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Love Island's Third Set of All-Stars
Catch Season 3 on ITV2 January 12, Peacock 2 Days Later
From Deadline

Peacock will continue to serve as the exclusive U.S. streaming home for the U.K. spin-off series, LOVE ISLAND: ALL STARS. The first episode premieres exclusively in the U.S. on Wednesday, Jan 14, with new episodes streaming on Peacock every day at 6pmPT/9pmET.

Starting on Monday, January 12, ITV2 and ITVX will see the return of 12 Islanders to the villa in South Africa in a new quest to find a love connection.

Maya Jama is set to return as host of the dating series, with Iain Stirling returning to be the voice and narrator of the show.

The Islanders returning to the villa include Whitney Adebayo (Season 10), Millie Court (Season 7), Belle Hassan (Season 5), Helena Ford (Season 12), Jess Harding (Season 10), Leanne Amaning (Season 6), Ciaran Davies (Season 11), Jack Keating (Season 8), Sean Stone (Season 11), Tommy Bradley (Season 12), Charlie Frederick (Season 4), and Shaq Muhammad (Season 9).

Season 3 of Love Island: All Stars was extended to six weeks, up from five. That will give Islanders one more week to make their connections and evade being dumped from the island.

More Islanders will join the series as the show airs, with bombshells not too far off to stir things up in the villa.

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posted 1/9/2026

PGA Awards... And the Nominees Are...
Producers Name Best Game Shows
From Deadline

It's been a busy week for awards nominations, and now the Producers Guild of America is out with its hopefuls for the PGA Awards spanning film and TV.

The list is a who's-who of 2026 awards contenders, but includes one big surprise with the inclusion of Zach Cregger's well-reviewed horror hit Weapons, which hadn't popped up on any precursor Best Picture list before today. It also comes from Warner Bros, which — with One Battle After Another, Sinners and its distribution deal for Apple's F1 — has four of the 10 nominees.

Award for Outstanding Producer of Game & Competition Television
- The Amazing Race
- Jeopardy!
- RuPaul's Drag Race
- Top Chef The Traitors


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posted 1/9/2026

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posted 1/9/2026

Couples Betting?
Meet the Couples for TelevisaUnivision's New Series, "Apostarias Por Mi"
From Deadline

TelevisaUnivision is rounding out the cast of their new reality competition, ¿Apostarías por Mí? (Would You Bet on Me?), which is set to start on January 18.

Alejandra Espinoza and Alan Tacher are the main hosts of the show, who will front the galas every night, and they will be joined by a trio of show analysts who will give their takes on all the drama unfolding on TV.

Singer Lupillo Rivera has joined the reality series to share his opinions on the competition, as he is known for his strategic approach, having previously participated in La Casa de los Famosos.

Host and actress Cecilia Galliano and Jorge Lozano H. will also join the panel of analysts. Espinoza and Tacher will also be joined by Roberto Hernández as co-host of the primetime shows.

Given that ¿Apostarías por Mí? has a digital component, with the streaming platform Vix playing a large role in the show's 24/7 experience, it needs a couple of hosts. Arana Lemus and Lambda García have been tapped to co-host the pre- and post-shows, which will run as bookends to the main show.

During the reality competition presentation, the latest couple was confirmed, with Salvador Zerboni joining the series alongside his partner Marcela Ruiz. Previously confirmed couples included Raúl "El Pelón" and Laura Molinar; Adrián Di Monte and Nuja Amar; Beta Mejía and Alejandra Jaramillo; Franco Tradardi and Breh Badassifier; René Strickler and Rubí Cardozo; Jim Velásquez and Alina Lozano; Gigi Ojeda and David Leal; Tibi Camacho and José Medina; and Lorenzo Méndez and Claudia Galván. The remaining two couples will be announced in the coming days.

The show will have a 24/7 livestream on Vix with eight channels dedicated exclusively to ¿Apostarías por Mí? The show will have nightly galas starting on Sundays on Univision and weekdays on UniMás at 8 p.m. ET. ¿Apostarías por Mí? will have an international rollout, premiering simultaneously in México and Latin America, alongside the U.S. broadcast.

TelevisaUnivision's Las Estrellas in México will premiere the competition on Sunday, January 18 at 9 p.m. on linear, with the weekly galas streaming on Vix. Latin American audiences will be able to watch the show exclusively on Vix.

¿Apostarías por Mí? is based on an Abot Hameiri Communication format distributed by Dori Media International and produced by Fremantle for TelevisaUnivision.

