The Personality trait of a traitor
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This week......
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Who's the critic now.....Traitor?
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Onward to.....the big brother house?
(Switches screen to Lee & Hayley)
and if Kelly and Mark needed some competition....
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and that sub-announcer thing I teased you about last week? It's going to come when I say............
Let's................ Get................... Lit!
Jennifer Reoch: From around the world....across the country....and in your neighborhoods, NOW......in its 9th 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 Tubi opening toss up story.
The Critics Choice Association got down to its real nitty gritty today, revealing the winners of its eighth annual Real TV Awards.
Peacock’s adventures in treachery The Traitors was the top dog, scoring five prizes including Best Competition Series and Best Host for Alan Cumming. The Traitors winner Rob Rausch and contestant Lisa Rinna were named the respective Male and Female Star of the Year, and show’s five triumphs were enough to put Peacock atop the leader board among platforms.
Netflix was second with four wins including two for Love on the Spectrum, which was the only other multiple champ, following up last year’s victories for Best Unstructured Series and Best Relationship Show.
Other top winners included such stalwart unscripted fare as ABC’s Dancing with the Stars and Shark Tank, MTV’s RuPaul’s Drag Race and the syndicated version of Jeopardy!
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Hold up, wait a minute, this.............Just in.
Stargate has become a high-profile likely casualty of the regime change at Amazon MGM Studios. The reboot of the popular MGM IP from Stargate veteran Martin Gero, which received a series order by Prime Video in November 2025, will not be going forward, Deadline has confirmed.
The decision to pull the plug came late in the process — I hear the show had completed a 20-week writers room and was in pre-production in the UK. It was explained with the new series’ vision and creative direction, which allegedly no longer aligned with Amazon’s programming strategy.
The differences apparently ran so deep, they required an outright axing vs. retooling the existing version of the project by giving notes to Gero, a veteran showrunner who had been signed into an overall deal by Amazon MGM Studios for the purpose of him spearheading Stargate.
Ironically, the new Stargate was greenlighted by Amazon MGM Studios...
Looks like MGM and Amazon want to look elsewhere for a home of Stargate but only time will tell. Now back to the tossup story I was interrupted by.
The awards celebrate excellence in nonfiction, unscripted and reality programming across broadcast, cable and streaming platforms. Here are the winners of the 2026 Critics Choice Real TV Awards:
- Best Competition Series: The Traitors (Peacock)
- Best Competition Series: Talent/Variety: Dancing with the Stars (ABC)
- Best Unstructured Series Love on the Spectrum (Netflix)
- Best Structured Series: (tie) Couples Therapy (Paramount+ Premium), Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives (Food Network)
- Best Culinary Show: (tie) The Great British Baking Show (Netflix), Top Chef (Bravo)
- Best Game Show: Jeopardy! (Syndicated)
- Best Travel/Adventure Show: Tucci In Italy (National Geographic)
- Best Business Show Shark Tank (ABC)
- Best Animal/Nature Show: Secrets of the Bees (National Geographic)
- Best Crime/Justice Show: Trust Me: The False Prophet (Netflix)
- Best Sports Show: 30 for 30 (ESPN)
- Best Sports Show: Talk/Analysis: Inside the NBA (ESPN/ABC)
- Best Relationship Show: Love on the Spectrum (Netflix)
- Best Lifestyle Show: Home/Garden: Ugliest House in America (HGTV)
- Best Lifestyle Show: Fashion/Beauty: RuPaul’s Drag Race (MTV)
- Best Limited Series: Mr. Scorsese (Apple TV)
- Best Ensemble Cast In An Unscripted Series: The Traitors (Peacock)
- Best Show Host: Alan Cumming – The Traitors (Peacock)
- Male Star of the Year: Rob Rausch, The Traitors (Peacock)
- Female Star of the Year Lisa Rinna, The Traitors (Peacock)
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We'll be back in a nanosecond with......
Big Brother expanding to Canada and something to watch if you 're not interested in Celebrity family Feud /Press Your Luck. All this to come.......soon-ish.
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The long-awaited film adaptation of the mega-popular IP, Call of Duty, is finally moving forward after more than a decade in development. Paramount Pictures has tapped acclaimed writer and producer Taylor Sheridan to help bring the iconic video game franchise to the big screen. Peter Berg is set to direct the project and it is scheduled to arrive in theaters in June 2028.
Sheridan will co-write the screenplay alongside Zay Bond. The project marks Sheridan's first feature screenplay since F.A.S.T., which is expected to release in 2027.
