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Major funding for today's blog is provided by....
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Put down your pencils and get ready for this announcement from GSN.....
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Chris says goodbye.....to paradise.
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and can you name that tune in one binge watch?
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With a wave of my magic baton, I command Game Show Live! to start.............now!
Game Show Network, the leader in game shows and competitive entertainment, has announced the season two pick-up of one of its most popular originals, PEOPLE PUZZLER, hosted by two-time Emmy(R) Award winner Leah Remini and based on the iconic crossword puzzles in PEOPLE, the No. 1 magazine brand in the country. The new season of the half-hour original series is anticipated to premiere in fall 2021.
In PEOPLE PUZZLER, three lucky contestants will put their pop culture knowledge to the test to complete iconic, PEOPLE PUZZLER crosswords. The player who has won the most points after three rounds will move on to the Fast Puzzle Bonus Round where they will have the opportunity to win a cash prize.
PEOPLE PUZZLER is produced by Meredith Corporation and Start Entertainment, LLC for Game Show Network. Executive Producers are Scott St. John and Neal Konstantini for Start Entertainment, LLC, along with Dan Wakeford and Rachel Feinberg for Meredith Corporation. Rane Laymance also serves as executive producer. PEOPLE PUZZLER is produced by Meredith Corporation and Start Entertainment, LLC for Game Show Network. Executive Producers are Scott St. John and Neal Konstantini for Start Entertainment, LLC. Jeff Krask also serves as executive producer.
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Don't Go anyplace. After this......
Chris Harrison taking the final rose? That'll be after this break, so stick where you're at.
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Colbi: Some members of our viewing audience will receive......
Chicken Tenders from Zaxby's. It's all in a medium sized black plastic box with fries and some sauce to go with it plus a drink all at Zaxby's locations nationwide. Now back to a guy with a little black book in his hand and a cell phone on the other, Pierre Kelly!
Me: Thanks Colbi, we got more game show talk and less music on your full service blog.
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Did you hear that Pride Month is already underway? Well, the good folks down at Smrt Trivia came up with a giveaway to help celebrate it.
So basically, you get the shirt like they always do plus a pack of hot sauces to go with your.....ahem......tacos from Taco Bell. What a deal!
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Welp, after 2 decades, he got the final rose.
It’s officially the end of an era for one of television’s most enduring — and prolific — reality franchises.
Following reports this morning that Chris Harrison has left ABC’s The Bachelor after reaching a settlement with producer Warner Horizon, Harrison posted a farewell message on his social media channels.
“I’ve had a truly incredible run as host of The Bachelor franchise and now I’m excited to start a new chapter,” he wrote on Instagram. “I’m so grateful to Bachelor Nation for all of the memories we’ve made together. While my two-decade journey is wrapping up, the friendships I’ve made will last a lifetime.”
His exit from the franchise was also confirmed in a joint statement by Warner Horizon and ABC Entertainment. “Chris Harrison is stepping aside as host of The Bachelor franchise,” the companies said. “We are thankful for his many contributions over the past 20 years and wish him all the best on his new journey.”
Harrison had fronted the Mike Fleiss-created The Bachelor and all its lucrative ABC spinoffs since 2002.
As part of the breakup deal Deadline reports that he will receive a mid-range eight-figure settlement.
The split comes after Harrison departed the shows amid controversy over comments he made during an Extra interview, in which he defended contestant Rachael Kirkconnell, who had posted photos that she attended an antebellum plantation-themed fraternity formal.
The news comes after ABC aired the season premiere of The Bachelorette last night. Bachelor in Paradise is airing this summer. While the flagship The Bachelor is generally a lock for January, there’s had been no official word on whether it will be back at the start of 2022.
Although the Season 17 premiere bowed to 3.59M viewers and a 0.9 rating in the 18-49 demographic, per early Nielsen Live+Same Day numbers, it marked the lowest premiere in the series’ history. The top-rated program in the 8-10 p.m. time slot, The Bachelorette premiere fell from its previous bow in October 2020 (4.76M, 1.3) by 24% in viewers and four-tenths in rating.
The Bachelorette saw Katie Thurston in the spotlight and alums Tayshia Adams and Kaitlyn Bristowe taking up hosting duties in Harrison’s absence.
