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Primetime Emmys: And the Nominees Are....
The Hardware Is Handed Out September 14
From Deadline
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Newcomers like The Pitt, Paradise, Nobody Wants This and The Studio secured nominations for Outstanding Drama and Comedy Series for the 77th annual Primetime Emmy Awards on Tuesday.
That also led to nominations for Noah Wyle (The Pitt), Sterling K. Brown (Paradise), Seth Rogen (The Studio) and Kristen Bell and Adam Brody (both for Nobody Wants This). The freshman breakouts joined legacy competitors like Abbott Elementary, Hacks, Only Murders in the Building in comedy and The Diplomat and Slow Horses in drama.
TV Academy chair Cris Obrego kicked off the nominations by saying it received a record turnout of voters this year. Overall, Severance was the most nominated drama with 27, followed by limited series The Penguin with 24. The Studio and The White Lotus followed with 23 noms apiece. Hacks gathered the most nods in comedy with 14.
Limited series will be a compelling competition to watch, as Netflix’s Adolescence with 13 noms will duke it out against Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story, The Penguin, Dying for Sex and Black Mirror. The high quality of some of those limited series led to nominations for Colin Farrell (The Penguin), Stephen Graham (Adolescence) and Cooper Koch (Monsters).
Among the first surprises of the morning was that Late Night with Seth Meyers was nudged out of the Outstanding Talk Series category, while The Voice missed out in Outstanding Reality Competition Program as Survivor returned to the category after missing out last year.
With today’s list finalized, the FYC biz goes into overdrive ahead of final voting by Academy members from August 18-27. That will culminate in a pair of Creative Arts Emmy ceremonies September 6-7, where the crafts will have their time in the sun. Then comes the 25-category Primetime Emmys on September 14, airing live on CBS and Paramount+.
Of note in the game and reality spaces, RuPaul has broken the record for the most nominated Reality Host in Emmys history with 10. Also, Elizabeth Banks earns her first nomination for her work on ABC's Press Your Luck.
The nominees....
Outstanding Reality Competition
- The Traitors (Peacock)
- RuPaul’s Drag Race (MTV)
- The Amazing Race (CBS)
- Survivor (CBS)
- Top Chef (Bravo)
Outstanding Reality Host
- RuPaul Charles, RuPaul’s Drag Race
- Mark Cuban, Lori Greiner, Kevin O’Leary, Barbara Corcoran, Daymond John & Daniel Lubetzky, Shark Tank
- Alan Cumming, The Traitors
- Kristen Kish, Top Chef
- Jeff Probst, Survivor
Outstanding Game Show
- Celebrity Family Feud (ABC)
- Jeopardy! (ABC/Syndication)
- The Price Is Right (CBS)
- Wheel of Fortune (ABC/Syndication)
- Who Wants to Be a Millionaire (ABC)
Outstanding Game Show Host
- Elizabeth Banks, Press Your Luck
- Steve Harvey, Celebrity Family Feud
- Ken Jennings, Jeopardy!
- Colin Jost, Pop Culture Jeopardy!
- Jimmy Kimmel, Who Wants to Be a Millionaire
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posted 7/15/2025 |
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The Great Physique Experiment Comes to America
Netflix Greenlights "Physical 100 USA"
From the Futon Critic |
Start training, because America is about to see huge gains with Physical 100: USA.
The high-stakes competition series Physical: 100 is being adapted for US audiences. In the original Korean series, elite athletes, bodybuilders, and military professionals face off in grueling quests that test raw strength and endurance. Despite its name, as any gym rat knows, this type of tournament isn't just about the body. The various challenges also require extreme mental toughness and fortitude.
The search for the new batch of 100 American competitors is on. If you're tough as nails and take no rest days, click below to apply now for a chance to participate. Just remember: each day, to prepare for the competition, Woo Jin-yong - CrossFit athlete, snowboarder, and winner of Physical: 100 Season 1 - ran 1 mile wearing a 20-pound weighted vest; did 100 pull-ups, 200 push-ups, and 300 squats; and then ran another mile. Think you can handle a workout routine that intense?
Physical: 100 became a breakout success around the world, soaring to the Top 10 in over 80 countries. Now, the US version will raise the bar, bringing together America's most formidable competitors from across sports, fitness, and tactical disciplines in a battle to determine who has the most complete physique. Arthur Smith & Co. is producing Physical 100: USA, with Arthur Smith, David Friedman, Anthony Storm, and Eli Baldrige serving as executive producers. A filming location will be revealed at a later date.