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posted 1/8/2026

Drag Race: UK vs. The World 3 Ruveals Cast
Catch It on BBC3, WOW Presents Plus
From Deadline

BBC Three has confirmed the cast of RuPaul's Drag Race UK vs The World Season 3, which will see teen queens return to the Werk Room for their moment to shine.

RuPaul will welcome standout Queens from across the global Drag Race Universe to battle it out against some of Drag Race UK's most celebrated drag talent. This competition spin-off takes the gameplay to the highest level with international pride on the line, a cash prize of L50,000 ($67,000) and the title of Queen of the Mothertucking World up for grabs.

The 10 queens competing in RuPaul's Drag Race UK vs The World Season 3 are Fontana (Sweden), Gawdland (Thailand), Kate Butch (UK), Mariah Balenciaga (US), Melinda Verga (Canada), Minty Fresh (Philippines), The Only Naomy (Germany), Serena Morena (Mexico), Sminty Drop (UK) and Zahirah Zapanta (UK).

RuPaul's Drag Race UK vs The World Season 3 will premiere on WOW Presents Plus in the US and select territories, day-and-date with its local airing on BBC Three and iPlayer in the UK.

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posted 1/8/2026


WGBH Boston
ELLE SIMONE SCOTT: 1976-2026
"America's Test Kitchen: The Next Generation" Judge
From Deadline

Chef Elle Simone Scott, the first Black woman to appear as a regular host on PBS' America's Test Kitchen, who fought tirelessly for diversity and inclusion in the food industry, died January 5 from ovarian cancer. She was 49.

Her death was announced by her friend and fellow chef Carla Hall on social media.

"Chef Elle Simone Scott was a friend, a force, and a trailblazer," Hall wrote in a post Wednesday on Facebook. "She showed up with excellence, generosity, and deep love for food and community.

"At America's Test Kitchen, Elle helped open doors that had long been closed—becoming one of the first Black women audiences saw in the test kitchen, and doing so with grace, authority, and joy," Hall continued. "She didn't just test recipes; she changed what representation looked like in food media. Her voice mattered. Her work mattered. She mattered."

Born LaShawnda Sherise Simone Scott on Nov. 28, 1976, Scott grew up in Detroit, MI, and attended Eastern Michigan University, later attending the Culinary Institute of New York. First working as a social worker in Detroit, Scott did an internship with Food Network, then in 2016 she became the first Black woman to appear as a regular host on the PBS television show America's Test Kitchen. She was a test cook and food stylist and also developed videos for the show's online cooking school. 00:00 09:16 Simone founded SheChef, a for-profit mentoring and networking organization for women of color in the culinary field, in 2013. She was featured in a segment on NBC Boston's The Hub Today, and in 2019 hosted 28 Days of Edna, a monthlong America's Test Kitchen series focused on American chef and teacher Edna Lewis.

Scott was diagnosed with ovarian cancer in 2016, at the age of 40.

"Elle faced ovarian cancer with courage and honesty, using her platform to educate, advocate, and uplift even while fighting for her life. That kind of strength leaves a mark," Hall wrote. "We honor you, Elle," Hall continued. "Your legacy lives on in every kitchen you inspired and every cook who finally saw themselves reflected back. Rest well my sister."

Scott was also featured on the Prime Video spinoff series "America's Test Kitchen: The Next Generation".

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posted 1/8/2026


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RICHARD DIMITRI: 1942-2025
"When Things Were Rotten" Actor Played Games
From the Hollywood Reporter

Richard Dimitri, who played twins on the Mel Brooks comedy When Things Were Rotten and other colorful characters in the films Johnny Dangerously and Let It Ride, has died. He was 83.

Dimitri died Dec. 18 in Los Angeles after a decades-long battle with heart and lung illness, his family announced.

A New Yorker of Assyrian descent, Dimitri also co-created the 1993 Fox sitcom Daddy Dearest, starring Richard Lewis and Don Rickles, and wrote for two other network comedies, CBS' House Calls, starring Wayne Rogers and Lynn Redgrave, and NBC's Going Bananas, starring the orangutan Roxana Banana.

Dimitri had appeared three times on Broadway when he came to Los Angeles to play the twins Bertram (aide to the Sheriff of Nottingham) and Renaldo (one of the Merry Men) on the 1975 ABC series When Things Were Rotten, a spoof of Robin Hood that starred Dick Gautier. The show, however, lasted just 13 episodes.

In Amy Heckerling's Johnny Dangerously (1984), starring Michael Keaton, Dimitri portrayed Roman Moronie, a nightclub owner and malapropist ("You lousy cork-soakers"), and he was the gambler known as Johnny Cheeseburger in Let It Ride (1989), starring Richard Dreyfuss and David Johansen.

