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No one had MrBeast, Zac Brown, Jimmy Fallon, and Billie Eilish showing up in Survivor 50 on their bingo card. Jimmy "MrBeast" Donaldson and Brown appear in the Survivor 50 trailer, and Fallon and Eilish are just mentioned by name, but all four of the celebrity cameos will have some kind of impact on the game's structure. The cameos shocked fans upon the Survivor 50 trailer's release and sparked concerns about how the famous faces would influence the game and viewing experience. After all, Survivor 50's theme is "In the Hands of the Fans," and fans didn't vote for celebrity cameos. Jeff Probst has now given some context about the move to include these celebrities, saying that they are Survivor fans themselves. "Once we committed to turning the game design over to the fans, the next question became: 'How far can we go with this idea!?'" Probst told Variety. "We knew some of Survivor's biggest fans happen to be celebrities, so we thought sprinkling a few of them in with their own unique twists felt like a fun way to make the game even more unpredictable! It definitely caught the players off guard in some really exciting ways, and added another layer to this celebratory season." Probst explained that the celebrities have been included to test the focus of the 24 castaways. Will they let the novelty of the guest-star appearances affect their thought processes? "I think it's a legitimate concern when you start adding layers like celebrities, that they can overshadow the game and take it off course. Our job was to make sure that we stayed true to what we're doing on Survivor, which is exploring this continuous social experiment. And now we're adding another layer," Probst says. "And when you bring in a celebrity like Zac Brown or MrBeast or Jimmy Fallon, you now add idolatry, and you add different perceptions and reputations. Suddenly, people can get off track a little bit, or they lean in, and they want something to do with Jimmy Fallon. A lot of the players said, 'I've always dreamed of being in a MrBeast video.' So the twist is designed to see if you can stay on course with the thought process you should — or how is it going to shift your thought process, and will it do you in?" The cameos are a result of Probst's personal friendships with the stars, and he said the stars pitched the ideas for their involvement themselves. Fallon is briefly mentioned by Christian Hubicki from David vs. Goliath in the trailer. He says that the late-night host could decide his fate in the game. It's a vague mention that lacks context to keep things spoiler-free, but it was attention-grabbing. The same goes for the Eilish mention from Rick Devens, who said there was a "Billie Eilish boomerang idol" in the game (sentences are being written that have never been written before). "With Jimmy Fallon, it was on his show. Jimmy texts me ideas all the time about Survivor, and we put some of them in the show, and we've always talked about this idea," Probst explained of Fallon's involvement, adding, "I think people will see, when they see these play out, I think they'll understand these are legit Survivor fans who wanted to be a part of 50." |
posted 1/5/2026 |
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Call It The Bob & Rob Show... |
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"The Traitors" is getting the podcast treatment. Following the Season 4 premiere of "The Traitors" on Peacock on Jan. 8, the companion podcast will debut, hosted by former traitors Boston Rob Mariano and Bob the Drag Queen. During each episode of the podcast, the hosts "will provide expert perspectives of 'The Traitors' upcoming fourth season, with Boston Rob breaking down strategic gameplay decisions and mission twists, while Bob the Drag Queen delivers signature commentary on the looks, style moments and pure drama that define the castle aesthetic." Bob the Drag Queen and Boston Rob were both traitors during Season 3 of the Peaock hit series. Bob was banished during the fourth episode after Rob turned on his fellow Traitor. Three episodes later, Rob was banished. Each episode of the podcast will include guests from the fourth season — banished or "murdered" players from behind the castle walls — who will share insight into the season and what viewers didn't see. Season 4 of "The Traitors" includes Donna Kelce, Mark Ballas, Rob Cesternino, Johnny Weir, Stephen Colletti, Michael Rapaport, Monét X Change and many more. The first three episodes will be released on Jan. 8 at 6 p.m. PT; two new episodes will drop the following Thursday, followed by one weekly throughout the season. The finale and reunion will stream on Feb. 26. A special preview of the podcast will drop Jan. 5. |
posted 1/5/2026 |
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Factoring the NFC Wild Card Game |