Physical: Asia will also premiere later this year. An evolution of the original Korean series, the new season will expand to feature top-tier athletes from across Asia, who must form teams around their countries of origin to compete for national glory. A further European adaptation of the hit Korean show is also underway.
Ahead of the Physical: Asia and Physical 100: USA, you can watch the first two seasons of the original series and catch up on Netflix's many other high-octane reality competition shows, including Battle Camp and Squid Game: The Challenge. And be sure to check back here for updates on Physical 100 USA that are sure to pump you up.
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Robin Kay, Husband Killed
"American Idol" Music Supervisor Slain in Double Homicide
From The Hollywood Reporter |
Longtime American Idol music supervisor Robin Kaye and her husband, Thomas Deluca, have been killed following an apparent double homicide.
American Idol, in a statement from a spokesperson, said, “We are devastated to hear of Robin and her dear husband, Tom’s, passing. Robin has been a cornerstone of the Idol family since 2009 and was truly loved and respected by all who came in contact with her. Robin will remain in our hearts forever and we share our deepest sympathy with her family and friends during this difficult time.”
Kaye, a veteran of music reality series, worked for American Idol from 2009 to the present day. She was responsible for clearing all songs used or performed on the show and was instrumental in getting Led Zeppelin to sign off on an Idol performance of “Whole Lotta Love” — a standout of season 8 when future Queen frontman Adam Lambert brought down the house.
A spokesman for the Los Angeles Police Department told media on Tuesday that LAPD officers in Encino responded to a call for a welfare check at a home on White Oak Avenue on Monday at around 2:30 p.m. On entering the home, a couple, one male and one female, was discovered with possible gunshot wounds. Paramedics from the Los Angeles Fire Department then arrived at the residence and declared the couple dead at the scene.
The LAPD spokesman could not confirm the identity of the couple, but added that a homicide investigation is ongoing.
No names of suspects or arrests in connection with the double murder investigation have yet been announced.
TMZ was the first to report that the couple was Kaye and Deluca.
Kaye’s other music supervisor credits included work on Lip Sync Battle, After the Sunset, The Singing Bee and Q’Viva!: The Chosen.
She began her career on the record company and artist management side of the music industry, working for Waylon Jennings in Nashville, and then MTM Records in artist development. Kaye eventually joined the film and TV licensing department at MCA-Universal Records and then ran the music licensing division at PolyGram Records.
In 2000, Kaye launched her own company, SyncroniCity, and represented artists such as Andrea Bocelli, Kenny Loggins, Lang Lang, Donny Osmond and Steven Bishop. That eventually led her into music supervision.
Among her other music supervision credits were several editions of the Miss Universe pageant and the NAACP Image Awards.
Tributes to Kaye from former Idol contestants are flooding in as the community absorbs the shock of her passing. Colton Dixon, an Idol finalist from season 11, tells THR: “I’m absolutely devastated. Though I shouldn’t play favorites, Robin was always a highlight during my time on American Idol. She was quick to listen and always fought for what the artist wanted. She helped make my time on the show an unforgettable experience.“
Adds season 8’s Scott MacIntyre: “Robin was great at her job. As a blind person, there were always some extra considerations for me to work through when I needed to get a hold of music or quickly research new songs to perform. Robin made that process as easy as possible for me and was always willing to go the extra mile. She helped me and a lot of others on our musical journeys.”
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Your Hotel Room Is Ready...
Meet the Big Brother Class of 2025!
From the Futon Critic
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Last night, BIG BROTHER season 27 premiered to nearly 3M viewers (2.99M), up +10% from last summer's part 1 premiere (airing Wed. July 17, 2024) and up +29% from last summer's part 2 premiere (airing Thurs. July 18, 2024). (According to Nielsen Fast National Data)
Note: Year-over-year streaming comparisons are unavailable because last summer's Wednesday night premiere did not include live streaming data due to the Republican National Convention's live broadcast.
On social media, BIG BROTHER garnered nearly 282m potential social impressions* last night, this was up +27% from the episode airing Thurs. July 18, 2024.
#BB27 trended in the top 10 in the US on X for more than 5 hours and peaked at #1.
Elsewhere, ABC (3.053m/0.32 in the demo) was in the competitive loop thanks to the returns of Celebrity Family Feud (4.162m/0.42/8) and Press Your Luck (2.837m/0.30/5).