Plans for a live-action Call of Duty movie were first announced in 2015 by Activision Blizzard Studios. However, the adaptation faced multiple delays over the following decade. Director Stefano Sollima, who was previously attached to the project, eventually exited due to production setbacks and concerns over the project's lack of momentum.
Sheridan brings extensive experience in action-driven storytelling, having written films such as Sicario, Hell or High Water, Sicario: Day of the Soldado, and Without Remorse, while also creating hit television series including Lioness. His work often explores moral ambiguity and high-stakes conflict, themes that align closely with the military-focused Call of Duty franchise.
The film will also reunite Sheridan with director Peter Berg, whose action-heavy filmmaking style has made him a standout choice for adapting one of gaming's most successful military franchises. Berg's directing credits include Lone Survivor, Patriots Day, The Kingdom and Mile 22, all of which showcase his experience with large-scale action and military-themed storytelling.
While plot details remain under wraps, the adaptation will likely be bolstered by intense, explosive tactical missions and heavy artillery showdowns, sure to sate even the most hardcore Call of Duty gamers. Sheridan's previous work on Lioness and Without Remorse suggests the film could explore the ethical dilemmas and human costs often associated with modern warfare.
With Sheridan's gritty storytelling and Berg's proven track record directing action spectacles, you can expect the Call of Duty movie to be one of the most anticipated video game adaptations on the horizon.
Bell Media announced today that, following a deal with Banijay Rights, the global distribution arm of media and entertainment powerhouse Banijay Entertainment, it will bring future seasons of BIG BROTHER USA to Canadian audiences beginning Summer 2027. With the acquisition of the US series, Bell Media also announced it has ordered a new season of BIG BROTHER CANADA for Crave and CTV.
From Entourage, the team behind French-language Québécois series, BIG BROTHER CÉLÉBRITÉS, and produced in association with Crave and CTV, BIG BROTHER CANADA is set to begin production Spring 2027 in Montréal. Canadian TV personality Andrea Bain, co-host of CTV’s THE SOCIAL, is confirmed as the host for the new season, with casting details to be announced at a later date.
“BIG BROTHER is one of the most iconic and beloved formats around the world and we are thrilled to have it take up residency at Bell Media,” said Justin Stockman, VP, Global Content, Bell Media. “Further strengthening our alliance with our production partners at Entourage and distribution partner at Banijay Rights, we look forward to delivering Canadian audiences more of the eventful and unforgettable competitive social gameplay they love with a new season of BIG BROTHER CANADA.”
“BIG BROTHER is a global phenomenon that continues to embed deep roots with local audiences. Continuing our long-standing partnership with Bell Media, we’re thrilled to bring back this renowned superbrand to Canada which will be a brilliant way to showcase the country’s culture and personality,” added Jane Rimer, SVP Canada, Banijay Rights, who negotiated the agreement.
With the order of BIG BROTHER CANADA, Bell Media also acquires the Canadian series’ back catalogue, with 12 seasons to be available to stream on Crave, joining the extensive collection of French-language series, BIG BROTHER CÉLÉBRITÉS. The French-language series has established itself as a fan-favourite since its debut in 2021, following a deal with Banijay Rights, spawning yearly specials and a successful spin-off. Season 6 of BIG BROTHER CÉLÉBRITÉS on Noovo was the #1 original reality series of Winter 2026 and was the most-streamed show in French on Crave in the same period, amassing nearly 4.7 million views on Crave and Noovo.ca combined.
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Let's take a brief pause to see why American Idol should end in about........25 seasons. No less.
- invite former AI alums to become coaches. That's right, Anyone from the Fox era to whip these hopefuls into shape.
- Move Hollywood Week...........to Hollywood for one last ride. That's to bring back the memories of what the show was.
- Get Randy, Paula and Simon to judge for just one week. Hopefully, the audtions or the finals.
- Get Michelle McManus and Will Young from Pop Idol to judge for a week. shows you why these 2 are perfect examples that set the stone for AI.
- Bring Back Brian Dunkleman for old times sake. It was like Ant & Dec did for Pop Idol. How come Brian was never heard from again?