Following The Bachelorette‘s two-hour season premiere, The Good Doctor Season 4 ender (3.91M, 0.5) kept ABC at the top Monday evening. The episode, which bid goodbye to Antonia Thomas’ Dr. Claire Browne, also saw Lea’s (Paige Spara) marriage proposal to Shaun (Freddie Highmore).
The Good Doctor finale was up against a rerun of Bull on CBS and a new Small Fortune (1.21M/0.2) on NBC. Like other recent finales, The Good Doctor saw a drop in ratings and viewers from its previous season ender (1.1, 7.58M).
Going up against The Bachelorette season premiere from 8-10 p.m., NBC’s American Ninja Warrior held its own, raking in 3.07M viewers and a 0.5 rating. Fox’s Monday evening consisted of new Hell’s Kitchen (2.42M, 0.6), Housebroken (.97M, 0.3) and Duncanville (.70M, 0.2). The CW showed reruns of All American and Penn & Teller: Fool Us.
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Ready, set, craft! Today, NBC announced the eight makers competing for the title of "Master Maker" and a $100,000 grand prize on Season 3 of "Making It," returning June 24 at 8:00 p.m. ET/PT. Executive producers and Emmy-nominated hosts Amy Poehler and Nick Offerman return along with judges Dayna Isom Johnson, trend expert and Simon Doonan, creative visionary and author, as well as wood shop master Jimmy DiResta.
This season will celebrate how making brings together friends, neighbors, and families with a new group of the country's most talented makers. From a retired professional baseball player to a taxidermist, these ultimate DIYers bring skill and heart as they create with mediums ranging from food to felt while sharing their unique stories and what drove them to pursue their passion for all things handmade.
- BLAKE MCFARLAND (Clovis, CA; retired pro baseball player) Instagram: @blake__mcfarland
- BECCA BARNET (Charleston, SC; artist) Instagram: @beccabarnet
- KAVIYA RAVI (Louisville, KY; display coordinator) Instagram: @khromophilia
- JESSIE LAMWORTH (Phoenix, MD; brand consultant) Instagram: @jamworth
- ADAM KINGMAN (Glenbrook, NV; industrial designer) Instagram: @adamkingman
- MARIA ANTOINETTE (Knoxville, TN; beauty/DIY/lifestyle blogger) Instagram: @themariaantoinette
- GARY HERD (Waldport, OR; mural painter/woodworker) Instagram: @the_bearded_wood_worker
- CHELSEA ANDERSON (Mill Valley, CA; landscape architect) Instagram: @chelseamakes
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ViacomCBS' Gen Z brand Awesomeness announced the return of hit reality competition series AwesomenessTV's Next Influencer, premiering on Saturday, June 5, 2021 at 7 a.m. (PT), hosted by season one winner and TikTok star Owen Holt. On the heels of the new season's premiere, Awesomeness also debuts a new talk show, AwesomenessTV's Vibe Room, hosted by Holt and TikTok sensation Markell Washington on Sunday, June 6, 2021 at 7 a.m. (PT). Both shows will live on the AwesomenessTV YouTube channel.
AwesomenessTV's Next Influencer follows a group of content creators competing in a series of challenges to prove they have what it takes to become the next big influencer. Over 10 half-hour episodes, viewers will get an inside look at what life is really like living independently for the first time with the working demands of being a rising influencer. One contestant will win a prize package that includes a talent contract with AwesomenessTV.
The new cast includes Growing Up Eileen star Eileen Padilla, Jake Clark, Matt Taylor, Rave Vanias, Ace King, Michelle Wozniak, Eddie Preciado, Maddie Cole, Ace Akers, and season one contestant Colie Nuanez.
Co-hosted by Holt and Washington, AwesomenessTV's Vibe Room will invite guests to complete unpredictable challenges, spill the tea, and react to the week's craziest moments on AwesomenessTV. New episodes will air weekly on Sundays.
Holt's new hosting roles follow his AwesomenessTV's Next Influencer win in 2020, where he competed against eight other contestants from Miami-based creator group Project 305 to snag a talent contract with AwesomenessTV. The first season was hosted by Hype House star Alex Warren and has 10.4M organic views and 110M minutes watched to date. To celebrate the return of AwesomenessTV's Next Influencer, a livestream marathon of season one will air on Friday, June 4 at 7 a.m. (PT) on the AwesomenessTV YouTube channel.
