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The price is sentimental. The Price Is Right model Alexis Gaube visited the show’s old studios after they moved. The show was in the same studio for 50 years.
“The Ol’ Haunt… maybe literally 👻 They removed all the CBS signs. Feels like the end of an era. #ghosttown #studiolot #memories #tpir #boldandbeautiful,” she captioned the Instagram post.
In 2023, CBS, home to TPIR, changed studios in California. They went from the Bob Barker Studio 33 at Television City in California to Haven Studios in Glendale, according to USA Today.
The move was because Television City is going through major renovations, costing $1.25 billion, according to Deadline. It is not clear when the renovations will be done.
“I used to tell people there was magic in the wood here because of all the good vibes that have been in this studio,” host Drew Carey said in an Instagram video at the time. “Now we gotta go and start a new place and put our own good vibes into that new place.”
The video started out with Gaube walking by the old CBS Studios sign outside. She then walked inside the empty studio, with a song saying, “Behind you. Look!”
The model then passed a mural of previous host Bob Barker, with the wheel and the words “come on down!” behind him. The entire lot, inside and out, was completely empty.
No Spokesmodels, lots of problems
Netflix’s Star Search was won by a magician defeating another magician, but, despite that, it didn’t pull any ratings out of its hat.
The competition series failed to enter Netflix’s top 10 chart over its run and is unlikely to return for a second season.
Speaking at the Next on Netflix press event on Wednesday, Bela Bajaria, Chief Content Officer, said, “Live in general, I think is just really a very natural extension of what we do and there are certain things that have a kind of urgency, like Alex Honnold climbing Taipei 101. I thought Star Search was very interesting for us to actually learn a lot because that was the first time that we did voting. There was a ton of learning in it. It’s a great lever to have something that’s more exciting live. We’re going to continue to do that.”
“It was a talent competition and we haven’t done something like that [before], just unscripted in that format. I think we’re trying to figure out is that the right format for it. We really liked it. I thought it was great and there’s a lot of good things in there,” she added. “We’re always like ‘Let’s try something’ and sometimes you have to have patience and build something. We’re still sort of evaluating … there’s a lot of great creative in there.”
Trista and Ryan Sutter have come a long way since starring on Season 1 of The Bachelorette in 2003.
After ending Season 1 of The Bachelor as Alex Michel‘s runner-up, Trista (née Rehn) made Bachelor Nation history by becoming The Bachelorette‘s first-ever leading lady. Her journey for love was successful, as she ended the season engaged to Ryan.
“I did see us lasting forever, or at least I hoped,” Trista recalled of her Bachelorette journey in an interview with People published on Wednesday, March 18. Ryan, for his part, added, “I always said I’d marry her [the day she chose me]. I didn’t have any doubts.”
The couple tied the know during the three-part ABC special Trista & Ryan’s Wedding in December 2003. Trista and Ryan have since become the parents of two children, welcoming their son, Maxwell, in 2007, followed by their daughter, Blakesley, in 2009.
The year 2026 will mark Trista and Ryan’s 23rd year of marriage. And while they may have found love in an unconventional way, Trista assured the outlet that they are just “like every married couple.” She shared, “We have the things that drive each other crazy, but it’s silly stuff. We try not to take life so seriously. We have fun, laugh and joke around a lot. We’re very sarcastic. We also believe in setting yourself up for success, in the value of education and putting in effort and working hard, and being grateful for what you have.”
Ryan stated, “We have the philosophy of there’s nothing that’s going to break us up. We certainly have our moments of disagreement, but there’s never any thought of ‘I’m leaving.’ It’s always like, ‘I’m going to take a break where I’m going to be a little bit more reserved and think about things and take longer walks,’ or whatever. But we always know that we’re going to come back together and figure it out. We know the grass isn’t greener on the other side. Your lawn is greenest where you water it.”
Bill Kurtis, the veteran broadcast journalist known for his rich voice, is retiring from the irreverent National Public Radio news quiz show "Wait Wait … Don't Tell Me!" after serving as its judge and scorekeeper for a dozen years.
Kurtis, 85, said in a statement that was sent to NPR's editorial staff on Monday that there was no better way to stay young than to give voice to jokes written by people who are fearless in taking down anything and anyone.
