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The WHAMMY has returned to stomp on contestants’ dreams. ABC has quietly renewed Press Your Luck for a seventh season. The sixth season of 15 episodes (which aired across the 2023-24 and 2024-25 broadcast seasons) finished airing in August.
A primetime game show, the Press Your Luck TV series is a revival of the 1980s daytime series. Hosted by Elizabeth Banks, the show features contestants squaring off to answer questions in a game of wits, strategy, and high stakes. During each game, three contestants compete against each other by answering questions to earn spins on the Big Board. Contestants then use their spins to win cash and prizes while trying to avoid the WHAMMY, who could take all of their winnings and leave them with nothing. The winning contestant moves on to the bonus round to face the WHAMMY in a final battle for the chance to win a million dollars.
Airing primarily on Thursday nights, the sixth season of Press Your Luck averaged a 0.26 rating in the 18-49 demographic and 2.52 million viewers in the live+same day ratings (includes all DVR playback through 3:00 AM). Compared to season five, that’s down by 17% in the demo and down by 3% in viewership.
The network has not officially announced the renewal yet but episodes were taped in Atlanta, Georgia (it was previously taped in Los Angeles). Eight tapings took place on April 22, 23, and 24. Thanks to reader Tom, who was told there will be eight episodes, for the heads-up.
Eight episodes of Celebrity Family Feud (season 12) will soon be filmed in the same location. It seems likely that both shows will air over the summer and premiere dates should be announced soon.
CNN Original Series "Craig Ferguson: American On Purpose" Premieres Saturday, May 30 at 9PM ET/PT
NEW YORK, NY - (April 28, 2026) - CNN Original Series Craig Ferguson: American On Purpose, a new weekly series exploring what it means to be American through humor, history, and personal reflection, will premiere on Saturday, May 30 at 9pm ET/PT. Hosted by Emmy(R) and Peabody-winning comedian and host Craig Ferguson and produced by The Intellectual Property Corporation (IPC), a part of Sony Pictures Television, the series will air weekly on Saturdays at 9pm ET/PT, with episodes available to stream the following day at CNN.com/watch and on the CNN app for CNN streaming subscribers.
"To my mind one of the greatest things about being American is the fact that what that actually means is and always has been up for discussion," said Ferguson. "My idea of life liberty and the pursuit of happiness isn't necessarily yours. Being American is like stretchy knitwear - It looks different on everybody - and I am fascinated by the endless variety of my compatriots."
Timed to America's 250th anniversary, American On Purpose sees Ferguson travel coast-to-coast to explore the defining ideas, and contradictions, at the heart of the United States. Guided by his distinct humor and point of view, Ferguson examines the country's founding ideals while reflecting on his own experience becoming an American citizen. Along the way, he visits iconic locations and unexpected corners of the country and encounters a wide range of voices from comedians and entrepreneurs to historians and everyday Americans.
Across five episodes, Ferguson dives into the First Amendment, exploring the boundaries of free speech; examines the myth and reality of Individualism, from Jay Leno's famed garage to the wilds of the Everglades; and unpacks Patriotism alongside figures like Jason Biggs and a World War II veteran who stormed Omaha Beach. He ventures into Capitalism by attempting to launch his own business while meeting icons of hustle including Tiffany Haddish, Daymond John and Vivian Tu, and ultimately reflects on the immigrant experience of Becoming American, connecting with fellow naturalized citizens such as KT Tunstall and Salman Rushdie.
"The 250th anniversary of the United States offers a rare opportunity to reflect on who we are and how we got here," said Amy Entelis, executive vice president of talent, CNN Originals and creative development for CNN Worldwide. "With humor and insight, Craig explores the ideals at the heart of the country and how they continue to evolve in real time."
American On Purpose builds on CNN Original Series' tradition of personality-led storytelling that explores culture and the human experience, expanding a premium slate of award-winning programming available on the CNN app.
Executive producers for the series are Craig Ferguson; Eli Holzman, Aaron Saidman, and Erin Gamble for IPC; showrunner Morgan Fallon; Amy Entelis, Lyle Gamm and Katie Hinman for CNN.
Ferguson is represented by WME, Vault Entertainment and Gang, Tyre.
Perfect Match: Season 4 | Official Trailer | Netflix
More swaps. More sparks. More drama. Reality stars from "Love Is Blind," "Vanderpump Rules," "Love Island" and more shake up the game, but who'll find their perfect match?
Watch on Netflix: https://www.netflix.com/title/81914624
OFFICIAL TRAILER & NEW PHOTOS
Reality stars from Love Is Blind, Age of Attraction, Vanderpump Rules and more turn up the heat with more swaps, more sparks, and more drama. This season, the dating competition evolves to allow more singles to enter and stay in the house longer, giving late arrivals a real shot at finding their perfect match. But who will? Perfect Match season four premieres May 13, only on Netflix.
PERFECT MATCH
SEASON 4 | Premiere Date: May 13, 2026 (batched)
Perfect Match returns for its fourth season, bringing together some of the most famously single stars from Netflix's unscripted series, alongside fan favorites from other hit shows, in a tropical paradise where romance and strategy collide. As connections form and relationships evolve, the most compatible couples gain power, stepping into the role of matchmaker by breaking up other pairs and inviting new singles into the house for dates. Will their choices lead to stronger connections or ignite chaos? In this high-stakes dating competition, hosted by Nick Lachey, only one couple will be crowned the Perfect Match.