The BBQ charcoals will be glowing, engines will be revving, and the drama will be scorching this July on Food Network where new and returning series will combine for the network's hottest summer yet. Guy' Grocery Games features a new Global Games tournament while new series Kitchen Chaos will pull back the curtain on the unpredictable world of food to reveal some of the most outlandish happenings and viral moments that must be seen to be believed. Then, host and judge, Andrew Zimmern will helm an elite panel of judges in Pitmasters, a punishing new around-the-clock BBQ competition where teams will battle to earn up to $50,000 in prize money. Restaurant Impossible: Last Call will follow acclaimed chef Aarón Sánchez and dynamic Canadian restaurateur Jen Agg as they lead the way to help struggling restaurants across North America. Over the road competition, The Great Food Truck Race will return led by host Tyler Florence with a sweet and savory twist that will play out across the Great Smoky Mountains. Then, later in July, the high-stakes, sneak-attack restaurant rescue, Kitchen Undercover led by chef Antonia Lofaso and sous chef Nestor Milian will get to the root of a restaurant's problems and try to turn things around before it's too late. With even more fresh content coming later this summer on linear and YouTube, Food Network will keep its viewers fed all summer long.
"Food Network is expanding its summer slate with bold new originals and content designed to drive audience engagement," said Betsy Ayala, President, Food Network. "Paired with fresh takes on proven favorites, the lineup offers something for every viewer."
Athletes aren't the only ones competing in epic international games this year. On Wednesday, July 8 at 9 p.m. ET/PT host Guy Fieri invites eight all-star masters of world cuisines to compete in the new five-part tournament, Guy's Grocery Games: Global Games, for a chance to win the trophy and a $50,000 grand prize. Fans can follow all the action and share which games are their favorite using #GroceryGames.
Next, Pitmasters premiering Monday, July 13 at 9 p.m. ET/PT is a raw, relentless, real-world BBQ competition unlike anything ever attempted on Food Network. A non-stop week-long battle set deep in the wilderness where teams of the most notable pitmasters will push the boundaries of what BBQ can be as they compete over live fire to prove they are the best of the best. They will be cooking from sunrise to sunset to sunrise again, fighting for survival and their share of up to $50,000 in prize money. Teams must manage fire, fatigue, and challenges within challenges to impress an elite panel of judges. Andrew Zimmern, Jess Pryles, Moe Cason, and Ernest Servantes use their vast BBQ knowledge to crown one team the Pitmasters Champion. Viewers can join the social conversation and share their takes on the hottest barbecue trends using #FNPitmasters.
The Great Food Truck Race will kick off a new season premiering Sunday, July 26 at 9 p.m. ET/PT, and this time around, it will be a battle of savory and sweet. With four trucks that specialize in savory dishes and four sweet-themed trucks, the eight competing teams each represent a dynamic mix of flavors, strategies and culinary creativity in their quest for the win. Host Tyler Florence will lead the route starting in Nashville and through the Great Smoky Mountains, stopping in cities with vibrant food scenes - all while adding unexpected twists and turns from the very first mile. Every week, the teams must prove their cooking expertise, marketing savvy and selling skills in themed challenges to beat their rivals - and for the first time, the bottom two teams each week will go head to head in a taste redemption battle to see who earns the right to stay and who heads home. The season will culminate in an action-packed finale from the legendary Churchill Downs in Louisville, where only one truck will be awarded a life-changing $50,000 grand prize. Fans can get to know the competing teams and relive the most dramatic moments of the season using #GreatFoodTruckRace.
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An ITV program lauded as the "greatest game show on TV" appears set to make a comeback for a fourth series.
Wheel of Fortune, a massive hit throughout the 1980s and 1990s, was revived in 2024 with Graham Norton at the helm, and the reboot has now completed three series.
TVZone has revealed that there is plenty more to come, with the show returning on ITV for a fourth series "with even more excitement, laughter, and big money prizes".
While no broadcast date has been confirmed, the website states that applications are open for those who fancy their chances at competing for the jackpot on the beloved game show.
Wheel of Fortune challenges contestants to solve word puzzles while spinning a giant wheel to determine their cash winnings and prizes, reports the Mirror.
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When the World Cup is awarded, more games to play, yay!
FOX today announced additional Summer 2026 premiere dates, including the season premieres of Kitchen Nightmares with Gordon Ramsay and Beat Shazam hosted by Jamie Foxx.