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FOX Sports continues its coverage of the NFL Playoffs with the final NFC Wild Card Game airing live on Sunday, January 11 (4:30 PM ET live/1:30 PM PT live) (FSP-2678) (n/a). STRANGERS MOVE INTO THE FEAR HOUSE AND COMPETE FOR $200,000 ON AN ALL-NEW SPECIAL ADVANCE SERIES PREMIERE OF FEAR FACTOR: HOUSE OF FEAR SUNDAY, JANUARY 11, ON FOX Fourteen total strangers move into the Fear House. With $200,000 on the line, they must confront their biggest terrors. The pressure quickly builds with the first challenge: being sealed inside airtight bags. A face-off between a coal-miner and a cheerleader leads to a shocking End Game in the all-new "Sealed Fates" special advance series premiere episode of Fear Factor: House of Fear airing Sunday, Jan 11 (8:00 - 9:00 PM ET / 5:00 - 6:00 PM PT LIVE TO ALL TIME ZONES) on FOX. (FFA-101) (TV-14) |
posted 1/5/2026 |
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"The Masked Singer" Announces S14 Partnerships |
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Building on the show's tradition of blending spectacle with heart, Season 14 spotlights meaningful collaborations that extend the joy of The Masked Singer beyond the stage, inviting viewers of all ages to learn, engage and give back. - STINGRAY COSTUME COLLABORATION WITH OCEANA TO SPOTLIGHT OCEAN CONSERVATION Following the success of Season 12's Leaf Sheep campaign, The Masked Singer proudly partners once again with Oceana - this time featuring Stingray. The collaboration dives into fascinating stingray facts while amplifying Oceana's impactful "Adopt a Ray" program. Building on previous initiatives like Unmasking the Leaf Sheep and Saving the Leaf Sheep, this strategic partnership continues the show's commitment to ocean education and conservation, inspiring viewers to protect marine life around the world. Oceana is the largest international organization dedicated solely to ocean conservation. Oceana is rebuilding abundant and biodiverse oceans by winning science-based policies in countries that control one-quarter of the world's wild fish catch. With more than 325 victories that stop overfishing, habitat destruction, oil and plastic pollution, and the killing of threatened species like turtles, whales, and sharks, Oceana's campaigns are delivering results. A restored ocean means that 1 billion people can enjoy a healthy seafood meal every day, forever. Together, we can save the oceans and help feed the world. Visit Oceana.org to learn more. - GALAXY GIRL COSTUME COLLABORATES WITH GRIFFITH OBSERVATORY FOR "UNMASKING THE UNIVERSE" With eyes on the stars, Galaxy Girl takes viewers on a journey beyond Earth in partnership with the iconic Griffith Observatory in Los Angeles, CA. Inspired by the success of prior educational collaborations, this initiative titled "Unmasking the Universe," shares engaging facts about space and science designed to spark curiosity in kids and families alike. Through digital activations and educational storytelling, Galaxy Girl helps make astronomy approachable, fun and inspiring for the next generation of explorers. Prepare for touchdown as the Galaxy Girl costume lands at the famed Griffith Observatory. Come see the out-of-this-world costume in all its glory while on display in the Observatory's Sunset Portal. Griffith Observatory inspires everyone to observe, ponder, and understand the sky. Located on the south slope of Mount Hollywood in Griffith Park, the Observatory is owned and operated by the City of Los Angeles Department of Recreation and Parks. The building is open to the public six days a week (Tuesday - Sunday), with free admission. Free public telescope viewing is available every evening the Observatory is open and the sky is clear. The Celestial Globe, a monumental, unprecedented attraction, debuts at Griffith Observatory on January 27, 2026, at 12 noon, PST. Don't miss it. To learn more about the Observatory and all its events, visit www.GriffithObservatory.org. Griffith Observatory Foundation is the exclusive non-profit partner of Griffith Observatory. To join in support of Griffith Observatory and be part of the community that brings people together like no other place on the planet, visit www.GriffithObservatoryFoundation.org. - PUGCASSO + QUEEN CORGI COSTUMES COLLABORATE WITH THE VANDERPUMP DOG FOUNDATION To celebrate the season's most lovable canine duo, The Masked Singer teams up with The Vanderpump Dog Foundation to promote family-friendly viewing and the power of pet adoption. Featuring Pugcasso and Queen Corgi costumes side-by-side, the partnership highlights heartwarming stories of rescue and companionship, encouraging fans to consider adoption while tuning in together. Through social content and engagement, the collaboration reinforces the joy animals bring to our lives and the importance of giving dogs a second chance. The Vanderpump Dog Foundation, founded in 2016 by Lisa Vanderpump and husband Ken Todd, is a 501(c)(3) dog rescue organization working on both domestic and international fronts to