, the Royal Variety Charity’s care home for former entertainers, in Twickenham, London shortly after 6am local time today. The Royal Variety Charity said it was “deeply saddened to announce the passing of the legendary and much-loved British actor,” who had lived at the home for 23 years following a stroke. O’Sullivan was a fixture on British TV and amassed a huge following for his portrayal of Robin Tripp in iconic sitcoms Man About the House and its spin-off, Robin’s Nest. Notably, the character inspired John Ritter’s Jack Tripper in ABC’s Three’s Company, which was a remake of Man About the House, which Johnnie Mortimer and Brian Cooke wrote. Born in Chiswick, west London, on May 7, 1944, O’Sullivan began his career as a child actor in 1953’s The Yellow Balloon aged eight and then appeared in Peter Hall’s production of Love’s Labour’s Lost at the Royal Shakespeare Theatre Stratford in 1956. In the 1960s, he began landing film roles such as The Young Ones and Wonderful Life, both of which he appeared in opposite to Cliff Richard. In 1963, he played Pharoah Ptolemy XIII in Cleopatra, starring Elizabeth Taylor and Richard Burton. Then came the sitcoms and a title role in the period adventure series Dick Turpin. Man About the House, in which he played a student chef, was seen as particularly daring for its time as it was among the first shows to place a man living with two single women, who were played by Paula Wilcox and Sally Thomsett. The Royal Variety Charity said one of O’Sullivan’s last public appearances was with his friend and fellow Brinsworth House resident, Mike Yarwood, as they planted a tree together on the house lawn to celebrate the Platinum Jubilee of Queen Elizabeth II. In 2018, he was visited by the Duchess of Sussex, Meghan Markle, at Brinsworth House “Richard O’Sullivan was a master of effortless charm and impeccable comic timing, bringing pure warmth, effortless wit, and unforgettable joy into millions of living rooms as a true giant of British television,” said Giles Cooper, Life-President of the Royal Variety. “He will be sorely missed by us all at the Royal Variety Charity.” Game shows to feature O'Sullivan include Give Us a Clue, Blankety Blank, Punchlines, Star Games, Sweepstakes Game, and the British versions of Whodunnit?, PAssword, and Sale of the Century. O’Sullivan is survived by his son, James. |
posted 9/4/2026 |
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Happy Friday Lightning Round |
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Food Network's all-new baking game show Sweet Deceit challenges teams of three competitors to search for deceptive, hyper-realistic sweets hiding in plain sight in real-world locations. Premiering with back-to-back episodes on Monday, October 5th at 10pm ET/PT on Food Network and streaming next day on HBO Max, the series is hosted by actor Josh Peck, who hilariously commands the on-screen hijinks as he leads contestants through four rounds as they try to identify masterfully disguised sweets created by world-class cake artists. Escalating in difficulty round by round, the teams work together to determine what is cake and prove it with their teeth by biting into their best guess, all in pursuit of a total prize up to $12,000. "Sweet Deceit has all my favorite things: food, fun, and deception," said Josh Peck. "The craftsmanship our cake artists put into their creations was unlike anything I've ever seen - the edible creations are unbelievable, watching teams literally put their money where their mouths are made every reveal a blast. It's a must watch for the whole family." Across the season, real-world locations and themes range from spooky and sinister to festive and jolly. Beginning on Monday, October 5th at 10pm ET/PT, Sweet Deceit: Trick or Treat features eight, double-stacked Halloween-themed episodes set in locations including real-life haunted houses, a sinister movie set morgue, a kindergarten classroom Halloween party, the world-famous Magic Castle(R) and more. The fun continues with Sweet Deceit: Holiday, beginning Monday, November 16th at 9pm ET/PT with eight, double-stacked episodes that bring the holiday cheer, featuring locations including a cozy cabin, a festive ice rink, Santa's workshop and more. Across the series, Josh will be joined by a rotating group of elite cake artists specializing in edible illusions, including Jose Barajas, Jonny 'Jonny Cakes' Manganello, Andrew Fuller, Ashley Holt, April Julian and Liz Marek. "Sweet Deceit is a funny and highly visual new game show that puts a hilarious twist on the art of illusion and is the perfect addition to Food Network's baking lineup," said Betsy Ayala, President, Food Network. "Josh Peck is the perfect host to bring humor to every reveal and fans will be amazed and shocked by what turns out to be edible as they guess alongside the teams from home." Viewers can head to Food Network social platforms for exclusive behind-the-scenes clips, wow-worthy cakes, and more using #SweetDeceit and visit FoodNetwork.com for show updates, to learn about the competitors and more. Sweet Deceit is produced by Lando Entertainment for Food Network. |
posted 9/3/2026 |
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Matt Lucas and Richard Ayoade are the among latest comedians to compete on Taskmaster. The pair will be joined on the upcoming 22nd season by Chloe Petts, Isy Suttie and Nina Conti. Channel 4 teased that the comics have “willingly submitted themselves to the toughest physical and mental examination on television”. It added: “Like so many before them, they all believe they can impress the Taskmaster, but only one can take home the glory.” The group will be put through their paces by Greg Davies and his assistant Alex Horne who will “score and mark with the utmost scrutiny to determine who will emerge victorious” and eventually hold the trophy and be named a Taskmaster Champion. Lucas is best known for his work with David Walliams on the BBC sketch comedy series Little Britain and Come Fly With Me. He has also appeared in Doctor Who, Paddington, Wonka and Gladiator II. Ayoade played socially awkward IT technician Maurice Moss in Channel 4 sitcom The IT Crowd from 2006 until 2013. Petts has supported Ed Gamble on tour and appeared on House Of Games, Have I Got News For You and Celebrity Mastermind. Suttie played Dobby in Peep Show while Conti was the director of comedy feature Sunlight. The most recent season of Taskmaster featured Amy Gledhill, Armando Iannucci, Joanna Page, Joel Dommett and Kumail Nanjiani. |
posted 9/3/2026 |
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ABC's Latest "Offer" |
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ABC has greenlit competition series Limited Time Offer from VaynerWatt, the production company founded by marketing mogul Gary Vaynerchuk and former CAA agent Eric Wattenberg. The series is an arched competition show where 10 pop-culture food junkies compete every week to create iconic brands, with the winning product available to the public the day after the episode airs. Limited Time Offer is brand-funded with a variety of companies in fast food, casual dining and packaged goods challenging the contestants to create something that they can sell. It is slated to air next year. It builds off the viral internet trend that has seen brands launch limited-time offers of special products such as Jimmy John’s picklewich and Sweetgreen’s tinned fish collab with Fishwife. The series is expected to have two full-time judges with one guest judge per episode. It was co-created by Vaynerchuk and Wattenberg, who exec produce alongside Sam Brown, Tim Hackbardt and Nema Vand. It marks VaynerWatt’s first broadcast network order; the company is behind History’s Strange Fortunes with Kevin Bacon for History Channel, Tubi’s scripted series Z-Suite and Amazon’s sport docuseries The Home Team: The New York Jets. |
posted 9/3/2026 |
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Ross Kemp Prepares Another Crossing |
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BBC Daytime has commissioned 40 new episodes of Bridge of Lies, which means audiences will be able to enjoy more than ever before. Celebrity Bridge of Lies is also set to return with 10 new episodes. The commission marks the sixth series of Bridge of Lies and the fifth series of Celebrity Bridge of Lies. Actor and presenter Ross Kemp will return to host both series, with filming taking place in Glasgow this autumn. Ross said: “I’m absolutely thrilled to be heading back to Glasgow for more Bridge of Lies and the cherry on the sundae is that we’ll be filming more episodes this year than ever before. It’s testament to everyone involved in the show – especially our viewers – that it’s coming back for an extended run. “Bridge of Lies is one of those shows that brings everyone together, and I love being part of something like that. I'm looking forward to seeing more teams put their knowledge, trust and teamwork to the test, and take on the bridge. Why not come join us?!” Fans of Bridge of Lies can now apply to be a contestant on series 6 on the BBC Shows and Tours website. Applications close on Sunday 25 October 2026. Alex McLeod, Commissioning Editor for BBC Daytime, said: “Bridge of Lies entering its fifth year is a testament to the strength of the format and the connection it has built with audiences. The show has established itself as a standout title in the BBC’s quiz portfolio, with Ross bringing warmth, wit and infectious energy that viewers love. It has been incredibly exciting to see the programme grow with STV Studios from a concept emerging from the BBC’s quiz initiative into a successful primetime hit.” David Mortimer, CEO of STV Studios, added: “Our Bridge of Lies format has been a big success on the international stage and so much of that is down to the foundations we built for the UK edition and the support we’ve received from the BBC to grow this show into one of the most-loved quizzes on British TV. This bumper order is another huge vote of confidence in the format, and we’re excited to get back into the studio with our inimitable host Ross and another bunch of brilliant contestants very soon.” Series six of Bridge of Lies is commissioned by Rob Unsworth, Head of BBC Daytime and Early Peak Commissioning. The Commissioning Editor is Alex McLeod. Series five of Celebrity Bridge of Lies is commissioned by Kalpna Patel-Knight, BBC Head of Entertainment Commissioning. The Commissioning Editor is Neil McCallum. Both series are produced by Bridge of Lies format creators STV Studios, with Gary Chippington serving as Executive Producer. International format sales, outside of the US, are handled by BBC Studios Distribution. |
posted /3/2026 |
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Gloria Steinem, the American feminist icon and founder of Ms. magazine, died Wednesday, September 2, at her home in New York City. She was 92. Her death was announced in a joint post on her Instagram account and The Gloria Steinem Foundation. A cause of death was not disclosed, but the statement said she “passed passed away peacefully at her home in New York City, surrounded by some of the many who loved her.” “Gloria’s greatest gift was her ability to listen to others, to make others feel seen and heard. Her words, actions, and example gave people permission to be their truest selves,” the post read. “Gloria lived true to her independent spirit, always with curiosity and a great sense of humor.” In becoming one of the most-listened to voices in U.S. feminism – perhaps at times even the most-listened to – Steinem had spent most of her career in journalism. Among her most notable early stories was an exposé on Hugh Hefner’s Playboy empire, during which she went undercover as a Playboy Bunny to uncover the conditions facing the young women. The story caused a huge debate in American society, though Steinem later said she regretted the assignment as the association blighted the rest of her career. She went on to become a founder of Ms., which was among the first magazines to address women as more than housewives and homemakers in America. Steinem also was an early supporter of Women’s Action Alliance, a group focused on combating sexism. Steinem appeared on a 1966 episode of "The Match Game". |
posted 9/3/2026 |
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Show Overboard |
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Love Overboard has sunk. The dating reality series executive produced by Call Her Daddy host Alex Cooper has been canceled at Hulu after one season. The series, which premiered March 26, was Cooper’s first step into unscripted television. However, Love Overboard did not garner the same level of attention as some of Hulu’s other unscripted originals, including The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives, The Kardashians and Vanderpump Villa. Hosted by former The Bachelorette co-lead and The Traitors season three winner Gabby Windey, Love Overboard followed 22 contestants competing for love while also navigating challenges to gain access to the yacht’s amenities. Hulu’s official synopsis reads: “Get ready to hit the high seas with Love Overboard! Step aboard the ultimate luxury yacht, where sexy singles are ready to mix and mingle … and find love. But there’s a twist … gaining access to the yacht’s extravagant amenities won’t be so simple. As the journey unfolds, romance ignites; alliances form; and hearts are shattered. In the end, only one couple will reign supreme. Who will rise to the top, and who will be left stranded?” Love Overboard was produced by Cooper’s Unwell Productions and Jeff Jenkins Productions in association with 3BMG and Walt Disney Television Alternative. Matt Kaplan, Cooper’s husband and business partner, also executive produced as well as Mina Lefevre at Unwell Productions; Jeff Jenkins, Russell Jay-Staglik and Jason Ehrlich at Jeff Jenkins Productions; and Ross Weintraub and Reinout Oerlemans at 3BMG. |
posted 9/3/2026 |
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Thursday Lightning Round |
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Today, the "Dancing with the Stars" Season 35 celebrity cast and their professional dancing partners were announced on ABC's "Good Morning America." Co-hosted by Alfonso Ribeiro and Julianne Hough, the series returns for a two-night premiere, TUESDAY, SEPT. 15 and WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 16 (8:00-10:00 p.m. EDT), simulcast LIVE on ABC and Disney+, and streams 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): The pairs will be judged by a panel of renowned ballroom experts, including Carrie Ann Inaba, Bruno Tonioli and Derek Hough. The "Dancing with the Stars Official Podcast" returns for a second season with a new host, Season 34 contestant Andy Richter, sharing cast interviews, special guests, behind-the-scenes insights and expert breakdowns of the performances, THURSDAY, SEPT. 10. New episodes air every Thursday on Disney+ and Hulu, and wherever you get your podcasts. Hosted by Season 34 Mirrorball Champion Robert Irwin, the "DWTS After Party" finds viewers immediately following "Premiere: Night Two," checking in with eliminated contestants and breaking down the best moments with "DWTS" alumni with never-before-seen footage and special teases. The aftershow airs LIVE WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 16, at 10:00 p.m. on ABC and Disney+ and streams next day on Hulu. |
posted 9/2/2026 |
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Netflix Plays with Matches |
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Netflix is continuing on its unscripted buying spree with a new social experiment series. The streamer has greenlit Playing with Matches (w/t). The series follows a group of couples competing in a game of romantic deception: conceal their own relationship while exposing everyone else’s. Deadline understands that the couples, living together in a house, Big Brother-style, must try and figure out who is in a relationship, while keeping their own romantic entanglements secret in order to win. Playing with Matches comes from British production company Mettlemouse, which was founded by Sarah Tyekiff, who previously produced the UK version of Love Island and was formerly Head of Unscripted at All3Media’s Lime Pictures, producing series such as The Only Way is Essex, Are You The One? and Dance Monsters, before setting up her own shop. BBC Studios invested in the company for a 25% stake in 2023. It marks the biggest commission for the company to date. It is also behind The Honesty Box, a dating series that launched on Channel 4 last year. That series sees a group of singles brought to “Truetopia”, where they must face questions from AI-enhanced software that asks them probing questions about their feelings and if they lie, it could impact their newly formed relationship. Tyekiff and Mettlemouse creative director Shaun Parry exec produce Playing with Matches. |
posted 9/2/2026 |
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More on "99 to Beat" Season 2 |
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The goal is simple. You don’t have to be the best. You just can’t be the worst. And as long as you aren’t, you keep advancing. And on season 2 of 99 to Beat — which premieres Wednesday, Sept. 23, at 9 p.m. ET/PT on Fox — there will be several familiar faces who know a little something about competing on television. Entertainment Weekly reports that among the 100 competitors on 99 to Beat’s second season (hosted by Ken Jeong and Erin Andrews) are folks from some of the biggest reality shows going, including Survivor, Big Brother, Love is Blind, RuPaul’s Drag Race, The Golden Bachelor, and more. Headlining the list is Survivor fan favorite Kellie Nalbandian, whose epic blindside on Survivor 45 is one of the new era’s signature moments, complete with an iconic catchphrase (“What the hell, guys?”). Kellie (whose wife, Gabrielle Belletieri, will also be competing) is not the only CBS reality star moving over to Fox for the competition. Quinn Martin from Big Brother and Arun Kumar from The Amazing Race will also be competing. Quinn appeared on season 26 of Big Brother, making it to day 59 of the game, when he was finally voted out in ninth place. Arun competed with his daughter Natalia on season 33 of The Amazing Race. Initially, they were eliminated on the third leg. That is until filming shut down due to COVID and then restarted, at which point the pair was able to return as replacements for one of the other teams that was unable to make it back. Arun and Natalia ultimately made it all the way to the final four. But Kellie, Quinn, and Arun are not the only reality veterans showing up on season 2. Daya Betty, who appeared on season 14 of RuPaul’s Drag Race and season 10 of RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars, is part of the cast, as are Beast Games season 1 competitor Nikita Kodjak, and Tristyn Kendall from the first season of Squid Game: The Challenge. There is also a trio of folks who originally came on TV looking for love who will now be hunting for cash. Susan Noles from The Golden Bachelor and Jordan Heller from The Golden Bachelorette will be competing alongside Kyle Abrams from season 2 of Love is Blind. Kyle got engaged to Shaina Hurley in the pods, but the two eventually split after meeting each other’s families. Meanwhile, Susan was a spunky fan favorite on the inaugural Golden Bachelor season. And there is even a previous reality TV winner in the mix. Brandon Baker won season 6 of Netflix’s The Circle and will now try to duplicate that success here on 99 to Beat. But there will be a Power Ranger in his way. That’s right, a former Power Ranger is also part of the cast, as Yellow Power Ranger Karan Ashley will also be vying for the cash prize. We’ll get to see Karan and all the reality TV vets in action when 99 to Beat premieres Wednesday, Sept. 23, on Fox, but check out more exclusive photos from the season below. |
posted 9/1/2026 |
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Wednesday Lightning Round |
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NBC has greenlit the hit summer competition series for an additional two seasons. Season 19 will see the return of the iconic Mt. Midoriyama and Season 20 will celebrate the sport's inclusion in the 2028 Olympic Games with a special Summer of Champions, featuring several former Olympians and elite ninja champions from more than 15 countries around the world. Production for Seasons 19 and 20 will begin later this year, with all rounds of the competition filming in Las Vegas. Year-to-date in 2026, "American Ninja Warrior" social content has amassed over 873 million views across all social platforms. "American Ninja Warrior" is produced by A. Smith & Co. Productions. Executive producers are Arthur Smith, Kent Weed, Anthony Storm, Brian Richardson and Kristen Stabile. |
posted 9/1/2026 |
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One hundred new contestants are facing off on Season 6 of The Floor. Although all of them are champions, some of them are familiar faces. The Special Advance Season 6 premiere kicks off on Sunday, September 13 at 8/7c, which is live in all time zones, immediately following the FOX NFL Doubleheader and The OT. Then, an encore of the premiere will air on its originally scheduled date on September 23 at 8/7c on Fox. From there, the schedule will be weekly episodes on Wednesdays. “Season 6 is the best season of The Floor, by far,” host Rob Lowe said in a teaser for the new season. “It is the year of champions…. They all know how to win. Every single person on the floor came with competitive energy and a huge amount of strategy. They know how to win.” Get a first look at some of the more well-known champions, such as The Voice, The Amazing Race, and Big Brother champions, as well as Miss Americas, and even taxidermy champions. Here’s who is competing this season. |
posted 9/1/2026 |
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Food Network and the Prisoner of Azkaban |
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Food Network announced today that Harry Potter: Wizards of Baking will return for a third season. Building on the enduring power of Harry Potter - a global phenomenon that continues to evolve and captivate fans of all ages around the world - the groundbreaking series blends iconic storytelling and spectacular edible artistry into a competition unlike any other. In its sophomore season, the series notched year over year Prime ratings gains of 4% for Adults 25-54 and 15% for Adults 25-34 and reached more than 10 million total cross-platform viewers across linear, HBO Max and discovery+. "Harry Potter: Wizards of Baking has struck a chord with viewers by bringing extraordinary culinary craftsmanship to one of the world's most beloved franchises," said Betsy Ayala, President, Food Network. "Together with Warner Horizon Unscripted Television and teams across Warner Bros. Discovery, we're excited to build on that momentum in Season 3 with ambitious new creations, iconic locations and enchanting surprises. This year is especially exciting as fans celebrate the 25th anniversary of the first film." Slated for Food Network's fourth-quarter annual holiday programming lineup, Season 3 will expand on the magic of the first two seasons, with cakes of epic scale and artistry presented in even more famed locations that Harry Potter fans know and love. James and Oliver Phelps return as hosts, bringing their signature charm and behind-the-scenes anecdotes. The new season will feature a tournament-style team format, with each team representing one of the Hogwarts houses: Gryffindor, Hufflepuff, Ravenclaw and Slytherin, and each episode paying tribute to a Harry Potter film in celebration of 25 years of movie magic. More details to come on the return of this magical competition. |
posted 9/1/2026 |
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Tuesday Lightning Round |
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The Last "Best Guess" |
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Netflix’s grand experiment with live, real-money mobile trivia has officially come to an end. Best Guess Live, the daily game show hosted by Howie Mandel, Hunter March, and Corinne Foxx, has aired its final episode and will be shutting down its app at the end of September. If you opened the Best Guess Live app this weekend expecting to prepare for Monday night’s trivia, you were likely greeted by a goodbye message. The in-app notification officially confirmed the game’s closure, stating: “That’s a wrap on Best Guess Live! Our final episode aired Friday, August 28th. Thank you for playing, guessing, and celebrating with us every night — it’s been a blast.” The app will remain open through Wednesday, September 30th exclusively for users to claim their outstanding payouts (though the Netflix app itself notes September 29th as the official “Last day to play” before it’s likely delisted). If you have a balance, you’ll want to hit that “Claim Your Winnings” button and contact support if you have any questions before the portal closes for good. Developed by Apploff Entertainment and Ex Machina, Best Guess Live first burst onto the Netflix Games scene in late 2025. It was an incredibly ambitious swing for the streamer’s gaming division. Harkening back to the viral days of HQ Trivia, the mobile-only game required US-based players to tune in synchronously at 8:00 p.m. ET / 5:00 p.m. PT every weekday. Hosted alternately by Deal or No Deal legend Mandel and Sugar Rush host March, the game challenged players to guess a secret item hidden inside a virtual crystal ball based on five increasingly obvious clues. Typos weren’t allowed, and you had to be exactly right to win a slice of the daily $15,000 prize pool. In the series finale, co-hosts Hunter March and Howie Mandel reflected on the emotional end of Best Guest Live, calling it a “historic night” as they presented their “very last puzzle ever ever.” Looking back on the show’s run, they described the production as a “completely unique experience” where they “tried some things that had never been done before,” jokingly adding that they also “tried some things that shouldn’t be done,” but ultimately “had a lot of fun.” The hosts repeatedly expressed their deep gratitude for the fans, sharing that “watching you win and seeing the community you have created has been very, very, very fulfilling.” Before inviting the entire crew on camera for a final goodbye, they left their dedicated audience with a heartfelt parting message: “[N]o matter where you guys go from here don’t forget to bring your best guess… we appreciate everything that you guys gave to this beautiful show, this beautiful community.” |
posted 8/31/2026 |
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It's Not All Doom & Gloom |
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Alex Cooper’s Unwell is launching the next edition of its reality games competition, Unwell Summer Games, as the company continues its expansion amid increased headlines and controversy. The YouTube series, which launches Sept. 7, brings together 16 reality stars, creators and internet personalities who compete for a $250,000 cash prize. The show was filmed over four days at a luxury ranch in Canada and follows the launch of the Unwell Winter Games in March. Cooper is the executive producer of Unwell Summer Games in addition to her husband and co-CEO Matt Kaplan, Mina Lefevre and Eric Detwiler, who previously worked on Perfect Match and Love Is Blind. The series is hosted by Adam W., with commentary from Cameron Gerrard and Ekin-Su Cülcüloğlu. Full cast for the Unwell Summer Games: |
posted 8/31/2026 |
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Monday Lightning Round |
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California Passes Tax Incentives |
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State support for the contracting L.A. film and TV industry is now in the hands of California Governor Gavin Newsom and some (hoperfully) very creative accountants. With just hours to spare, the California State Senate passed SB 2319 by a vote of 33-5. The legislation creates a separate tax incentive for the post-production industry. The bill now moves on to Newsom’s desk. Earlier this year, state representatives talked about the post-production credit reaching up to $100 million in allocated incentives across VFX, scoring, mixing and more. That sky-high number is now more realistically envisioned at around $35 million for the first year. It has one big problem: Should Newsom sign SB 2319, there’s no funding for it. Yet, as close as the post-production credit might be to being added to the incentives program administered by the California Film Commission, the reality is there is still no actual funding in place for it. The borderline-baroque $352 billion state budget is so tightly wound with its zero-deficit demands that money for such a new credit is nowhere to be seen, no matter how hard Hollywood has advocated for it and, truth be told, desperately needs it to turn the job losses around. Should Newsom — who has aspirations to the White House — sign the bill, the state’s accounting boffins will have to find a way to fund it. The Motion Picture Editor’s Guild issued a statement praising the bill’s passing. On the corporate side of things, State lawmakers on Friday introduced a bill meant to allow studios a few key exemptions from a recently enacted restriction on corporate tax credits. AB136, introduced Friday evening, addresses concerns raised from stakeholders including the Motion Picture Association about the threat of undermining the efforts to expand California’s Film & TV Tax Credit pool to $750 million. Lawmakers have to consider legislation for 72 hours before voting. With that in mind, a vote on AB136 is likely to come Monday evening, hours before the midnight end to the legislative session. |
posted 8/30/2026 |
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The hit CBS daytime game shows THE PRICE IS RIGHT and LET'S MAKE A DEAL celebrate the 60th anniversary of the iconic Star Trek franchise with special episodes that include celebrity guests and out-of-this-world surprises. It's a celebration six decades in the making and will be one for the starship logs. The episodes air Tuesday, Sept. 8 on CBS and stream on Paramount+.* THE PRICE IS RIGHT salutes 60 years of Star Trek and its enduring television legacy as stars of STAR TREK: STRANGE NEW WORLDS - Rebecca Romijn, who plays Number One, first officer of the USS Enterprise; and Ethan Peck, who plays Spock, the science officer - join host Drew Carey to give away interstellar prizes based on the Star Trek universe. An audience filled with Star Trek super-fans competes for a luxury vacation inspired by STAR TREK: STARFLEET ACADEMY, new cars and ATVs ready to tackle any alien terrain, technology fit for the Starship Enterprise, plus showcases bursting with prizes to help winners boldly go where no bidder has gone before. THE PRICE IS RIGHT is produced by Fremantle, John Quinn is the showrunner/executive producer and airs (11:00 AM-12:00 PM, ET/10:00-11:00 AM, PT) on CBS and streams on Paramount+*. On LET'S MAKE A DEAL, host Captain Wayne Brady, along with Commander Jonathan Mangum and First Officer Tiffany Coyne, make deals with an audience full of Star Trek fans as the show pays tribute to the universe created by Gene Roddenberry. Dealers will play for trips to exotic vacation destinations, iconic memorabilia from Star Trek history, and more, if they can avoid the dreaded Zonk from Space: The Final Frontier. LET'S MAKE A DEAL is produced by Fremantle, John Quinn is the showrunner/executive producer with Chris Ahearn and Graham Shaw as executive producers and airs on CBS (check local listings), and streams on Paramount+*. STAR TREK: STRANGE NEW WORLDS' 10-episode fourth season premiered globally Thursday, July 23 on Paramount+. New episodes will be available weekly on Thursdays through Thursday, Sept. 24. |
posted 8/28/2026 |
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Scientific Games to Deliver "Game Show Experience" |
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Scientific Games has officially launched its latest multi-state SG Signature Linked Game in four US markets, with another nine state lotteries set to launch by December 1. Created in partnership with Fremantle, the Game Show Experience is an omnichannel play experience featuring themed scratch-off, Fast Play and digital games showcasing the most recognizable TV game show brands, including The Price is Right, Family Feud and Press Your Luck. Participating US lotteries for Game Show Experience currently include Iowa, South Carolina (SCEL), Tennessee, Maryland Lottery, Delaware, South Dakota, Arkansas, Pennsylvania, Texas, DC, Kansas, Illinois and Maine. “The Game Show Experience offers our players something unique in our portfolio: a trusted brand in The Price is Right that our players love, paired with a one-of-a-kind experiential prize with the chance to win up to $10 million,” said Kassandra Trenary, director of marketing and advertising for the Iowa Lottery. “We’re excited to be one of the first states to offer this promotion, bringing our players an experience that goes beyond the traditional lottery offering.” Players can win prizes instantly or participate in a second-chance opportunity offering more than 100 lucky trip winners the chance to win an SG Signature Linked Game experiential event in fall 2027. SG Trip winners will spend five days/four nights in Los Angeles, the entertainment capital of the world, and attend a taping of The Price Is Right game show as audience members. Winners will then return to the iconic set for an exclusive lottery winners-only Game Show Experience event to be held on The Price Is Right stage. “The Price Is Right and the Game Show Experience are a natural fit for our players,” said SCEL lottery product director Scott Warner. “The TV show is familiar and exciting, and we were eager to give South Carolina players the opportunity to participate. “Beyond the scratch-off game and four Game Show Experience participants from South Carolina, SCEL created an additional opportunity to win: nine South Carolina players will win up to $26,000 in a locally produced Showcase Showdown. The Price Is Right is always so inclusive of its fans, and SCEL is excited to offer so many chances to win The Price Is Right -style.” Up to $10 million in cash prizes are up for grabs. In a unique spin, the cash winnings of the trip winner making it to the final round of the Game Show Experience event will be matched and then shared equally among all other trip winners. “It’s no surprise the Game Show Experience games are performing well,” Tina Hoover, vice president of licensing for Scientific Games. “The incredibly broad and sustained appeal of these classic TV game show brands brings to life the surprise, joy and wins that players love. “We continue to expand our licensed brands portfolio with brands that engage players and drive incremental sales.” Potential players must be 18 years old or the age of legal majority. As with other forms of gambling, lottery games involve risk. Please gamble responsibly. If you or someone you know is struggling with a gambling problem, help is available. Call or text 1-800-GAMBLER 24/7 for free, confidential support. |
