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This week......
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There's a new Price showrunner in town....
(Switches screen to wheel and Jeopardy!)
Some streaming news for you canadians.
(switches screen to Alec Baldwin on SNL)
and what Match Game was like before Martn Short.
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 Make a Deal showrunner John Quinn is taking on additional duties as showrunner and executive producer of The Price is Right.
Quinn, who also showruns Press Your Luck, is expected to incorporate a variety of specially themed episodes in Price‘s new season, including Breast Cancer Awareness, Valentine’s Day, Pet Adoption Week, Mother’s Day, and School’s Out.
There’s also a brand new pricing game in the works for the CBS game show hosted by Drew Carey.
The new season is slated for September.
“It’s the show we all watched during summer break and when we were home sick from school,” said Quinn, who is taking over for Evelyn Warfel on The Price is Right. “This show is a major reason why I work on game shows in the first place, so to be a part of it now is an honor that I do not take lightly. I am beyond grateful and still pinching myself! From the second I came on board I have felt at home, and that is a testament to the spectacular staff and crew who have been making this show a staple of American television for 53 years. What a delight!”
“John brings a dynamic energy, remarkable creativity, and a collaborative spirit that elevates every production he touches,” added Jennifer Mullin, CEO, Fremantle. “Combined with his rare ability to adapt with the times while honoring tradition, make him the ideal choice to carry this iconic mainstay of television forward.”
Production on season 54 of The Price is Right is underway at Fremantle’s Haven Studios in Glendale, CA.
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Wheel and J! expands the streaming plans. I ask you to come back if you would.
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Amy: Some members of our viewing audience will receive......
Lunchables. it's the escape of square pizzas and sandwiches from the school cafeteria. when the bell rings for lunch, that's the cue to whip out your smartphones for texting and eat your lunchables. FInd them at a store near you. Back to Pierre Kelly.
Me: Thank you Amy and 20 years ago, this program was on Fox. This was the male equivalent to Prisoner in Australia prior to it and here are the moments from Prison Break. The program that once crossed over into the 24 universe.
BTW, it once got connected to House.
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I want to take a minute or 2 and honor Mr. Adam Choit and this program.
For 4 weeks straight, there hasn't been a guest and that's okay because Adam decides to look at memes and analyze about it, whip out his guitar to play jams and play Jackbox in which Quiplash is the most requested by the chat room.
The following Jackbox games are to be requested by the newsroom and the viewers for Adam and the chat to play. They are:
- The Poll Mine
- Drawful Animate
- Fibbage 4
- Split The Room
- Joke Boat
- Trivia Murder Party 2
- Blather Round
- Dictionarium
- Job Job
- Quixort
- Roomerang
- Nonsensory
- Earwax
- FixyText
- Time Jinx
- Hypnotorious
Canada‘s Bell Media has struck a next-day streaming deal for Jeopardy! and Wheel of Fortune with Sony Pictures Television.
As of next month, the evergreen game shows will stream on Bell’s Crave the day after they air in syndication. The agreement also includes 100 library episodes of each of the shows to the streaming service, beginning September 9.
Sony Pictures Television Canada struck the deal with Bell.
“We are thrilled to bring Jeopardy! and Wheel of Fortune, two of the most successful game shows in television history, to streaming audiences on Crave this fall,” said Flory Bramnick, EVP, Distribution, North America, Sony Pictures Entertainment. “These iconic properties have become pillars of broadcast syndication, and we look forward to seeing them delight a new, untapped audience across streaming platforms.”
Season 42 of Jeopardy! and Season 43 of Wheel of Fortune return in the U.S. on September 8.
Today’s agreement comes after Sony struck deals for the franchises with Peacock, Hulu, and Hulu on Disney+ in the U.S. earlier this summer for in-season syndicated episodes.
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This is how you to properly take advantage of the news that your English teacher is about to marry your gym teacher.
Good Morning America revealed this morning that Jan Ravnik, who previously performed with the newly betrothed Taylor Swift on The Eras Tour, is becoming one of the pros on Dancing with the Stars.
No word yet, however, on which lucky celebrity he’ll be paired with when season 34 kicks off in September: the new cast won’t be revealed until Sept. 3 on Good Morning America.