create a better world for dogs. So far, the Los Angeles chapter alone has successfully rescued and rehomed over 3,000 dogs. Internationally, The Vanderpump Dog Foundation operates a rescue center in China, housing and caring for hundreds of dogs rescued and rehabilitated from the dog meat trade. Built on a platform of education, legislation, and activism, The Vanderpump Dog Foundation spearheads multiple annual initiatives, including feeding and vaccinating dogs in the USA, China, and several other countries; tackling overpopulation through increasing awareness and low-cost options for spay/neuter; operating an Emergency Medical Fund to treat dogs in dire need; training rescues to be service dogs for Veterans with PTSD, and more. For more information, visit VanderpumpDogs.org. |
posted 1/5/2026 |
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Jon Barinholtz, Rob Belushi Get Into the Game |
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Studio Lambert, the production company behind The Traitors and Squid Game: The Challenge, is expanding its U.S. operation. The All3Media-owned company is launching a new label with Jon Barinholtz and Rob Belushi. The pair are actors-turned-game show creators, having recently developed and produced The Perfect Line for the Game Show Network and CBS Media Ventures. Barinholtz and Belushi have created Inner Drive Entertainment, which will be housed under Studio Lambert. It is the second label launched by the company in the past 12 months, after establishing MindMeld Entertainment with Below Deck exec producers Jill Goslicky and Vivian Choi last year. |
posted 1/5/2026 |
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Monday Lightning Round |
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Jasen Kaplan, who was known for his appearance on Finding Prince Charming, has died. He was 46. The celebrity makeup artist died shortly before midnight on Wednesday in a New York City hospital as the New York City Police Department investigates at Kaplan's apartment building, according to Page Six and TMZ. Reports suggest the cause of death as a suicide. Authorities listed Kaplan's "blunt impact injuries of torso and extremities" as the cause of his death, per TMZ. Sources also told the outlet that the injuries were "consistent with a fall from height." Kaplan was a makeup artist who worked with the likes of Eva Longoria, Cyndi Lauper, Lynda Carter, Kelly Osbourne, Bethenny Frankel and more. On Thursday, Frankel penned a heartfelt tribute to the "magnetic, generous, endlessly supportive" Kaplan. "Jasen Kaplan had a positive energy that was truly infectious. He was fun, vibrant, and always brought his A game. The world lost a one-of-a-kind gem on New Year's Eve, which still doesn't feel real," she wrote in part on Instagram. Osbourne also paid tribute to "the best wingman a girl could ask for" after 25 years of friendship. "I'm devastated. I love you so much @jasenkaplan. Thank you for all the love, laughter and joy your brought my life. I hope you are at peace now. Life will never be the same without you! RIP my dear friend!" she wrote on her Instagram Story. In 2016, Kaplan appeared on Logo's Finding Prince Charming, a Bachelor-esque show in which 13 gay men vied for the heart of interior designer Robert Sepúlveda Jr. Kaplan was eliminated in Week 2. If you or someone you know is struggling with mental health challenges, emotional distress, substance use problems, or just needs to talk, call or text 988, or chat at 988lifeline.org 24/7. |
posted 1/2/2026 |
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"Traitors UK" Season 4 Cast Announced |
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A new set of faithful have come together for The Traitors UK Season 4 in the game of treachery and murder. The BBC has premiered the new season of the competition reality series and revealed the names of the contestants competing for a cash prize of up to £120k. Among the competitors is a cybersecurity consultant, a retired police detective, a crime writer, a local government officer, a personal trainer, a gardener, a nursery school teacher, and more. Season 4, which promises lots of twists and turns to keep the faithful guessing who amongst them is sabotaging their game as traitors. When will new episodes of The Traitors UK Season 4 premiere? Each episode will be available on BBC iPlayer after it airs on BBC One. |
posted 12/30/2025 |