The youngest of two sons, Dimitri was born in Yonkers on June 27, 1942. His father, Jacob, abandoned the family when Richard was a toddler, and he was raised by his mother, Mary, and her father. After graduating from Yonkers High School and then the American Academy of Dramatic Arts in 1962, he played Bashir in the 1963 off-Broadway revival of The Immoralist. He made it to Broadway in 1968 in The Guide and Hal Prince's Zorba opposite Herschel Bernardi and in 1972 in Lysistrata alongside Melina Mercouri.

In 1973, he began to teach acting at Queens College in New York before heading to L.A. He also showed up in Gene Wilder's The World's Greatest Lover (1977) and on episodes of such TV shows as Starsky & Hutch, Welcome Back, Kotter, Hawaii Five-O, Tenspeed and Brown Shoe, Tracey Takes On … and Hearts Afire.

In game shows, Dimitri appeared on episodes of "The Hollywood Squares" in 1975.

On the side, he performed stand-up at The Comedy Store and other venues. After leaving show business in 1998 because of health issues, he began a second career as an art and antiques dealer, owning the gallery Engs-Dimitri Works of Art on on La Cienega Boulevard with his wife of 26 years, Christianne Engs. He sold John Deare's 1787 masterpiece, Venus Reclining on a Sea Monster With Cupid and a Putto, to the Getty museum.

His son, John, who was born with a rare congenital heart defect, Hypoplastic-left-heart syndrome, died at age 19 in 2017.

Donations can be made to The John Dimitri Research Foundation for Congenital Heart Disease.

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posted 1/8/2026


20th Television
MARCIA RODD: 1938-2025
"Maude" Actress Played Games
From the Hollywood Reporter

Marcia Rodd, the Tony-nominated actress who starred opposite Elliott Gould in the Jules Feiffer black comedy Little Murders and originated the role of Bea Arthur's daughter in the pilot for Maude, died Dec. 27, her family announced. She was 87.

Rodd's first love was the stage, and she portrayed the pot-smoking starlet Bobbi opposite Linda Lavin, James Coco and Doris Roberts in Neil Simon's 1969-71 hit Broadway comedy Last of the Red Hot Lovers. In his review in The New York Times, Clive Barnes wrote that Rodd supplied "a naive, little-girl charm to give an edge of innocence to her [character's] deprived depravity."

She received her Tony nomination for best actress in a musical in 1973 for her turn as a deserted wife in the kooky Austin Pendleton-directed Shelter but lost out to Glynis Johns for A Little Night Music. In Little Murders (1971), directed by Alan Arkin, Rodd starred as the predatory Patsy Newquist, a New York interior designer with an eccentric family — Vincent Gardenia and Elizabeth Wilson play her parents, Jon Korkes her brother — who falls for a photographer (Gould) she first meets when he's getting mugged. (Barbara Cook had the part in the 1967 Broadway original.)

In the second-season finale of Norman Lear's All in the Family that aired in March 1972 and served as the pilot for Maude, Archie (Carroll O'Connor) and Edith (Jean Stapleton) head to Tuckahoe, New York, for the wedding of Carol Findlay (Rodd), who has a son from a previous marriage and is set to marry a Jewish guy. (Arthur's ultra-liberal Maude Findlay is Edith's cousin.) But when Maude was picked up to series to begin its acclaimed six-season run the following September, Carol was played by Adrienne Barbeau, with Rodd reportedly unwilling to commit to a TV series.

Rodd did change her mind about television in 1976 when she agreed to portray the sister of Geraldine Brooks' character in the Lear-developed, Coco-starring The Dumplings, but that NBC sitcom lasted just 11 episodes. She returned for another Lear comedy, co-starring as the best friend and neighbor of Eileen Brennan's character on ABC's 13 Queens Boulevard. That midseason show, however, aired just nine episodes.

Rodd appeared on episodes of "Match Game", "Celebrity Sweepstakes", "To Tell the Truth", "What's My Line?", and "Rhyme & Reason"

The Hollywood Reporter
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posted 1/8/2026


CBS/SEG/MGM Television

More on "Survivor 50"
Jeff Probst Defends Cameos
From TV Insider

No one had MrBeast, Zac Brown, Jimmy Fallon, and Billie Eilish showing up in Survivor 50 on their bingo card. Jimmy "MrBeast" Donaldson and Brown appear in the Survivor 50 trailer, and Fallon and Eilish are just mentioned by name, but all four of the celebrity cameos will have some kind of impact on the game's structure. The cameos shocked fans upon the Survivor 50 trailer's release and sparked concerns about how the famous faces would influence the game and viewing experience. After all, Survivor 50's theme is "In the Hands of the Fans," and fans didn't vote for celebrity cameos.