The Slovenia-born Ravnik is described as an accomplished dancer with credits that include the 97th Academy Awards, The Eras Tour Movie and Mariah Carey Christmas: The Magic Continues. He’s also performed live on stage with artists like Paula Abdul at the Billboard Music Awards and at her Las Vegas Residency, as well as with Mariah Carey and Bruno Mars.
Speculation about Ravnik joining the ABC competition show hit a fever pitch recently after he posted a video of himself dancing with DWTS pro and Mirror Ball Trophy winner Jenna Johnson.
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Rob Beckett's Smart TV, the quiz show featuring Alison Hammond and Josh Widdicombe, has been cancelled.
The Sky Max series aired for two seasons in 2024 and 2025, with Hammond and Widdicombe serving as team captain for a panel show in which Beckett introduced a range of subjects from the small screen.
Despite being popular with viewers thanks to its star-studded line-up, with guests including Richard Osman and Anna Maxwell Martin, the programme will be no more as it has been axed by Sky.
"After two brilliant series testing the telly knowledge of the nation, it is time for us to roll the credits on Rob Beckett’s Smart TV," read a statement from the broadcaster (via The Sun). "Our huge thanks to the TV quizzing trio, Rob Beckett, Alison Hammond and Josh Widdicombe who brought all the laughs to screen. We look forward to working together again," they continued.
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It started on the east coast, moved to the west coast, went back to the east coast a bit and more recently, it got back to the west coast. Now it's back to the east coast, but with a different state.
NBC has renewed its hit game show "Password" for a fun-filled third season of the ultimate word showdown. Get ready for more outrageous clues, wild guesses and comedic moments as Keke Palmer returns as host alongside wordplay master Jimmy Fallon. Filming is currently underway.
"'Password' has really connected with audiences, blending nostalgic charm with a modern twist," said Sharon Vuong, Executive Vice President Unscripted Programming, NBCUniversal Entertainment. "We're delighted to pick up a new season and continue our partnership with everyone's favorite resident player, Jimmy Fallon, and our phenomenal host, Keke Palmer. This season promises to deliver more of the unforgettable humor and surprise gameplay that audiences have come to love."
"We couldn't be more excited to return to 'Password,'" Fallon and Palmer said. "It's the only show where you get to lock eyes with a total stranger and think, 'OK, based on absolutely nothing, we're going to bet that you understand that when one of us says 'fluffy,' we mean 'pillow.' We love working with each other so much and are taking it to another level this season with bigger guests, wilder guesses and guaranteed laughs."
"Password is a crown jewel in Fremantle's robust portfolio of game shows," said Kim Kleid, Executive Vice President of Current Programming, Fremantle. "This timeless format continues to captivate new generations and with Jimmy's infectious energy and Keke's magnetic charm, the show proves that great gameplay and great chemistry are always an irresistible mix."
After scoring a 2024 Emmy nomination for Outstanding Game Show, "Password" is back to build on the classic gameplay elements that made this legendary format a hit. Each episode delivers fast-paced, high-stakes fun as recurring player Jimmy Fallon teams up with a contestant to face off against a celebrity guest/contestant duo. With hilarious one-word clues, teams race to guess the secret password for a chance to win cash prizes.
Palmer, who made Emmy history by becoming the first Black woman to win for Outstanding Host for a Game Show, reclaims her spot at the podium as everyday contestants join forces with fellow Emmy-winner Fallon and a rotating cast of celebrities in an unpredictable battle of wits and words.
Season 2 of "Password" has reached over 32 million total viewers across NBC and Peacock.
Fallon and John Quinn serve as executive producers along with Jeffrey Breeden, who also serves as showrunner.
"Password" is produced by Fremantle in association with Universal Television Alternative Studio and Electric Hot Dog.
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American Idol will keep its judging panel intact for the 2025-26 season.
ABC announced Monday that judges Luke Bryan, Lionel Richie and Carrie Underwood have signed new deals to continue with the show for its ninth season on the network and 24th overall. Bryan and Richie have been American Idol judges throughout its tenure on ABC, while Underwood — whose Idol victory in 2005 kick-started her career — joined the panel last season.
Notably absent from ABC’s announcement was the name of host Ryan Seacrest, who has yet to sign for the coming season. That situation isn’t unheard of in Idol’s recent history, where Seacrest or the judges have inked new deals just on the cusp of a new season’s production beginning. Sources say Seacrest is likely to return as well.