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Gregg Wallace, John Torode Fired from "MasterChef"
Banijay Releases Damning Report
From the Hollywood Reporter |
John Torode, the co-host of MasterChef along with Gregg Wallace, is also parting ways with the BBC series following an internal investigation into an allegation of racist language used in the workplace.
On Monday, the TV chef said he had “no recollection” of using racist language while making the BBC show. But in a statement on Tuesday, the BBC confirmed Torode’s employment contract for the reality series will not be renewed.
“John Torode has identified himself as having an upheld allegation of using racist language against him. This allegation — which involves an extremely offensive racist term being used in the workplace — was investigated and substantiated by the independent investigation led by the law firm, Lewis Silkin,” a BBC spokesperson said in a statement obtained by The Hollywood Reporter.
The U.K. broadcaster acknowledged Torode denied the allegation of improper language used in the workplace, but added it could not ignore the severity of the accusation.
“The BBC takes this upheld finding extremely seriously. We will not tolerate racist language of any kind and, as we have already said, we told [producer] Banijay UK, the makers of MasterChef, that action must be taken. John Torode’s contract on MasterChef will not be renewed,” the statement added.
Banijay UK could not be reached for direct comment on Tuesday.
The news comes as the BBC confirmed it had cut ties with Wallace after an external report by the law firm Lewis Silkin upheld 45 claims against him, with the majority of them relating to inappropriate sexual language and humor, but also culturally insensitive and racist comments over a 19-year period. He was fired from his role as host on the long-running cooking series last week. Torode has now been caught up in the external report from the BBC over the popular series.
“For the sake of transparency, I confirm that I am the individual who is alleged to have used racial language on one occasion,” Torode posted to Instagram on Tuesday, adding that he had “no recollection” of any of it. “I do not believe that it happened,” he said.
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Dermot O'Leary to Pilot Sports Quiz for 5
"This Morning" Host's New Project from Creators of "Gladiators", "The Wheel"
From Wales Online |
This Morning star Dermot O'Leary is set to be the face of a new sports-themed quiz show on Channel 5.
The program, still in its early stages, comes from the creators of popular shows Gladiators and The Wheel.
The presenter, 52, will be joined by Olympic hockey star Sam Quek on the American football-themed show, produced by Hungry Bear.
Sources suggest that the pair have a promising dynamic, sparking excitement about the potential for a full series.
"The show is at pilot stage but Dermot and Sam have really good chemistry so everyone is excited about taking this to a full series at some point," an insider told The Sun.
They added: "Hungry Bear are the masters in this realm, and NFL is such a growth area."
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posted 7/15/2025 |
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Initial/Fox
More on "99 to Beat"
Catch It on Fox September 24 After "The Floor"
From Variety
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Fox’s upcoming game show “99 to Beat” has given its contestants one more surprise: The show’s prize pot, originally set at $100,000, has been bumped up to $1 million.
Fox revealed the news of the windfall while sharing a first look at the new gamer, hosted by Erin Andrews and Ken Jeong.
“99 to Beat” has also been given a premiere date: Wednesday, September 24, at 9 p.m. ET, following the Season 4 premiere of Fox’s hit gamer “The Floor,” hosted by Rob Lowe.
Per Fox, “99 to Beat” centers on 100 contestants who “go head-to-head in a range of visually distinctive and hilarious games in an arced competition game show like we’ve never seen before. ’99 to Beat’ is the game show that anyone can win, and there’s only one thing players must do for a chance of walking away with the cash prize – Don’t. Finish. Last. As contestants battle it out against each other, each round will see the number of players whittled down until one person is left standing and they take home the top prize of $1,000,000."
99 to Beat is produced by Initial, with Natalka Znak, Claire O'Donohoe, Katy Manley and Lee Smithurst executive producing. The series is based on a format originated by VRT and De Chinezen, and is distributed by Primitives.
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BBC Digs Another "Hole"
Alison Hammond to Host
From the Mirror |
BBC game show Hole In The Wall will be returning for a new series fronted by Alison Hammond.
The Beeb has given it the green light after a successful pilot, we can reveal. Previously hosted by Dale Winton, with Strictly Come Dancing star Anton Du Beke later taking over, Alison has been drafted in to present the reboot. It originally aired from 2008 to 2009 and featured celebrities trying to fit through moving wall cut-outs to avoid being pushed into a pool of water. This Morning and Great British Bake Off star Alison, 50, impressed in the pilot.
A source said: “Alison made a splash in the pilot so it was a no-brainer for bosses. “It’s the perfect fit for her. It’s fun, exciting and doesn’t take itself too seriously - just like Alison.”