Jeff Probst has now given some context about the move to include these celebrities, saying that they are Survivor fans themselves. "Once we committed to turning the game design over to the fans, the next question became: 'How far can we go with this idea!?'" Probst told Variety.

"We knew some of Survivor's biggest fans happen to be celebrities, so we thought sprinkling a few of them in with their own unique twists felt like a fun way to make the game even more unpredictable! It definitely caught the players off guard in some really exciting ways, and added another layer to this celebratory season."

Probst explained that the celebrities have been included to test the focus of the 24 castaways. Will they let the novelty of the guest-star appearances affect their thought processes?

"I think it's a legitimate concern when you start adding layers like celebrities, that they can overshadow the game and take it off course. Our job was to make sure that we stayed true to what we're doing on Survivor, which is exploring this continuous social experiment. And now we're adding another layer," Probst says. "And when you bring in a celebrity like Zac Brown or MrBeast or Jimmy Fallon, you now add idolatry, and you add different perceptions and reputations. Suddenly, people can get off track a little bit, or they lean in, and they want something to do with Jimmy Fallon. A lot of the players said, 'I've always dreamed of being in a MrBeast video.' So the twist is designed to see if you can stay on course with the thought process you should — or how is it going to shift your thought process, and will it do you in?"

The cameos are a result of Probst's personal friendships with the stars, and he said the stars pitched the ideas for their involvement themselves. Fallon is briefly mentioned by Christian Hubicki from David vs. Goliath in the trailer. He says that the late-night host could decide his fate in the game. It's a vague mention that lacks context to keep things spoiler-free, but it was attention-grabbing. The same goes for the Eilish mention from Rick Devens, who said there was a "Billie Eilish boomerang idol" in the game (sentences are being written that have never been written before).

"With Jimmy Fallon, it was on his show. Jimmy texts me ideas all the time about Survivor, and we put some of them in the show, and we've always talked about this idea," Probst explained of Fallon's involvement, adding, "I think people will see, when they see these play out, I think they'll understand these are legit Survivor fans who wanted to be a part of 50."

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posted 1/8/2026

Thursday Lightning Round
... or "Bemusement Park"

  • Squid Game: The Experience comes under fire from Equity in London (Deadline)

  • ITV, TVNZ renew content partnership (Televisual)

  • Jane Lynch, Eric Stonestreet swing by "Happy's Place" (Variety)

  • PROGRAMMING NOTE: Love Is Blind drops season 10 part 1 February 11 (Swooon)

  • Ken Jennings further elaborates on his posts from yesterday (TV Insider)

  • SAG-AFTRA not ruling out a strike in 2026 (Deadline)

  • Alison Hammond to host Bridgerton podcast (Deadline)

  • Maya Jama tells Grok to stop deepfaking nudes (Deadline)

  • A FEW GOOD MINUTES with Alan Cumming (Variety)


posted 1/8/2026


Netflix/Warner Bros. Discovery

WB Tells Paramount to Go Pound Sand
Company Urges Shareholders to Reject Hostile Bids
From Deadline

The song remains the same: Warner Bros. Discovery has turned down the latest acquisition offer by David Ellison's Paramount Skydance, and WBD's board is continuing to back the company's deal with Netflix.

On Wednesday, WBD officially responded to Paramount's latest $30/share all-cash bid for all of Warner Bros. Discovery — its eighth takeover offer to date.

Paramount Skydance's offer "is not more favorable to WBD stockholders than the Netflix Merger and continues to be inadequate," including because of its "insufficient value, taking into account price and numerous risks, costs and uncertainties," WBD said in an SEC filing, referring to Paramount Skydance by its ticker symbol "PSKY."

The WBD board reiterated its belief that Paramount's proposal is much riskier and questioned Paramount's ability to close such a deal. The board's letter also noted that Paramount's offer is nonbinding: "The Offer is entirely at PSKY's discretion – PSKY can reduce the price, impose new conditions, or walk away entirely at any time prior to its acceptance of tendered shares," WBD said in the filing.

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posted 1/7/2026

"Drag Race" Sets a Record
Season 18 Opens to Double Digit Growth
From Deadline

RuPaul's Drag Race just set another viewership record with the Season 18 premiere on MTV, delivering the highest season premiere rating and share in the show's history among P18-49.