As for the coming season, auditions are set to begin Aug. 26 with the show’s “Idol Across America” virtual round, which gives prospective contestants a chance to show their vocal chops for an Idol producer (details here). American Idol remains a solid performer for ABC, with the 2025 season averaging about 7.3 million cross-platform viewers over five weeks. Its seven-day linear audience (i.e., before streaming) was 5.87 million viewers for the Sunday show, even with its 2024 average. The new season is set to premiere in the first quarter of 2026.
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Michelle Visage has been tapped to host the inaugural season of Drag Race Down Under vs. The World.
The long-time RuPaul’s Drag Race judge will be joined by comedian Rhys Nicholson and Season 4 winner Lazy Susan in the judging panel.
Following Drag Race UK vs The World and Canada’s Drag Race: Canada vs. The World, Drag Race Down Under vs. The World will see fan favorites from Drag Race Down Under go head-to-head with queens from around the world in the ultimate battle for the crown.
“We couldn’t be more excited to expand the Drag Race legacy. We are going totally Glocal as local legends face off against global icons,” World of Wonder co-founders Fenton Bailey and Randy Barbato said. “Down Under vs The World promises a season packed with unfiltered moments, fashion, and lip syncs that will leave no lash unglued.”
Drag Race Down Under vs. The World will stream on WOW Presents Plus in the U.S. and select territories, on the same day and date as its airing on Stan in Australia.
Drag Race Down Under vs The World is a World of Wonder production in collaboration with Stan in Australia and WOW Presents Plus. Fenton Bailey, Randy Barbato, Tom Campbell, and RuPaul Charles serve as Executive Producers for World of Wonder. Amanda Duthie and Alicia Brown serve as Executive Producers for Stan.
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The second season of “The Boulet Brothers‘ Dragula: Titans” is set to return to AMC+ and Shudder on Oct. 7.
An all-star spinoff of the hit series “The Boulet Brothers’ Dragula,” the competition show blends high-concept drag artistry with physical challenges that force competitors to confront their deepest fears. In Season 2, 14 drag artists from previous seasons will return to face off in design, performance and makeup-based challenges inspired by horror, science fiction, fantasy and the supernatural.
“We didn’t just want to make another season of ‘The Boulet Brothers’ Dragula: Titans,’” Dracmorda and Swanthula Boulet said in a joint statement. “We set out to create a monster of a season that would completely eclipse everything that came before it. We pushed ourselves harder than ever, brought back the fiercest competitors in the show’s history, and packed every episode with shocking twists, jaw-dropping artistry, and real emotion. This is ‘Titans’ fully realized – bigger, darker, and more unrelenting than anything we’ve done before.”
Contestants will have to survive the show’s pillars of Filth, Horror and Glamour in order to win a crown, a $100,000 grand prize, a headlining spot on a forthcoming world tour and the title of “Queen of the Underworld”.
Hosted by the Boulet brothers, this season will feature a variety of guest judges in the horror genre including, David Dastmalchian (“Dune,” “The Suicide Squad”) Jennifer Tilly (“Chucky,” “Bound”) Todd McFarlane (creator of “Spawn,” Image Comics co-founder) Kate Siegel (“The Haunting of Hill House,” “Midnight Mass”) Don Mancini (creator of the “Child’s Play” and “Chucky” franchise) Bonnie Aarons (“The Nun,” “Mulholland Drive”) Akela Cooper (writer of “Malignant,” “M3GAN”).
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The On Brand Agency is officially open for business!
The 10 creatives working to disrupt the marketing profession in NBC's newest innovative business competition series have been revealed.
Hosted and executive produced by Fallon, "On Brand with Jimmy Fallon" is set to premiere Sept. 30 at 10 p.m. ET/PT on NBC. The series rollout will be eventized with new episodes airing twice a week - Tuesdays after "The Voice" and Fridays at 8 p.m. All episodes will be available next day on Peacock.
Fallon is joined by the On Brand Agency's Chief Marketing Officer, Bozoma Saint John, whose storied history in the C-suite of companies such as Uber, Pepsi and Netflix makes her the perfect expert judge and mentor to the creatives during their season-long competition.
