Text M for Mommy
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This week......
(augmented TV shows the letter M)
M is for.....
(Switches screen to the Carolinas)
Chefs cook soul food....
(Switches screen to a conductor)
and things Elizabeth Banks can't do.
Let's................ Get................... Lit!
Amy Irons: From around the world....across the country....and in your neighborhoods, NOW......in its 8th consecutive year, this is.................................
And now, the (Nearly) world-famous contestant...Pierre Kelly!
Me: Welcome to Game Show Live! Let's get right into it with.......
The Talking Through The Medias opening toss up story.
Let's talk for a bit about 2 shows that start with the letter M as in Minesweeper.
Summer game shows "Who Wants To Be A Millionaire" and "Match Game" returned strong for new seasons on Wednesday, July 23, as the No. 1 and No. 2 shows of the night, respectively, among Total Viewers, both rising to multi-year highs and surging ahead of the previous season averages to deliver a juggernaut Wednesday for ABC, lifting the network to the top of Wednesday prime.
"Who Wants To Be A Millionaire" (8 p.m. ET/PT)
· The Emmy(R) Award-nominated "Who Wants To Be A Millionaire" (Outstanding Game Show and Outstanding Host for a Game Show for Jimmy Kimmel) returned for a new season as the No. 1 telecast of the night among Total Viewers (4.24 million), earning its most-watched telecast in over four years (since 1/31/21) and leading its unscripted competition on CBS, "Big Brother," by double digits (+45%; vs. 2.93 million).
· The premiere episode, featuring Drew Carey, Aisha Tyler, Matt Damon and Ken Jennings, soared ahead of last season's average (+27%; vs. 3.33 million).
· "Who Wants To Be A Millionaire" scored its best Adults 18-49 rating (0.38 rating - tied) since last summer's premiere - since 7/10/24.
· The "Who Wants To Be A Millionaire" premiere stands as ABC's top entertainment telecast in Total Viewers (4.24 million) this summer to date.
"Match Game" (9 p.m. ET/PT)
· Martin Short took the helm for a new season of "Match Game," with the show becoming the No. 2 program of the night in Total Viewers (3.30 million), behind "Who Wants To Be A Millionaire."
· The season debut marked its most-watched telecast (3.30 million) in five years (since 6/28/20), topping its most recent premiere by +13% (vs. 2.93 million on 5/31/20).
· The premiere also delivered its best performance among Adults 18-49 (0.37 rating) since 10/29/20.
· Featuring celebrity guests Kevin Nealon, Selena Gomez, BD Wong, Anthony Anderson, Cara Delevingne and Ziwe, the season six premiere rose solidly above the previous season average in Total Viewers (+19%; vs. 2.77 million).
On next week's "Who Wants To Be A Millionaire" airing Wednesday, July 30, at 8 p.m. EDT on ABC and streaming next day on Hulu, Matt Damon and Ken Jennings continue their suspenseful round from last week - going for the million; and later, "The Daily Show" duo Jordan Klepper and Ronny Chieng put their knowledge to the test. Immediately following at 9 p.m., things get wildly BLANK with Martin Short on a brand-new episode of "Match Game" as contestants and celebrities Caroline Rhea, Jay Pharoah, Ana Gasteyer, Phoebe Robinson, Randall Park and Constance Zimmer play to win $25,000
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Keep your seatbelts fastened......
Because after the break, we head to SEC country where we find moon pies and Jack Pirtle's chicken. That's after a quick word from Jet2 holidays.
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Amy: Some members of our viewing audience will receive......
some drinks from KFC. I know it's extreme heat advisory season but KFC has all the Pepsi-Cola fountain drinks you want while you hydrate but please recommend water if they have it. Would you? I would. Now a quick word from our new sponsor, Jet2.
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Now here's Pierre Kelly.
Me: Thanks Amy. We're back to Live!
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Bravo's Emmy, James Beard and Critics' Choice Award-winning series "Top Chef" will head to the Carolinas with host Kristen Kish, head judge Tom Colicchio and perennial judge Gail Simmons. Season 23 will be centered in the emerging and diverse culinary hub of Charlotte, North Carolina, with several episodes in Greenville, South Carolina.
This season will showcase the finest in southern hospitality, embracing the rich history, agriculture and outdoors, as a new batch of accomplished and renowned chefs vie for the ultimate "Top Chef" title. With the region's freshest ingredients at their fingertips and high stakes on the line, the chefs will have to cook their best as they battle through Quickfire and Elimination Challenges designed to put their skills, creativity and knowledge to the test.
Production will commence this summer and will premiere in 2026. The announcement was made in partnership with the Charlotte Regional Visitors Authority and VisitGreenvilleSC.