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They were a part of our community of game show professionals, producers, and fans. As we prepare to close the book on 2025 and begin again in the new year, let us always remember that they too walked among us... - Bill Brady, who challenged Canada to act fast on his way to glory. - Anne Burrell, who could take the worst cooks in America and turn them into culinary conquerors. - Dick Button, who lent his gravitas as professional ice dancers went skating with the stars. - Richard Cohen, who was a good man behind a good host as Meredith Vieira's husband. - Alf Clausen, who always had the right notes in the industry - Peter Engel, who took time from being saved by the bell to look for the last comic standing. - Joe Farago, who broke a bank and found a fortune as an infomercial pitchman – and a purpose as a member of a fire brigade. - Sean Foley, who told the story of Survivor from its source. - Terry "Hulk" Hogan, who brought the legend of the American Gladiators to a new level and a new audience. - Chris Hughes, who helped turned being an egghead into being pretty cool. - Robin Kaye, an executive producer & author who wrote a career for herself with her roles on American Idol and The Singing Bee. - Henry Kelly, who went for gold and was always game for a laugh. - E. Jay Krause, who gave color and light to the sets of The Hollywood Squares & The Gong Show - Jeff Margolis, who brought the Gong Show to a new audience while bringing award shows to the new millennium. - Winston "Wink" Martindale, a legendary host whose ability spanned generations. - Monta Mino, a record-breaking talent who brought Who Wants to Be a Millionaire to Japan. - Don Mischer, a legendary producer who dabbled into the games for a spell. - Dave Scott, who had the moves as choreographer of Dancing with the Stars & So You Think You Can Dance. - Gary Seacrest, the father of a legend in the making. - David St. John, who helped bring the search for America's next top model to life… for better and for worse. - Tony Slattery, a master of all things trivial and improvised. - Andrew Wood, who turned darts into a quiz show and created a British favorite. - Takashi Yamaguchi, who brought the hard trivia under time pressure to Japan. - Former contestants including Joshua Allen, Kelsey Bateman, Laurin Bell, Eric Berman, Jiggly Caliente, Yanin Campos, Luke Conklin, Ben Duncan, Donyelle Jones, Doug Kiker, Mickey Lee, ShaVi Lewis, Lucy Markovic, Alice Tan Ridley, William Rush, Ben Scripps, Chad Spodick, The Vivienne, and Ryan White Maloney for sharing their talents and abilities and inviting us to root for them as heroes and she-roes. - And finally.... to Barbara Paradise, who shared my love of medical laboratory science, gastronomy, and Jeopardy!. She was a rare breed, and I am a better person for having met her. May they all rest in peace. |
posted 12/30/2025 |
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Jeremy Clarkson has revealed that he was "very nervous" after putting his "heart and soul" into his brand new TV show. The TV presenter is known for his work on Top Gear and The Grand Tour, and lives in Oxfordshire. It is there in the Cotswolds where he runs his Chadlington-based Diddly Squat Farm and Astahll-located pub, The Farmer's Dog. Clarkson is set to return to screens next week with his brand new show, Millionaire Hot Seat, which is a spin-off from Who Wants to Be a Millionaire. Speaking ahead of the new ITV show, the 65-year-old was asked whether he felt nervous before he started filming. In response, the TV star said: "Very. Of course, I put my heart and soul into it all, but I was still nervous." The TV presenter was then asked why he still works, to which he replied: "You would rot if you didn't. "I'm genuinely frightened because until March, I won't be filming a TV show for the first time in forty years. That will be three months of sh*t." |
posted 12/30/2025 |
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When business revs back up next week, Warner Bros. Discovery looks set to reject Paramount's amended hostile takeover bid due in part to concerns at the delay that could dog its planned cable spinoff if a deal falls through, Deadline reports. WBD agreed earlier this month to sell its studio and streaming assets to Netflix in a cash and stock transaction worth $27.75 a share as it packages the rest into a standalone publicly traded linear television company called Discovery Global by the third quarter of next year. Paramount Skydance is offering to buy all of WBD, which would mean pencils down on a separation as the broader deal works its way through a potentially fraught regulatory process. David Ellison-led Paramount has insisted that it has the easier path to approval and that may be, but some investors seem to feel that things are not quite as clear cut as they initially seemed. President Donald Trump, who has said outright he'll be involved in a decision, is friendly with David Ellison's father and Oracle co-founder Larry Ellison but recently fumed at CBS about a 60 Minutes interview with Majorie Taylor Greene, calling Ellison-owned Paramount "no better than the old ownership." Skydance acquired CBS parent Paramount in August. Trump described Netflix co-CEO Ted Sarandos as "fantastic" but also noted that a combined Netflix-Warner would "have a very big market share" in streaming. Further confusing the issue, he also said he opposes any plan in which WBD continues to own CNN. WBD announced its Netflix deal in November over rivals bids from Paramount and Comcast. The NBCUniversal parent bowed out, but Paramount went over the heads of Warner's board directly to shareholders with a hostile offer that WBD formally rejected. In an amended offer, Paramount added a $40.4 billion personal financial guarantee by Larry Ellison and raised its breakup fee to $5.8 billion, matching Netflix. But it did not sweeten the base amount of the bid, which still stands at $30 a share in cash. WBD last said Dec. 22 that it was considering the revised offer. Deadline hears the board will meet next week and no final decision has yet been made, but it seems a rejection is in the cards. |