posted 8/28/2026 |
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Bad "Break" for Good Good |
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Tough break, Big Break x Good Good winner. Golf Channel has canceled its fully filmed 2026 season of Big Break, the Versant-owned cable network’s signature reality competition series. It sort of had no choice — or at least no ultimate purpose for airing the season as planned. “Following recent developments involving Good Good, and including the fact that the intended outcome of the series can no longer be fulfilled, Golf Channel will not be able to complete this season of Big Break as planned,” Golf Channel said in a statement. “While we are disappointed for the 12 competitors, our production team that worked tirelessly on the season, and the show’s passionate fans, we look forward to Big Break’s return to Golf Channel in 2027.” Big Break aired on Golf Channel from 2003-2015. This was set to be its big comeback. Big Break x Good Good, a collaboration with the popular group of YouTube Golf young stars, was supposed to debut on Tuesday evening. Mere hours before its scheduled airtime, however Golf Channel announced it was pushing the premiere by a week — the drastic decision came in reaction to the series’ presenting sponsor Golf Galaxy (owned by Dick’s Sporting Goods) abandoning its endorsement. But now, Big Break x Good Good is dead entirely, as are its winner’s dreams of playing professionally. The winner of Big Break x Good Good was supposed to receive a sponsorship exemption into the November 12-15 Good Good Championship, a sanctioned PGA Tour event. On Thursday, in the latest — and largest — fallout from a controversial Good Good/Callaway Golf advertisement, the PGA Tour removed Good Good as title sponsor of the event. The event will go on, just without Good Good branding and the Big Break x Good Good winner in the field of 120 golfers. Golf Channel has not revealed who that winner was. Good Good makes most of its money from merchandise sales. Golf Galaxy and Callaway have distanced themselves from the brand. |
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Jaye P. Morgan, the singer, actor, nightclub star and, perhaps most famously to fans of ’70s game shows, the outrageously risqué panelist on Chuck Barris’ The Gong Show, died of natural causes Monday, August 24, her family announced. She was 94. According to attorney and longtime friend Mark Sendroff, Morgan had been living with her nephew and niece, Duke Morgan Spencer and Peggy Sue Spencer, in Longview, Washington, having previously lived for many years in the San Fernando Valley in California. Born Mary Margaret Morgan on December 3, 1931, in Mancos, Colorado, Morgan took the name Jaye P. Morgan after high school classmates provided the nickname after banking mogul J.P. Morgan. She began appearing on the vaudeville stage in a family act that was featured in the 1935 film Stars Over Broadway. As a teenager, Morgan performed frequently in Los Angeles with the Western Swing musician Hank Penny, according to her official website. After graduating high school, she joined the Frank DeVol Orchestra as its lead female vocalist from 1950-53, recording the hits “Just A Gigolo” and “Life Is Just A Bowl of Cherries.” Two years after leaving the group, she scored her own hit singles with “That’s All I Want from You,” “The Longest Walk,” “Danger! Heartbreak Ahead,” “If You Don’t Want My Love” and “Pepper-Hot Baby.” She was introduced to television audiences in 1955 as a regular on CBS’ daytime variety program The Robert Q. Lewis Show. In addition to hosting her own TV variety show The Jaye P. Morgan Show in 1956, she was soon appearing on nightclub stages and such primetime variety series as The Ed Sullivan Show, The Perry Como Show, The Jackie Gleason Show, The Steve Allen Show and The Dinah Shore Show, among numerous others. Morgan enjoyed a resurgence in popularity during the 1970s through her frequent witty and candid appearances on The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson, The Mike Douglas Show, The Merv Griffin Show and Dinah! She guested in episodes of The Muppet Show, Lucas Tanner, The Love Boat and others. In a memorable 1973 episode of The Odd Couple, she played herself and performed a song written by Tony Randall’s character Felix Unger, who penned “Happy and Peppy and Bursting With Love” as an uptempo, and thoroughly, corny number which Morgan slowed down to a moody jazz groove, thoroughly upsetting the persnickety Unger. Morgan also sang the theme song of the 1975 NBC sitcom Fay starring Lee Grant. But perhaps her signature credit was as one of the celebrity judges on Barris’ zany syndicated program The Gong Show from 1976-78, in which contestants performed their wacky and often awful talents (or non-talents). Like her Match Game counterpart Brett Somers, Morgan became known for brash and brazen double entendres. Morgan proved so popular on the show that Barris cast her on his other programs including The Chuck Barris Rah Rah Show and The $1.98 Beauty Show and in 1980’s The Gong Show Movie (which included footage of an infamous breast-baring moment from the TV show). ' Other game show appearances for Morgan include The Hollywood Squares, Everything Goes, The Dating Game, The Cross-Wits, Break the Bank, Rhyme and Reason, Three for the Money, Celebrity Sweepstakes, Baffle, It's Your Bet, The Honeymoon Game, The Game Game, Letters to Laugh-In, You Don't Say!, Win with the Stars, I'll Bet, What's This Song?, Pantomime Quiz, About Faces, Stop the Music!, and Judge for Yourself. She later would portray herself in George Clooney’s imaginative 2002 Barris biopic Confessions of a Dangerous Mind. Her many regional stage credits include Sugar Babies, The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas, Annie Get Your Gun, Guys & Dolls, The Unsinkable Molly Brown, The Pajama Game, Miss Margarida’s Way and Nunsense. Additional film credits include 1973’s The All-American Boy with Jon Voight and Night Patrol with Linda Blair and Pat Paulsen in 1984. Morgan married three times, most significantly to musician Art Kane, with whom she adopted son Paul Kane, who predeceased her. In addition to Duke and Peggy Sue Spencer, Morgan is survived by the children and grandchildren of her siblings, many of whom were with her when she passed. Sendroff said there will be no memorial service “so her family may honor her wishes and remember her privately.”
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posted 8/27/2026 |
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Fox Hits "The Floor" Early |
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America's most high-stakes trivia show is back and more competitive than ever. This time, 100 experts who are all champions, title holders and record setters are locked in to fight for $250,000. In the dramatic two-part premiere of The Floor, hosted by Rob Lowe, the one thing these experts have in common is that they know how to win. The Floor full of champions are ready to take each other on with a brand-new weapon, The Power Shot, which will allow the players to act as a human randomizer in the all-new "100 Champions Enter the Ring" special advance premiere episode of The Floor airing Sunday, Sep 13 (8:00-9:00 PM ET / 7:00-8:00 PM CT / 6:00-7:00 PM MT / 5:00-6:00 PM PT, Live to all time zones) immediately following the NFL doubleheader on FOX. |
posted 8/27/2026 |
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Alex Horne's "Time" Stars Now |
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Following a successful pilot, Channel 4 has commissioned a brand new play-at-home game show, helmed by Alex Horne! Set in the Taskmaster universe, Your Time Starts Now builds on earlier incarnation, The Button, which Horne devised and narrated in 2018, and also HomeTasking which saw Horne on a mission to entertain a world stuck in 2020's lockdown. Andy Devonshire, director and executive producer, said: "Time waits for no one, so you may as well be doing tasks. This is a chance for everyone to have a go without leaving the house." In the new series, UK households will compete against one another while tackling a host of typically devious tasks without ever leaving their homes. Five teams of friends and families across the UK must display their "creativity, lateral thinking, speed, knowledge and teamwork" if they want to be in with a chance of winning. Each task has a cash reward and the household with the most money at the end of each episode has a choice to leave their winnings or play for double that amount the following week, meaning someone could win a potential cash prize of millions at the end of the series. Alex Horne, creator and host, said: "I often hear about friends, families, colleagues and teammates doing our Tasks on holidays or at weddings, scout camps and Christmas dinners, but I seldom hear that these people have sought permission to do so. "Now, finally, we will harness the country and be able to set challenges within a rigorous framework so that the rules are properly adhered to, everyone is judged appropriately and the best rightfully rewarded. Also, I think it's going be very fun for everyone, and that's got to be a good thing." Jon Thoday, executive producer at Avalon, commented: "It’s an absolute delight to have the backing of Channel 4 to realise a new show from Alex Horne and Andy Devonshire and their amazing team." Tom Beck, head of live events and commissioning editor added: "The pilot delivered laughter, warmth, comedy and families arguing over why they’d failed to nail an obviously ludicrous task. It’s joyful! Roll on the series." |
posted 8/27/2026 |
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Peter Cullen, the Canadian voice actor who voiced Optimus Prime in the original 1980s Transformers animated series, later reprised the role in the film and TV franchises, voiced Eeyore in the Winnie the Pooh franchise and was the announcer for the Smothers Brothers TV show, among scores of others, has died. He was 85. His agent Kevin Motley reports that Cullen died Wednesday in Los Angeles but did not provide a cause of death. “Peter Cullen passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family – and held in the hearts of his many friends and countless fans worldwide,” Motley said in a statement. “His family asks that you honor his remarkable legacy by serving your communities and leading others with compassion, integrity, and loyalty and always remember ‘be strong enough to be gentle.'” Cullen racked up more than 200 credits during a career that spanned more than 60 years. Along with his Transformers and Winnie the Pooh work, Cullen lent his voice to the toon series The Smurfs, DuckTales, Chip ‘n Dale: Rescue Rangers, Ghostbusters, Voltron: Defender of the Universe, Alvin & the Chipmunks, Donkey Kong, Heathcliff & the Cadillac Cats, Dragon’s Lair, The Addams Family, Dungeons & Dragons, Gummi Bears, Rainbow Brite, Saber Rider and the Star Sheriffs, BraveStarr, The Savage Dragon, Widget, the World Watcher, the early-’80s Spider-Man, multiple G.I. Joe iterations and dozens more. Born on July 28, 1941, in Montreal, Cullen began his career in Canadian radio and got his big break when he was tapped as an announcer for the groundbreaking late-1960s comedy/variety series The Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour. Mixing humor and music with politics and the counterculture, the show was a hit with fans but not networks censors. From there, Cullen would work consistently for the next five-plus decades. He was a regular on the hit CBS variety series The Sonny and Cher Comedy Hour from its 1971 launch to 1974, following with stints on variety shows fronted by Wolfman Jack and the Hudson Brothers during the genre’s heyday. By the late 1970s, Cullen had pivoted mainly to voicing animation projects. His first brush with signature character Optimus Prime, the heroic leader of the shape-shifting Autobots, was in the syndicated 1984 series Transformers. He played the role based on the Hasbro toy line for the show’s entire four-season run that ended in 1987, reprising his role in the multi-film Michael Bay-fronted franchise. Along the way, Cullen would voice Prime in numerous Transformers TV series, video games (including 2023’s Fortnite: Chapter 4), short films and even on a 2024 episode of Fox’s The Masked Singer. More recently, Cullen provided the voice of Thaedus in more than a half-dozen episodes of Prime Video’s animated superhero series Invincible from 2023 through this year. Information on survivors or a memorial service was not immediately available. |
posted 8/27/2026 |
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"Drag Race Philippines" Season 4 Queens Ru-Vealed |
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Drag Race Philippines is back for Season 4 on WOW Presents Plus with a new group of drag queens ready to be the next drag superstar. Paolo Ballesteros returns as host of the drag competition alongside resident judge KaladKaren, with Rajo Laurel, BJ Pascual, and Jon Santos as rotating judges. The ten-episode season premieres on the WOW Presents Plus streaming platform starting on Friday, September 25. The 12 queens competing in Season 4 are Andy Crocker (Caloocan), Bhorj Gum (Bacolod City), Bombalicious Eklaver (Baltimore), Dixxxy Decoy (Davao City), Ghulli Ghush (Cavite), Katana (Isabela), Manza (Davao de Oro), Maureen Biology (Baguio City), Merckz (Mandaluyong), Misua (Cagayan de Oro), Taylor Sheesh (Antipolo, Rizal), and Valeria (Metro Manila). Drag Race Philippines is produced in the Philippines by Fullhouse Asia Production Studios, Inc. in conjunction with World of Wonder Productions, Inc. Fenton Bailey, Randy Barbato, Tom Campbell, and RuPaul Charles serve as executive producers on the series. |
posted 8/27/2026 |
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Our Little Geniuses Get Some Comic Relief |
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Jack Dee is to host new U&Dave game show Help Me Tiny Big Brain, which will pair up young geniuses with comedians. The eponymous Tiny Big Brains are some of the best minds in country, so it’ll be up to the comedians to bring the comic relief. That, and not get in the way too much. The stand-ups appearing will include Fatiha El-Ghorri, Ivo Graham, Maisie Adam, Johnny Vegas, Tim Vine, Lucy Beaumont, Sophie Willan, Guz Khan and Phil Wang. Jack’s favorites will be returning for the finale in the four-part series. “In Help Me Tiny Big Brain I will be asking some of the brightest young people in the country to collaborate with some top comedians in order to solve maddeningly frustrating problems,” Dee said. “It’s fun, uplifting and has an irresistible feel-good vibe. Precisely the kind of thing I am best known for.” “We are delighted to be working with UKTV on this series,” said executive producer Tracie O’Neill. “Pairing super smart kids with brilliant comedians under the guidance of Jack Dee was always going to lead to unpredictable chaos – and that’s exactly what makes Help Me Tiny Big Brain such a joy. It’s funny, smart and surprisingly full of heart.” Help Me Tiny Big Brain will be broadcast on U and U&Dave later in 2026. |
posted 8/27/2026 |
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Gary Lineker's Box Gets a Date |
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Gary Lineker's highly anticipated game show, The Box, finally has its air date! The new series has been teased for quite some time now and follows a group of 10 famous faces who find themselves enclosed in yellow boxes and are transported to a mystery location, where they face challenges that range from "the physical and mental to the logical, often with no instruction". At the end of each episode, the two worst-performing celebrities go head-to-head in The Duel, with the loser eliminated. The series launches on ITV1 and ITVX across two nights, beginning on Saturday 5 September at 8:15pm and continuing on Sunday 6 September at 8pm. The former Match of the Day presenter, who left the BBC after more than two decades earlier this year, fronts the series in his first major new venture since departing the corporation. The line-up brings together names from entertainment, sport, music and politics. Leading the way are Dragons' Den entrepreneur Sara Davies, football pundit and former Liverpool captain Graeme Souness, comedian Ellie Taylor and former Speaker of the House of Commons John Bercow. They are joined by broadcaster Ranvir Singh, Love Island: The Debrief host Shakira Khan, pop star JB Gill, The Chase's Jenny Ryan, YouTuber Danny Aarons and TV personality Joey Essex. Lineker will preside from the sidelines. In a first-look clip released by ITV, he tells the contestants: "You can forget World Cup penalty shootouts, this is way tenser!". "From my experience, the most successful teams are built on a mix of strengths and abilities, and that's exactly what we've got with this line-up," Lineker said. "I'm excited to be on the sideline with a front row seat to see all the action unfold!". |
posted 8/27/2026 |
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Thuesday Lightning Round |
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Following a record-breaking summer, Peacock announced a season nine renewal of the hit cultural phenomenon "Love Island USA" with Emmy-nominated host Ariana Madix set to return. The renewal builds on Peacock's expanding "Love Island" franchise slate, joining the previously announced third seasons of "Love Island: Beyond the Villa" and "Love Island Games," all premiering in 2027. Co-hosted by Ariana Madix and Andy Cohen of Bravo's "Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen," the highly anticipated "Love Island USA" season eight reunion special premieres Monday, August 31 at 6 p.m. PT / 9 p.m. ET. Taped in front of a live audience, the special reunites this season's winners, fan-favorite couples, and this year's bombshells for an up close and personal look back at their experience in the Villa. Since the season eight premiere on June 2, "Love Island USA" has garnered over 19 billion minutes viewed. Source: Peacock first party data �� "Love Island USA" has reigned over the streaming landscape this summer, ranking as the #1 streaming title for summer 2026 to date and the #1 streaming reality title for six consecutive weeks. This season, "Love Island USA" saw 35% of its audience as new to the series, further cementing the franchise's status as a pop culture phenomenon. Source: Peacock first party data "Love Island USA" is produced by ITV America, in association with Lifted Entertainment and Motion Entertainment, a WPP Media Company and distributed by ITV Studios. David George, Adam Sher, Jordana Hochman, Bernie Schaeffer, Ben Thursby-Palmer, James Barker, Blake Garrett, Courtney Rosenthal, Sophie Brown, Jessica Castro, Richard Cowles, Mike Spencer, Tom Gould, Chet Fenster and Martin Oxley executive produce the series. |
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Airing just hours after the death of Dolly Parton at the age of 80, the Tuesday live quarterfinal episode of NBC’s America’s Got Talent honored the music icon. “Before we move on, we want to take a moment to remember the Queen of Country, Dolly Parton, who passed away today,” host Terry Crews said during a transition early in the show. “She was the ultimate talent, and a total original who inspired so many of us – including me. She will never be forgotten. Rest in peace, Dolly!” AGT closed out the night with a special card tribute to Parton. Her nephew, Bryan Seaver, revealed the news in an Instagram video the same day. “My name is Bryan Seaver, son of Cassie Parton, and I’m representing the Parton and Owens family today announcing the passing of my aunt, Dolly Rebecca Parton Dean, Sister, Sis and Granny to one generation and Gigi to the next,” he says in the video. “This video announcement is something Dolly asked of me years ago, before I fully absorbed it as a future reality. As her head of security for more than two decades, a role my father Larry held before me, I have imagined the heaviness of this moment but haven’t truly felt it until now.” Seaver added: “It is an honor, an honor that is mixed with absolute pride and great sadness. But sadness lies with us, not with Dolly. Dolly has lived in the light and is in the arms of Jesus, surely met by Carl, her parents and countless others who have watched her and longed to meet her in the heavens.” “I first went on the road with Dolly as a kid, getting a taste of the road life in the early 1980s. Dolly opened doors not just for me but for her entire family to reach the potential we didn’t even know was possible. Dolly also opened doors for generations of singers, songwriters, musicians and dreamers from every walk of life and across every continent,” Seaver added in the video message. “By her example, we believed that anything is possible. She never saw a door she couldn’t open, and the doors she opened made and changed history." His statement continued: “My family and I have shared a lifetime of beautiful memories with Dolly, but so have you. She has always been on your television, your record player, your CD and on your phone playlist, becoming an extended part of your family whether you liked it or not. Our family and the team she has entrusted with her legacy will work diligently to ensure her spirit will live with us forever. Dolly was a farmer, just like her daddy; he farmed the soil, she farmed songs and happiness. Dolly called me and said she wants to rest in a beautiful bed of plush cotton because after a life of wearing heavy rhinestones, she finally deserves to be comfortable and have some rest.” Seaver ended his statement, saying, “Rest in peace, Aunt Dolly — Aunt, Granny, Gigi. May God bless Dolly Parton, and may God bless you all. She will always love you.” Parton shared an update on her health on Friday, Aug. 21, acknowledging her recent decline after the March 2025 death of her husband, Carl Dean. “As I’ve shared in video messages throughout the past year, I am dealing with some health issues that I just didn’t pay attention to when I was watching over Carl. You know, this isn’t the first time I’ve had to manage something like this. Back in the early ’80s, I was down for several months with female issues, and I was struggling with my weight at the time too, so it’s not like I haven’t been through hard times with my health,” Parton told PEOPLE. She added: “But I think because we live in a 24/7 world with social media, everything gets magnified in ways it wasn’t years ago. I used to joke that I was the Queen of the Tabloids, but now I guess I can say I’m the Queen of Social Media AI! Seriously, though, even though I’m still healin’, I’m still workin’! You know me — as I’ve often said — I’ve dreamed myself into a corner and I still have so many things I want to achieve, so I’m gonna keep on working as long as I can to see everything come to life.” With a distinguished career that lasted decades, Parton is the best-selling female country music artist of all time, having sold more than 160 million albums worldwide. Her debut album was 1967’s Hello, I’m Dolly, and she went on to release a slew of hits, including “I Will Always Love You,” “9 to 5” and “Jolene.” Parton was born in Pittman Center, Tenn., in 1946. She had 11 siblings, and the family was poor. “We never actually starved, but sometimes we never had quite enough to eat,” she told PEOPLE in 1977. At age 6, she began playing her first guitar and singing in her grandfather’s church. She started writing songs a year later. Though she was known for her glamor as an adult, she told PEOPLE in 2003 that growing up, “I had freckles and a gap in my teeth. Everything was homemade or hand-me-downs. . . . I always wanted to be prettier. I got to fixin’ myself up. I wanted my clothes tight, my makeup bright, my nails long, my lips red. I got into it.” Over her career, she received considerable attention for her dramatic appearance, but she was always the first one to make a joke of it. After her high school graduation, she moved to Nashville in 1964. She played in clubs and wrote songs for other artists. She told PEOPLE in 2012, “My songs got me out of the mountains and took me everywhere I’ve wanted to go.” Her big break came when country star Porter Wagoner hired her to be his sidekick on The Porter Wagoner Show. He helped her land a record deal, but her early successes were all duets with her costar. “I’ll always be a country musician because I’m a country girl,” she told PEOPLE in 1975. “My style is my soul and my feelings. I’ll tell the world in my songs what I wouldn’t have told my mother.” In 1971, she had her first country No. 1 with “Joshua.” “Coat of Many Colors,” released the same year, reached No. 4. Then in 1973, she released “Jolene,” which was a country No. 1 and also charted on Billboard‘s Hot 100. Parton stopped appearing on the TV show in 1974, and she wrote “I Will Always Love You” as a goodbye to her creative partner, Wagoner. “When I got ready to go, it was not a good scene. So I went home and that song just came to me. The next morning I said, ‘This is how I feel.’ Tears were rolling down his face,” she told PEOPLE in 2012. The song topped the country chart twice, but it became a megahit when Whitney Houston recorded it for the 1992 film The Bodyguard. She told PEOPLE in 2015 about the first time she heard Houston’s version of the song on the radio. “It was a worldwide thing. It was in a movie; it was No. 1. I thought, ‘Wow. I wrote that little song,’ “ she said. “That’s when I felt my worth as a songwriter. I thought, ‘This is my gift, and I’m going to do the best I can with it.’ ” Parton continued to enjoy success with hits like “Light of a Clear Blue Morning,” “Here You Come Again,” “Two Doors Down,” “It’s All Wrong, But It’s All Right” and “You’re the Only One.” By the end of the ’70s, Parton’s ambitions reached beyond Nashville; some worried she was leaving country music behind. She said in 1977, “I want people to know there is a lot more to me — good or bad — than they’ve seen so far. All I’m askin’ is a chance to prove it. . . . . I’m not leavin’ Nashville. Roots are important to me, and my roots are here.” Parton’s movie career began in 1980 when she starred in 9 to 5 with Lily Tomlin and Jane Fonda. Her theme song for the movie became her first No. 1 single on the Hot 100. The costars became lifelong friends, and Parton later made a guest appearance on their Netflix TV series Grace and Frankie. In 1982, she played a madam in The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas alongside Burt Reynolds. “I make a better whore than a secretary,” she told PEOPLE in 1982. Parton also starred in 1984’s Rhinestone with Sylvester Stallone, 1989’s Steel Magnolias and 2012’s Joyful Noise. In 1987, Parton released the critically acclaimed album Trio with Linda Ronstadt and Emmylou Harris. She told PEOPLE in 2003 that they “were like sisters,” explaining, “We didn’t always agree, but we had a great sound. Our first Trio album was one of the greatest pieces of music I’ve ever been involved in.” During her career, Parton won an Emmy, 11 Grammy awards, 10 Country Music Association awards, seven Academy of Country Music awards, three American Music awards and earned two Academy Award nominations, as well as an honorary Oscar. She was one of only seven female artists to win the Country Music Association’s Entertainer of the Year award. The music icon was also inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame in 1999. During the memorable ceremony, she performed her hit song “Coat of Many Colors.” Parton’s close friend and “Islands in the Stream” duet partner Kenny Rogers presided over her induction. Parton also made her mark on game shows as early as the 1970s and as recent as 2023, with appearances on The Hollywood Squares, American Idol, Strictly Come Dancing, Dancing with the STars, RuPaul's Drag Race, The Great Pottery Throwdown, Jeopardy!, The Voice, and Claim to Fame. Parton’s vibrant life was adapted into a musical titled Dolly: A True Original Musical that premiered in Nashville in July 2025 with plans of transferring to Broadway in 2026. “I wanted to see it done while I’m still around, to be able to oversee it and make sure that it’s done properly in a way that I would want to see it, rather than to wait till I’m gone and let somebody else decide how they think it should be done,” she said in a press conference announcing the show’s premiere. She also wrote the score for the Broadway adaptation of 9 to 5, for which she received a Tony nomination. In 2005 she received the National Medal of Arts, and in 2006 she received Kennedy Center Honors. In November 2022, she was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Parton frequently collaborated with younger artists, including Beyoncé and Sabrina Carpenter. She was also the godmother of Miley Cyrus. For the singer who once said, “Don’t get so busy making a living that you forget to make a life,” maintaining her personal life was very important. “I’ve told her some things that I think are valuable and that she uses, but I’d rather live [as] an example,” Parton told PEOPLE of her relationship with Cyrus. “[I’d rather] be an example rather than just try to tell somebody to do this, do that because I don’t think that’s right. Everybody’s different.” She owned the Dollywood amusement park located in the Great Smoky Mountains of Tennessee. She was also heavily involved in philanthropy, most notably her Imagination Library, which mails one book a month to children from birth until kindergarten. She was inspired in part by her father, who never learned to read or write. Parton married Carl Thomas Dean in May 1966. Dean opted to stay out of the spotlight but encouraged his wife. “He’s always supporting me as long as I don’t try to drag him in on it,” Parton told PEOPLE. “He’s always been my biggest fan behind the scenes, but he’s at home. I don’t think they’re probably showing much of this on TV, and if they do, he might see it.” “I always joke and laugh when people ask me what’s the key to my long marriage and lasting love,” Parton told PEOPLE in 2018. “I always say ‘Stay gone!’ and there’s a lot of truth to that. I travel a lot, but we really enjoy each other when we’re together and the little things we do.” Dean died on March 3, 2025. Parton announced his death on Instagram writing, “Carl and I spent many wonderful years together. Words can’t do justice to the love we shared for over 60 years.” Days after his death, Parton paid tribute to her late husband with a song titled “If You Hadn’t Been There.” “Carl and I fell in love when I was 18 and he was 23, and like all great love stories, they never end,” she wrote on Instagram announcing the song alongside a rare throwback photo of the couple. Parton reflected on their love story and her grief in a November 2025 PEOPLE cover story. “Ours is a great old love story. Most people don’t stay that close that long,” Parton said of Dean at the time. “That’s a loss. Nobody can ever know that unless you’ve experienced it yourself. He will always be in my heart and in my memories.” Parton was set to return to Las Vegas in December 2025 for a residency at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace — her first extended run in the city in more than 30 years — but in September of that year, she announced that the dates had been postponed due to “health challenges.” “As many of you know, I’ve been dealing with some health challenges, and my doctors tell me that I must have a few procedures. As I joked with them, it must be time for my 100,000 check-up, although it’s not the usual trip to see my plastic surgeon!,” she said in a statement shared to Instagram. “In all seriousness, given this, I am not going to be able to rehearse and put together the show that I want you to see, and the show that you deserve to see. You pay good money to see me perform, and I want to be at my best for you.” Despite the setback, Parton reassured her fans at the time writing, “And don’t worry about me quittin’ the business because God hasn’t said anything about stopping yet. But, I believe He is telling me to slow down right now so I can be ready for more big adventures with all of you.” She later canceled the residency in May 2026, saying in an Instagram video that she was “responding really well to meds and treatments” and “improving every day.” Ultimately, she would pass due to a brief but brave battle with cancer. Years prior, Parton told PEOPLE that even after decades in the industry there were still dreams she had left to fulfill. “I just hope I live long enough to do more things,” she said. “That’s the only thing that worries me, that I may run out of time before I see so many of my dreams come true. I wake up with new dreams all the time. But I put them in a place where they can continue, even after I’m gone.” In a November 2025 cover story, Parton opened up to PEOPLE about her then-upcoming 80th birthday. “People say, ‘Well, you’re going to be 80 years old.’ Well, so what? Look at all I’ve done in 80 years. I feel like I’m just getting started,” she says. “I know that sounds stupid, but unless my health gives way, which right now I seem to be doing fine . . . I think there’s a lot to be said about age. If you allow yourself to get old, you will. I say, ‘I ain’t got time to get old!’ I ain’t got time to dwell on that. That’s not what I’m thinking about.” She also reflected on her impact and intentions in the industry. “I’m at that point in my life where I just want to be able to do good things that can be carried on. I’m proud of my legacy so far, and I hope to just continue to do things that might be of use to other people,” Parton told PEOPLE at the time. “You know, I have just been going so fast my whole life,” Parton added in the same interview. “And I just start thinking, ‘How in the world did I even have a life? How did I even get it done?’ I really realized when I was putting this book together just how much I had sacrificed in my life. I never had children, so at least I didn’t have a guilty feeling. I’m thankful that I got to see my dreams come true.”