The contestants are a competitive and creative group of everyday people who will use Fallon and Saint John's guidance as they answer the call of household brands such as Captain Morgan, Dunkin', KitchenAid, Marshalls, Pillsbury, SONIC, Southwest Airlines and Therabody. They'll need to think out of the box to impress the brands and win the opportunity to see their ideas executed in the real world. Plus, with Samsung powering the On Brand Agency's headquarters and Canva serving as the agency's design partner, contestants will have each brand's devices and tools at their fingertips to further elevate their pitches. One contestant will need to impress all the businesses, and outshine their fellow idea makers, in order to earn the grand prize of $100K, a feature in Adweek, a VIP trip to the Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity and the title of Innovator of the Year.
The full list of creatives redefining what it means to be a marketer is:
· Elijah Bennett, 25 | Chicago, IL
· Pyper Bleu, 26 | Brooklyn, NY
· Sabrina Burke, 55 | Port St. Joe, FL
· Bianca Fernandez, 28 | New York, NY
· BT Hale, 36 | Keller, TX
· Lauren Karwoski, 26 | New York, NY
· Rajesh Srivastava, 60 | Murfreesboro, TN
· Mahiri Takai, 38 | Dallas, TX
· Azhelle Wade, 36 | Cranston, RI
· Ryan Winn, 26 | Nashville, TN
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The Inheritance is heading to Channel 4 – and we now know exactly when to expect the premiere.
The 12-episode game show, which was announced earlier this year, promises to be "a camp, cut-throat game of wit, willpower, persuasion and betrayal", and will kick off on Channel 4 at 9pm on Sunday 31st August, with the next two episodes airing on consecutive nights. Three episodes will then be released each week.
With many parallels to The Traitors, the new series will follow 13 strangers as they are summoned to a grand stately home and tasked with competing for part of the fortune left in the will of The Deceased, a role played by Elizabeth Hurley.
"But winning the money won’t be easy," the official plot synopsis reads. "The Deceased had a wicked sense of humor and has designed a mischievous game to ensure only the best players can get their hands on her inheritance."
It continues: "The lucky 13 must work as a team to complete The Deceased’s final requests, a series of devilishly difficult assignments that will demand they are clever, collaborative and cunning."
Brought to us by Studio Lambert, the team behind The Traitors UK, it’s hardly surprising that there’s a key twist: only one player can claim the money gained in each request, meaning it’s up to one of them to persuade the others that they alone deserve the money they earnt together.
Joining Hurley will be lawyer and TV personality Robert Rinder, who'll be taking on the role of The Deceased's Executor and trusted legal counsel.
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Although Love Island USA Season 7 is over, Ariana Madix won’t be leaving the villa too long as she has been tapped to host the second season of Love Island Games.
Peacock has set Love Island Games Season 2 to premiere on Tuesday, September 16, with Madix taking over as lead host and comedian Iain Stirling reprising his narrator duties.
The competition series brings together fan-favorite Islanders from various Love Island series across the globe – USA, UK, Australia, and beyond.
In this cheeky new iteration, couples will compete in challenges while navigating dating, eliminations, recoupling, dramatic arrivals, and new competition twists and turns that help control the game like never before.
Love Island UK presenter Maya Jama hosted the first season of Love Island Games in 2023. Before becoming the Love Island USA Season 6 host, Madix had an opportunity to host challenges on the first season of the competition series, and Maura Higgins was the social media ambassador.
The first season of Love Island Games was won by Love Island USA Season 2 alum Justine Ndiba and Love Island UK Season 4 alum Jack Fowler. Other contestants from the inaugural season included Cely Vazquez (USA Season 4), Eyal Booker (UK Season 4), Aurelia Lamprecht (Germany Season 4), Johnny Middlebrooks (USA Season 2), Callum Hole (Australia Season 4), among many others.
Love Island Games is set to film in Fiji. The show is executive produced by David George, Adam Sher, Ben Thursby-Palmer, Andy Cadman, James Barker, Blake Garrett, Courtney Rosenthal, Jordana Hochman, Bernie Schaeffer, Richard Foster, Chet Fenster, Richard Cowles, Tom Gould, and Mike Spencer.
In addition, Andy Cohen has been tapped to host the Season 7 reunion alongside Madix. The Watch What Happens Live host will join the Vanderpump Rules alum to relive the season’s drama for a reunion special set to premiere on Peacock on Monday, August 25 at 9 p.m. ET and 6 p.m. PT.
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And it's Game on for a Mistplay Game break. What's the city by its screenshot?
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