The drag competition delivered double-digit growth versus its Season 17 premiere in ratings and share, according to the network. The series was up 17% on P18-49 rating (0.674 vs. 0.577) and up 32% on P18-49 share (3.62 vs. 2.75). Season 18 was also the top cable entertainment telecast of the day among P18-34 and P18-49.

RuPaul's Drag Race also made waves on social media with the Season 18 premiere generating 24M views (+6% vs. S17) and 1M engagements.

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posted 1/7/2026

DGA Awards... The Nominees Are...
Jeopardy!, The Price Is Right In the Running
From Deadline

The Directors Guild of America has removed the lens cap on the television, documentary and commercials nominees for its 78th DGA Awards. HBO Max's The Pitt and FX's The Bear snagged two noms each in the respective Dramatic Series and Comedy Series races. See the full list below.

REALITY/QUIZ AND GAME
- LUCINDA M. MARGOLIS: Jeopardy!, "Ep. 9341" (Syndicated) Directorial Team: Associate Director: Chloe Corwin Stage Manager: James F. McGuire
- ADAM SANDLER: The Price is Right, "10,000th Episode" (CBS) Directorial Team: Associate Director: Jazmin Eckenberg Stage Manager: Steven Hollander, Jason Galland, Alex Weston
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MIKE SWEENEY: Conan O'Brien Must Go, "Austria" (HBO Max) Directorial Team: Associate Director: Jason Chillemi

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posted 1/7/2026


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ANDY FRIENDLY: 1951-2026
"Entertainment Tonight" Founding Producer Also Ran "Go for the Green"
From the Hollywood Reporter

Andy Friendly, the first son of famed CBS newsman Fred Friendly who served as the first producer on Entertainment Tonight and worked as a programming executive at CNBC and King World, has died. He was 74.

Friendly died Sunday at his home in Bel-Air, his brother, David Friendly, a journalist turned film and television producer, announced. No cause of death was revealed.

His wife of 39 years, actress Patricia Crowley, who starred on the 1960s NBC series Please Don't Eat the Daisies, died in September at age 91.

Born on Nov. 6, 1951 — the same week his dad and Edward R. Murrow launched their pioneering documentary series See It Now on CBS — Friendly graduated from USC and began his career at age 22 as a junior researcher at WNBC-TV in New York. He met then-anchorman Tom Snyder at the station, and after becoming a writer, he produced Snyder's Tomorrow Show in the early 1970s.

Friendly helped get Entertainment Tonight off on the right foot when he was named the first producer of the first-run syndicated program, which went on to become the longest-running daily entertainment news show in history. He received an Emmy nomination for his work in 1982.

From 1990-95, he served as vp primetime programs at CNBC, where he oversaw talk shows hosted by Snyder, Tim Russert, Geraldo Rivera and others.

"Andy was a brilliant producer and an exceptional leader who helped define CNBC during a pivotal period of growth and creativity," Warner Bros. Discovery CEO and president David Zaslav said in a statement. "He had an extraordinary ability to spot talent, nurture ideas and bring out the very best in the people around him.

"But beyond his professional accomplishments, Andy was a special person and a dear and loyal friend. He led with generosity, humor and heart, and he cared very deeply about people. Andy made everyone feel valued, and his unique kindness and integrity will be remembered, just as powerfully as his creative legacy."

As president of programming and production at syndication powerhouse King World Productions from 1995-2001, Friendly was responsible for programming strategy, development and production.

Friendly was the producer on "Go for the Green", an eco-themed quiz show for Planet Green (the network now known as Destination America).

Friendly also was president of the Hollywood Radio & Television Society and an adjunct professor at the USC School of Cinematic Arts, and he served on the boards of the USC Shoah Foundation and the Saban Community Clinic.

His memoir, Willing to Be Lucky: Adventures in Life and Television, was published in 2017.

In addition to David, survivors include his mother, Ruth, and his other siblings, Lisa, Richard, Michael and Jon.

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posted 1/7/2026

First Live Crypto Quiz to Launch
Catch It on Twitch Jnauary 9
From BeInCrypto

Freedx, a next-generation cryptocurrency exchange focused on accessibility and user experience, is introducing a new way for the crypto community to learn and engage: The Freedx Quiz Show, a live, interactive quiz streaming on Twitch.

Scheduled for January 9 at 18:00 CET (noon ET), the show combines live competition with audience interaction, allowing both contestants and viewers to engage with crypto related questions in real time.