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Disney+ has today confirmed globally recognized television personality and host, Maura Higgins, as the host of the highly anticipated, iconic British dating show "Blind Date." The beloved Irish native's sharp wit and mischievous charm propelled her from a finalist position on Love Island UK, to a hosting role on Love Island USA: Aftersun. She went on to win the hearts of audiences around the world on The Traitors U.S. earlier this year, finishing as runner up and delivering reality TV gold in one of the series' most shocking and viral moments as she learned she was betrayed by her partner in the final episode. This autumn, she will continue to gain traction globally for her role in the hit U.S. show, Dancing with the Stars. With "Blind Date," Higgins will continue her momentum and front the ultimate dating series as it returns to screens in 2027, reimagined for contemporary audiences - bigger, better, and bolder than ever. As with the original British format fronted by Cilla Black, contestants must choose between three potential suitors, hidden from view behind the legendary "Blind Date" wall, the only thing standing between them and their potential true love just metres away. Fans can expect a host of innovative format twists and a spicy dose of drama, as our daters will see if forever love can truly grow once the new series begins filming in a secret "Blind Date" location later this year, but potential new partners are always lurking behind the wall... More details to be announced in due course. The Hulu Original series commissioned by Sean Doyle, VP, Unscripted, Disney+ EMEA from the UK (10x45') is executive produced by Matthew Worthy & Kieran Doherty for Stellify Media (a Sony Pictures Television-backed company) and Graham Stuart for SO TV (part of ITV Studios). Angela Jain, Head of Content, Disney+ EMEA, commented: "Maura is the perfect match for our version of 'Blind Date'. Her distinctive straight-talking humour, coupled with her experience as a reality dating show contestant, means we know she has the gravitas plus the wit to bring 'Blind Date' to new audiences. We're very much looking forward to Maura helping our daters navigate their own journeys to find love as she steps into the famed 'Blind Date' host role." Blind Date is based on the format, The Dating Game, from Sony Pictures Television and which is distributed by SPT worldwide. |
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Debbie Clark, who performed on the classic American Gladiators show using the name "Storm," has passed away. She was 61 years old. Clark's brother, Steven, confirmed her passing to TMZ. He revealed that Clark died on Monday at her Boston home when her pacemaker gave out. Her son, Clayton, said that her pacemaker stopped working as Clark had been "overworking herself." She died in her son's arms while the family was waiting for paramedics. Though attempts were made to resuscitate her at the scene, she was already dead by the time help arrived. Clayton believes she died from cardiac arrest. Clayton has launched a GoFundMe campaign to help pay for a "loving farewell" to his mother. He described her as an "amazing mother," sharing that her sudden passing has been "insanely hard" for him to handle. His hope is to spread her ashes with her mother so she can "finally feel like she's at rest with the one she loved the most." "She was a strong woman, but sometimes the strongest people struggle the most," Clayton wrote. "She carried me through life and is still with me in spirit, but the day she passed I knew I had to grow as a person. Since all I’ve known is my life with her I’m starting over. When she was alive she made everything easy for me; however she was struggling with heart problems which she hid from everyone as she still wanted people to see her as a warrior, as Storm. I understand why some people looked up to her, as did I, but sometimes your heroes are dealing with their own demons." Clark joined American Gladiators in 1991 as a replacement for "Gold," who had to step down after suffering an injury. She was dubbed "Storm" because, as the producers of the show told her, she'd "blown them all away." Clark served as a regular on the show until 1993, at one point singing the national anthem at an American Gladiators event in addition to showing off her physical prowess. She had to retire as a performer after suffering a serious ACL injury. According to a biography on the American Gladiators website, in 2008, Clark and her son Clayton fled from a domestic violence situation in South Carolina. The two were then living homeless in San Diego for nearly three years. She had difficulty finding work due to her knee injury and no family to help her. With the help of Embrace CEO Sean Sheppard, along with several other American Gladiators alums, her story caught the attention of The View's Sherri Shepherd, who paid for Clark and her son to have an apartment for six months. Dr. Dan Kalbac, the US Men's National Soccer Team doctor, performed knee replacement surgery for her for free to get her mobile again. "Homelessness does not have any prejudice... you can end up in the same situation, it doesn't matter," Clark said of the situation. Clark returned to the spotlight in 2023 when she was featured as one of the former Gladiators in the Netflix documentary series Muscles & Mayhem: An Unauthorized Story of American Gladiators. In the docuseries, she spoke about her personal struggles, including the difficulties in her life after leaving the show. |
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Actor Tim Curry, best known for his turn as Dr. Frank-N-Furter in the cult classic film "The Rocky Horror Picture Show," has died. He was 80. As TMZ first reported, Curry died Tuesday night after police responded to his Los Angeles home. An official cause of death has yet to be announced, but Curry had battled various health issues in recent years, including a stroke in 2012. Curry's showbiz career included work on both the stage and screen. On stage, he originated the role of mad scientist Dr. Frank-N-Furter in "The Rocky Horror Show," a role he carried over to the 1975 film adaptation. "The Rocky Horror Picture Show" has maintained a major cult following in the years since its release, and Curry went on to appear as the Narrator/Criminologist in Fox's 2016 remake, "The Rocky Horror Picture Show: Let's Do the Time Warp Again," which starred Laverne Cox as Dr. Frank-N-Furter. Other notable film work included fellow cult hit "Clue" (as butler Wadsworth), "Annie," "Home Alone 2: Lost in New York," "Muppet Treasure Island," "Charlie's Angels," and "Kinsey." On the small screen, Curry is best remembered for his chilling work as evil clown Pennywise in the 1990 miniseries adaptation of Stephen King's "It." He also appeared in episodes of "Roseanne," "Monk," "Will & Grace," "Psych," and "Criminal Minds," among other series, and earned a Primetime Emmy nomination for his 1993 guest stint on "Tales From the Crypt." Curry also lent his voice to dozens of TV shows, movies, and video games, most notably voicing eccentric family patriarch Nigel Thornberry in Nickelodeon's "The Wild Thornberrys." The animated series ran for five seasons from 1998 to 2004 and spawned a feature film, "The Wild Thornberrys Movie," where Curry also voiced Nigel. The actor's list of accolades included a Daytime Emmy win for voicing Captain Hook in Fox's "Peter Pan & the Pirates," a Grammy nomination for narrating a "Series of Unfortunate Events" audiobook, and three Tony Award nods for "Amadeus," "My Favorite Year," and "Spamalot." Curry appeared in a 2019 episode of Jeopardy! as a cluegiver in a category featuring Audible audio books, of which he was a narrator of one. |
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Content Creators Touch Grass for Netflix |
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The hugely popular reality series Inside is getting a spin-off on Netflix and this time, they're headed out into the wilderness! Sidemen Productions and Netflix have officially confirmed Outside will launch on the streamer this autumn. Announced at Edinburgh TV Festival today (26 August), Outside will see a new group of content creators thrown into the forest to battle for a prize of up to £1 million ($1.36m USD). The synopsis continues: "With every comfort eating into the prize pot, they'll face brutal decisions, unpredictable challenges and plenty of Sidemen mischief as they fight to keep hold of the cash." "It's got all the drama of Squid Game: The Challenge but with all of the Sidemen comedy," said Syeda Irtizaali, director of unscripted at Netflix UK, at Edinburgh TV Festival 2026. |
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"Big Brother UK" Sets Up "Group Chat" |
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ITV2 has confirmed that Big Brother UK legend Kate Lawler and podcast GK Barry will co-host Big Brother: The Group Chat. The new BBUK companion series will take over Big Brother: Late & Live, which had been hosted by AJ Odudu and Will Best since the reality competition landed on ITV2 in 2023. Big Brother: The Group Chat will premiere alongside Big Brother UK Season 23 this fall. The companion series will air Sunday through Thursday nights after the main show on ITV2, ITVX, YouTube, and all major podcast platforms. The chat show will give fans even more action, bringing them closer to the personalities, dynamics and relationships at the heart of the series. With exclusive interviews with evicted Housemates, celebrity fans and special guests, viewers can expect strong opinions, plenty of personality and the inside scoop from those who know the house best. |
posted 8/26/2026 |
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Married By Netflix |
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Netflix UK’s new unscripted chief has addressed duty of care concerns around her debut commission. Netflix, Will You Marry Me? will be a 12-episode ‘live reality’ show in which the audience will take charge of one man’s quest to find a wife. They will vote on which dates he goes on, who stays in the running and who exits the process. At the culmination, the man will make a proposal to the winning potential partner. Given the potential psychological impact on participants and mental health issues on other major British reality TV shows, there have been questions around how Netflix will handle the duty of care elements. Syeda Irtizaali, Director of Unscripted at Netflix UK, was quizzed on the issue today at the Edinburgh Television Festival and responded duty of care had been baked into the production. “It’s not a compliance issue, it’s actually part of the creative,” she said. “We all want innovation, and we’re only going to get real emotion in any program if we are able to say people feel safe. We really thought hard about the duty of care at the center of our editorial – the center of what we’re doing. Banijay UK production houses Initial and Workerbee are making the show. Veteran execs Katy Manley (Big Brother) and Tamsin Dodgson from Initial, and Michelle Chappell and Rick Murray from Workerbee are exec producing the show, which Netflix is billing as an “epic game of Cupid.” |
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Tyler Cameron Invites Us to "Your Place" |
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HGTV will explore the connection between heart and home in the newly greenlit series Let's Go Back to Your Place. The network has tapped TV personality, home renovation expert and entrepreneur Tyler Cameron as the series' host to play wingman for singletons looking for love in potential suitors' most personal spaces. In each episode, Tyler will guide one hopeful romantic on three house tours looking for design clues that reveal more about the people that live there. Sight unseen, they'll choose their blind date based on nothing but the story their home tells. Let's Go Back to Your Place will air in 2027. For the latest show updates and more exclusive content, fans are invited to stay connected on HGTV's digital platforms by visiting HGTV.com and following @HGTV on Facebook, X, Instagram, TikTok, Threads and YouTube. Let's Go Back to Your Place is produced by RTR Media, Inc. |
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The Wall has made the climb to a major milestone. The feel-good game show is about to reach its 100th episode on August 24. Executive produced by LeBron James, the NBC staple sees contestants from all walks of life answer trivia questions for upwards of $12 million on the line. Teammates work in tandem with hopes of building the largest cash prize they can. Correct answers bring green balls down the four-story Plinko-like structure to add to the total while incorrect responses bring out the dreaded red ball of doom that brings their potential winnings down. A single drop could be worth $3 million, which only adds to the drama. Then it’s a matter of blind trust where one partner stays in isolation behind the wall while the other loved one remains onstage choosing drop zones. Viewers watch the rollercoaster ride play out seeing if the ultimate cash buyout contract is accepted or the guaranteed contract gets signed. Right there for every moment during the last decade for six seasons and counting has been Chris Hardwick. For the Emmy-winning show host, its connection goes beyond the monetary. Players have taken in more than $35 million ion the show. But it’s about the people, the stories, and what that life-changing money means as families have paid off debt, funded adoptions, helped charitable causes, and communities. The upcoming 100th episode features Ellie, a dance teacher from Arkansas, who honored her late grandfather by baking 600 pies and generating more than $20,000 for the Make-A-Wish Foundation. She’ll team up with her husband Nick with hopes they serve up some serious money. |
posted 8/26/2026 |
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Wednesday Lightning Round |
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"Who Wants To Be A Millionaire" (4.09 million Total Viewers) concluded a phenomenal summer run with a resounding victory opposite the season premiere of NBC's "America's Got Talent" live results show (+8% vs. 3.79 million) and CBS' "Big Brother" (+22% vs. 3.35 million) in Total Viewers. "Who Wants To Be A Millionaire" averaged 4.22 million Total Viewers this summer, up +9% vs. last year's average (3.87 million across eight episodes) and standing as Wednesday's No. 1 primetime program among Total Viewers in each of its five weeks. Wednesday's "Millionaire" summer finale outdelivered its season premiere (4.07 million on 7/22/26) and grew over its year-ago telecast by +17% in Total Viewers (4.09 million vs. 3.51 million on 8/20/25). "Who Wants To Be A Millionaire" returns with new episodes Wednesday, Oct. 7 (9 p.m. EDT/PDT). |
posted 8/25/2026 |
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Paramount+ Feels Like "Making Love" |
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Grab your rosé and clear your group chat, because Hannah Berner is entering her matchmaker era. Today, Paramount+ announced that the podcast powerhouse, stand-up comedian, and certified pop-culture whisperer will host Making Love - a new unscripted reality dating series, premiering on Paramount+ in early 2027. Berner broke the news on her hit podcast Giggly Squad. Making Love is a bold new relationship experiment which gives singles a completely original and unique opportunity to take destiny into their own hands. Can you actually find the person you've always dreamed of? With Berner steering the ship - equal parts hype woman, hilarious hall monitor, and hopeless romantic - expect the drama, the swoons, and the one-liners to hit different. The series comes from Chris Coelen, CEO of Kinetic Content, the force behind cultural phenomenons Love Is Blind and Married at First Sight. Coelen executive produces, along with Kinetic's President of Television Ally Simpson, Brent Gauches, Lauren Dunlop and Jayson Elmore. Co-Executive Producers are Stefanie Cohen-Williams and Maegan McDonough. The series is set to launch in early 2027. |
posted 8/25/2026 |
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Tuesday Lightning Round |
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The competition heats up with the latest season of "Jeopardy! Masters," a tournament featuring the best-of-the-best "Jeopardy!" players, hosted by Ken Jennings. Season 4 sees six of the top contestants return to the game show floor to go head-to-head to compete for the $500,000 grand prize and title of "Jeopardy! Masters" champion. Hosted by Jennings, the fourth annual "Jeopardy! Masters" tournament will return to ABC on Tuesday, Aug. 25, at 8 p.m. EDT and stream next day on Hulu. "Jeopardy! Masters" is the highly competitive culmination of the "Jeopardy!" season, featuring the year's elite "Jeopardy!" champions as they face off for the grand prize of $500,000. The lineup of top players is as follows: reigning "Jeopardy! Masters" champion Yogesh Raut and returning finalists Juveria Zaheer and Victoria Groce, 2026 "Jeopardy!" Tournament of Champions winner Paolo Pasco, and 2026 "Jeopardy!" Invitational Tournament winner Andrew He and runner-up Long Nguyen. Andrew He will make his return to the "Jeopardy! Masters" stage after competing in the first edition of the tournament. The series is produced by Sony Pictures Television and executive-produced by Michael Davies. The 2026 "Jeopardy! Masters" tournament will air across the following nine episodes: |
posted 8/24/2026 |
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Shelley Fabares has died at the age of 82. Fabares first enjoyed success on The Donna Reed Show, where she played daughter Mary. She also had a brief career as a singer. Later, she starred in the sitcom Coach as Christine Armstrong. She also appeared in three movies with Elvis Presley. The Coach alum’s family — including her husband, M*A*S*H star Mike Farrell — confirmed her death in a statement. They said Fabares died on Saturday, Aug. 22, in Los Angeles surrounded by her loved ones. “To her family and friends, Shelley was a source of love, strength, laughter, and comfort,” Fabares’ family said. “She was a devoted wife, cherished stepmother, daughter, sister, niece, aunt, family member, and loyal friend whose warmth, generosity, humor, and grace made an enduring difference in the lives of everyone who knew her. She had a remarkable ability to make people feel welcomed, valued, and cared for.” “For millions, Shelley was a beloved actress whose work became part of the fabric of American television and film,” they continued. “From her memorable role as Mary Stone on The Donna Reed Show, where she also launched a successful recording career with her number one hit, ‘Johnny Angel,’ to her appearances opposite Elvis Presley in three films, her beloved role on Coach, and her many other television and film performances, she brought talent, intelligence, and warmth to every performance. But to those closest to her, her greatest legacy was personal: the love she gave so freely, the friendships she treasured, and the family bonds she held dear.” Farrell and family added that they “will remember Shelley for her kindness, loyalty, wit, courage and beautiful spirit.” “We will miss her deeply — not only as a celebrated performer, but as the loving and extraordinary person she was in our everyday lives. We are heartbroken by her loss, yet profoundly grateful for the years we shared with her and for the joy, compassion, and love she brought to so many. We ask that our family’s privacy be respected as we grieve. We take comfort in knowing that Shelley’s work and the memories she created with those who loved her will continue to live on,” the statement concluded. Her aunt Nanette Fabray (who changed the family’s last name to the phonetic spelling) was already a working actress. Fabares’ mother got her into modeling at the age of 3, and at 10 years old in 1954, she made her TV debut in Letter to Loretta. The life of a child actor, she told The Roanoke Times in 1994, could be tough. “It’s hard to know who you are and what you are,” she explained. “The things that go into the making of a child — you’re not totally disciplined, you don’t always behave, you have a sense of freedom — those things are not allowed on a set.” In 1958, she began starring in The Donna Reed Show as Mary Stone, the teenage daughter of Reed’s Donna and Carl Betz’s Dr. Alex. The family was completed by son and brother Jeff, played by Paul Petersen. Fabares became extremely close to Reed, telling PEOPLE in 1984, ”She was a role model before I knew what a role model was.” During the 1961-1962 season, producer Tony Owen, who was also Reed’s husband, decided to incorporate singing into the show via Peterson and Fabares. “I remember saying, ‘Mr. Owen, Paul can do it. He can do anything,’ ” she told the Los Angeles Times in 2011. “Maybe a month later, he came up to me one day and said, ‘Hey, kid. Do you like being on the show? Do you want to be on next year?’ Not seeing the train heading directly toward me, I said, ‘Oh, yes, Mr. Owen. I do.’ Then he said, ‘Sing.’ ” Fabares’ song “Johnny Angel” reached No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1962. She also released four albums. She married music producer Lou Adler in 1964. They separated two years later, but Fabares wouldn’t file for divorce until 1978. It was finalized in 1980. During season 5 of The Donna Reed Show, Fabares’ Mary went to college and appeared less regularly on the show. The series ended in 1966. Other shows she appeared on included Police Story, The Rockford Files, The Love Boat and Murder, She Wrote. In game shows, she was featured on episodes of The Hollywood Squares, The Magnificent Marble Machine, and Wheel of Fortune. Coach premiered in 1989, and Fabares starred opposite Craig T. Nelson, who played the title role, Coach Hayden Fox. The on-again, off-again romance between their characters was one of the show’s main plots, and Fabares was pleased to play “a very successful, ambitious woman,” she told the Orlando Sentinel in 1989. ” In 1984, she married M*A*S*H alum Farrell, now 87, in a ceremony at her aunt’s home. “There is a light inside her that is just magical,” Farrell told PEOPLE in 1991. “I find her a constant source of rejuvenation.” She said, “Mike grounds me, and I think I pull him out sometimes. It’s a nice mix.” She also became stepmother to his children, Michael and Erin, from his previous marriage. Outside of acting, Fabares was involved with fundraising for Alzheimer’s research, and Farrell campaigned for an array of human rights causes. “I travel around the country, make speeches, do fundraising, testify before Congress — things that I never thought I would ever do,” she told The Roanoke Times. “It is so far out of the realm of what I thought I would be doing with my life. But I had the example of what Mike has done with his life. My experience with the Alzheimer’s Association has been one of the most rewarding of my life.” In 2000, Fabares received a liver transplant after she was diagnosed with autoimmune hepatitis. “She’s a tough cookie,” Farrell told PEOPLE at the time. Fabares is survived by her husband and stepchildren. |
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Vasha Wallace to Exit Fremantle |
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Fremantle‘s long-serving global formats chief Vasha Wallace is laving the Got Talent firm. In a note sent to external colleagues, she wrote that she was preparing to hand over to colleagues in September. At that point she would exit to become an international consultant, leaving behind her role as Fremantle’s Executive VP of Global Acquisitions and Development. “I have been enormously lucky and grateful to work with a brilliant, ridiculously talented bunch of people over the last two decades,” she wrote. “These creative collaborations are exactly why we’ve managed to make such a success of what we do, across a constantly challenging and changing landscape.” Wallace, who began her career at Sky TV in New Zealand, joined RTL-owned Fremantle in 2004 when it was known as FremantleMedia. She steadily rose through the ranks, developing and distributing shows such as Farmer Wants a Wife, The Apprentice and Project Runway. On the acquisitions front, she fronted production multi-territory production deals on the likes of The Masked Singer, The Traitors and I Can See Your Voice. “Next up: I’m building myself a portfolio career, which is a fancy way of saying ‘doing several interesting things at once and hoping it all comes together,'” she wrote. “Part of that will be consulting in international television, so our paths will continue to cross. I’m rather excited about it. “I am proud of what we have all built together and of being part of a world-class global formats team rolling out thousands of shows around the world. When I first joined, we took a British show about lonely farmers looking for love, and transformed it into the global format, Farmer Wants a Wife, while The Apprentice made business dreams come true internationally.” |
posted 8/24/2026 |
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Sharna Burgess to Return to "Dancing" |
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Dancing With the Stars is welcoming Sharna Burgess back into its professional dancer slate for season 35 this September. The upcoming installment will mark her return to the ballroom after five years away from the series. Burgess’ most recent appearance on the show was in 2021 for season 30, where she was partnered with her fiancé Brian Austin Green. Burgess is no stranger to the ballroom; she has competed in 14 seasons of Dancing, and infamously won season 27 alongside Bobby Bones. Her return to the show was widely speculated as she’s partaken in multiple Dancing-related events and appearances as of late, including DWTS Con. |
posted 8/24/2026 |
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Deal! ... in Germany |
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We say yes to this deal: “Deal or No Deal” is coming back to SAT.1 in 2027! In the new edition of the game show classic, Jörg Pilawa gambles with his guests for up to 100,000 euros. Only those who show strong nerves, a willingness to take risks and a lucky hand will get closer to the maximum win step by step. “Deal or No Deal” is simple and timeless: Due to the enormous drop between one cent and 100,000 euros, each suitcase promises pure thrills. In SAT.1, the show looks back on a successful history: Between 2004 and 2008 and 2014/2015, “Deal or No Deal” regularly generated ratings far above the SAT.1 channel average on various broadcasting slots. This is how “Deal or No Deal” works: 22 suitcases. 22 hidden prize sums between one cent and 100,000 euros. At the beginning of each episode, the candidate chooses a suitcase. The remaining 21 suitcases will be opened one by one. The more small amounts are eliminated from the game, the higher the chance that the selected suitcase will contain a large sum of winnings – and vice versa. After each round of the game, the bank makes a secure offer in exchange for the selected suitcase. If it is accepted, the game ends immediately. Otherwise, they will continue to gamble until only one suitcase remains. “Deal or No Deal” is a production of Banijay Productions Germany. Production will take place in Cologne from September 14, 2026. |
posted 8/24/2026 |
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Jo Gardiner, star of the second season of Race Across the World, died August 21. She was 61. Gardiner’s family said she died after a “long and courageous battle with cancer.” Her passing comes a year after her son, Sam, lost his life in a car crash. Jo and Sam competed together in Race Across the World, traversing Latin America for the BBC reality competition series, produced by Studio Lambert. They became firm favorites among fans of the show, finishing fourth in their race. “She lived fully, fiercely and never did anything by halves,” Jo’s family said in a statement, shared with BBC News. “She was blessed with countless friends, drawn to her extraordinary magnetism. Somehow, each one felt as though they were among her very best. To us, she was more than all of these things. She was our family, our joy, our safe place and our absolute treasure.” In a statement, Studio Lambert and the BBC said: “We offer our deepest and heartfelt sympathies to Jo’s son Charlie, and her wider family and friends. “Following the tragic death of Jo’s son Sam last year, we paid tribute to how integral Sam and Jo had been to series two. Millions of people remembered their transformative journey across Latin America in 2020 and we hold that memory in our hearts as we fondly recall Jo’s passion for life, her kindness, her strength, and above all her utter devotion to Sam and her family. “At the time of filming, Sam described his mum as amazing – and that is how we will always remember her. Jo became the matriarch of the Race Across the World cast family, she leaves a lasting legacy in the many lives that she touched, both through the series and beyond. It was a privilege to share her story and she will be deeply missed.” |
posted 8/24/2026 |
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Monday Lightning Round |
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Happy Friday Lightning Round |
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Food Network Gets Ready for Spooky Season |