The hit musical game show Beat Shazam returns Tuesday, July 28 (9:00-10:00 PM ET/PT) on FOX. Hosted and executive-produced by award-winning actor, singer and comedian Jamie Foxx, who is joined by his daughter, producer and activist Corinne Foxx as co-host and deejay, Beat Shazam is an interactive game show that pits teams of two against the clock and each other, as they attempt to identify the biggest hit songs of all time. In the end, the team with the most money banked will outlast the competition and go against Shazam, the world's most popular song identification app, for the chance to win $1 million dollars. Over the course of its seven previous seasons, the show has given away more than $10 million dollars. In Season Eight, Beat Shazam will celebrate its 100th episode milestone and will feature special themed episodes throughout the season including ladies night, teams of NFL fans, heroes, college students, teachers, best friends and couples - all battling it out to win the prize of a lifetime. Beat Shazam was created by Jeff Apploff and Wes Kauble, and is produced by Apploff Entertainment, MGM Alternative Television and BiggerStage in association with Shazam. Apploff, Mark Burnett, Barry Poznick, Lauren Zalaznick, Pat Kiely, Seán O'Riordan and Jamie Foxx serve as executive producers.
As previously announced, the series debut of Nation's Dumbest, a new celebrity competition series that flips the traditional format on its head - because this is the only show where winning is the last thing anyone wants, premieres Wednesday, July 15 (9:00-10:00 PM ET/PT). Taking attendance as host is acclaimed comedian Jack Whitehall, who presides over the chaos as contestants relive the highs and humiliations of school life - from pop quizzes and report cards to recess and parent teacher conferences - all while trying to stay out of last place. Nation's Dumbest channels celebrities' inner school spirit as they head back to summer school, facing a mix of brain-teasing tasks, fast-paced physical challenges, and long-buried classroom knowledge. Each week, the 'smartest' celebrity graduates, narrowing the field until a high-stakes final exam determines who will be left standing with the distinction no one wants - the title of The Nation's Dumbest. Enrolled in this season's all-star class are television personality Hilaria Baldwin, actress and model Carmen Electra, actor Anthony Michael Hall, actor Jon Heder, musician and actor Chase Hudson, rapper and actor Ice-T, singer-songwriter Elle King, former NFL quarterback Matt Leinart, television personality and physician Dr. Drew Pinsky, stunt performer and comedian Steve-O, singer and performer JoJo Siwa, and entrepreneur and former presidential candidate Andrew Yang. Based on a format from Montreaux Films, Nation's Dumbest is executive produced by Ryan O'Dowd, Krystal Whitney and Jenny Groom for BBC Studios. James Breen and Michael O'Sullivan also executive produce, with Breen serving as showrunner.
Iconic culinary series MasterChef continues Season 16 with all-new episodes beginning Wednesday, July 15 (8:00-9:00 PM ET/PT), celebrating international cuisine with award-winning chef and executive producer Gordon Ramsay as host and judge, alongside renowned restaurateur Joe Bastianich and acclaimed chef and entrepreneur Tiffany Derry.
Additionally, all new episodes of fan favorite games shows The 1% Club (8:00-9:00 PM ET/PT), hosted by Joel McHale and The Quiz with Balls (9:00-10:00 PM ET/PT) hosted by Jay Pharoah resume beginning Monday, July 13.
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ZONKED!
While unscripted shows have historically performed well on Netflix, there are some that end up going under the radar. One of those is What’s in the Box?, a game show hosted by Neil Patrick Harris.
Across six episodes, contestants had the chance to compete in trivia rounds to win prizes. They didn’t know what would be in each of the boxes they opened, with pairs having to face off in games of strategy and alliance-switching. All six episodes dropped on December 17, 2025, and if you feel like you missed it, you’re not alone.
Like many Netflix shows, it flew under the radar, and so, it’s not surprising to hear that Netflix has opted to cancel the game show.
Rather than make a big announcement about the cancellation, fans learned via Matt’s Inside Line. A reader asked Matt Webb Mitvoch about the chances of a second season, and he did some digging with his contacts.
Netflix has confirmed that there are “no plans” to create any more episodes. In other words, it’s been unofficially canceled.
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NBCUniversal, Sony Pictures Television (SPT) and Lil Snack today announced the launch of Jeopardy! Today on the Peacock mobile app, a new daily interactive game exclusively on to Peacock subscribers.
The game brings one of the most beloved and enduring franchises in television history into the daily gaming format — offering fans a fresh, bite-sized Jeopardy! experience every single day, right inside the Peacock app.
Jeopardy! Today is the latest addition to Peacock’s growing suite of companion games and interactive experiences, which have become a meaningful driver of daily engagement for Peacock’s subscriber base – 10% of mobile users have played a game on Peacock.
Jeopardy! Today gives players a fresh board of nine clues each day, with new content tied to pop culture and NBCUniversal programming on Peacock. Players can win by completing a tic-tac-toe — horizontally, vertically, or diagonally — or, for the die-hard fans, by completing the full board. The distinctly modern yet familiar format is designed to be accessible to casual players while giving superfans a worthy daily challenge that rewards deep knowledge of the Jeopardy! canon and introduces a layer of strategic choice that goes beyond simple trivia recall.