According to Freedx, the show will be hosted by Karim Emam, the company's Chief Strategy Officer. Contestants will answer questions that gradually increase in difficulty, covering topics such as blockchain fundamentals, digital assets, and general market concepts.

The structure appears designed to appeal to a broad range of users, from those with prior trading experience to newer participants looking to test their understanding of core ideas. Questions are time limited, placing emphasis on quick decision making and practical knowledge rather than deep technical detail.

Freedx has indicated that the quiz show is intended as a recurring format. Future editions may introduce new question styles, rotating hosts, and additional interactive elements, suggesting an ongoing content strategy rather than a single promotional event.

Unlike traditional quiz formats, the broadcast places significant emphasis on viewer participation. Those watching the stream will be able to engage through live chat, respond to polls, and take part in knowledge prompts throughout the show.

By using Twitch as its primary platform, Freedx is tapping into an environment where interaction and community feedback are central to the viewing experience. Viewers are encouraged to follow the progression of contestants, compare answers, and engage collectively as the questions unfold.

BeInCrypto

posted 1/7/2026


Netflix

More on "Star Search"
Judges Named for January 20 Premiere
From the Futon Critic

Netflix's iconic talent competition series, Star Search, adds Grammy(R) Award nominated artist Jelly Roll, Golden Globe(R) nominated and Emmy(R) winning actor Sarah Michelle Gellar and television personality and NYT Best-Selling cookbook author Chrissy Teigen to make up its star-studded judging panel.

Star Search premieres live on January 20, 2026 hosted by Emmy(R) and Golden Globe(R) nominated actor Anthony Anderson. Episodes will air live Tuesdays and Wednesdays at 9:00 PM ET / 6:00 PM PT and will include real-time voting to let the viewers help determine which contestants move forward. Viewers watching live can easily vote with their remote or by tapping the screen if watching in the Netflix mobile app.

The new and reimagined series draws on the rich legacy of Star Search, which helped launch the careers of global icons like Beyoncé, Justin Timberlake, Christina Aguilera, Britney Spears, Dave Chappelle, Adam Sandler and many others. Off the air for 20 years, the show returns as a nostalgic yet fresh entry in the talent competition space - ready to captivate both longtime fans and a whole new generation.

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posted 1/7/2026

Wednesday Lightning Round
... or "Husband, Father, Baller"

  • Ken Jennings advocates for his native Seattle (KING5 Seattle) and...well... cutting out carbs (TV Insider)

  • Darragh Ennis brings his games on the road (Newstalk), doubts "The Chase" will be one of them (Dublin Live)

  • Fox signs Gordon Ramsay, half of FoodTube to Creator Studios (The Wrap)

  • Bella Twins... Dwight Howard... MrBeast... enough said (Bleacher Report)

  • Melissa O'Neil on her trip from "Canadian Idol" to "The Rookie" (The Hollywood Reporter)


posted 1/7/2026


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MICHAEL REAGAN: 1945-2026
Syndicated Radio Host Fronted the Original "Lingo"
From the AP

Michael Reagan, the eldest son of President Ronald Reagan and a conservative commentator, has died following a battle with cancer. He was 80.

The Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation and Institute announced his death in a post on the social platform X on Tuesday, calling him "a steadfast guardian of his father's legacy."

"Michael Reagan lived a life shaped by conviction, purpose, and an abiding devotion to President Reagan's ideals," the foundation said.

His cause of death was not immediately announced.

Reagan was a contributor to the conservative Newsmax television network and was known for his talk radio program, "The Michael Reagan Show." In the 1980s, Reagan hosted the first version of "Lingo", a word game that combined Mastermind-type puzzles and bingo.

Reagan was born to Irene Flaugher in 1945 and adopted just hours after his birth by Ronald Reagan and his then-wife, actor Jane Wyman. The young Reagan followed in his parents' footsteps. After attending Arizona State University and Los Angeles Valley College, Reagan took up acting, built his syndicated radio show and authored several books, including two about his personal journey titled "On the Outside Looking in" and "Twice Adopted."

Throughout his life, Reagan also focused his time on several charities, raising money in powerboat racing and serving as chair of the John Douglas French Alzheimer's Foundation board for three years.

Michael Reagan pushed his father's ideas forward as chair of the Reagan Legacy Foundation.

Michael Reagan's second marriage was to Colleen Stearns, with whom he had two children.

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posted 1/6/2026

Factoring the NFC Wild Card Game
"Fear Factor: House of Fear" to Get Advance Showing During Wild Card Weekend
From th eFuton Critic

FOX Sports continues its coverage of the NFL Playoffs with the final NFC Wild Card Game airing live on Sunday, January 11 (4:30 PM ET live/1:30 PM PT live) (FSP-2678) (n/a).