More About PERFECT MATCH
Premiere Date: May 13, 2026
Format: New episodes of Perfect Match will roll out each Wednesday across three weeks:
-Wednesday, May 13: Episodes 1-5
-Wednesday, May 20: Episodes 6-7
-Wednesday, May 27: Episode 8
Host: Nick Lachey
Production Company: Kinetic Content
www.netflix.com/PerfectMatch
Dropout has finally announced the return of one of its most popular shows, as Game Changer will make its return next month. The panel game show will make its long-awaited seasonal return with ten new episodes, which will run bi-weekly starting on May 12, 2026, as each episode will present a new challenge to three (or more) comedian contestants. All of which have been designed to challenge them in unique ways, and occasionally enrage them, all with hilarious results. Last season broke the mold in several ways and created a ton of viral content that is still being shared on social media as we write this up. We have more details about the season below, along with screenshots and the trailer, as we wait for the unpredictable hilarity to arrive in three weeks.
Game Changer, the game show where the game changes every show, promises more absurdity with new and unexpected challenges for its contestants. Cast members competing this season include Brennan Lee Mulligan, Vic Michaelis, Jeremy Culhane, Lou Wilson, Anna Garcia, Demi Adejuyigbe, Oscar Montoya, Jacob Wysocki, Zac Oyama, Josh Ruben, and more. Season eight of Game Changer is executive-produced and hosted by Sam Reich and executive-produced by David Kerns. Co-executive producers for the season are Chloe Badner, Elaine Carroll, Ryan Creamer, Sam Geer, Brennan Lee Mulligan, and Paul Robalino.
n a heartwarming annual tradition, THE PRICE IS RIGHT, daytime’s #1 series and longest-running game show, will host Pet Adoption Week beginning Monday, April 27 through Friday, May 1 on CBS and streaming on Paramount+*. This year, the show proudly partnered with Pasadena Humane, an organization that stepped up during a critical time – rescuing and caring for over 1,000 animals in the aftermath of the Los Angeles Eaton Fire in 2025.
Each day during the week, host Drew Carey, announcer George Gray and models Rachel Reynolds, Amber Lancaster and Devon Goda will introduce a pet from Pasadena Humane to promote pet adoption nationwide. Animals featured throughout the week include lovable dogs, a cat and a bunny looking for their “fur-ever” homes, all of whom were available at the time of the taping last fall. Since then, all the pets featured were fortunate to have since found loving homes and viewers looking to adopt rescue animals are encouraged to contact their local shelters.
In addition, on Sunday, April 19, THE PRICE IS RIGHT was a proud participant in Pasadena Humane’s Wiggle Waggle Walk & Run in Pasadena, Calif. The Wiggle Waggle Walk & Run is one of Pasadena Humane’s biggest fundraisers each year, with proceeds helping to save the lives of thousands of animals in the community with programs such as foster care, kitten nursery, animal ICU, wildlife and more. Show announcer George Gray served as host of the doggy costume contest at the event, with attendees also getting the chance to “come on down” and spin The Big Wheel for prizes.
For the first time in franchise history, fourteen Naked and Afraid All-Stars from around the world - including Australia, Brazil, Mexico, and the United States - battle for national pride and the largest cash prize ever awarded when the all-new series NAKED AND AFRAID: GLOBAL SHOWDOWN premieres Sunday, May 17 at 8PM ET/PT on Discovery Channel.
Divided into seven pairs representing their homelands, survivalists' skills will be tested by three brutal and unpredictable ecosystems in South Africa's Zululand. From a scorching savannah stalked by leopards and rhinos to a humid marshland ruled by hippos and crocodiles, and into the violent Indian Ocean teeming with Zambezi sharks, teams must battle both the brutal elements and one another. Over the 40-day challenge, they're given no food, no water, and no clothes as their primitive bushcraft skills, resilience, and interpersonal relationships are pushed to the extreme.
In another franchise first, the competition introduces an official scoring system where teams will earn points by completing survival tasks and excelling in head-to-head challenges. Winning teams will be safe from elimination and unlock critical tools to acquire food, water and shelter, while the bottom two teams must face off in an elimination challenge to remain in the game. With no shared resources, no trading, and no sabotage, each team must rely solely on its own skill and will to survive.
Featuring up-and-coming international survivalists alongside franchise legends and bitter rivals, only one team will emerge victorious. With $200,000 and national pride on the line, the teams competing in the most intense Naked and Afraid competition ever include:
· AUSTRALIA, Ky Furneaux and Alexa Towersey
· BRAZIL, Rene Murad and Marina Fukushima
· MEXICO, Pablo Melin and Fernanda Perez
· TEXAS, Jeff Zausch and Kerra Bennett
· USA EAST, Matt Wright and Gabby Balassone
· USA SOUTH, Frank Eytcheson and Teal Bulthuis
· USA WEST, Dan Link and Rachel Strohl
In addition to watching NAKED AND AFRAID: GLOBAL SHOWDOWN on Discovery, viewers can join the conversation on social media by using the hashtag #NakedAndAfraid and following Naked and Afraid on Facebook, X, and Instagram.
NAKED AND AFRAID: GLOBAL SHOWDOWN is produced for Discovery Channel by Lionsgate Alternative Television
And now for your tweet of the day.
4 years of traveling to away games.
— Alexander (@Rustyspooge) May 1, 2026
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