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This year Food Network is taking its fan favorite Halloween competitions to a terrifying new level that will deliver eye-popping bakes, dramatic twists and disturbingly delicious creations. First up, on Sunday, September 13th, at 9 p.m. ET/PT Halloween Wars will return with host Jonathan Bennett and a "Back from the Dead" theme featuring all-star expert pumpkin carving artists, sugar masters, and cake mavens who will face more difficult challenges than ever before. Then, on Monday, September 14th at 9 p.m. ET/PT Halloween Baking Championship, helmed by host John Henson, will be set in the Museum of Unnatural History where eerie exhibits will inspire artistic yet blood-curdling challenges worthy of display. Episodes of both series will stream the next day on HBO Max. Halloween Wars kicks off its "Back from the Dead" season on Sunday, September 13th, at 9 p.m. ET/PT with a supersized two-hour premiere featuring returning all-star pumpkin carvers, cake artists and sugar masters hoping to defend their titles while others will be on the hunt for redemption. The premiere launches with two rounds of nail-biting competition, beginning with terrifying head-to-head battles that could put even the strongest teams of former champions in jeopardy. As the pressure rises, emotions boil over and the losing teams will face a brutal "Do or Die" round two showdown where one team will be eliminated. This year host Jonathan Bennett will be joined by judges Shinmin Li and Andrew Fuller who will evaluate each team's spectacular compositions throughout the season and ultimately award $30,000 to the winning team. Over on Food Network's social platforms, host Jonathan Bennett will attempt mini-Halloween challenges and judges Shinmin Li and Andrew Fuller will share tips and tricks for easier home baking. Join the conversation using #HalloweenWars. Then, on Monday, September 14th at 9 p.m. ET/PT Halloween Baking Championship returns with ten bakers vying for the title of champion and a $25,000 prize. The two-hour premiere unveils the setting for this year's competition, the grand foyer of the Museum of Unnatural History, where frightening collections like Possessed Pests, Demon Masks, and a Vault of Bones beckon down every hall. Curator and host John Henson will lead the unsuspecting bakers through an arresting series of challenges inspired by the creepy exhibits. If the competitors' desserts impress judges Stephanie Boswell, Aarti Sequeira, and Zac Young, they may survive to see another midnight, otherwise they'll have to bake for their lives. Through it all, they'll face a gauntlet of otherworldly wonders until the last baker standing wins. For the first Haunted Heat of the season, the bakers must put their best spooky memories to work to create desserts honoring their "Best Halloween Ever." The winner receives $1,000 and the top three bakers are safe while the remaining competitors face a "Bake for Your Life" challenge to create "Hideous Mask Desserts" inspired by the disfigured mask collection in the Hall of Humanity. The least successful baker will be eliminated. Fans can see how the judges' most-impressive costumes come to life and join them behind the scenes to see how they spend a day on set by following #HalloweenBakingChampionship across Food Network's social platforms. They can also visit FoodNetwork.com to learn more about the competitors and stay up to date on Halloween Baking Championship news. Halloween Baking Championship is produced by Sonic Dog and Halloween Wars is produced by Super Delicious for Food Network. |
posted 8/20/2026 |
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Keller/Noll Goes Vertical |
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Prolific gameshow format creators Cleve Keller and Dave Noll, whose Keller/Noll production company is behind hit franchises including Chopped, America Says and Flip Side, are turning their hand to shortform. Keller/Noll is partnering with Atlanta-based Crazy Legs Productions on Do You See What Eye See, a traditional shiny-floor quizshow with micro-episodes designed for mobile audiences. Do You See What Eye See combines fast-paced gameplay and brand integration opportunities into micro-episodes running less than two minutes each. The team is currently in discussions with a range of global brands regarding sponsorship opportunities and direct integrations into the gameplay. In each short installment, contestants race against the clock to solve clues hidden within images created by a group of graphic designers. The categories include movie titles, television shows, songs, books and celebrity names. Contestants must correctly identify three clues within 60 seconds to win. “Every aspect of Do You See What Eye See was designed for the way audiences consume content today,” said Keller. “The episodes are under two minutes, the gameplay is immediate and engaging, and the format naturally accommodates brand integrations. Most importantly, it’s built specifically for vertical viewing on a phone screen.” Do You See What Eye See represents the latest project between Keller/Noll and Crazy Legs, which as a full-service production company has provided the creators with its expertise on Georgia’s producer tax breaks and studio-based television series. |
posted 8/20/2026 |
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Fixing a Broken Tax Problem |
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With a very hard out of less than two weeks, state legislators in Sacramento are either going to be Scrooge or Santa with California’s film and TV tax incentives for the near-moribund L.A. industry. It’s a mixed result right now with a lot of good intentions, a lot of cooks in the kitchen and the legislative session ending on August 31. In the past few hours alone, with studios and indies panicked about effectively losing lucrative annual $750 million industry incentives by 2030, a mission to fix the mega-measure that’s already signed into law and caps out business and corporate tax credits over $5 million went from launch to being stuck on the legislative tarmac. A deal was in place Thursday morning that would have carved out an exception for independent productions and some studio/streamer productions. In fact, with an anticipated backlash from Silcon Valley, the deal looked so done the MPA late last night circulated a talking points one-pager on it to stakeholders and media outlets. However, as the final language was being put in place by Assemblymember Rick Chavez Zbur’s office today, legislative leadership told the Hollywood Democrat they were now taking a “different approach,” Deadline reports. A move that pulled the plug, hard. There are no definitive details on what that new approach is, or whether it could end as a fast-tracked trailer bill, a policy carve-out or something else. But sources tell me there were “indications” from Gov. Gavin Newsom’s “team” that Zbur’s proposal wasn’t what they had in mind. |
posted 8/20/2026 |
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Charter, Cox Close |
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Charter Communications’ $34.5 billion merger with Cox officially closed on Thursday morning. The Spectrum brand and pricing will now come to Cox markets in mid-September, with the combined entity taking the Cox Communications name within a year of closing. The company will also remain headquartered in Stamford, Connecticut, and will maintain a significant presence on Cox’s Atlanta campus. The move, which received approval from the FCC and regulators across 45 states where the companies do business, creates the nation’s largest Internet and video provider by subscriber base. “The addition of Cox to the Spectrum footprint is one that can be celebrated by customers, employees and investors alike,” Charter president and CEO Chris Winfrey said in a statement. “Together, we will bring the best products, at the best price, coupled with the highest level of customer service to more customers across our expanded 45-state Spectrum footprint. And Cox employees will soon have access to all the programs and benefits that have made Charter an employer of choice where its 100% U.S.-based employees can build long-term careers.” |
posted 8/20/2026 |
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Thursday Lightning Round |
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"Love Island USA" Breaks Its Own Record |
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Ariana Madix is teasing the upcoming Love Island USA Season 8 reunion and revealing that there will be an unseen footage show. The special was filmed on August 10 and is set to stream on Peacock on Monday, August 31 at 9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT, but the dating series host gave insight into what viewers can expect. “Everybody came there ready to say exactly how they feel, and if they had a chip on their shoulder or something they wanted to bring up, they were ready to come and talk about it,” the Emmy-nominated host told Entertainment Weekly. According to Peacock, Season 8 of the reality dating series has reached nearly 19 billion minutes watched to date, spanning 35 episodes released between June 2 and July 13 — making it the streamer’s most-watched original season ever. Divided by the season’s nearly 40-hour runtime, that total translates to an estimate of close to 7.9 million views. First-party data also indicates that 30% of the seasons’ viewership came from phones and tablets, one of Peacock’s biggest mobile audiences ever. Additionally, 35% of viewers were new to the series, not having watched previous seasons, and nearly half of viewers watched the series with at least one other person. And “Aftersun,” Peacock’s “Love Island” aftershow hosted by Ciara Miller and Tefi Pessoa saw a 135% increase compared to last season. By Nielsen’s measure, “Love Island USA” Season 8 is the most-watched streaming series of summer 2026 in addition to being the No. 1 streaming reality title for six consecutive weeks. These superlatives were calculated based on data measured between May 25 and July 12; Nielsen operates on a multi-week delay for streaming titles. Unsurprisingly, the season has been a phenomenon on social media. Per Social Content Ratings, it generated more than 5 billion video views across platforms, and more than 2.5 billion views came from TikTok — marking a 47% increase from Season 7 and accounting for 68% of Season 8’s total social engagement. On the “Love Island USA” app, where viewers can vote on multiple outcomes including which contestants get to stay on the show, there was an 85% increase in users and a 35% increase in voters compared to Season 7. Both the show’s app and the Peacock app reached No. 1 on the App Store during the run of Season 8. News of “Love Island” Season 8’s ratings success comes ahead of the reunion special on Aug. 31, which will be hosted by Ariana Madix and Andy Cohen on Peacock. |
posted 8/19/2026 |
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Wednesday Lightning Round |
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Bill Rasmussen, a former local-news sports director who parlayed an interest in the nascent business of satellite television into the launch of the sports-media giant known as ESPN, has died after a battle with Parkinson’s disease. The entrepreneur and founder was 93 years old. Rasmussen in 1978 was idling in traffic on Connecticut’s Interstate 84 after acquiring a satellite transponder from RCA, and decided to launch a new network devoted only to sports on a single acre near the small town of Bristol. Their Entertainment and Sports Programming network employed just 80 staffers at the time of its launch in September of 1979, and telecast Connecticut sports to state residents. Within months, Getty Oil would buy up a majority of the enterprise, while brewing giant Anheuser-Busch agreed to a substantial advertising contract. But investors pushed the founder out by 1980. ABC bought out the stakes of both Getty and Rasmussen family members in 1984. “Bill was a remarkable man — a visionary and an innovator who conceived the idea of a network entirely devoted to sports,” said ESPN Chairman Jimmy Pitaro, in a statement. “Quite simply, none of us would be here today if it wasn’t for Bill’s passion and all the hard work and entrepreneurial spirit he put into building ESPN in the late 1970s — key aspects of our company culture that still carry on to this day.” Indeed, some key elements of ESPN were birthed under Rasmussen. The opening program on ESPN was a show called “SportsCenter,” hosted at the time by Lee Leonard and George Grande. The series remains on air at the network. Rasmussen also introduced round-the-clock sports programming and coverage of the early rounds of the NCAA men’s basketball tournament in the spring of 1980, which drew national attention to ESPN. In 2026, ESPN employs more than 5,900 employees around the world, and programs eight U.S. television networks plus the sports programming on ABC, along with a mobile app and a burgeoning and direct-to-consumer service, a suite of radio programs and podcasts and social and digital feeds. The outlet, now controlled by Disney, with Hearst and the NFL counted as minority investors, is home to such sports staples as “Monday Night Football,” the hot-talk show “First Take” and hours and hours of NFL and NBA telecasts, among other sports coverage. While not directly involved with game shows as an industry, shows on his network would include "2-Minute Drill", "Dream Job", and "Stump the Schwab". “Bill was our George Washington and a good friend,” said Chris Berman, who joined ESPN three weeks after the network launched in 1979, in a statement. “He was such a grateful person and every sports fan can be grateful for Bill. He wasn’t a glass half-full guy; his glass was always overflowing with optimism. He greeted everyone with a smile and we can all smile knowing Bill’s legacy.” Bill Rasmussen was born in Chicago on October 15, 1932, in Chicago and raised in nearby Columbus Manor, IL. He played sports in his youth, earning an invitation to a minor league affiliate of the Detroit Tigers. Instead, he gravitated to business, earnings a bachelor’s degree in economics from DePauw University in Greencastle, IN. After graduating in 1954, he served in the United States Air Force and later earned an MBA from Rutgers University. His media career began at WTTT radio in Amherst, Mass., in 1962. In 1965, he moved to WWLP, a TV station in Springfield, Mass., where he spent eight years as sports director and two years as news director. During these years, he handled numerous football, basketball, baseball and hockey play-by-play assignments on both radio and television. In 1974, he joined the New England Whalers of the World Hockey Association as communications director, serving until the conclusion of the 1977-78 season. After leaving ESPN, Rasmussen worked as a consultant to sports rights holders and media companies. He also remained active with his own start-up ventures in sports. He remained a frequent guest on business and sports radio talk shows and authored two books, “Sports Junkies Rejoice! The Birth of ESPN” and most recently “ESPN: One Giant Leap for Fankind,” published in 2023. Rasmussen collaborated with Tenero Productions for a documentary and book project “Sports Heaven: The Birth of ESPN” on his life that was released in 2026. Rasmussen was predeceased by his wife of 56 years, Lois, in 2011 and is survived by two sons, Scott Rasmussen and his wife Laura and Glenn Rasmussen; his daughter Lynn Van Hollebeke and her husband Louie; seven grandchildren, and two great grandchildren. In addition to his wife, Bill was predeceased by his brothers Robert and Donald Rasmussen, sister Vivien and grandson Justin Van Hollebeke.
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Phyllida Law, the Scottish actress and mother of Emma and Sophie Thompson, has died. She was 94. “It is with great sadness we have to announce that Phyllida Law died supremely peacefully at home, surrounded by all of her family, on Monday 27th July,” her manager, Jacky Leggo, reportedly told the BBC. “We had worked together for over fifty years and she was a beautiful person inside and out.” Her granddaughter posted a tribute on Instagram, writing: “Rest well my Queen.” Law was born in Glasgow in 1932. She attended the Bristol Old Vic Theatre School where she studied acting, going on to appear in the Gwyneth Paltrow-fronted adaptation of Jane Austen novel “Emma” as Mrs Bates alongside her daughter Sophie, who played Miss Bates. She also starred alongside her other daughter Emma in a number of productions, including her former son-in-law Kenneth Branagh’s 1993 film adaptation of “Much Ado About Nothing, which also starred Branagh, Keanu Reeves and Kate Beckinsale, as well as another Branagh production, 1992’s “Peter’s Friends.” Law and Thompson also played together in “Nanny McPhee,” which Thompson co-wrote and which also featured Colin Firth and Angela Lansbury, and played mother and daughter in Alan Rickman’s 1997 directorial debut, “The Winter Guest.” She also frequently appeared in the West End, including the London Palladium, where she was part of the original London cast of “La Cage Aux Folles.” In 2014 she was awarded an OBE for her services to drama and charity. In game shows, Law appeared on episodes of "Call My Bluff" and "Going, Going, Gone." In 1957 Law married Eric Thompson, an actor who co-created beloved British children’s show “The Magic Roundabout.” He died in 1982 following a heart attack. He was 53. Law is survived by her two daughters and her three grandchildren. |
posted 8/18/2026 |
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(Haunted) HGTV |
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Notorious Bihl Manor, a tormented mansion in Fremont, Ohio, will undergo A Very Haunted Renovation in HGTV's eerie new competition series premiering Tuesday, September 15, at 8 p.m. ET/PT. In the six-episode season, hosted by actress Anna Camp (Scream 7), six daring designers, SK Stokes Kennedy, Patrick Peel, John Ryan, Bershan Shaw, Logan Wright and Diana Vogel, will live inside the uncanny abode for 31 days while completing a top-to-bottom transformation - all in pursuit of a $50,000 dollar cash prize. In each episode, the brave renovators will face elimination challenges that put their nerve, creativity and design skills to the test as they bring the home's spine-tingling spaces back from the dead. Throughout the season, design expert Michel Smith Boyd will mentor and evaluate each unnerving overhaul alongside esteemed guest judges including: production designer Hannah Beachler, paranormal investigator Jack Osbourne, actor Billy Porter, actress Cassandra Peterson, horror film director Eli Roth and actress LuLu Wilson. "Bihl Manor is one of the most haunted homes in America," said Anna. "Unoccupied, falling apart and on the verge of demolition, no one is brave enough to step foot inside - until now." Fans can check HGTV's digital platforms for the latest A Very Haunted Renovation announcements and exclusive content at HGTV.com and via @HGTV and #AVeryHauntedRenovation on Facebook, X, Instagram, TikTok, Threads and YouTube. Each new episode of A Very Haunted Renovation will be available to stream the next day on HBO Max(R) beginning Sept. 16. A Very Haunted Renovation is produced by Grandma's House Entertainment. |
posted 8/18/2026 |
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Witney Carson Pairs.... and Pairs? |
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Cue the drumroll, we have our first pairing for Dancing With the Stars season 35. Longtime Jimmy Kimmel Live sidekick Guillermo Rodriguez will have the great fortune to dance with season 34 champion Witney Carson on the upcoming 35th season. Carson revealed the casting on a segment of Monday’s Good Morning America — where the rest of the cast of celebrity contestants will be unveiled on Sept. 2. Rodriguez was the last of four contestants to be announced ahead of the upcoming season. The late-night mainstay joins The Traitors season 4 finalist Maura Higgins, Summer House breakout star Ciara Miller, and Savannah Bananas second baseman Jackson Olson in the running for the Len Goodman Mirrorball trophy. Rodriguez originally worked as a parking lot security guard for Jimmy Kimmel Live before rising through the ranks to find himself planted permanently on the couch next to host Jimmy Kimmel, where he’s remained for 23 years. Carson, meanwhile, competed on So You Think You Can Dance season 9 before joining DWTS as a member of the troupe in season 16. She was promoted to full pro status in season 18 and has since logged a stellar track record, winning season 19 with current cohost Alfonso Ribeiro and season 34 with Dancing With the Stars: The Next Pro host Robert Irwin and taking her partners to the finals an additional six times. Carson also has another hotly anticipated dance gig on the horizon, before season 35 kicks off on Sept. 15. She is set to be the final visiting pro on the new spinoff, The Next Pro, which has seen the likes of Brandon Armstrong, Daniella Karagach, and Britt Stewart help coach a group of aspiring dance stars through trials to determine who among them is fit to join the anchor series as, well, the next pro. On top of all that, Carson will be the first pro dancer on the series to enter an installment while pregnant. |
posted 8/18/2026 |
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Tuesday Lightning Round |
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Hayden Panettiere, known for her roles on “Heroes,” “Nashville” and in “Scream 4” and “Scream VI,” died on Sunday in Greenville, South Carolina aged 36. A cause of death was not immediately known. “It is with profound sadness that we share the tragic passing of our beloved Hayden. She was an incredible light and a force of nature who brought immeasurable love and joy to all who knew her — and to the millions who watched her onscreen,” her father, Skip Panettiere, told ABC. No foul play was suspected, the Greenville Police Department confirmed to Variety. At around 1:51 p.m. on Sunday, Greenville police and EMS responded to a report of an “unresponsive female,” a police spokesperson said. “Upon arrival, medical assistance was administered; however, the individual, later identified as Hayden Panettiere, was pronounced deceased at the scene.” The spokesperson added, “The case is under investigation by the Greenville Police Department in conjunction with the Greenville County Coroner’s Office. The preliminary investigation has not indicated any signs of foul play or suspicious circumstances. An acquaintance of Ms. Panettiere placed the 911 call.” Panettiere had been on screen since 1994, at age 5, starting on soap operas “One Life to Live” — appearing on 27 episodes — and later, “Guiding Light,” starring on 45. In 2000, she landed a breakout role in “Remember the Titans,” and in 2006, she joined the cast of “Heroes” as Claire Bennett, portraying the cheerleader in 73 episodes of the NBC drama. Panettiere later earned two Golden Globe nominations for playing Juliette Barnes on “Nashville.” She starred in 128 episodes from 2012 to 2018. In reality games, Panettiere featured on episodes of "Chopped Junior", "Project Runway", and "The Xtra Factor". On the film side, she is most known for her role as Kirby in 2011’s “Scream 4.” She became such a fan favorite that she was then asked to return for 2023’s “Scream VI.” She also co-starred with Michelle Trachtenberg in “Ice Princess” and appeared in “Bring It On: All or Nothing.” Raised in Palisades, N.Y., her mother was a soap opera actress and her father was a fire captain. As a child, she appeared on shows including “Ally McBeal” and “Malcolm in the Middle.” Panettiere published her first book, “This Is Me: A Reckoning,” in May of this year. In it, she shared many stories from her life in the limelight, including details of her troubled relationship with her mother and abuse she endured through her life in Hollywood. She had also been open through the years about her struggle with alcohol and drugs. In 2020, she spent time at a rehab facility and got sober. In 2023, her younger brother Jansen died unexpectedly of a heart condition at 28. “When something that massive has happened to you, you really learn to pick your fights and just not let the little things upset you,” she told People magazine in 2024 about the death. “Because once something so horrific, so deep, so catastrophic happens in your life, there’s not much that can really rock you.” She made headlines following the People interview, when fans voiced concerns over her slurred speech, something she later spoke about via an Instagram post. “I hadn’t slept for two days prior to the shoot due to one of my dogs who was recovering from an emergency surgical procedure,” she shared at the time, also responding to claims about medication she may be on. “I was exhausted. My rep stopped the interview early as it became obvious that I was fading — especially as the subject matter became heavier… Grief looks different on everyone. Whether or not I am on medication is none of anyone’s business and is between me and my doctor.” She continued, “Mental health is so important, and I hope those reading this now understand that what you say hiding behind a computer screen can have a detrimental impact on someone.” She had a daughter, Kaya, with boxer Wladimir Klitschko, who retained custody due to Panettiere’s struggles with addiction and postpartum depression.
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posted 8/17/2026 |
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Condragulations are in order for RuPaul’s Drag Race and RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars as MTV and Paramount+ have renewed the shows for additional seasons. MTV has picked up RuPaul’s Drag Race for Season 19 alongside its companion series RuPaul’s Drag Race: Untucked, while Paramount+ has ordered RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars for Season 12 alongside its companion series RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars: Untucked. The pickups for the RuPaul’s Drag Race franchise come as they celebrate 11 Emmy nominations with host RuPaul Charles record-extending 11th consecutive nomination for Outstanding Host for a Reality or Reality Competition Program. “Nearly twenty years later, what began as a dream has become an extraordinary global movement. We owe endless thanks to our partners at MTV and Paramount+, along with every queen, judge, crew member, and fan who has built RuPaul’s Drag Race,” World of Wonder said in a statement. “Drag brings people together in powerful ways – and we are honored to keep celebrating new voices and sharing iconic moments with the world.” RuPaul’s Drag Race Season 18 saw strong viewership with double-digit growth from its previous season. The season saw Myki Meeks take the crown and becoming the newest drag superstar. Spinoff RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars Season 11 played with the format with the Tournament of All Stars, which brought together returning queens to compete for a coveted spot in the “Drag Race Hall of Fame.” Crystal Methyd earned the title during the latest season. RuPaul’s Drag Race, RuPaul’s Drag Race: Untucked, RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars, and RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars: Untucked are produced by World of Wonder Productions. |
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No celebrities. No socialites. Emmy-winning host Alan Cumming is opening the doors to his now-infamous castle in the Scottish Highlands to 22 everyday Americans, hand-selected from a nationwide search resulting in over 80,000 hopeful applicants. The 22 players entering the castle for the newest all-civilian season are: The first two episodes of The Traitors: New Blood will debut Thursday, September 17 in a special two-hour extended premiere on NBC. New episodes will continue to air Thursdays at 8:00 PM ET/PT on NBC and stream the next day on Peacock. Season 4 of The Traitors on Peacock recently garnered six Primetime Emmy(R) nominations, including third-consecutive nominations for Outstanding Reality Competition Program and for Alan Cumming in the Outstanding Host for a Reality or Reality Competition Program category. Earlier this year, Season 4 led the winners of this year's Critics Choice Real TV Awards with five wins, including Best Competition Series, Best Ensemble Cast in an Unscripted Series and Best Show Host (Alan Cumming). Last year, The Traitors Season 3 took home five Primetime Emmy Awards, including wins for Host (Alan Cumming), Reality Competition Program, Directing, Cinematography and Picture Editing. |
posted 8/17/2026 |
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"Weakest Link" Embraces Villain Era |
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You don’t have to go to the House of Villains to see a collection of reality television baddies, because many of them will be making like the Avengers and assembling on a game show set this fall. Celebrity Weakest Link will kick off its second season (which premieres Sept. 21 at 9 p.m. ET/PT on Fox and the next day on Hulu) with an episode featuring eight of reality TV’s most famous — and infamous — personalities. The “reality villains” episode features: Who will emerge triumphant and win up to one million dollars for their charity, and who will emerge as the weakest link? We’ll find out this fall. |
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Tyler Duckworth, who competed on six seasons of reality show “The Challenge” and also appeared on MTV’s “The Real World: Key West,” has died in North Dakota. He was 44. His mother, Joni, announced his death on Facebook Thursday, writing, “My son, Tyler, passed away earlier this week. Cause of death has yet to be determined. I will post on Facebook about services as soon as his dad and I figure it out.” Duckworth first appeared on MTV’s “The Real World: Key West” in 2006 and went on to compete on four seasons of “The Challenge” — “The Duel,” “The Gauntlet III,” “Cutthroat,” “Rivals” — and two of the spinoffs, “All Stars 2” in 2021 and “All Stars 3” in 2022. He won “Cutthroat,” with team members Brad Fiorenza, Dunbar Merrill and Tori Fiorenza, and “Rivals” alongside partner Johnny “Bananas” Devenanzio. “Tyler was truly part of the Bunim/Murray family, he was an exceptional human being and beloved by both fans and his fellow contestants alike on ‘The Challenge,'” the Bunim/Murray Productions team said in a statement to Variety. “He will be missed by us all and our heart goes out to his family, his friends and everyone who enjoyed watching him compete on the show across so many seasons.” Showrunner Justin Booth adds, “‘The Challenge’ community is gutted to hear of Tyler Duckworth’s remarkably untimely passing. The young man who first came into our universe as a comical and sensitive personality developed into a force who would become a two-time champion, and he will be sorely missed. We are devastated, and we send our most heartfelt condolences to his family and friends. Rest in peace, young man.” Duckworth made his last public appearance at a “Challenge Mania” fan event in Minneapolis on July 31, and posted about it on his Instagram alongside “Challenge” competitors Rachel Robinson, Fiorenza, Tina Barta, Paul Califiore and Mark Long. Many cast members have since taken to social media to share their shock and sadness over the passing, including Barta, who competed alongside Duckworth multiple times over the last 20 years. “It’s hard to find the right words when someone who was part of such a meaningful chapter of your life is suddenly gone,” she captioned a video of the pair together. “We shared an experience that very few people will ever fully understand, and somewhere along the way, it became more than a show or an adventure. It became friendship. It became history. It became family. How blessed am I to be surprised by your visit to Challengemania where I got to hug and kiss you one last time. We didn’t want to leave each other. We never do. I love you.”