STRANGERS MOVE INTO THE FEAR HOUSE AND COMPETE FOR $200,000 ON AN ALL-NEW SPECIAL ADVANCE SERIES PREMIERE OF FEAR FACTOR: HOUSE OF FEAR SUNDAY, JANUARY 11, ON FOX Fourteen total strangers move into the Fear House. With $200,000 on the line, they must confront their biggest terrors. The pressure quickly builds with the first challenge: being sealed inside airtight bags. A face-off between a coal-miner and a cheerleader leads to a shocking End Game in the all-new "Sealed Fates" special advance series premiere episode of Fear Factor: House of Fear airing Sunday, Jan 11 (8:00 - 9:00 PM ET / 5:00 - 6:00 PM PT LIVE TO ALL TIME ZONES) on FOX. (FFA-101) (TV-14)

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posted 1/6/2026

Tuesday Lightning Round
... or "Love, Marriage, Baby"

  • FIRST LOOK: Single's Inferno season 5 (Netflix, January 20) (The Futon Critic)

  • Jimmy Kimmel uses his first intro of the new year to talk about ratings (Deadline)

  • Yes... you've seen Michelle Tsai before (TV Insider)

  • Chris Bukowski to make an honest woman out of Anna Redman (Reality TV World)

  • Derek Hough, Hayley Erbert welcome their first child (Reality TV World)


posted 1/6/2026

Call It The Bob & Rob Show...
"Traitors" Sets Official Companion Podcast with Boston Rob, Bob the Drag Queen
From Variety

"The Traitors" is getting the podcast treatment.

Following the Season 4 premiere of "The Traitors" on Peacock on Jan. 8, the companion podcast will debut, hosted by former traitors Boston Rob Mariano and Bob the Drag Queen.

During each episode of the podcast, the hosts "will provide expert perspectives of 'The Traitors' upcoming fourth season, with Boston Rob breaking down strategic gameplay decisions and mission twists, while Bob the Drag Queen delivers signature commentary on the looks, style moments and pure drama that define the castle aesthetic."

Bob the Drag Queen and Boston Rob were both traitors during Season 3 of the Peaock hit series. Bob was banished during the fourth episode after Rob turned on his fellow Traitor. Three episodes later, Rob was banished.

Each episode of the podcast will include guests from the fourth season — banished or "murdered" players from behind the castle walls — who will share insight into the season and what viewers didn't see. Season 4 of "The Traitors" includes Donna Kelce, Mark Ballas, Rob Cesternino, Johnny Weir, Stephen Colletti, Michael Rapaport, Monét X Change and many more.

The first three episodes will be released on Jan. 8 at 6 p.m. PT; two new episodes will drop the following Thursday, followed by one weekly throughout the season. The finale and reunion will stream on Feb. 26.

A special preview of the podcast will drop Jan. 5.

Variety
Reality Tea

posted 1/5/2026

"The Masked Singer" Announces S14 Partnerships
Show to Celebrate Education, Animal Adoption & Ocean Conservation
From th eFuton Critic

Building on the show's tradition of blending spectacle with heart, Season 14 spotlights meaningful collaborations that extend the joy of The Masked Singer beyond the stage, inviting viewers of all ages to learn, engage and give back.

- STINGRAY COSTUME COLLABORATION WITH OCEANA TO SPOTLIGHT OCEAN CONSERVATION Following the success of Season 12's Leaf Sheep campaign, The Masked Singer proudly partners once again with Oceana - this time featuring Stingray. The collaboration dives into fascinating stingray facts while amplifying Oceana's impactful "Adopt a Ray" program. Building on previous initiatives like Unmasking the Leaf Sheep and Saving the Leaf Sheep, this strategic partnership continues the show's commitment to ocean education and conservation, inspiring viewers to protect marine life around the world. Oceana is the largest international organization dedicated solely to ocean conservation. Oceana is rebuilding abundant and biodiverse oceans by winning science-based policies in countries that control one-quarter of the world's wild fish catch. With more than 325 victories that stop overfishing, habitat destruction, oil and plastic pollution, and the killing of threatened species like turtles, whales, and sharks, Oceana's campaigns are delivering results. A restored ocean means that 1 billion people can enjoy a healthy seafood meal every day, forever. Together, we can save the oceans and help feed the world. Visit Oceana.org to learn more.