All content for Jeopardy! Today is licensed material specifically for the game, ensuring that it carries the same intellectual rigor, wit and authenticity that has made the franchise a cultural institution for over four decades. Whether you’re a first-time player or a Jeopardy! devotee, every clue delivers the unmistakable feel of the show.
“These companion games and interactive experiences on Peacock have proven to be a powerful way to give fans more of what they want – expanding the content they love into something they can engage with every day,” said John Jelley, Senior Vice President, Product and User Experience, Peacock. “Games like Jeopardy! Today extend the magic of these iconic franchises by inviting fans to actively participate and deepen their connection to their favorite shows. This also delivers on our broader vision to build Peacock into a destination where entertainment isn’t just watched, but experienced.”
“Expanding a franchise as iconic as Jeopardy! into new formats requires thoughtful stewardship of the brand and a deep understanding of what the fans value,” said Sally Umsted, SVP, Brand Partnerships, Licensing, and Experiences, Sony Pictures Television, Game Shows division, in a statement. “With Jeopardy! Today, we saw an opportunity to extend the fandom into a new daily game that feels modern, interactive, and native to how audiences now engage with entertainment, while still preserving the unmistakable Jeopardy! experience. Peacock has an unwavering commitment to innovation and creates meaningful engagement outside of the series, making it the perfect platform for a daily interactive experience.”
“At Lil Snack, our mission is to bring play to the world,” said Eric Berman, CEO of Lil Snack, in a statement. “By reimagining iconic franchises like Jeopardy! into something bite-sized, fresh, and worth coming back to every single day. We built Jeopardy! Today to surprise and delight audiences with a reason to come back to Peacock daily —to play the game in the same destination where they already watch the show.”
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Banijay Rights has struck its first international deal for buzzy physical comedy gameshow Let’s Play Ball.
Heated Rivalry streamer Crave has picked up the format for French Canada and will make a bumper 10 x 60-minute version of the show that sees celebrities push giant balls across various terrains.
Produced by Sphere Media, the Canadian version will travel across Montreal, from narrow city streets and open countryside to flowing rivers.
Let’s Play Ball, a former Deadline Global Breakout, started life on YouTube before being scaled up by EndemolShine Nederland and local broadcaster SBS6. ITV is developing a version in the UK with Last One Laughing UK producers Initial and Zeppotron, while in the U.S. Bunim/Murray Productions is taking the show to market.
Banijay Rights Canada SVP Jane Rimer said: “Let’s Play Ball is a bold, highly visual. format with universal appeal, combining larger-than-life, laugh-out-loud comedy with a healthy dose of competition. Securing our first international deal for Let’s Play Ball with Bell Media here in Quebec is a fantastic milestone, and we cannot wait to partner with Bell Media again to bring this uniquely entertaining format to life for French-Canadian audiences.”
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And this ball game isn't over yet. The home stretch is on the way but first....the Mistplay Game Break and this game called.......
What TV show am I describing?
The show follows the adventures of a family of white lions. The family contains Larry, the bumbling yet well-intentioned star of Siegfried & Roy's show; Kate, a pretty, stay-at-home mother who is a member of a special women's group; Sierra, their teenage daughter who is frequently annoyed by her family; Hunter, their awkward young son, who is a huge fan of The Lord of the Rings; Sarmoti, Kate's father and Sierra and Hunter's grandfather who has a dislike for Larry; and Snack, Larry's mischievous gopher friend.
Recurring characters appear alongside the lion family; these include Larry's friends Roger, Chutney, Vincent, and Nelson; Larry's rival Blake and his wife Victoria; Sarmoti's friends Bernie, Duke, Chaz, and the Snout Brothers; Hi Larious; Kate's friends Foo-Lin, Lily, and Brittany; two lesbian gophers Chimmi and Changa; and Sierra's boyfriend Justin.
That's it for this week, today's consolation prize is a darkroom with some old polaroid cameras, kodak cameras and.......lighting too.
Don't forget to email me 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.
Jennifer: Stay with us now for Weeknight Update with Elie Muller next over most of these RTE America stations. Pierre's wardrobe was provided by Geek Fuel at geekfuel.com. The voice in your head for this program was spoken by me, Jennifer Reoch. Game Show Live! is a presentation of Pacific Quay Entertainment, Local Now Productions and Jackbox Media Services which may or may not be responsible for the things I say or whatever Pierre was lying to. Seriously.
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