posted 12/30/2025 |
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Mickey Lee, a contestant on CBS' Big Brother last summer, died last night following a series of cardiac arrests in recent days. She was 35. Lee's death was announced by her family on her Instagram page today. "With profound sadness," the post reads, "the family of Mickey Lee announces her transition on Christmas in the early evening. Mickey captured the hearts of audiences nationwide through her appearance on 'Big Brother,' where her authenticity, strength and spirit left a lasting impression on fans and fellow cast members alike." Lee, the message continues, "will be remembered for the joy she brought into the lives of so many and for the genuine connections she formed on and offscreen." Lee's passing follows a December 22 GoFundMe posting that indicated the Atlanta-based TV personality had been hospitalized following the cardiac arrests, which themselves had followed Lee's bout with the flu. Originally of Jacksonville, Florida, Lee was a cast member on Season 27 of the longrunning reality show. That installment of Big Brother ran from July to September, 2025; Lee was voted out of the Big Brother house by her co-competitors during the eighth week of the season. According to the GoFundMe page, Lee's "sudden health crisis" left her and her family "facing enormous emotional and financial strain from mounting hospital bills to ongoing care and recovery costs." As of today, the page had raised $31,747 of a $40,000 goal. The money is to be used for medical expenses not covered by insurance and other related costs. Today's Instagram post announcing her death expresses the family's "deepest gratitude to everyone who has offered prayers, love and support," and asks for "privacy during this critical time of bereavement." "Mickey's light, legacy and impact will never be forgotten," the post concludes. Information on Lee's survivors was not immediately available. |
posted 12/26/2025 |
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(C-Note: In order to differentiate between the subject of this story & the similarly-named host of "Shop 'til You Drop", we will be using his full name.) Patrick Cassidy Finn, a veteran sitcom star and improv performer known for his roles in The Middle and Murphy Brown, has died. He was 60. Finn died from cancer on Monday, a rep for the actor confirmed to The Hollywood Reporter. "After a beautiful life filled with laughter, love, family, and friends, we share the heartbreaking news of the death of Pat Finn," the actor's family said in a statement. "In Pat's final days, he often showed the biggest signs when the Bears scored a touchdown. No pressure Bears – just saying – do it for Pat." A rep for the actor told The New York Post that in 2022, Finn was diagnosed with bladder cancer, before going into remission. The cancer then returned and metastasized. In the month before Finn's passing, a fundraiser was launched to support his family amid his ongoing treatment, raising more than $100,000 from his community of friends, family and supporters. Over his career, Finn became a regular sitcom staple, with recurring appearances on such series as ABC's The Middle, where he played Bill Norwood, one of the Hecks' neighbors and close friends. He would also appear across two seasons of CBS' Murphy Brown as Phil Jr., the son of the original bar owner (portrayed by Pat Corley), who took over after his father left. Finn's most recent credits included a guest appearance on The Goldbergs as well as roles in the romantic comedy Funny Thing About Love and Anna Camp-led Unexpected. But across his three-decade career, he would also notch stints on hit TV comedies like Friends, Seinfeld, Curb Your Enthusiasm, 2 Broke Girls, The Bernie Mac Show, The Drew Carry Show, The George Wendt Show and 3rd Rock From the Sun. His big-screen credits included films Dude Where's My Car?, I Love You, Beth Cooper and the Nancy Meyers film It's Complicated, starring Meryl Streep, Steve Martin and Alec Baldwin. He would also appear in the 2015 documentary I Am Chris Farley, which documented the late comedian and SNL star's journey through the lens of his family and friends, which included Finn. Alongside his screen work, he was a respected improv performer, becoming