Alison is the face of new BBC show Alison is the face of new BBC show It will be filmed later this year and air in 2026. Hole In The Wall is based on a Japanese format and sees shiny lycra-clad celebrities try to squeeze through odd-shaped holes in a moving wall. The wall is activated by the presenter shouting: “Bring on the wall!” Each week, two teams of television personalities competed for £10,000 in prize money to be donated to their chosen charity.
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BBC Pilots "The Easiest Quiz Show in the World"
Chris McCausland to Host
From Deadline |
The BBC is piloting The Easiest Quiz Show in the World from formats guru Richard Bacon and hosted by Strictly Come Dancing winner Chris McCausland, Deadline reports.
The non-TX pilot will feature celeb cameos and do what it says on the tin, with laughably easy questions partnered with high stakes, jeopardy and a cash prize. Every time someone gets something wrong, all contestants lose everything. The final sees four players try to win money banked throughout the show.
Bacon and his Sister-backed production outfit Yes Yes Media are understood to be aiming high with The Easiest Quiz Show in the World. The format is being forged as a potential primetime Saturday evening format and multiple international versions are in development. The BBC pilot will take place soon and a flyer looking for audiences is about to go out. NBCUniversal is distributing outside the UK.
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Tuesday Lightning Round
... or "Idiot Bookshelf" |
- Gordon Ramsay spins off his "idiot sandwich" meme into a cookbook (DEadline)
- Jeff Ross diagnosed with colon cancer (TV Insider)
- Nicole Scherzinger honors her co-judge & friend Liam Payne (Entertainment Weekly)
- Joan Vassos concentrated on her son's wedding... not ready to marry Chock Chapple yet (Reality TV World)
- Kelly Osbourne opens up about rumors that her dad is dying: she blames AI, then asks "What the bleep is wrong with you people" (Reality Shrine)
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Six More Panelists Enter the Shark Tank
A Cadre of Guest Sharks Announced
From the Futon Critic
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"Shark Tank," the critically acclaimed and multi-Emmy(R) Award-winning business-themed unscripted series that celebrates entrepreneurship in America, returns to ABC and Hulu Wednesdays this fall with a powerhouse lineup of business tycoons and Guest Sharks featured throughout the season. The Sharks - tough, self-made, multimillionaire and billionaire tycoons - will continue their search to invest in the best businesses and products that America has to offer, and will once again give people from all walks of life the chance to chase the American dream and potentially secure business deals that could make them millionaires.
The season 17 guest Sharks include the following:
· Allison Ellsworth, founder and chief brand officer, poppi
· Chip and Joanna Gaines, owners and founders, Magnolia
· Alexis Ohanian, venture capitalist and founder, Seven Seven Six; co-founder, Reddit
· Kendra Scott, owner and founder, Kendra Scott
· Michael Strahan, co-anchor, "Good Morning America" and co-founder of SMAC
· Fawn Weaver, founder and CEO, Uncle Nearest Inc.
· Rashaun Williams, venture capitalist, Atlanta Falcons LP
These Guest Sharks will appear throughout the season alongside the Sharks: real estate mogul Barbara Corcoran; prolific CPG investor and inventor Lori Greiner; cyber security technology innovator Robert Herjavec; fashion and branding expert Daymond John; Daniel Lubetzky, founder of KIND Snacks, Camino Partners and Builders; and venture capitalist Kevin O'Leary.
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posted 7/14/2025 |
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Gabby Windey Goes Overboard
"Traitors" Champ to Host New Hulu Dating Series
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Hulu announces Gabby Windey (TV personality, podcast host and content creator) as host of new reality dating series "Love Overboard."
"Love Overboard" is set to debut in 2026 on Hulu in the U.S. and Disney+ internationally.
Gabby Windey is a TV personality, podcast host and content creator. She most recently won season three of "The Traitors," introducing her to a new audience and cementing her place as a savvy, dynamic presence in unscripted television. Best known to reality TV fans for her appearances on "The Bachelor" and "The Bachelorette" - where she made franchise history as a co-lead - and on "Dancing with the Stars," Gabby has built a loyal following drawn to her relatability and humor. In 2024, she launched her podcast, "Long Winded with Gabby Windey," where she blends pop-culture commentary with humor and sharp insight.
Get ready to hit the high seas with "Love Overboard"! Step aboard the ultimate luxury yacht, where sexy singles are ready to mix and mingle ... and find love. But there's a twist ... gaining access to the yacht's extravagant amenities won't be so simple. As the journey unfolds, romance ignites; alliances form; and hearts are shattered. In the end, only one couple will reign supreme. Who will rise to the top, and who will be left stranded?