Produced by Magical Elves, the series was recently nominated for three Primetime Emmy(R) Awards including Outstanding Reality or Reality Competition Series, Outstanding Host For A Reality or Competition Program, and Outstanding Directing For A Structured Reality or Competition Program. The series has been nominated for nineteen consecutive years, garnering fifty-three nominations and two wins for "Top Chef."
"We're excited to return to the south for 'Top Chef' Carolinas," said Ryan Flynn, Senior Vice President, Current Production, NBCUniversal Television and Streaming. "Charlotte and Greenville are perfect chefs' playgrounds fueled by exceptional local ingredients, bold flavors, a strong agricultural foundation, stunning natural landscapes, and the warm, genuine hospitality the South is known for."
"Charlotte looks forward to serving as the host city for Season 23 of Bravo's 'Top Chef,'" said Steve Bagwell, Chief Executive Officer of the Charlotte Regional Visitors Authority (CRVA). "Our city's rapidly evolving culinary landscape blends global influences, Southern heritage and rich agricultural legacy to craft something truly worth experiencing. Hosting 'Top Chef' presents an inspiring stage to spotlight the talent, authenticity and creativity that has made the Queen City one of the nation's fastest-growing destinations."
"We've long known that Greenville's food scene could hold its own on a national stage," says Heath Dillard, CEO & President of VisitGreenvilleSC. "Hosting 'Top Chef' here is both validation and a celebration. We're thrilled to see our culinary community in the spotlight."
"Top Chef" is produced by the Emmy Award-winning production company Magical Elves. Casey Kriley, Jo Sharon, Doneen Arquines, and Tracy Tong executive produce.
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The BBC will air the new series of MasterChef featuring Gregg Wallace and John Torode.
The future of the season had been in doubt after Wallace and Torode were both fired from the show following a report commissioned by MasterChef producer Banijay. Today, the BBC said that “after careful consideration and consultation with the contestants” it will air MasterChef Season 21 on both BBC One linear and BBC iPlayer.
“This has not been an easy decision in the circumstances and we appreciate not everyone will agree with it,” said a BBC spokesperson, appearing to anticipate backlash. “In showing the series, which was filmed last year, it in no way diminishes our view of the seriousness of the upheld findings against both presenters. We have been very clear on the standards of behaviour that we expect of those who work at the BBC or on shows made for the BBC.”
The spokesperson said the show will launch August 6. No decision has been made on the latest celebrity version, which is also in the can, and on the Christmas special, both of which feature the presenters as well.
Wallace’s position became “untenable” following a report that substantiated 45 allegations made against him after a BBC News expose into his behavior across a lengthy period on the show. During the research phase of that report, allegations were also made against Torode, one of which of racial language was substantiated by the independent law firm conducting the review. Media reports later alleged that Torode had used the n-word. Wallace has apologized for distress caused but said “none of the serious allegations against me were upheld.”
Torode has apologized but says he can’t recall the incident and “I do not believe that it happened.”
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CBS announces BIG BROTHER winners Taylor Hale and Derrick Levasseur will lead the new bi-weekly series BIG BROTHER: UNLOCKED. The show will offer an insider look at season 27 and is set to premiere Friday, July 25 (8:00-9:00 PM, ET/PT) and will air every other week on the CBS Television Network and streaming on Paramount+ (live and on-demand for Paramount+ Premium subscribers, or on-demand for Paramount+ Essential subscribers the day after the episode airs)*.
Taylor and Derrick will guide viewers through never-before-seen broadcast footage, exclusive interviews and behind-the-scenes moments from inside the BIG BROTHER house. BIG BROTHER: UNLOCKED will feature recurring segments like "BB Fantasy Draft," "Big Move/Bad Move" and "Binge Worthy or Cringe Worthy." Throughout the season, Taylor and Derrick will be joined by mystery celebrity guests and surprise BIG BROTHER alumni to break down the drama and deliver exclusive insights. Keep your eyes on the official BIG BROTHER Instagram (@bigbrothercbs) - clues will be posted for fans to crack the mystery and guess which celebrity guest will be joining the panel!
Taylor made history as the first Black woman to win BIG BROTHER and the first houseguest to win both the grand prize and America's Favorite Houseguest in season 24. Derrick, a former undercover detective, dominated season 16 without facing eviction until the final three.
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NBC's four-time Emmy Award-winning musical competition series "The Voice" returns with an iconic coaching panel as fan-favorites Kelly Clarkson, John Legend and Adam Levine reclaim their red chairs for season 29, airing spring 2026.
A "Voice" first, the upcoming spring cycle will be dubbed "The Voice: Battle of Champions," marking a major revamp to the longstanding format and nodding to the powerhouse coaches who form the only panel in the show's history comprised entirely of "Voice" winners.