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posted 8/17/2026 |
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Monday Lightning Round |
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Christy Knowings, who was a cast member on Nickelodeon’s children sketch comedy show “All That,” died Tuesday. She was 46. Knowings suffered an asthma attack that left her with brain damage, according to TMZ, and she was hospitalized on Friday. TMZ, which broke the news of Knowings’ death, reported that she was placed on life support in Los Angeles and was removed on Tuesday night. Her aunt, Tyleah Joseph, announced Knowings’ death on Wednesday on Facebook. “Christy was a multi-talented lady. Whether it was singing, acting, dancing, she was always creating. Always professional and dedicated to her work,” her manager Al Hill said in a statement to Variety. Knowings was a main cast member on “All That” for three season between 1997 and 2001, and she rejoined as a guest star in Season 10. She joined the cast alongside Leon Frierson and Danny Tamberelli for Season 4 after being first discovered on the pilot for a Rosie O’Donnell-produced sketch show called “And Now This.” The trio of “All That” newcomers crossed over with original series stars like Amanda Bynes, Kenan Thompson, Kel Mitchell, Lori Beth Denberg and Josh Server. During their run, the show later added comedians like Nick Cannon and Gabriel Iglesias to their ranks. “Man this one hit hard!!!,” Thompson wrote on Facebook. “Rest well Christy!!! Never could have imagined this day!! Sending so much love to her family!! She was a real one and one of the funniest people out here!!! Gonna miss you buddy!!! Show christyknowings ★ some love y’all!!!” Outside of “All That,” Knowings also appeared on three episodes of “Sesame Street” along with her twin brother, Chris — who was a fellow member of Nickelodeon shows like “Taina” and “The Nick Cannon Show.” She was also a panelist on Nickelodeon's panel show "Figure It Out". After acting on “All That,” Knowings took a step back from Hollywood but released a folk music single in 2020 titled “To the World.”
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posted 8/13/2026 |
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New Season, New Eye |
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ITV has confirmed the return of Big Brother UK this fall, unveiling a new redesigned logo for the new season. The British broadcaster has done away with the graphic, colorful eye logo and replaced it with a more realistic eye as the new image for the reality TV competition. Set to premiere this fall on ITV2 and stream on ITVX, Big Brother UK is said to be the “channel’s biggest series yet” and will run for 8 weeks. AJ Odudu and Will Best are back at the helm as a new group of strangers moves into the nation’s most famous residence. Reimagined as a house of surprises, this year’s Big Brother house will keep Housemates on their toes with unexpected twists and game-changing moments around every corner. Across the extended run, viewers can expect ambitious tasks, high-stakes nominations and dramatic live evictions as the housemates face challenges at every turn in their bid to outlast their rivals. Who will be crowned this year’s winner and take home a life-changing cash prize? Who wins? You decide. The Big Brother brand has received over 157 million streams on ITVX. Big Brother is produced by Initial (part of Banijay UK) for ITV2 and ITVX. ITV didn’t air Celebrity Big Brother this year, and Big Brother UK last aired November 14, when Richard Storry was crowned the winner of the season. |
posted 8/13/2026 |
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Thursday Lightning Round |
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Meet the cast of THE AMAZING RACE season 39, who will race around the world beginning with a special two-night premiere event, Wednesday, Sept. 30 (9:30-11:00 PM, ET/PT) and Thursday, Oct. 1 (9:30-11:00 PM, ET/PT). The Emmy(R) Award winner continues in its regular Wednesday time period on Wednesday, Oct. 7 (9:30-11:00 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)*. Host Phil Keoghan kicks off the Race from Vancouver, Canada, where he immediately surprises the teams with the first twist of the season: for the first time in THE AMAZING RACE history there are 13 Express Passes in play. Each team receives one pass, forcing them to think strategically as they must play it by the end of leg six. Along the route, Racers will travel to five continents, nine countries, 13 cities and more than 25,000 miles, where they jump 200 feet off the catwalk of BC Stadium in Vancouver, walk with camels in Morocco and fly a paramotor through the skies of Laos. "AMAZING RACE fans continue to make it clear what they love most is seeing everyday Americans stepping outside their comfort zones to race around the world and complete extraordinary challenges in extraordinary places - a chance to vicariously experience our amazing planet through the eyes of compelling, relatable contestants," said host Phil Keoghan. "This season's twists, including a new, unexpected reveal at the start line, as well as the return of some tried and tested classics, ramp up the importance of strategy. All this, along with a first-time visit to Albania, make for another thrilling race for $1 million." Following are the teams competing on the upcoming season of THE AMAZING RACE: |
posted 8/12/2026 |
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“The Masked Singer,” “The Traitors,” “Eyes of Wakanda” and “Genndy Tartakovsky’s Primal” were among the Emmy winners in the juried categories announced on Wednesday. The Television Academy’s juried categories have no nominees. Entrants are evaluated by a panel of professionals in the peer groups that pertain to each award: Animation, Costume Design, Emerging Media Programming, and Motion and Title Design. A single winner, multiple winners or no winners at all may emerge from these deliberations. Those selected by the panel bypass the nomination process and head directly to the winner’s circle. This year, two series won for costume, “The Masked Singer” and “The Traitors,” while four series were crowned in animation, with one, “Genndy Tartakovsky’s Primal,” picking up two victories for different episodes. There was no winner for motion design. The winners will be acknowledged at the Primetime Creative Arts Emmys, which take place at the Peacock Theater at L.A. LIVE on Saturday, Sept. 5, and Sunday, Sept. 6. An edited version of the two evenings will then air Saturday, Sept. 12, at 8:00 PM ET/PT on FXX. Mariska Hargitay will host the 78th Primetime Emmy Awards on Sept. 14. The full list of winners in juried categories is below... OUTSTANDING COSTUMES FOR VARIETY, NONFICTION OR REALITY PROGRAMMING OUTSTANDING INNOVATION IN EMERGING MEDIA PROGRAMMING |
posted 8/12/2026 |
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The Show Must Go On... |
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Telemundo‘s Operación Triunfo Season 1 finale was marred by sadness after the 7.4-magnitude earthquake that struck Colombia on Monday, August 10. The singing competition was to be full of joy as one singer was crowned the winner of the talent show following weeks of arduous work. Although the show is produced for the United States Latino audience, Telemundo produces the talent competition in Colombia. At the top of the finale, host Natalia Téllez acknowledged the recent events that have devastated the country. “Before starting our grand finale full of music and emotions, we want to take a couple of moments to send a big hug to all the Colombians who have been affected by the earthquake that took place this morning,” she said. “Colombia is part of the Operación Triunfo Estados Unidos family, because we produce the program here in RCN’s studios and there’s a big human team that works day by day to make this dream possible." She continued, “Tonight, our hearts are with all of you; it’s with all the families that are worried or anguished and all those that have lost their loved ones.” Judges David Bisbal, Ximena Sariñana and Ana Bárbara were visibly affected by the events that took place in Colombia that have taken the lives of more than 100 people, at the time of this post. According to CNN, the 7.4-magnitude quake had its epicenter in San José del Palmar, about 149 miles west of Bogotá, the nation’s capital. Bogotá is where RCN’s studios are and where Operación Triunfo films. Although the tremor was felt in the country’s capital, no major structural damage has been reported, according to the mayor Carlos F. Galán. While Operación Triunfo ends tonight, Telemundo is also filming the new season of Top Chef VIP, a reality competition set to air on Tuesday, August 11, in the same time slot. |
posted 8/12/2026 |
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Anil Kapoor Joins the 1% Club in India |
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Star Plus and JioHotstar will premiere ‘India Ke Top 1%’, the Indian adaptation of the international game-show format ‘The 1% Club’, on September 5, with actor Anil Kapoor as host. The launch marks Star Plus’s return to non-fiction after the channel largely focused on fiction programming over the past few years. JioStar is positioning the show as part of its festive-season programming push across television and streaming. Unlike conventional quiz shows centred on general knowledge, ‘India Ke Top 1%’ will test contestants on logic, observation, common sense and presence of mind. The format has previously been adapted across markets, including the Netherlands, Germany, Spain, Greece, Australia, Israel, Turkey, Ukraine, Mexico and the US. |
posted 8/12/2026 |
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More on "Let's Marry Harry" |
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Harry Jowsey is ready to find a lasting love connection. After appearing on Netflix’s Too Hot to Handle and Perfect Match in 2021 and 2024, respectively, the podcaster, 29, is now set to headline his own reality dating series on the streaming service. Let’s Marry Harry is set to premiere next month and will follow Jowsey as he puts “his situationship era” behind him and searches for true love among 20 potential suitors. As Netflix admitted, the unscripted series is The Bachelor meets Too Hot to Handle. Instead of using just his own judgment, however, Jowsey will rely on the opinions of his close friends — Amanda Kloots (Dancing With the Stars), Georgia Hassarati (Too Hot to Handle), and abstract artist Sonny Henty — to sway his romantic decisions. The show’s official synopsis reads, “After years of dating in the spotlight — and getting it wrong — his closest confidants are stepping in to make the tough calls. From a carefully selected pool of potential matches, they’ll decide who stays and who goes, guiding Harry toward what he truly wants: authentic love and marriage.” The trailer has been released today. Let’s Marry Harry will release eight episodes this summer — the first seven on Aug. 5, and the finale on Aug. 12. Each installment is an hour long. The show is produced by Unwell, with executive producers Alex Cooper, Matt Kaplan, Mina Lefevre, and showrunner David Friedman. Cooper, of Call Her Daddy fame, also produced the recent Hulu series Love Overboard.
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posted 8/12/2026 |
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Wednesday Lightning Round |
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Tuesday Lightning Round |
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Lloyd Robertson, who delivered the news to Canadians in an authoritative and unflappable manner for more than 40 years as anchor for the flagship news programs of CTV and CBC, has died. He was 92. His death was first reported by CTV and was confirmed by a family member to CBC News. Robertson stepped away as CTV National News anchor in 2011 after 35 years, having joined the network in a move from CBC that reshaped Canadian broadcast news. He had been anchor of CBC's The National for six years. "Someone came along with this … on my terms, in my life at precisely the right moment, and it was irresistible. I couldn't turn it down," he told CBC's Take 30 in 1976, days after accepting the offer. At CTV, Robertson helped lead coverage of 11 federal elections, three Canadian-hosted Olympic Games and two Quebec referendums, as well as tragedies like the 1985 Air India bombing, 1989 Montreal massacre and the Sept. 11 attacks. He also helped share inspiring stories such as Terry Fox's Marathon of Hope. Robertson also hosted "Swingaround", a game show from 1968, in addition to appearing on an episode of "MasterChef Canada". |
posted 8/6/2026 |
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CBS Media Ventures Set Fall Premieres |
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CBS Media Ventures on Wednesday said it will launch its fall syndication lineup starting Monday, Sept. 14. CBS Media Ventures on Wednesday said it will launch its fall syndication lineup starting Monday, Sept. 14, with a mix of returning series and new productions that include court shows, game shows, daytime talk and entertainment news. The schedule features new court program ADAM’S LAW, created by Judge Judy Sheindlin and presided over by her son, Judge Adam Levy; season returns for daytime talker THE DREW BARRYMORE SHOW and entertainment newsmagazine ENTERTAINMENT TONIGHT; and new or returning entries in game and clip programming, including FLIP SIDE, THE PERFECT LINE, AMERICAN MAYHEM and HOT BENCH. FLIP SIDE (season 3) — Premiere: Monday, Sept. 14 Game show FLIP SIDE, hosted by Jaleel White, returns for a third season Sept. 14. The program mixes trivia with physical-comedy challenges, the distributor said. Season 3 leans deeper into exploring relationships, dating, social behaviors, and everyday life situations that viewers can relate to. This season will also have multiple celebrity episodes, which will have them competing for charity, along with everyday contestants. THE PERFECT LINE (season 2) — Premiere: Monday, Sept. 14 The Perfect Line, the top new syndicated show of the 2025-26 season, returns Sept. 14 with Deborah Norville hosting the visual trivia format that invites viewers to play along. Season 2 will feature special episodes with the editors of People Magazine playing as well as host Deborah Norville‘s family. In addition to fun new graphics, there’s a new addition to the bonus game, and contestants can choose their own fate, giving them a better chance to win money.
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posted 8/5/2026 |
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After trying to make stars for 15 years and 30 seasons, The Voice will feature a group of already well-known contestants in 2027. The NBC singing competition will launch a celebrity edition next year, featuring a group of actors, musicians, athletes, comedians, reality TV stars and influencers showing off their vocal talent. Keke Palmer will host the show, taking the reins of The Voice: Celebrity (the official title) from usual emcee Carson Daly. Palmer also hosts the game show Password for NBC. Joe Jonas, Queen Latifah and Riley Green will be the coaches for the celebrity season. Jonas will sit in the swivel chair for the first time, while Queen Latifah and Green will stay on after season 30 in the fall, where they’ll serve as coaches alongside Kelly Clarkson and Adam Levine. The Voice: Celebrity will also feature a few additions to the show’s usual format. Viewers will see a Voice boot camp as contestants prep for their blind auditions and a “VIP room” where the group gathers to watch other performances. Prior to the battle rounds, contestants will rehearse and come up with strategy in a workroom environment. The lineup of celebrity singers will be announced closer to the show’s premiere date, slated for sometime in 2027 . MGM Alternative produces The Voice with Warner Horizon Unscripted Television and ITV Studios The Voice USA, Inc. Series creator John de Mol executive produces with Mark Burnett, Audrey Morrissey, Amanda Zucker, Kyra Thompson, Adam H. Sher and Barry Poznick. Daly will be a producer on the celebrity edition. Carson Daly has commented on why Keke Palmer is hosting “The Voice: Celebrity,” an upcoming spinoff of the NBC singing competition he’s hosted for 15 years. After praising the new series as a “fun, new idea” that he’s “been talking about on ‘The Today Show’ for a while now,” he wrote in an Instagram caption that he is “not the right host for it. We have a NEW amazing HOST! The triple threat queen @keke who is PERFECT for it! I’m so grateful she carved out the time in her busy career to help us out. We’re all big fans & welcome her to the family.” Clarifying further, he added, “Many today have asked if I’m leaving the show. Nope. We’re gonna try out these 2 formats this fall/spring & see how it goes! Hopefully this post clears up any confusion. I am still hosting the show currently. In fact, I have hosted & produced every single second of the show since day 1.” He also noted that he’ll serve as a producer on “The Voice: Celebrity” and “helping it launch from behind the scenes.”. |
posted 8/5/2026 |
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More on "The Traitors India" Season 2 |
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Prime Video will globally premiere Season 2 of “The Traitors,” its Indian adaptation of the hit international reality format in August, with new episodes streaming every Thursday. Karan Johar returns to host the season, in which 21 celebrities from various fields will compete in a game built around trust, betrayal and deception. The series is produced by Dharmatic Entertainment, Dharma Productions’ digital content studio, in collaboration with All3Media International, which oversees the Indian version of the BAFTA and Emmy-winning format created by IDTV. “The Traitors” has now been adapted in more than 40 territories worldwide. “The response to the first season of ‘The Traitors’ exceeded all expectations – it didn’t just entertain; it became a cultural moment,” said Nikhil Madhok, director and head of originals, Prime Video India. “‘The Traitors’ has become one of Prime Video India’s most defining reality franchises, transforming the genre with its unique blend of intelligent gameplay, psychological strategy, and riveting entertainment.” Madhok added that the new season raises the stakes with sharper gameplay and a new line-up of players. “The Indian adaptation of ‘The Traitors’ struck a powerful chord with viewers in its very first season, and we couldn’t be more delighted to see it return for another thrilling chapter,” added Sabrina Duguet, executive VP, APAC, All3Media International. |
posted 7/27/2026 |
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The Radio Hall of Fame has announced it has added nine “Legends” inductees of deceased individuals who will be immediately inducted into the hall. The individuals were determined by the hall’s 2026 Nominating Committee. Co-Chair Dennis Green said, “The Radio Hall of Fame is proud to honor this year’s Legends inductees, whose extraordinary careers have helped define the history and enduring impact of radio. From iconic on-air personalities to visionary executives, each has left an indelible mark on our industry and earned their rightful place in the Radio Hall of Fame.” Co-Chair Kraig Kitchen followed, “It’s an honor and privilege to witness the induction of these radio industry legends. We hope this recognition of their industry contributions benefits their family, colleagues, friends and listeners.” Wink Martindale was one of America’s most recognizable broadcasting personalities, enjoying a career that included radio, television, recording, and production for more than seven decades. Known for his warm personality, booming voice, and effortless charm, he became a pop culture icon while never losing his roots as a radio broadcaster. Martindale began his radio career at age 17 in his hometown of Jackson, Tennessee, before joining WHBQ-AM in Memphis while attending Memphis State University. There, he played a role in one of rock and roll’s most historic moments by arranging Elvis Presley’s first radio interview after “That’s All Right” received its initial airplay. His recording of the spoken- word classic “Deck of Cards” became a million-selling hit in 1959, the same year he joined KHJ -AM in Los Angeles before moving to KRLA-AM and later KFWB-AM. Wink joined KMPC- AM in 1971 and stayed with the station until 1987, with a four-year gap,1980-1983. His 20+ years on radio in Southern California made him one of the more familiar radio personalities. While achieving international fame as the host of television game shows including Tic-Tac- Dough, Gambit , and High Rollers , Martindale remained dedicated to radio throughout his career. He later hosted the nationally syndicated Music of Your Life and The History of Rock ‘n’ Roll, bringing his distinctive style and love of music to listeners across America. His remarkable career earned him a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame and, in 2026, a Legends induction into the Radio Hall of Fame. |
posted 8/5/2026 |
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America Is Ready to (Not) Laugh |
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Amazon MGM will bring international comedy series “LOL: Last One Laughing” to American audiences with Fulwell Entertainment. Prime Video has greenlit a domestic version of the show. “LOL” has already expanded into other international franchises, most notably in the United Kingdom but also in the Philippines, Canada, Colombia, Mexico, Argentina and Thailand. “’LOL: Last One Laughing’ is one of those rare series that transcends language and culture — the premise is beautifully simple, try not to laugh, and audiences around the world have fallen for it instantly” said Jenn Levy, head of nonfiction series at Amazon MGM Studios. “We’re proud to bring this beloved format to the U.S. with the incredible team at Fulwell Entertainment, and we can’t wait for American audiences to experience the hilarity for themselves.” “LOL” challenges ten top comics and comedic actors to use their willpower to be the last one to crack a smile or laugh. The contestants can use any comedic tool in their kit to try to make the other comics laugh, including improv, characters, bits, physical comedy and sheer absurdity. The game also includes twists and “comedic curveballs,” according to the streamer, designed to shake up even the most stone-faced contestants. If you laugh, you lose. The series is adapted from the Amazon Original series from Japan, “Documental,” created by Yoshimoto Kogyo. “LOL: Last One Laughing” has now become one of the most watched originals on Prime Video internationally with local spinoffs in over 25 territories. Prominent international hosts include Trevor Noah (South Africa), Rebel Wilson (Australia), Graham Norton (Ireland), Jimmy Carr (U.K.), Jay Baruchel (Canada) and Eugenio Derbez (Mexico), among others. “We’re thrilled to bring this incredible format to the U.S. with our friends at Amazon MGM Studios,” Ben Winston, founding partner of Fulwell Entertainment, said. “Millions around the world have already fallen in love with this wonderful show, so we are beyond excited to be bringing it to American audiences, featuring some of the most beloved comedic voices from across the country.” Amazon and Fulwell Entertainment have yet to announce the casting or the host of the American spinoff. The series will be executive produced by Winston, Emma Conway and Eric Pankowski, who will also serve as showrunner. 'Fulwell Entertainment’s unscripted division is best known for producing “The Kardashians,” “Friends: The Reunion” and game shows “The Wall” and “Roast Battle.” The studio was also behind the Olympics closing ceremony handover from host city Paris to Los Angeles and will produce the opening and closing ceremonies of the 2028 Summer Olympic Games in L.A. |
posted 8/5/2026 |
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Wednesday Lightning Round |
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The CW Network today announced pickup orders for its three most successful original unscripted series, renewing SCRABBLE and TRIVIAL PURSUIT for a third season with new one-hour episodes, along with a fourth-season order for new one-hour episodes of POLICE 24/7. The combined order builds on the momentum of the three breakout unscripted series, which have collectively reached more than 31.4 million viewers on The CW since debuting and generated more than 1.2 million viewing hours across The CW's digital platforms. This fall, all three series will expand their reach even further, having already secured syndication clearances in more than 85% of U.S. television markets. Together, the three series rank among The CW's top five prime-time entertainment programs for the 2025-26 season. Hosted by Emmy(R) Award-winning actor and comedian Craig Ferguson, SCRABBLE brings the iconic Hasbro word game to life as contestants put their vocabulary, strategy and quick thinking to the test for the chance to win life-changing cash prizes. Since premiering on The CW, SCRABBLE has reached more than 9.2 million viewers. The series is produced by Hasbro Entertainment, The CW, Mattel Television Studios and Lionsgate Alternative Television. Hosted by Emmy(R) and Grammy Award-winning entertainer LeVar Burton, TRIVIAL PURSUIT, developed by Hasbro Entertainment and inspired by the iconic Hasbro board game, transforms one of the world's most recognizable trivia brands into a fast-paced competition where contestants put their knowledge to the test across a wide range of categories. Along with the upcoming unscripted adaptation of MONOPOLY, the series is part of Hasbro Entertainment's portfolio of television programming based on the most beloved brands. Following two second seasons on The CW, the series has reached more than 14.7 million viewers. TRIVIAL PURSUIT is produced by Hasbro Entertainment, The CW, Lionsgate Alternative Television and Talpa Studios. The second seasons of TRIVIAL PURSUIT and SCRABBLE continue on The CW this fall with new episodes debuting on Thursday, October 1. Premiere dates for the newly ordered seasons will be announced at a later date. |
posted 8/3/2026 |
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Vincent Pastore, the actor best known for his work on HBO’s The Sopranos, has died. Pastore was found by a neighbor at his home in the Bronx in New York City on Saturday, Deadline reported. He was 80 years old. The outlet also reported that nobody had heard from Pastore for three days before he was found, and that authorities are investigating the circumstances surrounding his death. Pastore was best known for playing mob informant Salvatore “Big Pussy” Bonpensiero on The Sopranos. He was a regular on the classic crime drama’s first two seasons and later guest starred in two episodes of season 3, one episode of season 5, and one episode of season 6. Pastore’s manager, Robert Attermann, shared a statement honoring the late actor. “I had the privilege of representing Vinny for more than 30 years, long before The Sopranos made him a household name,” he wrote. “To the world, he will always be remembered as the unforgettable ‘Big Pussy,’ but to those of us who knew him, he was so much more.” Attermann memorialized the actor as “one of the kindest, most generous people I have ever known,” adding, “He treated everyone with warmth and respect, never turning down a fan who wanted a photograph or an autograph. He genuinely appreciated the people who supported him and always made them feel valued.” The performer’s manager spoke highly of Pastore’s commitment to his work. “He loved being an actor,” he wrote. “He was passionate about his craft and was always encouraging, respectful, and generous with young actors, taking the time to offer guidance and support whenever he could.” He continued, “For me, losing Vinny is deeply personal. Over more than three decades, I had the honor of watching not only his remarkable career but also the incredible person he was. I will miss his friendship, his loyalty, his humor, and his generosity.” Attermann concluded, “My deepest condolences go out to his family, friends, colleagues, and the countless fans whose lives he touched. He leaves behind a legacy that extends far beyond his memorable performances. He will be greatly missed and never forgotten. May his memory be a blessing.” Born in the Bronx in 1946, Pastore served in the Navy during the Vietnam War, and later earned a drama degree from Pace University. He worked in nightclubs and bars for decades before finally making his screen debut in the 1988 horror movie Black Roses. Pastore said that he broke into Hollywood circles after connecting with Matt and Kevin Dillon. “It was really Kevin Dillon who got me my first break,” he told Edge Magazine. “I used to drive a limo in New York and that’s when I met the brothers for the first time. I told them about my dreams of becoming an actor. They ended up seeing me at this community theater I was doing, and Kevin helped me out. He gave me the direction I needed to finally act. From there, Danny Aiello really became my mentor.” Pastore appeared in numerous high-profile movies and shows in small roles, primarily playing mobsters and tough New Yorkers in films like Martin Scorsese’s Goodfellas, Mario Van Peebles’ New Jack City, Brian De Palma’s Carlito’s Way, and Woody Allen’s Manhattan Murder Mystery in the early 1990s. He also played several different characters in a string of one-off appearances on Law & Order, and appeared in a Broadway production of Chicago in 1996. Other notable credits in the 1990s included Awakenings, The Basketball Diaries, The Jerky Boys: The Movie, Mickey Blue Eyes, The Hurricane, and the HBO movie Gotti. “Gotti was a big hit for HBO, so they called us in, [to] bring in the usual suspects,” he told Eddie Mata in an interview in March. “And everybody they brought in from Gotti got a part.” After landing the Sopranos gig, Pastore continued acting in movies, with supporting roles in projects like Riding in Cars With Boys, Made, Shark Tale, and The Family. He amassed nearly 200 acting credits in his four-decade screen career, appearing on shows like General Hospital, The Practice, Bull, Ed, Blue Bloods, Hawaii Five-0, and The Curse. His most recent screen credit came when he voiced a llama in a season 3 episode of Yellowjackets in 2025. Pastore appeared on a number of reality shows, including Dancing With the Stars, Shark Tank, The Celebrity Apprentice, and Celebrity Family Feud. He also hosted a radio show, The Wiseguy Show, on Sirius, and later started the Fuhgeddaboudit podcast in 2020. |
posted 8/3/2026 |
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Monday Lightning Round |
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“ESPN Jeopardy!,” the ultimate match-up between sports and the world’s leading quiz show, is coming to Disney+ and Hulu and the ESPN app on Friday, July 31. Hosted by Emmy®-winning and Monday Night Football broadcaster Joe Buck, “ESPN Jeopardy!” features sports commentators and celebrity sports fans as they face off to experience the thrill of victory and the agony of defeat in a new arena: the Alex Trebek Stage. With material covering the full spectrum of ESPN content, this is “Jeopardy!” for sports fanatics. Contestants will represent charities of their choice as they compete in a tournament-style event for the $500,000 grand prize and the title of “ESPN Jeopardy!” champion. The series is produced by Sony Pictures Television and executive-produced by Michael Davies. All episodes will stream on Disney+, Hulu and on the ESPN app. The following are the 18 players competing this summer: |
posted 7/31/2026 |
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Happy Friday Lightning Round |