"What an incredible chapter 'Wait Wait … Don't Tell Me!' is in my life," he said.
Before joining the show in 2014, Kurtis was a co-anchor of "CBS Morning News" and narrated the true crime docuseries "Cold Case Files" on the A&E Network.
A representative for NPR declined to comment on Tuesday beyond the note sent to the staff.
"Wait Wait … Don't Tell Me!," which started in January 1998, is a weekly hourlong quiz program that asks contestants, including call-in listeners and celebrity guests, to test their knowledge of current events in a series of lighthearted, comic segments. Winners — and with Kurtis's generous score-keeping, the odds are often in contestants' favor — receive a custom voice mail greeting recorded by one of the show's regulars. The humorist Peter Sagal has hosted the show since its beginning.
The show's first scorekeeper was Carl Kasell, another broadcast journalist with decades of experience. He died in 2018 at the age of 84.
Kurtis, who had earlier narrated the Will Ferrell comedy "Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy," quickly fit into the role, using his deep and full voice to find the comic potential in even the most mundane headlines.
"Almost immediately Bill proved he had the right blend of gravitas and goofiness to succeed on 'Wait Wait,'" the note to the NPR staff said, pointing to his opening introductions each week. "I'm the voice of your aunt's sexual awakening," he would say. Or: "I'm the voice so creamy, you better take some Lactaid." And: "I'm the voice so rich, it makes you sign a prenup." On the March 7 episode, Kurtis introduced himself as a "voice so powerful, I command the clocks to spring forward."
Sagal said in the same note to staff members that he could never believe that a newsman of Kurtis's stature would "stoop to doing our silly little show." After hundreds of shows, Sagal said, "I still can't quite believe it, but am incredibly grateful to have been wrong."
Kurtis's last show will be May 23.
When we were ready for Livewire!, we had sad news that Chuck Norris, the man who taught Bob Barker karate believe it or not, passed away in Hawaii after a medical emergency. So I thought to myself, why not bring back an old skit from a late night show we all remember. We have just the thing.
AMERICA'S CULINARY CUP announced today the 14 renowned Guest Judges bringing the heat and key expertise to CBS' new high-stakes cooking competition this season, beginning with the March 11 episode. Joining host and executive producer Padma Lakshmi, as well as chef judges Michael Cimarusti and Wylie Dufresne, each culinary expert will offer specialized insight in evaluating a challenge centered around one of the series' ten culinary commandments: meat, vegetables, sauces, dessert, innovation, taste, sustainability, world cuisine, consistency, culinary science and technology - the very principles that define greatness in the kitchen. The ultimate culinary showdown, which features 16 of the nation's most elite chefs competing for the biggest cash prize in culinary television history - $1 million - airs Wednesdays (9:30-10:30 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)*.
Introducing AMERICA'S CULINARY CUP Guest Judges
- Pat LaFrieda, 4th-generation butcher; best known as the go-to butcher for many of the country's top chefs and restaurants Commandment Specialty: Meat Episode Air Date: March 11
- Suzette Gresham, James Beard-nominated co-owner and executive chef of San Francisco's two Michelin Star restaurant Acquerello Commandment Specialty: Vegetables Episode Air Date: April 1
- Stefano Secchi, Michelin-starred chef and owner of two Italian restaurants in New York City: Rezdôra and Massara Commandment Specialty: Vegetables Episode Air Date: April 1
- Tim Flores and Genie Kwon, husband-and-wife culinary team, co-owners of the Chicago-based, world's first Michelin-starred Filipino restaurant, Kasama Commandment Specialty: Vegetables Episode Air Date: April 1
- Priya Krishna, New York-based food reporter, video host, former restaurant critic at The New York Times and best-selling author Commandment Specialty: Vegetables Episode Air Date: April 1
- JJ Johnson, James Beard Award-winning chef, author and cultural tastemaker named a 2026 TIME Closer and founder of the community-rooted rice bowl shop FIELDTRIP Commandment Specialty: Vegetables Episode Air Date: April 1
- Nina Métayer, known for innovation and artistry in haute patisserie; twice named the World's Best Pastry Chef Commandment Specialty: Desserts Episode Air Date: April 8
- Kwame Onwuachi, James Beard Award-winning chef, restaurateur and author; Time Magazine's List of 2025's "100 Most Influential People" Commandment Specialty: World Cuisine Episode Air Date: April 29