As Season 29 will coincide with NBC Sports' "Legendary February," the landmark season will be infused with fast-paced, competitive elements inspired by both, delivering a fresh twist on the format that raises the stakes for coaches and artists alike. "Legendary February" refers to February 2026, when NBC Sports will present three of the biggest events in sports in one month - Super Bowl LX, the Milan Cortina Olympic Winter Games, and the NBA All-Star Game. Key updates to the format include the following:
Four rounds, each featuring a distinct "Voice" first:
· Blinds: Coaches compete against each other in the "Triple Turn Competition" (vying for the most three-chair turns) with the winner gaining a special advantage in the next round.
· Battles: The coach with the most three-chair turns automatically earns a "Super Steal" for the Battles. This coveted prize can only be used once and trumps any other coach's attempt to steal, guaranteeing a win.
· Knockouts: Each coach brings back two fan-favorite artists from their teams in previous seasons to compete in an "In-Season All-Star Competition." All-stars represent their former coaches as they battle in head-to-head sing-offs. The coach with the most sing-off wins is guaranteed a second finalist in the finale. For this special episode, coaches call upon original Voice coach CeeLo Green to sit in on the competition and determine the winner of each All-Star Showdown.
· Semi-Final and Finale Week: Kicks off with a Top 9 Semi-final and culminates in the Top 4 Finale. For the first time in show history, a new voting block comprised of super fans and past "Voice" artists will have the opportunity to get in on the fun firsthand, experiencing the competition as part of the in-studio audience voting for their favorites in real time during the semi-finals and finale.
Coaches enter the competition with 10 artists per team, raising the stakes higher than ever in this season's Blind Auditions.
NBC recently announced Michael Bublé, Snoop Dogg, Niall Horan, and Reba McEntire as coaches for season 28, coming this Fall.
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Food Network’s “Chopped” creators Cleve Keller and Dave Noll are behind a new series, “Countdown to Delicious,” which will debut on July 25 on Vizio WatchFree+.
The series will consist of six half-hour episodes that follow five top celebrity chefs and social media influencers, with a combined total of more than 22 million followers, as they work against the clock to transform easy, quick meals into desserts.
Each segment of “Countdown to Delicious” features a cast of chefs and food influencers, including Chef Lovely, Kelsey Nixon, Chef Tregaye, Eddie Zamora and Eloise Head.
“As with ‘Chopped’ and our countless other culinary series, we set out with ‘Countdown to Delicious’ to deliver to WatchFree+ a show highlighting amazing chefs and influencers with millions of combined followers who can take everyday ingredients and turn them into tantalizing dishes,” Keller and Noll said in a joint statement.
Keller and Noll executive produce the series alongside Maria Zadrima, Natalie Zadrima and Jon Heinemann (Immaculata Media) with Tara Fogarty-Graziano, Andy Singer and Jenn Tuma-Young.
“Viewers want to escape into a world of comfort food now more than ever, and ‘Countdown to Delicious’ delivers with personalities who have the unique ability to tempt viewers with the most decadent eats ever – all wrapped into an addictive, fast-paced format,” Zadrima said.
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A '90s Channel 4 game show is making a return to screens with a modern twist in the form of Zapheap, with Robert Llewellyn returning to the helm alongside inventor Colin Furze.
The modern take on old-school game show will see two teams engineer scrap material into electric-powered machines within a 10-hour timeframe before it is then put to the test in front of a live audience at the Everything Electric Expo later this year.
The two teams will be led by Richard Morgan of Electric Classic Cars and New Electric's Anne Kloppenberg, and will be available to watch on YouTube.
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Hulu announces notable TV personalities Colton Underwood and Kaitlyn Bristowe as co-hosts of new reality dating experiment "Are You My First?" "Are You My First?" premieres with all ten episodes Monday, Aug. 18, on Hulu in the U.S. and Disney+ internationally.
Colton Underwood is a television personality, producer, author and former professional football player. After a standout collegiate career at Illinois State, he played in the NFL with teams including the Chargers and Raiders. He became a household name after joining "The Bachelorette," "Bachelor in Paradise," and eventually as the franchise's memorable lead known widely as the "Virgin Bachelor." In 2021, Underwood starred in "Coming Out Colton," a deeply personal docuseries that followed his journey navigating life as a gay man in the public eye. He is also a New York Times bestselling author of "The First Time," where he candidly shared his experiences with identity, pressure and growth. Now focused on production, he is developing projects that push boundaries across unscripted and scripted formats - from heartfelt parenting podcasts to college athletics storytelling - always with a lens of authenticity, humor and cultural relevance. Underwood lives in Los Angeles with his husband, Jordan, and their son, Bishop, embracing the beautiful chaos of dad life and storytelling that entertains, challenges and connects.