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ITV is set to revive one of the most iconic music-themed gameshows of all time for a new generation. That’s right – Name That Tune is making a comeback. Based on the successful US format of the same name, and airing in the UK on its original run from 1976 through to 1987, before being rebooted for the first time by Channel 5 from 1997-98, Name That Tune is being revived for the third time and is set to hit screens on ITV early next year. ITV is reviving iconic gameshow Name That Tune with Great British Bake Off host Alison Hammond taking the reins. The show, which aired on ITV decades ago and has recently been performing well in the U.S. on Fox, sees contestants pitted against each other as their music knowledge is tested in a series of fast-paced rounds, featuring tracks from much-loved artists and bands from across every genre – all building towards a finale. The band who play in the Fox version will join Hammond for ITV. They have played with the likes of Adele and the Spice Girls down the years. Name That Tune has been around for decades and has now aired for five seasons on Fox after being revived in 2020 as both a celebrity and non-celeb version, hosted by Jane Krakowski. Created by Harry Salter in the 1950s, it originally aired on ITV from 1976 to 1987 and was briefly revived by Channel 5 (now 5) in the 1990s. In the U.S., it has aired on-and-off for for 70 years on NBC, CBS, syndication, and now Fox. “As a massive music lover, my biggest challenge as a host will be trying not to grab the mic and start singing along when one of my all-time favourite tunes comes on,” commented Hammond as she was announced as the host for the reboot. “And trust me… that will take serious self control. “I grew up absolutely loving the original show so being part of this now feels like a real full-circle moment. I cannot wait to get into the studio, put the contestants through their paces, and see who really knows their music.” Fox Entertainment Global President Prentiss Fraser added: “With the continued success of the hit Fox series in the U.S, we’re thrilled to see it find a new home on such a fantastic network and excited to be part of bringing the UK version to life.” The series has been commissioned by Rawcliffe and Louise Major, Entertainment Commissioning Editor ITV. Executive producers for Bright are Clara Elliott and Martin Scott. Executive producers for BiggerStage are Pat Kiely and Sean O’Riordan. Name That Tune is owned by Prestige Entertainment Group and is based on the format created by Salter. Fox Entertainment Global facilitated the agreement between Prestige Entertainment Group, BiggerStage and ITV. ITV has told viewers to expect the show to be ‘bigger, louder, and more feel-good than ever’ once it returns in January. |
posted 7/30/2026 |
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Mike Darnell Is Back |
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Mike Darnell is back. The reality television luminary has struck a major deal with Netflix as he enters his third act. Darnell has signed an exclusive, multi-year overall deal with the streamer. He will also provide “strategic creative guidance” across its entire unscripted slate. The surprising move comes three years after Darnell left Warner Bros., where he spent ten years as President of Unscripted Television. The deal came about after conversations between Brandon Riegg, who is Vice President, Nonfiction Series & Sports and oversees all of unscripted programming, and Darnell over the last few months. Darnell spent ten years on the studio side, working on shows such as The Voice and The Bachelor, and nearly 20 years on the network side at Fox, where he was behind countless hits such as American Idol, MasterChef and So You Think You Can Dance as well as headline-making titles such as Alien Autopsy: Fact or Fiction, When Animals Attack! and Who Wants To Marry A Multimillionaire. At Netflix, he will develop and produce a range of projects from competition series to dating shows and reality ensemble projects. Darnell, who is known for “loud” ideas and shows that “push the boundaries”, has had particular success with shiny floor entertainment shows, which has been a focus for Netflix in recent years. The streamer has been keen to crack its version of these types of formats. Deadline understands that he will also help guide its unscripted slate, which includes big-ticket competition series such as Willy Wonka-themed The Golden Ticket and an adaptation of iconic board game Monopoly as well as its plethora of reality shows and lifestyle series. |
posted 7/30/2026 |
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"Blankety Blank" Gets (BLANKED) |
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Blankety Blank, Celebrity Mastermind and Live at the Apollo have been cancelled by the BBC, as the corporation makes further financial savings. The main Mastermind series will continue, with Clive Myrie remaining as host, but the celebrity spin-off will end after the next series, which has already been filmed. In a statement, the BBC said it was "incredibly proud of all three of these much-loved shows" and thanked the programmes' production teams. "Unfortunately," it continued, "we have to make some really tough choices in light of our funding challenges, and these savings have been identified from the Entertainment genre." Viewing figures for all three shows have fallen over recent years. Celebrity Mastermind has dropped from an average of 4m viewers in 2017, to 1.7m for its most recent series. Blankety Blank, meanwhile, has gone down from 5.5m viewers in 2021 to 2.3m for the most recent series. And Live at the Apollo has dropped from around 1.3m viewers in 2018 to around 660,000 on its most recent series. These figures include catch-up platforms such as iPlayer. "Blankety Blank" host Bradley Walsh, currently on TV with The Chase Around the World, previously confirmed he wouldn't be returning to Blankety Blank this year as he "[does] not have the time". |
posted 7/30/2026 |
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Stars Lined Up for "Top Chef VIP" Season 5 |
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Telemundo is headed back to the kitchen for the return of the hottest culinary competition, Top Chef VIP Season 5. Originally slated to premiere in September, the Spanish-language network has moved up the premiere to Tuesday, August 11, where it will sizzle starting at 7 p.m. ET. Episodes will stream next day on Peacock. Carmen Villalobos returns as host of the competition, which sees 20 celebrities compete for a $200,000 cash prize. The cast of Top Chef VIP Season 5 consists of Athenea Pérez (Miss Universe Spain), Aylín Mujica (Actress), Carlos “Caramelo” Cruz (La Casa de los Famosos Season 5 winner), Carlos Ferro (Actor), Carlos Ponce (Actor), Diana Haro (Actress), Gaby Borges (Actress), Guty Carrera (Content Creator), José Joel (Singer), Kelly Ríos (Content Creator), Lupillo Rivera (Singer), Mauricio Garza (Actor), Miguel Arce (Actor), Nailea Norvind (Actress), Nievelis González (Content Creator), Ninel Conde (Actress), Pedro Luis “La Divaza” Figueroa (Content Creator), Roberto Romano (Actor), Sheynnis Palacios (Miss Universe 2023), and Stephanie Salas (Actress). Judging the competition are Chef Betty Vázquez, Chef Tita, and Chef Antonio “Toño” de Livier. Top Chef VIP is a RCN production for Telemundo based on NBCUniversal Formats’ Top Chef franchise, under the supervision of Adrián Santucho, Senior Vice President of Non-Scripted Content, alongside Pancho Calvo, Vice President of Unscripted Content, with Luciano Cardinali as Executive Producer. |
posted 7/30/2026 |
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The 90s Are All That on HGTV |
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HGTV is assembling a slate of ’90s television stars to lead Totally ‘90s House, a new competitive home renovation series hosted by Jaleel White. Brian Austin Green, Beverley Mitchell, Jodie Sweetin, Melissa Joan Hart, Matthew Lawrence, Keshia Knight Pulliam and Joey Lawrence will star in the six-episode season that premieres on Wednesday, Aug. 26, at 9 p.m. ET/PT. The celebrities will be tasked with revamping homes that are stuck in the decade, with the winner walking away with a $25,000 donation for their chosen charity. A logline reads, “A true blast from the past, the six-episode renovation competition, hosted by actor, producer and game show host Jaleel White (Family Matters), will follow two celeb teams as they scour the country for houses stuck in the 1990s — think honey oak cabinets, sponge-painted walls and mirrored closets — with each team ultimately picking their perfect throwback in need of a major overhaul.” “Everybody loves the ‘90s again,” said White. “The fits are back, the playlists are on repeat, and kids who weren’t even born yet are binge-watching the shows we made famous. But while some things from the ‘90s are timeless… some of y’all never got the memo that the decade ended. We asked America to show us the homes still living in the past, and the response was incredible. Now it’s time for the ultimate throwback transformation. Get ready for the biggest ‘90s house battle ever.” As the contestants continue to develop their spaces, more celebrities and HGTV stars will judge their creativity, nostalgia and overall design. Brian and Mika Kleinschmidt (100 Day Dream Home), Drew Lachey (Rock the Block), Mina Starsiak Hawk (Good Bones), Paige Davis (Trading Spaces) and Jonathan Adler (Barbie Dreamhouse Challenge) will all make appearances over the six-episode season. |
posted 7/30/2026 |
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Thursday Lightning Round |
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"American Idol," the iconic series that revolutionized the television landscape by pioneering the music competition genre, returns for a monumental 25th season. The search for a superstar begins when "American Idol" premieres next year on ABC and streams next day on Disney+ and Hulu. Once live shows begin, episodes will also stream live on Disney+. Season 25 auditions kick off Tuesday, Aug. 25, with the return of "Idol Across America," the live virtual nationwide search for the next superstar, taking place across all 50 states plus Washington, D.C. Those auditioning will be given the opportunity to showcase their talents face-to-face with an "American Idol" producer, from anywhere in America, across any official audition date for a chance to proceed to the judge auditions. Contenders will also be allowed to audition during open-call dates, and auditions will be open worldwide to all those eligible. "Idol Across America" auditions will be held as follows (subject to change): For information on how to sign up for "Idol Across America" and to register to virtually audition in front of an "American Idol" producer, please visit americanidol.com/auditions. Contenders may audition on any "Idol Across America" date, regardless of location. For full eligibility requirements, details on specific dates, submission forms, and terms and conditions, please visit the website. |
posted 7/29/2026 |
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Brazil Switches |
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Lineup Industries has secured the first Latin American adaptation of its gameshow format "Switch" after Brazilian broadcaster SBT commissioned an in-house version for its long-running variety show "Domingo Legal." The deal marks the latest international expansion for the quiz format, which has already been adapted across Europe and the United States. The Brazilian edition will feature a top prize of R$50,000 (almost $10,000 USD) per episode and will be hosted by veteran television presenter Celso Portiolli, one of Brazil's best-known entertainment personalities. Originally developed by Panenka for Belgian public broadcaster VRT, "Switch" is distributed internationally by Lineup Industries. The format is currently produced in the United States by DIGA Studios for Game Show Network, while VCM Production produces both the regular and celebrity versions for Greek public broadcaster ERT1. The format has also aired in the Netherlands and Germany. Ed Louwerse, Founder of Lineup Industries, highlighted both the audience appeal and production efficiency of the format. “This is a fun show where the gameplay is quick and clever with the type of easy to follow but innovative quiz that appeals to all audiences. For broadcasters, it’s also an extremely cost-effective production with the added appeal of a distinctive set. SBT is the ideal partner to take the format into Brazil and to have Celso Portiolli on board to host is a real honour - the show fits perfectly with his charismatic and personable approach.” In "Switch," five contestants begin the game positioned behind numbers one through five. After each trivia question, players who answer correctly move closer to the number one position, while incorrect answers push contestants toward number five. The objective is to finish the third round in the number one position, earning the opportunity to compete in a bonus round for a $10,000 prize in the original format. “I’m thrilled to present the Brazilian version of the global hit Switch. I’m confident it will bring even more entertainment and fun to Domingo Legal. It’s both an exciting challenge and something I’m certain will be a success. Let’s do this together!” said host Celso Portiolli. |
posted 7/29/2026 |
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This Is a Game Show? |
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This Is A Game Show? Creator, comic and actress Mitsy Sanderson will clear up any questions about her inquisitively titled new series when it hits Tubi on July 31. The project, from Adam Wescott’s newly launched Home Game Studios, is described as a comedy-driven game show — that answers that! — which brings together contestants from different corners of culture to compete in challenges that test their knowledge of current events, pop culture and themselves. Featuring head-to-head match-ups, like “LA vs. New York,” and “Drag Queen vs. Bro,” the series will welcome a revolving door of personalities, podcasters and more. “I really wanted to create a show that was fun and in a format I could host and do lots of episodes over time,” says Sanderson. “A game show like show was the perfect idea for anyone to watch anytime. We had such a great time on set. The guests, no matter how different they were, came ready to play. I am excited to share it all with Tubi viewers. I think they will really enjoy it.” Created by Wescott, This Is A Game Show? was developed in-house as the first title from his Home Game Studios. It reunites the CEO and co-founder with Tubi following the success of Sidelined: The QB and Me, the streamer’s most-watched original title to date that has gone on to become a three-film franchise. (The final installment bows later in 2026.) Alongside co-founder Max Lubin, Home Game Studios is an independent content studio that will develop, produce and distribute scripted and unscripted content with creators and brands. Among the growing slate of projects that will roll out in the near future are titles with top and emerging creators include Loey Lane, Gray Fagan and Morgann Book, as well as a dating competition featuring Texas fitness influencers Ethan Kwon, Tin Nguyen and Flako. The launch comes as Tubi and its audience further embraces creator-led entertainment across platforms. Per Tubi’s annual cultural insights report, 67 percent of respondents claimed digital creator content felt more original than traditional television series and films. |
posted 7/29/2026 |
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Wednesday Lightning Round |
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After taking a year off, the hit Fox music game show, Beat Shazam, is back with host Jamie Foxx and his cohost and DJ daughter Corinne guiding three teams of two as they race against the clock to identify the biggest songs for their eighth season. The team that banks the most money at the end has the chance to win up to $1 million as they go against Shazam itself. This season, the show will celebrate its 100th episode and, according to creator and executive producer Jeff Apploff, nods to the milestone will happen throughout the season, with the big hour being commemorated by celebrating where it all started. “We look back and see the fun things that we’ve done, and we also have special music,” Apploff told us. “It’s an amazing tribute.” To add to the celebration, Season 8 will feature themed episodes including ladies night, teams of NFL fans, heroes, college students, teachers, best friends, and couples. While Apploff says they are keeping the show “true to what they have done in the past,” there will be special moments throughout the season to keep things interesting for both loyal and new fans. “People love music, and they love listening to a song and trying to figure out what the title is. It’s a great way to play a trivia game,” he said. For the premiere, no game elements will be changed like in seasons past. “However, there are special moments all throughout the series that make it different from any other series that we’ve done before,” Apploff said. |
posted 7/28/2026 |
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Food Network Lines Up New Bobby Flay Competition |
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In restaurant kitchens around the world, elite chefs must work as a team every night to perfectly execute their dishes under intense pressure and in the new competition series Bobby Flay's The Line, the culinary icon pulls back the curtain on the high-stakes reality of working on a restaurant line. Each week, Bobby leads his hand-picked home team of extraordinary chefs Antonia Lofaso, Michael Jenkins and Claudette Zepeda against some of the country's most acclaimed restaurant staffs to execute a flawless dinner service - all for real diners in real time. The dueling lines must deliver dishes to diners and VIP guests, who rate each plate. After the ratings roll in, the lines can then choose to pivot their strategy based on that feedback. The home team's reputation is at stake to secure the win, but if the visiting team prevails, they will win $25,000. Bobby Flay's The Line premieres Tuesday, September 8th at 9pm ET/PT on Food Network, following the season five return of Bobby's Triple Threat on Tuesday, August 25th at 8pm ET/PT, with both series available to stream next day on HBO Max. "I consider The Line the project that Food Network audiences have been waiting for - it combines high-end restaurant cooking, exhilarating competition and behind-the-scenes moments in real time," said Flay. "It's how the restaurants that we run work - and sometimes don't. The Line is a real-life kitchen rollercoaster that the viewer will want to be strapped in for. Seat belts everyone - the kitchen is open!" |
posted 7/28/2026 |
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Bill Oddie, the English comedian and conservationist known for hosting wildlife programs including BBC’s “Springwatch,” has died. He was 85. Oddie’s agent, David Foster, confirmed his death in a statement to BBC News on Monday, calling him “the country’s best-loved birder.” Foster continued: “Bill was a multi-talented celebrity — wildlife presenter, broadcaster, comedian, writer, songwriter, musician and conservationist. Yet it was never fame that he valued. Instead he encouraged us to respect and protect the environment. He taught us the wonder of it. He protested, lobbied and campaigned for it. He led the way and people of all ages and backgrounds responded to his call. And such a massive contribution to conservation will never be forgotten.” Oddie got his start on the TV comedy series “The Goodies” alongside his Cambridge classmates Tim Brooke-Taylor and Graeme Garden, which ran from 1970 to 1982. He then shifted to presenting and focused on his love of wildlife, specifically birds. He hosted a slew of successful nature programs for the BBC from the mid-80s to 2008, including “Birding With Bill Oddie,” “Bill Oddie Goes Wild,” “Springwatch,” “Autumnwatch” and more. In game shows, Oddie appeared on episodes of "Pointless Celebrities", "Celebrity Fifteen to One", "Celebrity Chase", "MasterChef Goes Large", "Would I Lie to You?", "Celebrity Eggheads", "8 out of 10 Cats", "Never Mind the Buzzcocks", "Who Wants to Be A Millionaire", "Celebrity Mastermind", "Shooting Stars", "Double Dare UK", "Sky Star Search", "Give Us a Clue", "The Pyramid Game", "Star Games", "It's a Knockout", "Celebrity Squares", and "Password". Born on July 7, 1941, in Rochdale, Lancashire, England, Oddie moved to Birmingham at a young age and was raised by his father and grandmother. He went on to study English literature at Cambridge University, and it was there that he became interested in comedy, appearing in several productions of the sketch comedy troupe Footlights. In the late ’60s, he began his venture into show business as a key member of the BBC radio program “I’m Sorry, I’ll Read That Again,” on which several of his musical compositions were featured. After writing and performing on comedy series including “Twice a Fortnight” and “Broaden Your Mind,” Oddie got his big break with “The Goodies,” known for its surreal sketches and situational comedy. In addition to writing and acting on the series, Oddie wrote all the music including co-penning the show’s theme song. In the mid-’80s, Oddie became increasingly interested in wildlife, drawing from his lifelong passion of birdwatching. This kickstarted the second phase of his career, in which he became a beloved nature presenter known for programs including “Oddie in Paradise” (1985), “Birding With Bill Oddie” (1997-1998, 2000), “Bill Oddie Goes Wild” (2001-2003), “Bill Oddie’s How to Watch Wildlife” (2005-2006), “Springwatch” (2005-2008), “Autumnwatch” (2006-2008) and “Bill Oddie’s Wild Side” (2008). In 2003, he was made an OBE for his services to wildlife conservation. Oddie is survived by his wife Laura and daughters Bonnie, Kate and Rosie. |
posted 7/28/2026 |
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Tuesday Lightning Round |
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America’s Got Talent is shaking things up for Season 21 and introducing a new round known as Judges’ Callbacks. Celebrity guest judges will join the judges’ panel to help out Simon Cowell, Sofía Vergara, Mel B and Howie Mandel make some big life-changing decisions. After the “Live Acts Revealed” special on Tuesday, July 28, each judge will personally select a group of standout acts for one more performance, where they will compete for the remaining coveted spots in the live shows. The two-week event will air on Tuesdays, Aug. 4 and 11 at 8 p.m. ET/PT on NBC, before the live shows kick off on Aug. 18. Filmed in unique locations across Los Angeles and England, the Judges’ Callbacks round raises the stakes as contestants make one last push for the live shows and is reminiscent of Cowell’s The X-Factor and the Judges’ Houses round. Simon Cowell will feature his Malibu home, where he will be joined by Normani, whom he once hosted at his home during The X-Factor USA as part of Fifth Harmony. Cowell will also be joined by songwriter and producer Poo Bear. Mel B will host the AGT hopefuls in her hometown of Leeds, and reunite with her Spice Girls groupmate Emma Bunton. Sofía Vergara will stay in sunny Beverly Hills and will be joined by singer Sebastián Yatra and content creator Lele Pons. Howie Mandel’s podcast studio and the legendary Laugh Factory will be featured in the special episodes and will be joined by comedian Nikki Glaser, where 23 acts will showcase an exciting mix of talent, including powerhouse singers, dynamic dance groups, standout comedians, and unforgettable variety acts full of unexpected surprises. Alongside their celebrity guest judge, each judge will work closely with their chosen acts, offering invaluable feedback and guidance as they prepare for one additional performance and their last opportunity to earn a spot in the live shows. |
posted 7/27/2026 |
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The summer heat still is on, but CBS is looking ahead to the fall TV season. The network on Monday set premiere dates for its new and returning drama, comedy and unscripted series. CBS will debut its latest series in stalwart military police procedural franchise, NCIS: New York, on Tuesday, October 6, between the new seasons of the mothership series and Origins. New legal drama Cupertino will arrive Thursday, October 8, as will freshman vampire comedy Eternally Yours. The net said during its upfront presentation in May that Season 3 of Kathy Bates drama Matlock, Season 6 of supernatural comedy Ghosts and the series premiere of crime dramedy Einstein will bow in midseason. But Ghosts fans will get a pair of two-episode specials tied to Halloween and the holiday season on October 29 and December 10, respectively. Here are CBS’ fall premiere dates revealed Monday (all times ET/PT unless noted; programs will be available to stream live and on demand on Paramount+; game shows are in bold): Sunday, September 13 Wednesday, September 23 Sunday, September 27 Wednesday, September 30 CBS Premiere Week Monday, October 5 Tuesday, October 6 Wednesday, October 7 Thursday, October 8 Friday, October 9 Saturday, October 10 Sunday, October 11 Thursday, October 29 Thursday, December 10 ? |
posted 7/27/2026 |
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ABC is the last of the Big 4 broadcast networks to reveal its fall 2026 schedule, after CBS set its schedule earlier Monday. Among the high-profile series set for season premieres in September and October are dramas Grey’s Anatomy, R.J. Decker and the 9-1-1 shows; comedies Scrubs and Abbott Elementary and unscripted fare including Dancing with the Stars and Shark Tank. Have a look at the Alphabet net’s full sked below. ABC revealed at its upfront back in May that several of its series are being held for midseason: The Bachelor, High Potential, The Rookie, spinoff The Rookie: North, Shifting Gears and Will Trent. The network said Monday the untitled Texas-set Grey’s Anatomy spinoff also will debut in midseason along with the new season of Celebrity Jeopardy!, which had been set to bow in the fall. The net’s college football coverage kicks off on August 29, followed by NFL Monday Night Football on September 14. Here is ABC’s fall schedule; all times are ET/PT (game shows are in bold): Saturday, August 29 Monday, September 14 Tuesday, September 15 Wednesday, September 16 Friday, September 25 Sunday, September 27 Wednesday, September 30 Friday, October 2 Wednesday, October 7 Thursday, October 15 |
posted 7/27/2026 |
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Cameron Esposito has been tapped to host Season 2 of the reality competition show “King of Drag.” Esposito, a stand-up comedian and author with roles in “Take My Wife” and “Brooklyn Nine-Nine,” will host the eight-episode season filled with more challenges that will test each king’s originality and artistry. The Kings’ Court judges include “RuPaul’s Drag Race” Season 13 contestant Gottmik, “Our Flag Means Death” star Vico Ortiz and “King of Drag” co-creator and executive producer Damian Pelliccione. "We are bringing an extraordinary host and group of guest judges to the Kings’ Court,” show co-creator Christopher J. Rodriguez said in a statement. “Cameron Esposito brings bold new energy and razor-sharp wit to the series, while guest judges Dustin Lance Black, Yvie Oddly and Ginger Minj turn Season 2 into must-watch television.” Season 2 premieres Sept. 20 at 9 p.m. ET on Revry. Guest judges include Oscar-winning screenwriter Black, “RuPaul’s Drag Race” Season 11 winner Yvie Oddly, “Stop! That! Train!” star Ginger Minj, “King of Drag” Season 1 finalist Henlo Bullfrog, “King of Drag” Season 1 contestants King Perk and Big D, “The Daily Beans” podcast co-host Dana Goldberg, “King of Drag” theme song writer Frankie Simone and “Pose” actor Laith Ashley. A handful of Season 1 contestants will also make cameo appearances, including Tuna Melt, Charles Galin King, Pressure K, Alexander the Great and Buck Wylde. Last year’s guest judges included Cole Escola, Lisa Rinna, Paul Feig, Bridget Everett, Layshia Clarendon and Jeff Hiller, among many others. The series earned two 2026 Queerty Award nominations and amassed 33 total million minutes watched, according to Revry. |
posted 7/27/2026 |
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Peacock + YouTube =... |
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NBCUniversal is hoping Peacock will catch a huge updraft from a new bundling pact with Google’s YouTube. Under a new multiyear agreement between NBCUniversal and YouTube, Peacock Premium (which includes ads) will be available in a new YouTube Premium bundle in the U.S. beginning in early 2027. That will be in addition to the core YouTube Premium service, which currently costs $15.99/month and provides ad-free viewing on YouTube, the ability to play videos in the background, downloads for offline viewing, and access to YouTube Music. The price of the new YouTube Premium-Peacock bundle has yet to be announced. The deal marks Peacock’s largest wholesale distribution partnership to date, bringing the streamer to “millions of YouTube Premium subscribers in the U.S.,” according to NBCU. Financial terms of the deal aren’t being disclosed (and Google does not break out how many YouTube Premium subscribers it has). The price of YouTube Premium in the U.S. will not change when Peacock content becomes available in early 2027. “We will continue to introduce additional offers and options that allow subscribers to easily customize their viewing preferences and select the plan that works for them,” a YouTube rep said. |
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Netflix Offers $667,000 to Anyone Who Can "Beat Luke Littler" |
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Teenage darts champion and prodigy Luke Littler is headlining Netflix‘s next big live event. Littler posted a vid this morning asking for members of the public to come forward and challenge him for £501,000 ($667,000) at a live event in which they will attempt to beat him at his own game. Those who want to compete against Littler can apply from now and the one-off live event will take place October 30, produced by Banijay-backed Workerbee. The jackpot is a reference to the 501 points that players work down from in darts as they aim for a score of zero. A tournament for those who want to face him will take place in London and Manchester in September. “Reckon you could beat me in a game of darts?,” Littler asks in the vid, as he combs through social media messages from people confident they could overcome the master. Littler is a darts sensation and is now one of the most prominent names of all time from the sport. The 19-year-old has won the past two World Darts Championships along with the most recent Premier League. A number of documentaries have been made about him and he is by a distance the most recognizable name from the quirky sport, which attracts huge crowds to its world championships in North London. The show may have been written in the stars after a recent idea from one Instagram user went viral, which was that Littler should challenge champion British runner Mo Farah to a half marathon during which they each complete a leg of darts at the end of every mile. Littler challenged Farah to the race soon after it took off on social media. The show comes from Netflix UK’s live team led by Daisy Lilley, which we revealed had been formed earlier this year off the back of the success of the likes of Skyscraper Live and the boxing match between Tyson Fury and Arslanbek Makhmudov. |
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Dr. Courtney Shah, a seven-time Jeopardy! champion, has died. She was 52. Shah died “in the comfort of her home” on Wednesday, July 22, her daughter, Maya Shaw, announced through a post on the website for the nonprofit CaringBridge. She had been receiving hospice care at home after she learned in March that treatment for her brain cancer, including radiation and chemotherapy, had not been working. “I don’t know what you believe about death, but I like to think that she’s at peace now,” Maya wrote in a tribute to her mother. “We loved her in this world, and we loved her out of this world, and we’ll go on loving her.” “Thank you for your grace in all of this,” the grieving daughter continued. “It hasn’t been easy. It will continue not to be easy. Hug your loved ones.” Courtney competed on Jeopardy! in 2021, when she earned a total of $118,558 across a seven-game winning streak, as well as an additional $2,000 for her second-place finish during her eighth game, according to J! Archive, a fan-run online database for the popular game show. She also competed in the 2022 Tournament of Champions, where she placed third in her quarterfinal match. She earned a $5,000 consolation prize as a quarterfinalist, per Jeopardy! In a March update shared on CaringBridge, Maya wrote that her mother’s love of Jeopardy! kept her going amid her cancer diagnosis. Despite Courtney’s illness not responding to treatment “in the way we hoped,” Maya said her mom was still “watching basketball, rooting for Duke and uh, firing off Jeopardy! answers before anyone else in the room.” Courtney served as a professor at Lower Columbia College in Longview, Wash., for just under 20 years, according to KLOG, a radio station in Kelso. A memorial will be held in her honor at the college campus’ Rose Center for the Arts from 1 to 3:30 p.m. local time on Monday, Aug. 10, the station said.