- GALAXY GIRL COSTUME COLLABORATES WITH GRIFFITH OBSERVATORY FOR "UNMASKING THE UNIVERSE" With eyes on the stars, Galaxy Girl takes viewers on a journey beyond Earth in partnership with the iconic Griffith Observatory in Los Angeles, CA. Inspired by the success of prior educational collaborations, this initiative titled "Unmasking the Universe," shares engaging facts about space and science designed to spark curiosity in kids and families alike. Through digital activations and educational storytelling, Galaxy Girl helps make astronomy approachable, fun and inspiring for the next generation of explorers. Prepare for touchdown as the Galaxy Girl costume lands at the famed Griffith Observatory. Come see the out-of-this-world costume in all its glory while on display in the Observatory's Sunset Portal. Griffith Observatory inspires everyone to observe, ponder, and understand the sky. Located on the south slope of Mount Hollywood in Griffith Park, the Observatory is owned and operated by the City of Los Angeles Department of Recreation and Parks. The building is open to the public six days a week (Tuesday - Sunday), with free admission. Free public telescope viewing is available every evening the Observatory is open and the sky is clear. The Celestial Globe, a monumental, unprecedented attraction, debuts at Griffith Observatory on January 27, 2026, at 12 noon, PST. Don't miss it. To learn more about the Observatory and all its events, visit www.GriffithObservatory.org. Griffith Observatory Foundation is the exclusive non-profit partner of Griffith Observatory. To join in support of Griffith Observatory and be part of the community that brings people together like no other place on the planet, visit www.GriffithObservatoryFoundation.org.

- PUGCASSO + QUEEN CORGI COSTUMES COLLABORATE WITH THE VANDERPUMP DOG FOUNDATION To celebrate the season's most lovable canine duo, The Masked Singer teams up with The Vanderpump Dog Foundation to promote family-friendly viewing and the power of pet adoption. Featuring Pugcasso and Queen Corgi costumes side-by-side, the partnership highlights heartwarming stories of rescue and companionship, encouraging fans to consider adoption while tuning in together. Through social content and engagement, the collaboration reinforces the joy animals bring to our lives and the importance of giving dogs a second chance. The Vanderpump Dog Foundation, founded in 2016 by Lisa Vanderpump and husband Ken Todd, is a 501(c)(3) dog rescue organization working on both domestic and international fronts to create a better world for dogs. So far, the Los Angeles chapter alone has successfully rescued and rehomed over 3,000 dogs. Internationally, The Vanderpump Dog Foundation operates a rescue center in China, housing and caring for hundreds of dogs rescued and rehabilitated from the dog meat trade. Built on a platform of education, legislation, and activism, The Vanderpump Dog Foundation spearheads multiple annual initiatives, including feeding and vaccinating dogs in the USA, China, and several other countries; tackling overpopulation through increasing awareness and low-cost options for spay/neuter; operating an Emergency Medical Fund to treat dogs in dire need; training rescues to be service dogs for Veterans with PTSD, and more. For more information, visit VanderpumpDogs.org.

The Futon Critic

posted 1/5/2026

Jon Barinholtz, Rob Belushi Get Into the Game
Pair Team with Studio Lambert
From Deadline

Studio Lambert, the production company behind The Traitors and Squid Game: The Challenge, is expanding its U.S. operation.

The All3Media-owned company is launching a new label with Jon Barinholtz and Rob Belushi. The pair are actors-turned-game show creators, having recently developed and produced The Perfect Line for the Game Show Network and CBS Media Ventures.

Barinholtz and Belushi have created Inner Drive Entertainment, which will be housed under Studio Lambert. It is the second label launched by the company in the past 12 months, after establishing MindMeld Entertainment with Below Deck exec producers Jill Goslicky and Vivian Choi last year.

Deadline

posted 1/5/2026

Monday Lightning Round
... or "Love & Deception"

  • FIRST LOOK: Is It Cake? Valentines (Netflix, February 4) (The Futon Critic)

  • Jimmy Kimmel wins Critics Choice, thanks... wait what? (Deadline)

  • Survivor's Sage Ahrens embraces villain role, calls out "pregaming" (Reality Blurred)

  • Ben Flajnik welcomes his first child (Reality TV World)

  • Danielle Maltby gets engaged to boyfriend Halli Borgfjord (Reality TV World)

  • Mistress ISabelle Brooks switches sides, defends Ginger Minj (Reality Shrine)

  • YOU CAN'T MAKE THIS $#*! UP!: 30 years ago, a woman was crowned champion on Wheel of Fortune. How did her son do? (TV Insider)

  • A FEW GOOD MINUTES with John Davidson (People)


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