Kaitlyn Bristowe is a multifaceted media personality and entrepreneur who first captured the public's attention as a standout contestant on "The Bachelor" before taking the spotlight as the star of "The Bachelorette." Known for her genuine personality, wit and candor, Bristowe's journey on reality TV not only won her the Mirrorball Trophy on "Dancing with the Stars" with her loyal fans, but it also launched a successful career in podcasting, where she hosts the popular show "Off the Vine." Beyond her media endeavors, Bristowe has ventured into the world of business with her own line of wine and a thriving social media presence, establishing herself as a prominent and influential figure in the entertainment industry.
In this groundbreaking new dating experiment, the largest, hottest group of virgins ever assembled search for intimacy, love - and maybe their first - in a tropical paradise designed just for them. For the first time, they're free to explore their connections without judgment, allowing these sexy young singles to embark on a heated yet heartfelt journey packed with romantic dates, revealing challenges, and new love interests eager to find "the one." Who will find that special someone? And who will go home hot, bothered and heartbroken?
"Are You My First?" is produced by ITV America and Plimsoll Productions. Peter Geist, David George, Adam Sher, Simon Thomas, James Barker, Grant Mansfield, Karen Plumb and Alan Eyres serve as executive producers for the series. German Abraca and Kendall Elrod serve as co-executive producers.
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Get ready for a "thrilling" new game show to take over your evenings, as Destination X has officially confirmed its release date.
Hosted by Rob Brydon, the BBC series follows a group of contestants on a mysterious travel adventure across Europe. The contestants must figure out their locations by taking part in challenges to win clues. But will they be able to avoid some pesky misdirects?
According to RadioTimes, the show will kick off on Wednesday 30 July at 9pm, on BBC One and BBC iPlayer. Episode two will air the following day (31 July) at the same time.
The official description reads: "Merging fantasy with reality in this larger-than-life adventure competition series, viewers will follow contestants as they embark on the road trip of a lifetime but have no idea where they are. In each episode, the players will guess where they are on the real-life board game, with those furthest from the actual location being eliminated from the competition. Whoever is first to reach 'Destination X' will take home the crown".
The format of the show originated in Belgium and has since received various versions across the globe; including a US series, hosted by Jeffrey Dean Morgan.
Meanwhile, UK host Brydon has expressed his excitement for the upcoming BBC series, describing himself as the "puppet master".
"How could I turn down the opportunity to become the mastermind of Destination X, the thrilling new travel adventure series coming to the BBC next year," he said. "It's a show that turns the whole of Europe into a board game – manipulating the players and the audience at home along the way. I can't wait to be the puppet master orchestrating every twist and turn as our contestants are taken on a journey where everything is not as it seems. It's going to be a wild ride!"
Destination X begins on Wednesday 30 July at 9pm on BBC One and iPlayer.
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We'll have the Mistplay Game Break in a minute after this quick timeout from Jet2 Holidays.
@partypeopleeeeeeee Update: I swear I said on, lol It was just fast 😅 #jet2holidays #longislandnewyork #longisland #jet2hollidaymeme ♬ original sound - sonsalyrics
And now the question. Who is the iconic voice behind the Jet2 holidays you hear on commercial radio and not the BBC radio stuff? As far as the Spotify Soundstage is concerned, we were supposed to play some Jess Glynne but because she's the Mariah Carey of summer, we decided to have Kim Trammell on instead. Bang it!
That much better. Oh and please follow her on Instagram at this link:
https://www.instagram.com/kimmydrums/
I'm hoping she may drum to the Chris Moyles theme tune on Radio X. But let's have the correct answer.
SHOW YOURSELF!
If you weren't guessing, it's Zoe Lister, the voice behind the company that gives her more than a paycheck for that VO gig.
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The new Fantastic Four movie was the newest entry into the MCU and Tammy Tuckey has her own review of the flick.
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Elizabeth banks took a baton and what did she do with it? WHAT DID SHE DO WITH IT? Watch in..................
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I said today's consolation prize is..............
@machiirrr Yes God! #praisebreak #shouting #fyp #viral #jet2holiday #gospel #mac #christiantitkok #preaching #pentacoastal #foryou #church #machir ♬ original sound - MAC
EERGH, can't stand it, Amy, close it out.
Amy: You want me to close it.
Me: Yes please.
Amy: Oh alright. Please email him at kellypierre8@gmail.com, coppockonsports@yahoo.com, Pierre Kelly on FB and @Johnny_Arcade on X which is formerly Twitter. Also I'm on Snapchat as MisterGSN and Instagram as MrJackbox2. We will return next Wednesday, and until we return, Play on playas.
Am I done?
Me: No, read the closer spiel.
Amy: Ok. Anyways....
Amy: Pierre Kelly's wardrobe was dressed by Geek Fuel at geekfuel.com. This is Amy Irons for Game Show Live!, a presentation of Pacific Quay Entertainment, Local Now Productions and Jackbox Media Services which may or may not be reponsible for the litter we made up.
I should've taken a bus.
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