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Monday Lightning Round |
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Happy Friday Lightning Round |
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TLC UK Gets Top Trumps |
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Warner Bros. Discovery UK & Ireland has commissioned slate of comedy entertainment for its newly refreshed channel TLC. This follows the premiere of TLC’s brand-new comedy format Unacceptable, hosted by Ed Gamble, which launched earlier this month and will return for series 2 later this year. Top Trumps: The Comedy Pack (w/t) is a new, original format, produced by TalkbackThames with Naked. The 8×60 studio-based series will be hosted by Katherine Ryan and see a cast of comedians, led by team captains Joel Dommett and Jon Richardson, go head-to-head in a mix of classic card face-offs, live studio challenges and bluffing games. The series comes to TLC early next year. |
posted 7/23/2026 |
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YouTube Gets Spellbound |
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EightState Studios has announced the premiere date for “The Spell Off Live!” The first season of the creator-driven competition series will kick off on Aug. 11 at 10 p.m. ET on YouTube. DC Young Fly is the host and executive producer, with creator Funny Marco serving as remote host. The series brings together celebrities, comedians, athletes and digital creators in high-pressure spelling challenges. Winners direct charitable donations to educational non-profits of their choice. “Spelling is something everyone thinks they can do until the pressure is on,” said DC Young Fly. “That’s what makes this so much fun. You’ve got athletes, comedians, creators and entertainers all stepping outside their comfort zones, and you never know what’s going to happen. It’s competitive, it’s funny, and it’s all for a good cause.” Funny Marco will extend the experience beyond the stage with social content, exclusive interviews and behind-the-scenes moments. He will take to the streets of Atlanta with surprise spelling challenges, celebrity run-ins and fan interactions. “The Spell Off Live!” is the debut original series from EightState Studios, the entertainment studio founded by entrepreneur Adam Wexler and produced in partnership with Deviants Media. Director Ivan Dudynsky and showrunner Jayson Belt are executive producers. DC Young Fly is an American actor, comedian, singer, host and social media influencer. He has appeared on shows like “Wild ’N Out” and “Wild ’N On Tour.” Funny Marco is an actor, stand-up comedian and content creator known for his YouTube series “Open Thoughts,” where he interviews A-list celebrities. |
posted 7/23/2026 |
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For Those Who Were Told They Wouldn't Be Dated Until They Were "The Last Person on Earth"... Your Time Has Finally Come |
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Apple has officially entered the dating show arena. The streamer is revealing details for its first-ever dating series: An eight-episode documentary show that pairs together couples who appear to be opposites, who are then shipped off to one of the world’s most romantic and remote destinations to see if they can connect. Fittingly, the series is called The Last Person on Earth. The couples are chosen by New York Times bestselling author and couples therapist Esther Perel, along with a team of matchmakers and therapists. Here’s the hook: “With more single people than ever before, and increasing levels of polarization and social isolation, this innovative experiment asks the question: could the last person on Earth you think you’d ever want to date end up being the one person you can’t live without? And will an unexpected pairing in paradise open their horizons and be the beginning of a life-changing relationship?” Perel says, “Over the course of my career as a couples therapist, one truth has become undeniable: love may crave closeness, but desire is fueled by otherness. The Last Person on Earth is a bold exploration of relationships that challenges everything we assume about compatibility; inviting people to drop the checklist and embrace dating as an adventure into the unknown. When we choose to step outside the narrow boundaries of what feels familiar or safe, passionate love stories can flourish.” Apple’s The Last Person on Earth relationship experiment comes as unscripted dating series are having a moment on streaming. Netflix has multiple hit offerings in the genre — from Love Is Blind to Too Hot to Handle and Age of Attraction — and Love Island USA has become a runaway sensation for Peacock. From Boldprint Studios, the series is executive produced by Dan Gray, Lou Hutchinson and Phil Harris, with directors Josh Jacobs and Olly Lambert. |
posted 7/23/2026 |
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Maya Jama Wants to Shake Things Up |
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With the Love Island Season 13 finale coming up, host Maya Jama also teased what viewers can expect for the finale. “I will be in the villa again before the final, maybe once, maybe twice. So that’s exciting,” she said. “They don’t let me tell you, guys, anything. They did tell me that this final is going to be a bit different to the rest of them. They’re shaking up the format. I still don’t even know what that shakeup is, but I know there’s going to be a different format for the final. Live TV is my favorite. This is where I thrive because I can say silly things and go off script as much as possible without them being able to edit it out.” The Love Island UK Season 13 finale is set for Monday, July 27 on ITV2 in the UK, with U.S. audiences able to stream the final episode on Thursday, July 30 on Hulu and Hulu on Disney+. |
posted 7/23/2026 |
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Thursday Lightning Round |
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Mike Preston, known for playing settler leader Pappagallo in “Mad Max 2: The Road Warrior” and Detective Bob Delaney in the Australian series “Homicide,” died June 8 in Florida. He was 92. Preston’s death was confirmed to Variety by his wife, Josie Preston. Preston, who was born Jack Davis, was an early U.K. chart-topping singer in the late ’50s with three Top 40 hits. He then relocated to Australia and began working as a nightclub singer and performer. He found success hosting “In Melbourne Tonight,” before going on to appear in 42 episodes of the Australian series “Homicide.” He had a recurring role in the soap opera “Bellbird” and also appeared in “Dixon of Dock Green,” “Tandarra,” “Chopper Squad” and “Cop Shop.” His first feature film role was in 1969’s “Stoney,” which also featured Barbara Bouchet and Richard Jaeckel. He worked with George Miller on the beloved “Mad Max” sequel “The Road Warrior,” led the sci-fi flick “Metalstorm: The Destruction of Jared-Syn” as the titular character, and appeared in eight episodes of “Hot Pursuit” as Alec Shaw, alongside actors like Kerrie Keane, Eric Pierpoint and Dina Merrill. In game shows, Preston hosted a single season of the Australian version of "The Celebrity Game". Throughout the ’80s and ’90s, Preston appeared in guest spots on over a dozen shows, including “Ellen,” “Scarecrow and Mrs. King,” “Shadow Chasers,” “Outlaws,” “Superbly,” “Alien Nation,” “Dark Justice,” “Highlander,” “Steel” and “Law & Order.” His last credit was a voice role in the video game “The Getaway,” released in 2002. Preston is survived by his wife, Josie Preston, and two daughters. |
posted 7/22/2026 |
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Wednesday Lightning Round |
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Dancing with the Stars: The Next Pro is proving to be a fierce new addition to the summer television lineup. The new series, which chronicles the search for the franchise’s next professional ballroom dancer ahead of Dancing with the Stars Season 35, debuted to a total audience of 5.33M after three days of viewing across ABC, Disney+, Hulu and digital platforms, according to Nielsen Big Data + Panel. The episode also scored a 0.86 rating among adults 18-49. For context, the premiere audience for Season 34 of Dancing with the Stars last fall was 5.5M live + same-day viewers, and the series approached 10M L+SD viewers by the finale. It was the highest-rated and most-watched DWTS finale in nine years, thanks to the franchise’s stunning resurgence over the last two years. The launch of The Next Pro is the first major expansion of the DWTS since it premiered in 2005. Over the years, the series has gone through dozens of pro dancers, many of whom returned for last season’s 20th anniversary celebration. The early success of The Next Pro bodes quite well for the upcoming season of the flagship series, indicating that its latest cultural resonance is poised to continue. Per Nielsen, The Next Pro, hosted by DWTS Season 34 champ Robert Irwin, is ABC’s strongest summer series debut across all genres since July 2020. On linear alone, the episode was the top program of the night both in total viewers with 4.42M and in the 18-49 demo with a 0.47 rating. Currently, it stands as the best alternative series premiere this television season across broadcast and cable excluding those lucky enough to get NFL lead-ins. Dancing with the Stars: The Next Pro is produced by BBC Studios. The series airs Mondays at 8 p.m. on ABC and streaming next day on Disney+ and Hulu. Next week, the remaining dancers face one of the toughest Dancing with the Stars challenges: a group performance. Mentored by Britt Stewart, they must master a high-intensity routine in just hours, putting teamwork, timing and resilience to the test. |
posted 7/21/2026 |
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Tuesday Lightning Round |
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Monday Lightning Round |
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Dom Taylor, the chef who won Netflix‘s Five Star Chef, has died. He was 44. It was Taylor’s restaurant, The Good Front Room, that confirmed the “sudden passing” of the founder. “Dom was a visionary whose bold, joyful approach to celebrating the Caribbean cuisine of his childhood brought a fresh and exciting voice to London’s restaurant scene,” read the statement on the website. “His passion, talent and generosity touched so many people, and his legacy will continue to inspire those who had the privilege of knowing him and experiencing his food.” The statement continued, “He will be deeply missed, and our thoughts are with his family, friends and everyone whose lives he touched during this incredibly difficult time. We kindly ask that everyone respects the privacy of Dom’s loved ones at this time.” The restaurant noted that they would remain open to “honor Dom’s legacy and continue the work he was so passionate about.” Chef Taylor won the sole season of Netflix’s 2023 culinary competition Five Star Chef with his family by his side, celebrating the moment. Ravneet Gill, who was a judge on the competition series, said of Chef Taylor’s death, “He was instantly captivating from the moment he stepped in front of us. He had a real sparkle in his eyes. He was warm, kind and incredibly talented. Dom cooked from the heart, and you could taste it. He was on the brink of so many exciting things.” Fellow judge Mike Reid also paid tribute to Chef Taylor after news of his death saying, “Dom Taylor was one of the good ones.” “What he built with The Good Front Room wasn’t just a restaurant. It was his heritage on a plate,” Reid added. “He took Caribbean cuisine somewhere it had never been in this country, and he did it his way. He was warm, funny and completely unpretentious about his talent.” |
posted 7/17/2026 |
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Happy Friday Lightning Round |
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Today, Netflix announced that it is bringing the world of MONOPOLY, based on Hasbro's iconic board game, to life in a brand-new competition series, where you'll need strategy, alliances, and dealmaking to pass Go! In partnership with Hasbro Entertainment and Produced by Studio Lambert (Squid Game: The Challenge, The Circle), the series will see contestants compete for a chance to win $2 million. · On a life-sized, fully realized Monopoly Town Square, 12 players will enter on equal footing. But equality won't last long. To survive, contestants must accumulate everything, or lose it all. Every negotiation, every decision, and every roll could mean the difference between building an empire and going directly to jail. One by one, bankrupt players are eliminated - until a single winner is left standing to take it all. Casting is now open for a 2027 release date. "Monopoly" is produced by Studio Lambert & Hasbro Entertainment for Netflix. Gabriel Marano & Zachary Edwin executive produce for Hasbro. Nia Yemoh, Tim HArcourt, Jack Burgess, Stephen Lambert, and Kim Murphy executive produce for Studio Lambert. |
posted 7/16/2026 |
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More on "Chase Around the World" |
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Bradley Walsh and the Chasers swap the studio for Europe in ITV's new gameshow The Chase Around The World, with six teams competing for £100,000. This brand-new six-part series sees six pairs of contestants attempt to track down the biggest brains in Britain - all six of The Chasers - in undisclosed locations around the globe. Unravelling puzzles along the way, the winning pair will pit their knowledge against The Chasers in order to win a life-changing prize pot. The Chase Around the World commission builds on the global phenomenon of the most successful and enduring quiz show format, The Chase. Commissioned in 22 territories worldwide, including the US, with spin-off Beat The Chasers in 11, the series recently celebrated an incredible 17 years on ITV and has been the recipient of numerous awards. MEET THE CAST The Chase Around The World begins Thursday 16th July on ITV1. |
posted 7/16/2026 |
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Fox will have a very traditional rollout of its fall schedule this year. The network has set its premiere dates for the start of the 2026-27 TV season, and aside from its two nights of live sports, all of them will come in the week of Sept. 21 — the first week of the Nielsen-measured season. As has been the case for the past few seasons, Fox’s fall slate is heavy on unscripted and sports programming. The exceptions are on Tuesday nights, where Best Medicine and Doc will premiere Sept. 22, and Sundays, where season 38(!) of The Simpsons leads off a comedy block beginning Sept. 27.. The unscripted slates for Fox on Monday (Celebrity Name That Tune and Celebrity Weakest Link), Wednesday (The Floor and 99 to Beat) and Thursday (Hell’s Kitchen and Special Forces) are unchanged from last fall. Fox will save its two new dramas, Baywatch and The Interrogator, and a new reality series called Marriage Market for later in the season. Returning shows American Dad!, Bob’s Burgers, Family Guy, Krapopolis, Memory of a Killer and Murder in a Small Town, along with a host of unscripted series, are also on deck for 2027 premieres. FOX FALL 2026-27 SCHEDULE (All Times ET/PT) with premiere dates. New series in all caps, game shows are in bold. MONDAY FOX's midseason slate will include: Additional programming to be announced. |
posted 7/16/2026 |
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More on "Special Forces" Season 5 |
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A new celebrity cast of characters is up for the challenge of Special Forces: World’s Toughest Test. The season 5 contestants of the competition show were revealed by FOX on Wednesday, and they include everyone from sitcom actors to reality TV stars and A-list athletes. The 15 trainees who’ve agreed to endure some of the harshest, most grueling challenges from the playbook of the actual special forces selection process include Candace Cameron Bure (Full House), David Charvet (Baywatch), Brandi Glanville (Real Housewives of Beverly Hills), Collin Gosselin (Jon & Kate Plus 8), and Oliver Hudson (Rules of Engagement). This season, the celebrity recruits will be deployed in Malaysia to take on intense challenges in “the most hostile environment a soldier could operate in... the jungle,” according to FOX’s press release. Recruits will “adapt to uncomfortable conditions, unpredictable terrain and harsh jungle warfare tasks” as they endure challenges such as a claustrophobic, high-pressure search of an underground bunker to find crucial military weapons, a supply load retrieval while suspended 300 feet above the jungle floor, and a chemical gassing while finding coordinates of an enemy vessel. In this experiment, the celebrities try to survive demanding training exercises led by the Directing Staff (DS) Rudy Reyes, Billy Billingham, Jason “Foxy” Fox, and Jovon “Q” Quarles, an elite team of ex-special forces operatives. They will guide the recruits while testing them to see who has the guts and glory to make it to the end. Season 5 premieres Thursday, Sept. 24 at 9 p.m. ET. The recruits... |
posted 7/16/2026 |
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Thursday Lightning Round |
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"The Challenge" Is Moving |
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Get ready for the ultimate test of grit, strategy, and teamwork. Today, Paramount+ announced the premiere date for Season 42 of MTV's The Challenge: Cutthroat, unveiling the official trailer and first-look images for the highly anticipated new season beginning on August 5. This new chapter, taking place entirely in the vibrant, and lush landscape of Thailand, features a mix of legendary veterans and fearless newcomers for the franchise's most intense game yet. Each test will push the 24 fierce titans past their breaking points in a ruthless battle for a share of the $500,000 grand prize. In this bold new era, the Challengers will be divided into three teams and the only way to take home a share of the cash prize, is to cross the finish line together as a unit. To win, nominated captains must balance their hunger for dominance with the need for loyalty, or risk losing their power while solo players must prove they can be team players or lose their chance at the winnings. Meet the Challengers: MTV's The Challenge: Cutthroat was created for MTV by Bunim/Murray Productions, part of the media and entertainment group, Banijay Entertainment. Julie Pizzi, Justin Booth and Jacob Lane serve as Executive Producers for Bunim/Murray, with Diego Amson, Brad Tiemann and Joe Awgul serving as Co-Executive Producers, and Margaret Morales as Supervising Producer. Benjamin Hurvitz and Melissa Tallerine serve as Executive Producers with Angela Liao serving as Executive in Charge of Production for MTV. |
posted 7/15/2026 |
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More on "Big Break x Good Good" |
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Golf Channel today announced the cast for the upcoming season of Big Break x Good Good presented by Golf Galaxy, premiering Tuesday, August 25, at 9 p.m. ET on Golf Channel and streaming next day on GolfPass. The popular reality competition series features 12 highly skilled golfers competing in a series of unique golf challenges to claim the Big Break title and a spot in the PGA TOUR's Good Good Championship in November. The 11 confirmed competitors include an eclectic and entertaining mix of talented golfers from across the industry. Good Good Golf's Sean Walsh and Matt Meneghetti were the first two competitors chosen for the competition when the return of the series was announced last year, and they will be joined by characters such as Asaeli Marika "Bat" Batibasaga, a friend and former caddie for PGA TOUR golfer Jason Day, World Long Driver Josh Jackson, the son of former professional football player John Jackson, and World No. 1 disabled golfer Kipp Popert, a four-time U.S. Adaptive Open winner. The final spot in Big Break x Good Good will be determined by the first-ever "Big Break Qualifier" on August 7, which premieres exclusively on GolfPass that day before airing on Golf Channel Monday, August 24. New England golfer Fletcher Babcock, Californian Murphy Scott, and Nick Bienz, a Golf Galaxy associate in Indiana, will compete for the 12th spot. Beginning with the August 25th premiere, Golf Channel will air ten episodes of the Big Break x Good Good presented by Golf Galaxy every Tuesday night at 9 p.m. ET through October 27. New episodes will be available to stream next day on GolfPass, the always-on destination for Big Break fans, with past season and specials also available to stream. |
posted 7/15/2026 |
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Scott Bryce, As the World Turns’ original Craig Montgomery who played the cunning anti-hero across three decades, has died. He was 68. News of Bryce’s death was first announced on Sunday by his longtime friend Lucie Arnaz — the daughter of Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz — who paid tribute to Bryce in a now-deleted Facebook post, per soap journalist Michael Fairman’s website. “A wonderful actor, a beautiful man and a terrific husband and father, Scott Bryce, passed tonight,” Arnaz began her post. “I am going to miss his eyes, his smile, his wit, his brain, his intelligence, his talent, his bravery, his laugh and his hugs. Dearest Jodi, dear Jackson, he’s watching over you now from a place of pure joy and will always be your guide. But I hate these goodbyes. Rest in peace you marvelous, magnificent man.” Bryce was diagnosed with stage 3 esophageal and stomach cancer in 2025. The actor underwent treatment and later assured fans that he was “on the mend.” However, Arnaz stated that the cancer returned in her post. Bryce debuted on As the World Turns in 1982 as the charming but oft self-destructive Craig Montgomery, known for his manipulative schemes and unlucky romances. He was at one point paired with Meg Ryan’s Betsy, despite her love for Frank Runyeon’s Steve Andropoulos. The plot line marked one of the show’s most infamous love triangles. Craig and Betsy eventually going their separate ways, paving the way for her to reignite her romance with Steve. Bryce would remain with the show until 1991, but returned from 1993 to 1994 and again from 2007 to 2008. During his tenure, Bryce received Daytime Emmy nominations for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series in 1986 and 1987. Bryce additionally appeared on episodes of Blue Bloods, Homeland, 30 Rock, Sex and the City, The Golden Girls, and more. His most recent acting role was on an episode of The Blacklist in 2021. In game shows, Bryce appeared on episodes of Tattletales and The $100,000 Pyramid. Bryce is survived by wife Jodi Stevens, who he wed in 2003, and their son, Jackson.