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Do they have what it takes? We are excited to announce that "Baker's Dozen," the newest baking competition that pits passionate amateur bakers against seasoned professionals, will join Hulu's unscripted slate! Hosted by Tamera Mowry-Housley and former White House Pastry Chef Bill Yosses, contestants will go head-to-head in an effort to take home the golden rolling pin and cash prize.
Passionate amateur bakers will go head-to-head with seasoned professionals in each episode of "Baker's Dozen". Join hosts Tamera Mowry-Housley (FOX's "The Masked Singer," Hallmark's "Home & Family" and Hallmark's "Christmas Comes Twice") and Bill Yosses (Author and former White House Pastry Chef) for this fast-paced competition series that will determine the best baker of all! Which of the 13 bakers has what it takes to create the next viral baking sensation, win the golden rolling pin and take home the cash prize?
"Baker's Dozen" is Executive Produced by Sandy Varo Jarrell, Suzanne Rauscher, Justin Rae Barnes and Tara Seiner for Bright Spot Content, an All3Media America company. "Baker's Dozen" is the latest delicious Original to join Hulu's growing slate of food-forward series such as "Taste The Nation" and upcoming "The Next Thing You Eat" from David Chang.
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The second season of the International Format Award-winning competition series FULL BLOOM debuts THURSDAY, JUNE 10 on HBO Max. Season two will once again spotlight up and coming florists from across the country, ready to battle for the botanical crown.
"FULL BLOOM has brought floristry to life by introducing us to incredibly talented artists and showing us the amazing steps that go into creating each masterpiece, said Jennifer O'Connell, Executive Vice President, Non-Fiction and Live-Action Family Programming, HBO Max. "HBO Max is as thrilled to give a platform to these rising florists as we are to watch their stunning creations flourish."
"It's been an amazing experience to be working again with the innovative team at HBO Max," said Paul Franklin, Co-CEO of Eureka Productions. "We are so proud at Eureka of FULL BLOOM season 2 - it is jam packed with talented florists, incredible judges and more flowers and heart than ever before."
Inviting us into a vibrant and wondrous world, FULL BLOOM finds ten talented and innovative up-and-coming florists bringing their spectacular creative visions to a grueling but gorgeous competition series. In each episode, the budding botanical artists are put to the test in both individual and team challenges that determine whose stems get cut - and who remains in the running for the career-changing $100,000 grand prize to kickstart their business.
Floral masterminds Simon Lycett, Elizabeth Cronin and Maurice Harris host and judge, bringing their invaluable experience, discerning eyes, and hot takes to the flower shop to determine who will be the FULL BLOOM champion.
FULL BLOOM is created and produced by Eureka Productions with Chris Culvenor, Paul Franklin, Wes Dening and Faye Stapleton serving as executive producers. Joseph Guidry will continue as director after his Director's Guild of America Award win for season one..
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Now you can go ahead, dry you mouth and see what the answer is. If you know Becky Young alias Rebecca Denise like I do, then you know she does puppet work on Tiktok in...............Bangor Maine, home of The Nite Show, a local talk show program. Maybe she'll be the new host.
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Grab your binoculars, it's.....W2W4.....which is What to Watch For.
If you were thinking that reruns of Name That Tune way back in 1984 isn't gonna come on cable or Satellite again, well wait no more. The classic musical guessing game with Jim Lange finally found a new home. And that new home is: Tubi. Because where else would you go for Silk Stalkings reruns and Forsenic Files while you go to bed and more among others. The all time great is sharing the confines with the current version being done by Jane Krakowski and Randy Jackson. So download Tubi today and take your pick. BTW, these are 20 shows now shown anywhere on TV in years and there will be more to come. Trust us on that.
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That's it for this week, today's consolation prize is a collection of Superhero Movies based on the 5 senses. There's Daredevil for sight, the Aquaman pilot for hearing, Deadpool for taste, Spider Man for touch and The Grabage Pail Kids movie for smelling. Don't know why they picked that.
Don't forget to email me at kellypierre8@gmail.com, coppockonsports@yahoo.com, Pierre Jason Kelly on FB and @Johnny_Arcade on twitter. Also I'm on Snapchat as MisterGSN and Instagram as MrJackbox. We will return next Wednesday, and until we return, Play on playas.
Colbi: Game Show Live! is a presentation of The Vonbuskirk Company, Jackbox Media Services and Pluto TV distribution which may or may not be responible for the damage already done.
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