- Roy Choi, James Beard-winning chef known as an architect of the modern food truck movement; co-owner, co-founder and chef of Kogi BBQ Commandment Specialty: World Cuisine Episode Air Date: April 29 Guest Judge:
- Asma Khan, Indian-born restaurateur and trailblazer in London's culinary scene whose Michelin Guide restaurant, Darjeeling Express, is known for its revolutionary all-female kitchen Commandment Specialty: World Cuisine Episode Air Date: April 29
- Eric Ripert, James Beard-winning globally renowned French chef and co-owner of three Michelin-starred restaurant Le Bernardin in New York City Commandment Specialty: Innovation Episode Air Date: May 13
- Suzanne Goin, James Beard-winning Los Angeles-based chef celebrated for seasonal, farmers market-focused cuisine, and acclaimed restaurants Lucques and A.O.C. Commandment Specialty: Innovation Episode Air Date: May 13
- Daniela Soto-Innes, youngest chef to be named "World's Best Female Chef" by the World's 50 Best Restaurants Commandment Specialty: Innovation Episode Air Date: May 13
The Roku Channel has recently been building out an extensive collection of game show channels, catering to fans of classic competitions, high-stakes challenges, and family-friendly entertainment. With a diverse array of programming that spans decades of television history, the addition underscores Roku's commitment to expanding its ad-supported content library, making it easier for users to access hours of engaging, interactive-style shows directly on their smart TVs, streaming devices, or mobile apps.
The expansion comes at a time when streaming services are increasingly focusing on niche genres to retain audiences amid growing competition for The Roku Channel. Game shows, known for their blend of excitement, strategy, and humor, have seen a resurgence in popularity, drawing in viewers of all ages who enjoy the thrill of contestants vying for prizes or outsmarting opponents. By incorporating these channels, The Roku Channel not only revives beloved formats from the past but also includes contemporary hits that have captivated global audiences. This move is expected to enhance user engagement, as game shows often encourage repeat viewings and social discussions, turning passive watching into an active experience.
A total of 25 dedicated game show channels have been added, covering everything from price-guessing classics to survival-based adventures and culinary showdowns. This impressive count reflects Roku's strategy to curate a comprehensive selection, ensuring there's something for every taste, whether it's lighthearted trivia or intense physical feats. The channels draw from various production eras and networks, providing a mix of American staples and international favorites. Viewers can now dive into marathon sessions, reliving iconic moments like dramatic reveals or buzzer-beating answers, all streamed seamlessly with minimal interruptions.
Here is the full bullet-pointed list of the newly added game show channels:
- The Price is Right The Barker Era
- The Price is Right
- Family Feud
- More Games to Love from Buzzr
- Gameshow Central
- American Gladiators
- The Celebrity Name Game Channel
- Supermarket Sweep
- Deal or No Deal
- Let's Make a Deal
- Survivor Pluto TV
- American Ninja Warrior
- Shark Tank
- Deal Zone by History
- Kitchen Nightmares & Hell's Kitchen
- Project Runway
- The Masked Singer
- The Great British Baking Show
- Fear Factor
- Shark Tank Latino
- Wild 'N Out Pluto
- !mpossible
- Millionaire
- The Amazing Race Pluto
- Estrella Games
rave has renewed Project Runway Canada for a second season, as the reality competition opens casting.
The series produced by Bell Media and hosted by Coco Rocha is set to return to helm the fashion design competition. Rocha will be joined by judges Jeanne Beker and Spencer Badu, with Aurora James also set to return as mentor.
Production on Season 2 begins this summer in Toronto and debuts on Crave later this year.
Project Runway Canada is based on the Fremantle format created by Eli Holzman in 2004 and owned by Spyglass Media Group. The reality competition was first adapted for Canadian audiences in 2007 and aired for two seasons, ending in 2009.
The Crave revival returned in 2025 and was won by Toronto-based designer Leeland Mitchell. The designer captured viewers' attention and cultivated a loyal following of hopeful designers and fashion aficionados. For designers looking to showcase their talent and design vision, and compete for the title of Canada's "Next Great Designer," and a career-launching investment of $100,000.
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