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posted 7/14/2026 |
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Tuesday Lightning Round |
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“Dmrasbecl Pu” Nsasoe 2 si niogcm. “Scrambled Up” Season 2 is coming. The syndicated game show has been renewed for its second season starting Sept. 14. Shooting has started in Atlanta on 160 new episodes, doubling the show’s total episode count. Season 2 will premiere on stations in more than 20 new cities, including Orlando, Cincinnati, Minneapolis and Honolulu. The show is also available on Samsung TV Plus, which recently launched a dedicated 24/7 “Scrambled Up” channel in the U.S. and Canada. “Scrambled Up” features four contestants who solve jumbled words and phrases as they unscramble. The player who buzzes in with the most correct answers earns a shot at the $10,000 grand prize. The show airs Monday-Friday, and its format is designed for viewers to play along at home. “’Scrambled Up’ is exactly the kind of smart, joyful, highly playable show that belongs in the daily game-show conversation,” says Michael Eisner, founder of The Tornante Company, one of the show’s producers. “The entire team has built a format that is instantly accessible and genuinely fun, and Michael Yo is an outstanding host whose warmth, timing and energy make viewers want to play along every day.” Emmy-nominated actor, comedian and television personality Michael Yo hosts the show, created by Cleve Keller and Dave Noll of Keller/Noll (“Chopped,” “America Says”) and distributed by Playing Field Entertainment. |
posted 7/14/2026 |
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More on "Cocktail Wars" |
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E!, the go-to destination for high-quality pop culture and entertainment news, today announced the premiere date for its new, original competition show Cocktail Wars. Hosted by Lance Bass and Joey Fatone, the ten-episode mixology series will premiere on Tuesday, August 18 at 10:00 p.m. ET/PT with two back-to-back episodes on E!. This season, Lance Bass and Joey Fatone are joined by expert mixologist Melissa Brooke and an all-star lineup of celebrity guest judges, including Emmy(R) winning anchor and author Rachel Maddow (MS NOW's The Rachel Maddow Show), Golden Globe(R) nominee Lauren Graham (Gilmore Girls, Reminders of Him), Emmy(R) winner Seth Green (Robot Chicken, Family Guy), reality TV icons Ramona Singer and Sonja Morgan (E!'s The Golden Life), Melissa Gorga (The Real Housewives of New Jersey), Adam Scherr also known as WWE Icon Braun Strowman (USA Network's Everything on the Menu), actress and recording artist Peppermint (Survival of the Thickest, Head Over Heels), actor and singer Nathan Lee Graham (Theater Camp, Zoolander), comedian and actor Devon Walker (Saturday Night Live); and Live from E! Host Justin Sylvester. In a series of themed challenges, Cocktail Wars pits America's buzziest mixologists against each other in a lively, high-stakes competition with $10,000 on the line in every episode. Each installment showcases a fast, fiery battle of skill, creativity, humor, and flair. From playful flavor combinations to eye-catching technique, the focus is on having a good time, taking risks, and serving up drinks with personality. Each shake, stir, and splash could be the winning touch or the one that sends them home. It's a cocktail competition where the vibes are high, the drinks are strong, and the bragging rights are everything. Cocktail Wars is executive produced by Texas Crew Productions, Innovative Ideas Productions, and R&D Media. David Karabinas, Rick Cikowski, Chip Rives, James Macnab and Brad Bernstein are executive producers for Texas Crew; Jonathan Bonchick and David Silverman are executive producers for Innovative Idea; Russ McCarroll is showrunner and executive producer for R&D. |
posted 7/14/2026 |
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More Slamming |
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Alan Carr's "addictively play-along quiz show" will be returning to the BBC for its fourth season. Picture Slam sees The Celebrity Traitors winner put contestants' knowledge to the test with a series of images which they must correctly identify for the chance to win the £10,000 jackpot. This series promises something different, as Carr will be joined by a few celebrity guests across two specials, including Sue Cleaver, Charlie Brooks, Richie Anderson, Jason Mohammad, Lee Latchford-Evans, Kelle Bryan, Will Best, Fleur East, Gareth Malone, Steph McGovern, Ellie Taylor and Jamie-Lee O'Donnell. There's also a celebrity Christmas special scheduled for later on this year, with names to be revealed soon. |
posted 7/13/2026 |
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Tuesday Lightning Round |
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Never mind Hatfields and the McCoys. Forget the Capulets and the Montagues. The biggest Family Feud, for our money, is the game show that’s been pitting house against house for 50 years now. Family Feud premiered on July 12, 1976, as the brainchild of Mark Goodson, a game show producer behind The Price Is Right, Match Game, and Password. “The greatest challenge in the world is to invent a new game,” Goodson once explained, per The Encyclopedia of TV Game Shows. “A good game show must actively involve the viewer. A good game show seeks the simplest, sparest framework. A good game show will have the viewer talking out loud to the TV.” Goodson succeeded on all counts with Family Feud, which has run in some iteration almost continuously for half a century now. In the first-ever Family Feud episode, the Moseley family played the Abramowitzes, and the game show’s first-ever question challenged the dueling clans to name famous Georges. (In a sign of the times, the most popular survey answers to that question were inaugural U.S. President George Washington, yes, but also comedians George Burns and George Gobel, actor George Jessel, and wrestler Gorgeous George.) Family Feud debuted on ABC on July 12, 1976, and ranked as the #1 game show on daytime TV within a year. Richard Dawson, a Hogan’s Heroes actor and Match Game panelist, was the game show’s first host, though he revealed in a 2010 Television Academy interview that William Shatner was “on the leading edge” of getting the gig. Dawson went on to get a Daytime Emmy for his work. The first syndicated Family Feud premiered in primetime a little more than a year after the ABC version hit daytime TV. By September 1980, the former was running five shows a week, and it ranked as the top-rated syndicated game show from 1978 to 1984. Family Feud returned to the screen on CBS on July 4, 1988, with Ray Combs, a comedian who’d gotten a standing ovation on The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson in 1986, as host. In 1992, the show expanded to an hour-long format and got the moniker Family Feud Challenge, according to Game Show Confidential. Another syndicated Family Feud, later dubbed The New Family Feud, followed just weeks after the CBS edition. Combs hosted until 1994, when producers brought back Dawson, who’d by then married previous Family Feud contestant Gretchen Johnson, as the game show’s website reports. A third syndicated version debuted in 1999, with stand-up comic Louie Anderson emceeing. Home Improvement alum Richard Karn took over hosting duties from 2002, followed by Seinfeld actor John O’Hurley in 2006, and comedian Steve Harvey in 2010. |
posted 7/13/2026 |
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"Love Island: Beyond the Villa" Renewed for Season 3 |
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Love Island USA spinoff Love Island: Beyond the Villa has been renewed for a third season on Peacock. The lifestyle series follows the Islanders from the dating series after they leave the Love Island USA villa, as they adapt to their newfound fame. The cast for the series will be confirmed later this year, with Season 3 set to premiere in 2027. Season 2 cast of the series featured Love Island USA Season 7 winners Amaya Espinal and Bryan Arenales. Although the couple split after their exit, the series chronicled how they mended things as they moved up. Other cast members featured included Gracyn Blackmore, Jeremiah Brown, Clarke Carraway, José “Pepe” García-González, Andreina Santos, Chris Seeley, Coco Watson, Taylor Williams, and more. |
posted 7/13/2026 |
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Let's Run It Back |
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CBS today announced a special summer rewatch event honoring the landmark 50th season of the Emmy Award-nominated reality competition series SURVIVOR, with the Network re-airing the entire milestone season beginning Monday, July 20, 8:00-11:00 PM, ET/PT (see schedule below for additional dates) on CBS and streaming on Paramount+.* Viewers can relive every blindside, breakthrough alliance and unforgettable Tribal Council from one of the most ambitious and talked-about seasons in the franchise's history. The special programming event gives fans the opportunity to experience the season again from the very beginning. Featuring fan-favorite returning players, epic strategic battles and unforgettable moments that had audiences talking all season long, SURVIVOR 50 showcased everything that has made the series a cultural phenomenon for 25 years. From the opening marooning to the crowning of the Sole Survivor, the season delivered the kind of gameplay worthy of the franchise's golden milestone. As fans prepare for the "open era" of SURVIVOR, the re-airing offers a chance to revisit the landmark season while counting down to SURVIVOR 51. |
posted 7/13/2026 |
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Feeling Lucky? |
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Tokyo Broadcasting System (TBS), the Japanese company behind the Ninja Warrior format, and A. Smith & Co. Productions, which produces the U.S. version for NBC, have teamed up again on another competition series. The two companies are developing Dumb Luck, a series based on Japanese format Kisuke, for the U.S. They have already produced a two-hour special that aired in Japan that won its time slot before shopping the project to U.S. buyers. The series is based entirely on chance. A group of lucky contestants, who require no smarts, zero skill and absolutely no strength or stamina, are pitted against each other in rounds of luck-based obstacles where they pick their poison and pray they avoid the predetermined punishment, which could include freezing water, electric shocks and explosive flour cannons. Dumb Luck was spearheaded by TBS International, the company’s U.S. arm, which has been ramping up its efforts in the States. It recently hired Elwin de Groot, who co-created Fox music competition series The Four, as Senior Non-Fiction Development Executive. Kisuke launched in Japan in 2024, initially as a segment on its daily morning variety program Love It! before it was expanded out. The special was produced by Yoshimi Ito and Takuma Inoue with Haruhiko Yasuoka as chief director. “As it happens, Kisuke’s evolution was far from luck,” said Goshu Segawa, VP, TBS International. “We saw its universality, comedy-based nature and ability to offer something quite different in today’s market. We quickly decided that A. Smith & Co. were the ideal partners for developing Dumb Luck and believe it will win over American audiences just as Ninja Warrior has.” “We’re always looking to push boundaries in unscripted formats, and Dumb Luck does that with its fresh and wildly fun take on competition television that’s driven by the one thing no one can predict: chance,” added Eli Baldrige, EVP of Development at A. Smith & Co. Productions. “TBS and A. Smith have a longstanding track record of creating shows that connect, entertain and sustain, and we’re excited to once again partner to bring this show and its bold, comedic energy to life for U.S. audiences.” |
posted 7/13/2026 |
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"The Wall" Heads to Italy |
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One of television’s most spectacular game shows, The Wall, returns to Italy from Monday July 13 in the prime access slot on Canale 5. Featuring its iconic 12-metre-high wall, which can change contestants’ lives in an instant, the new edition of the format will be hosted by Max Giusti, who will entertain viewers throughout the summer, seven days a week. Based on the original format The Wall, created by LeBron James, Maverick Carter and Andrew Glassman, which recently concluded its sixth season on NBC, a new Italian adaptation has been commissioned by Mediaset following the success of its first two seasons. Produced by RTI in association with Fremantle, and in collaboration with Glassman Media, The SpringHill Company and Universal Television Alternative Studio, the format is executive produced by Jessica Otazua. But there is still one final challenge: the brand-new Lucky Ball. One last decisive throw that can either wipe out everything won in front of the Wall or add up to €100,000 to the final prize! |
posted 7/13/2026 |
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Sam Neill, the legendary New Zealand actor who was best known for his role as Alan Grant in Jurassic Park, has died at 78. His family announced the “unexpected” news on Instagram early Monday morning. “It is with immense sadness that the whānau of Sam Neill share the news of his passing on Monday 13th July, in Sydney Australia,” the post began. “Sam was surrounded by family and passed with the dignity that has characterised his whole life,” the statement continued. “The loss was sudden and unexpected but blessed by the fact that Sam remained cancer free. They would like to express their deepest gratitude to the staff at St Vincent’s Private Hospital for their incredible care. More details will be shared later, but for now, on behalf of the family, we ask that you respect their privacy as they navigate this immeasurable loss.” In 2023, Neill revealed that he had been diagnosed with stage 3 angioimmunoblastic T-cell lymphoma, a form of blood cancer, the year prior. “I can’t pretend that the last year hasn’t had its dark moments,” Neill said at the time in an interview with the Guardian. “But those dark moments throw the light into sharp relief, you know, and have made me grateful for every day and immensely grateful for all my friends. Just pleased to be alive.” In a 2023 interview with Australian Story, Neill called dying “very irritating.” “But I’m not afraid of it,” he said. In April, he announced that he was cancer-free after undergoing CAR T-cell therapy, a new treatment that genetically modifies patients’ blood cells and is in clinical trials in Australia. “I’ve had a scan just now, and there is no cancer in my body. This is an extraordinary thing,” Neill told the Australian program 7NEWS. New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon remembered Neill as “one of the greats.” “He started out when there was barely a film industry in this country to speak of. For more than fifty years he took New Zealand stories to the world and his talents helped make our film industry into what it is today – one of our greatest cultural exports,” Luxon wrote on X. “His work will be watched and loved long after all of us. Our thoughts are with his family and friends tonight.” Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said Neill “earned a special place in Australian hearts” after starring in “so many beloved Australian stories.” “Wry and dry, thoughtful and laconic, Sam fought illness with the same dignity, humour and conviction that gave strength to his every performance,” he wrote on X. “He will be much mourned and long remembered.” In game shows, Neill was featured on episodes of "I Literally Just Told You" and "Dancing with the Stars". Neill is survived by four children and eight grandchildren.
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A former newsreader and Eggheads presenter has died aged 68, his family has revealed. Dermot Murnaghan was known as the host of BBC Breakfast and later Sky News Tonight, as well as presenting BBC quiz show, Eggheads, from 2003 until 2014. Murnaghan was born in Barnstaple, Devon, in December 1957, and died at his London home on Saturday morning, July 11. It comes just a year after he revealed a diagnosis of Stage 4 prostate cancer in June 2025. His family released a short statement saying: "It is with great sadness that the family of Dermot Murnaghan announces that he passed away at home in North London earlier this morning (11th July) at the age of 68 following a period of illness with prostate cancer. He died peacefully with his family at his side. "The family wish to thank the medical teams who cared for Dermot with such sensitivity and extraordinary compassion throughout his illness; also, for the many, many kind messages of goodwill that he received over the last year since his diagnosis of Stage IV prostate cancer and his subsequent campaigning to raise awareness for screening programmes for the disease. "In accordance with his wishes, the funeral will be a small family ceremony. A memorial service for friends and colleagues will follow at St Bride’s Church, Fleet Street (the Journalists’ Church) later this year. "The family request that anyone wishing to remember him considers supporting Prostate Cancer UK, Prostate Cancer Research and North London Hospice so that others may benefit from the research and care he received." |
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A 26-year-old white British man has been arrested on suspicion of murdering former MP and MEP Ann Widdecombe. The ex-Tory prisons minister was found dead at her home in Haytor on Dartmoor on Thursday after sustaining serious injuries aged 78. Devon and Cornwall Police Assistant Chief Constable Matt Longman said the 26-year-old suspect was arrested at an address in Newton Abbot on Friday. He said the case was “not being treated as terrorism” and there was “no information” at this time to suggest it was a “politically-motivated crime”. He said: “This is an extremely tragic incident. Our thoughts are very much with the family and friends of Miss Widdecombe in this very difficult time.” Police are remaining “open-minded” about the motive for the attack and it was too early to comment on whether the suspect was known to Miss Widdecombe. The former MP and Strictly Come Dancing star's agents, Cloud 9 Management, have confirmed Ann's passing. They said in a statement: "It is with great sadness that today we announce the death of The Right Honourable Ann Widdecombe, DSG. "We send our deepest condolences to Ann's family and friends." Widdecombe, who was known for her honest opinions, was Conservative MP for Maidstone in Kent for 23 years, from 1987 until 2010, and she had several ministerial positions, including Shadow Home Secretary and Minister of State for Prisons, under former Prime Minister John Major, in the 1990s. She later defected to Nigel Farage's then-Brexit Party in 2019. While she was best known as a politician, Ann became an even bigger household name in 2010 when she appeared on Strictly. She was paired with popular professional dancer Anton Du Beke, and despite regularly scoring low marks, the pair defied the odds and reached Week 10 of the program before they were eliminated. During her Strictly journey, she was infamously described as a "Dalek in drag" by then-show judge Bruno Tonioli. She even made a dancefloor comeback in 2018, for the Strictly Christmas special. As well as her Strictly stint, Ann also appeared on Celebrity Big Brother in 2018, finishing runner-up to winner Courtney Act in series 21. During the series, she was criticised over her comments regarding the Harvey Weinstein controversy. Some of Ann's other TV credits included hosting quiz show Have I Got News For You twice, in 2006 and 2007, which resulted in comedian Paul Merton dubbing her as the "queen of comedy". What's more, Ann hosted quiz show Cleverdicks, guest hosted an episode of BBC's Songs of Praise, appeared in the BBC series Celebrity Antiques Road Trip, and she starred in the new celebrity version of The Crystal Maze. Tyler is survived by her husband of 53 years, Robert Sullivan, as well as her six siblings and numerous nieces, nephews, and godchildren. She had no children. |
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AI Enters the Hot Seat |
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Google India and Sony Pictures Networks India are teaming up to bring Google Gemini into the new season of “Kaun Banega Crorepati?” turning the AI chatbot into an interactive knowledge companion for the long-running quiz show. The collaboration integrates Gemini across Sony Entertainment Television and Sony LIV, weaving the AI tool into the “KBC” experience from contestant registration through general knowledge preparation. Google’s assistant will also be embedded directly within the show’s content. On the Gemini app, users can already access step-by-step guidance on “KBC” registration requirements and criteria. Interactive challenges designed to sharpen general knowledge across a range of subjects are set to roll out soon. Registrations for the new season are now open. Nachiket Pantvaidya, chief content officer at Sony Pictures Networks India, said: “Through our collaboration with Google Gemini, we are bringing together the legacy of ‘KBC’ with the power of Google Gemini’s Artificial Intelligence for households across India.” Kanika Kalra, director of marketing at Google India, added: “We hope to serve as an interactive knowledge companion for millions of households, giving viewers and aspirants an engaging, intuitive way to explore new topics, expand their preparation, and satisfy their quest for learning.” “KBC,” India’s adaptation of “Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?” premiered in 2000 and has aired on Sony Entertainment Television since 2010. It is hosted by Amitabh Bachchan. Sony LIV, SPNI’s streaming platform, will carry the show alongside the television broadcast. |
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Randolph Mantooth, the actor best known for headlining NBC’s Emergency in the 1970s, has died. The actor behind John Roderick “Johnny” Gage on the medical drama died at age 80 in Ventura, Calif., on Thursday after battling several different cancers over the years, his brother Donald told TMZ. Mantooth played Johnny, a romantically challenged young paramedic, on every episode of Emergency across its six seasons between 1972 and 1977. He also starred in several subsequent Emergency TV movies that followed the show’s main run. Mantooth also voiced Johnny in the animated spinoff Emergency +4. Born Randy DeRoy Mantooth in Sacramento, Calif., in 1945, Mantooth studied acting at the American Academy of Dramatic Arts in New York City. He lengthened his first name to Randolph as a stage name, and earned acclaim for his performance in a production of Philadelphia, Here I Come! That play opened the door for his screen debut in a 1970 episode of Matt Lincoln, followed by a pair of eps of The Bold Ones: The Senator that same year. After appearances on shows like Night Gallery, McCloud, and Alias Smith and Jones in the early 1970s, he boarded Emergency in 1972. The popularity of Emergency — a spinoff of Adam-12, which itself was a spinoff of Dragnet — coincided with the widespread adoption of emergency medical services across the United States. Mantooth remained an advocate for emergency personnel for the rest of his career, working alongside organizations like the International Association of Firefighters and the County of Los Angeles Fire Museum Association. R Mantooth later appeared as Alex Masters on over 300 episodes of the ABC soap opera Loving between 1987 and 1995, and reprised the role in nearly 200 episodes of the spinoff The City in the 1990s. The actor had stints on several other prominent soaps, portraying Hal Munson in 35 eps of As the World Turns and playing Kirk Harmon in 11 episodes of One Life to Live in the 2000s. Mantooth also guested on shows like Charlie’s Angels, Fantasy Island, Dallas, MacGyver, Baywatch, General Hospital, ER, and Criminal Minds. His final screen performance came in the 2013 horror film Killer Holiday, and he appeared in the 2014 doc Actor? A Documentary. In game shows, Mantooth appeared on episodes of The Hollywood Squares and The Star Games. Mantooth had been married to Kristen Connors since 2002. He was previously married to Rose Parra from 1978 to 1991. Mantooth is also survived by his brother Donald, his sister Tonya.
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More on "Holey Moley UK" |
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ITV has announced the commission of Holey Moley, bringing the global smash‑hit extreme mini‑golf show to the UK in a four‑part entertainment event hosted by the inimitable duo — and golf fanatics — Ant & Dec. The 4×60 series will air during the first quarter of 2027. Co‑produced by Talkback Thames (a Fremantle label) and Mitre Studios, Holey Moley turns mini‑golf into an adrenaline‑charged primetime event. This is mini‑golf — supersized. Contestants will take on an epic, off‑the‑wall, visually jaw‑dropping course filled with inventive obstacles, physical challenges, and laugh‑out‑loud jeopardy. The series brings together the UK’s most passionate mini‑golfers — from top‑tier professionals to enthusiastic amateurs — all fearless everyday thrill‑seekers. It delivers skill, spectacle, and Ant & Dec’s trademark comedic mischief in equal measure. Expect big swings, bigger laughs, and can’t‑miss family entertainment. Each episode features eight players going head‑to‑head for the coveted Holey Moley golden putter, green plaid jacket, and a fantastic prize. To get there, contestants must enter the Holey Moley alternate universe and combine precision putting with stamina and nerve as they take on ambitious, larger‑than‑life holes. F rom spinning windmills and exploding obstacles to slippery slopes and surprise hazards, competitors must rely on skill, agility, and determination to stay in the game. Ant & Dec will host, joined throughout the series by a lineup of famous faces who add to the fun. Ant said: "This show is absolutely perfect for us. It's all about pure fun and entertainment for the whole family from start to finish. Anyone who knows us knows we are adore golf, but you don’t need to be a golf fanatic to enjoy it, there's something for everyone!" Dec said: "Holey Moley blends the game with huge entertaining moments that the whole family can sit down together, watch and enjoy. It’s epic, bold and full of laughs. We're really excited to bring the show to the UK! " Katie Rawcliffe, Director of Entertainment, Reality & Daytime Commissioning ITV, adds: “We couldn’t be more excited to announce a brand-new entertainment format presented by Ant & Dec. Holey Moley is brilliantly competitive and enormous fun, making it a compelling watch for all.” Charlie Irwin, Managing Director of Talkback Thames, says: “Holey Moley is big, it’s funny and it’s unapologetically entertaining. It’s already demonstrated its strength as a global entertainment format, combining scale, humour and genuine competitive jeopardy so with Ant & Dec at the helm, it’s perfect for ITV and we’re delighted to be bringing it to UK audiences.” Gemma Nightingale, Head of Entertainment at Mitre Studios, said: “Holey Moley is a fantastically fun format that’s perfect for the whole family. It has a bit of everything; ambition, tension, laugh-out-loud moments and of course Ant & Dec, who’ll be teeing off all the action. We can’t wait to introduce ITV viewers to the crazy world of Holey Moley." Casting for Holey Moley is now open, with applications accepted through May 15. The public can apply by visiting talkbackthames.com/takepart. |
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"Winner Takes" France |
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rance Télévisions has commissioned the first international adaptation of Talpa Studios' entertainment format "The Winner Takes It All," marking a new milestone for the John de Mol-owned company as it continues to expand the global footprint of its original intellectual property. The French version will be produced by Satisfaction Group, following the show's successful debut on SBS6 in the Netherlands and its subsequent renewal for a second season. Alexandra Redde-Amiel, Head of Entertainment and Gameshows at France Télévisions, said: "The Floor has been a great success on our channels, and we're excited to introduce another proven Talpa Studios format to French audiences with The Winner Takes It All. The outstanding ratings in the Netherlands have already established the format as the country's leading talent show, and we are confident it will resonate just as strongly with our audiences." Arthur Essebag, Founder of Satisfaction Group, added: "Our collaboration with Talpa Studios continues to be a great success. We are delighted to be the first country to launch the very first international adaptation of this highly promising format." Sebastian van Barneveld, Director of Global Distribution at Talpa Studios, said: "We’re very proud to see The Winner Takes It All travel to France with such outstanding partners. The show's success in the Netherlands comes from a distinctive mix of talent, strategy and knockout suspense, with contestants constantly weighing their chances against the performer next to them. At the same time, it offers broadcasters and platforms a unique opportunity to reintroduce familiar and beloved former talent show winners, extending the value of existing talent brands while introducing a fresh, premium entertainment show." The commission follows a strong performance in its home market, where "The Winner Takes It All" became SBS6's biggest talent show launch in the past five years. The first season delivered an average 15.8% market share among viewers aged 25-59 (Live+0), significantly outperforming the broadcaster's average for the same timeslot. Five of the season's eight episodes attracted more than one million viewers, while the finale reached a peak market share of 20% (Live+0, 25-59), highlighting the format's audience appeal. "The Winner Takes It All" features 50 singers, each positioned on an individual square across a large LED floor, with every square linked to a different hit song. Contestants compete in head-to-head singing duels against neighboring rivals, with winners taking over their opponent's position while eliminated contestants leave the competition immediately. As the contest progresses, the strongest performers advance to the grand finale, where they compete for the €100,000 prize. By combining vocal performances with strategic gameplay and elimination mechanics, the format offers a new take on the traditional talent competition. |
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Happy Friday Lightning Round |
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Banijay, All3Media Complete Merger |
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Banijay Entertainment and All3Media have completed their merger, creating a new London-based production and distribution giant that makes and sells shows including The Traitors, Big Brother, MasterChef and Peaky Blinders. The combined $8BN entity is called Banijay Entertainment. Coming shortly after the Sky-ITV deal, which redraws the UK TV landscape, this merger reshapes the international TV market. It creates a new business with hundreds of thousands of hours of programming and almost 200 production companies and labels. The deal, now completed, was announced in March. Banijay Group and RedBird IMI, the joint venture between RedBird Capital Partners and Abu Dhabi-based IMI media group, inked a deal to merge the two companies. The partners said the combined entity would have generated pro forma revenues of €7.4BN ($8.5BN) based on 2024 numbers. They added that the merger will result in €50M ($57M) in cost savings. Marco Bassetti, who was CEO of Banijay Entertainment, becomes CEO of the newly formed group. Jane Turton, formerly CEO of All3Media, becomes Deputy CEO. Jeff Zucker, CEO of RedBird IMI, takes the role of Chairman of the Board of the new combined entity. Banijay has about 130 production companies across the world. All3Media, which is largely based in the UK, U.S. and Germany, has around 40. The newly combined business has a huge catalog exceeding 265,000 hours. Each previously had a dedicated distribution arm, under Cathy Payne for Banijay Rights and Louise Pedersen at All3Media International. “This is the world’s largest independent media content company by catalog, by hours, production, by any measure, with an enterprise value of $8 billion and equity value of $5 billion,” Zucker told Deadline when the deal was announced. Today, Zucker said: “The completion of this merger marks a new era in global entertainment and creates a new independent leader in that category. With Marco and Jane we have the finest leadership team anywhere and I am excited to watch the company grow. This also marks a milestone for RedBird IMI, in only its third year, to play such a leading role in the global entertainment stage.” |
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Alex Horne Is Bringing Tasking Home |
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Channel 4 has commissioned a pilot of a brand new game show from Taskmaster's Alex Horne. Currently titled Your Time Starts Now, the show will see UK households compete against one another in a number of tasks without ever leaving their homes. It's a similar premise to Horne's former BBC show The Button, while also building on the popular HomeTasking series that took place online during the COVID lockdowns of 2020 and 2021. Channel 4 has confirmed that Your Time Starts Now is "set in the Taskmaster universe" and has been developed by Horne and Taskmaster director/producer Andy Devonshire. Horne said of the pilot: "I've had the pleasure of being in the room while countless comedians have tried and usually failed on Taskmaster and I've learnt that for the most part, that lot are sneaky loveable idiots. "With Your Time Starts Now, I'm now excited and intrigued to see how the rest of the country can cope doing simple things under the pressure of time-constraints, dogged rivals and my own snarky gaze. "Good luck people of the UK. I shall be watching." |
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Bonnie Tyler, the Welsh singer behind bombastic 1980s hits including "Total Eclipse of the Heart" and "Holding Out For A Hero," has died. She was 75 years old. The news was shared on her website and official social media channels. "Bonnie's family and team are heartbroken to announce that Bonnie unexpectedly passed away last night in hospital in Portugal as a result of the illness that she was being treated for," the statement reads. In May, Tyler was admitted to a hospital near her home in Faro, Portugal for emergency intestinal surgery. Following the procedure, her official website announced that she had been placed in an induced coma for recovery. In game shows, Tyler represented the UK in Eurovision 2013. She also appeared on episodes of The X Factor, Star Academy, Ant & Dec's Saturday Night Takeaway, Celebrity Duets, BingoLotto, Die Pyramide, and Big Brother's Bit on the Side. Tyler is survived by her husband of 53 years, Robert Sullivan, as well as her six siblings and numerous nieces, nephews, and godchildren. She had no children. |
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Joanna Pettet, the retired actress known for starring in The Group and Casino Royale, died on Tuesday, July 7. The British and Canadian star was 83. A cause of death has yet to be announced. Pettet’s friend and former manager Pam DuBois told The Hollywood Reporter that she died at California’s Temecula Valley Hospital. In a Wednesday, July 8, Facebook post, DuBois noted that Pettet died 31 years to the day after the loss of her 26-year-old son Damien Cord, whom she shared with Airwolf star Alex Cord (her husband from 1968 to 1989). Damien died in 1995 of a heroin overdose. “We all loved Jo- But there was one person who loved her more. And yesterday on the 31st anniversary of his death. Damien Zach took his mother to heaven and there she will stay with him forever,” wrote DuBois. Born in London in 1942 and raised in Montreal after her father was killed in WWII, Pettet moved to New York City at age 16 and studied acting. After starring in three Broadway comedies in the early 1960s, she made the jump from theater to film in 1966’s Sidney Lumet-directed The Group, about eight Vassar graduates, costarring Candice Bergen, Joan Hackett and Jessica Walter. The following year she made a splash in three films: The Night of the Generals, Robbery and Casino Royale. In the latter, a spy parody James Bond film, Pettet played the scantily clad Mata Bond, daughter of Bond (David Niven) and Mata Hari. She also played Terence Stamp‘s love interest in the 1968 Western film Blue. Despite her early film entries, Pettet would find a more prolific schedule in TV. She appeared in such 1960s and ’70s series as Route 77, The Doctors, The Fugitive, Dr. Kildare, Mannix, Banacek, Medical Center, Police Story, Police Woman and four episodes of the Rod Serling thriller anthology Night Gallery from 1970-72. In the ’80s, she appeared in Charlie’s Angels, The Love Boat, Fantasy Island, Knight Rider and, in a recurring role, Knots Landing. In game shows, Pettet appeared on episodes of The Hollywood Squares and It's Your Bet. Information on survivors was not immediately available. Her cousin, rock music author and Rolling Stone writer David Dalton, with whom she grew up in London surviving World War II air raids, died in 2022. |
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