a troupe member on the Main Stage at The Second City National Touring Company in Chicago early in his career. In game shows, Finn appeared on a 2021 episode of "Celebrity Family Feud". Later in his career, and while still acting onscreen and in commercials, Finn served as an adjunct professor at University of Colorado Boulder, where both his daughters, Cassidy and Caitlin, graduated from, teaching Improv for Strategic Communication. He would also teach at Indiana University, UCLA, Pepperdine and Marquette, where his son, Ryan, graduated from. He would also launch Improv + Ability with Al Admire, which used improv workshops as a technique for organizational team and culture building. In addition to his wife Donna and three children, survivors include his parents, Leo and Betty, and his siblings, Michelle, Tracy, Tom, Kevin and Katie. |
posted 12/26/2025 |
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Ant and Dec have signed on for another three years. The I'm a Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here! and Britain's Got Talent hosts will have been on the network for 30 years by the time their latest contract elapses. Next year alone, they will appear on new series of Ant & Dec's Limitless Win, Britain's Got Talent, I'm A Celebrity South Africa, which returns to screens three years after its first run, and I'm A Celebrity…Get Me Out Of Here! The pair work closely with I'm a Celebrity producer Lifted Entertainment but also run a prodco, Mitre Studios, which makes the likes of Limitless Win, which can be streamed stateside on Prime Video. ITV stressed that the exclusive partnership is very much for streaming as well as linear TV, revealing that Ant and Dec's shows combined have now been streamed on ITVX 688 million times. Ant and Dec entered the ITV realm when they hosted weekend morning show SM:TV in their early 20s. They have since become total fixtures on the channel and I'm a Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here! and Britain's Got Talent remain two of the network's biggest shows. They have won 48 National Television Awards and 18 BAFTA Television Awards. There have been ups and downs – Ant has spent time in rehab and Saturday Night Takeaway was placed on indefinite hiatus last year – but it is hard to imagine the channel without them. Kevin Lygo, Managing Director for Media and Entertainment at ITV, said: "Ant & Dec's impact upon the world of live entertainment is unrivalled, with their triumphant partnership reigning supreme for over three decades. This new three year working relationship marks an exciting new chapter with ITV, which I have no doubt will be full of yet more unmissable entertainment." |
posted 12/22/2025 |
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Chris Rea, the rock singer who was best known for hits including "Driving Home For Christmas" and "Fool (If You Think It's Over)," has died following a short illness. He was 74. "It is with immense sadness that we announce the death of our beloved Chris," a spokesperson for Rea's wife and children told BBC News. "He passed away peacefully in hospital earlier today following a short illness, surrounded by his family." Over a 50-year career, Rea became best known for hits including "Driving Home For Christmas" and "Fool (If You Think It's Over)". Born in Middlesbrough in the North of England in 1951, Rea joined local band Magdalene in 1973 and began writing songs. His debut album, Whatever Happened to Benny Santini?, released in 1978, included "Fool (If You Think It's Over)". While "Fool" didn't break out in the UK, it was Rea's biggest hit in the U.S., reaching number 12 on the Billboard Hot 100 and earning him a Grammy nomination. Other albums by Rea spent time in the Billboard charts over the years. He released several more albums and hit new heights with "Driving Home For Christmas," which was initially released as a B-side in 1986 before being re-released on a compilation album. That re-release garnered serious attention and it has been on the UK Singles Chart every year since 2007, appearing in TV shows like the BBC's Gavin & Stacey. According to BBC News, he didn't sing the song live until December 2014, hiring 12 snow cannons and letting them off during the song. It therefore feels apt that Rea died on December 22, as people all over the country are driving home to see relatives for the holiday. After "Driving Home," Rea released several more albums that charted well, including The Road to Hell, which was his first number one album in the UK, and Auberge, which followed this to the top spot. Rea had had health problems in recent years but did release a Christmas album earlier this year, which included "Driving Home For Christmas" and others. In game shows, Rea appeared on episodes of BingoLotto, Shooting Stars, Pop Quiz, and Call My Bluff. Rea is survived by his wife Joan Rea and two sons. |
posted 12/22/2025 |
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