"Love Overboard" is produced by Alex Cooper's production company Unwell Productions, Jeff Jenkins Productions in association with 3BMG, and Walt Disney Television Alternative. Cooper will serve as executive producer alongside Matt Kaplan and Mina Lefevre at Unwell Productions; Jeff Jenkins, Russell Jay-Staglik, and Jason Ehrlich at Jeff Jenkins Productions; and Ross Weintraub and Reinout Oerlemans at 3BMG.
"Love Overboard" was previously known by the working title "Overboard for Love."
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Ariana Madix Gets Her "Games" On
"Love Island USA" Host to Replace Maya Jama as Host
From Deadline |
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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Lee Mack Rolls Over...
ITV Greenlights "The 1% Club Rollover"
From C21 Media |
UK broadcaster ITV has commissioned The 1% Club Rollover, a five-day stripped version of existing format The 1% Club, which will also be presented by Lee Mack (Not Going Out).
Produced by BBC Studios-owned Magnum Media, the game play enables the prize pot that’s not won on one show to rollover to the next day’s show. If all the pots rollover, a cash prize of £500,000 (US$677,000) could be won. The series was commissioned by Sue Murphy, head of factual entertainment, ITV.
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Netflix Slots Season 3 of "Perfect Match"
OTA Reality Stars Join Streamers
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Perfect Match brings together the most famously single stars of Netflix's unscripted series to a tropical paradise in an attempt to find love. For the first time in the series history, singles from the Netflix Reality Universe will be joined by icons from Bachelor Nation, Love Island, and other fan-favorite shows. As they compete to form relationships, the most compatible couples will play matchmaker, breaking up other couples and sending them on dates with brand-new singles they'll invite to the house. Will they create better matches, or will they create chaos? In this over-the-top journey of strategy and dating hosted by Nick Lachey, only one couple will be crowned the Perfect Match.
Perfect Match launches August 1, only on Netflix. MEET THE CAST!
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Alex Zamora / Temptation Island / @iamalexzamora
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Amber Desiree (AD) Smith / Love is Blind / @amberdesiree
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Carrington Luis Rodriguez / Love Island USA / @c_rod003
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Clayton Echard / The Bachelor / @claytonechard
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Cody Wright / Temptation Island / @Codywright3
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Daniel Perfetto / Dated & Related / @danielperfetto_
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Freddie Powell / Love is Blind: UK / @freddieppowell
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Hannah Burns / The Mole / @hannahburnns
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Jalen Brown / Too Hot to Handle / @jalenolomu
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J.R. Warren / The Ultimatum: Marry or Move on / @_jrwarren
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Juliette Porter / Siesta Key / @julietteporter
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Justine Joy / Love Island USA / @justinejoy
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Louis Russell / Too Hot to Handle, Battle Camp / @Louis_russell
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Lucy Syed / Too Hot to Handle / @Lucy_Syed
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Quori Tyler (QT) / The Circle, Battle Camp / @quorityler
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Sandy Gallagher / The Ultimatum: Marry or Move On / @Sandy_gal
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CBS
CBS Slots The Season
The 2025-2026 Campaign Begins September 24 with Survivor
From the Hollywood Reporter
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CBS is making a change to its fall schedule.
Second-year drama Watson, which had been scheduled for a midseason start, will move up to the fall. It takes the place of CIA, an FBI spinoff that CBS ordered straight to series in April but now won’t be ready in time for a fall launch. CIA, from Dick Wolf’s Wolf Entertainment, Universal Television and CBS Studios, is also changing showrunners: Warren Leight (Law & Order: SVU) is taking over from FBI: Most Wanted’s David Hudgins.
A writers room for CIA is at work, but casting for other roles around lead Tom Ellis hasn’t begun yet. Filming is slated to begin in early fall.
As for CBS’ premiere schedule, the network will once again roll out most of its lineup in mid-October, using the early part of the NFL season as a promotional engine.
Unscripted mainstays Survivor and The Amazing Race and CBS News programs 48 Hours and 60 Minutes will go a bit earlier than that, debuting in the final week of September.
The season premieres of Matlock and Elsbeth will follow an NFL doubleheader and 60 Minutes on Sunday, Oct. 12, before settling in their regular Thursday spots four days later.
Watson will follow FBI on Monday nights starting Oct. 13, and network TV’s most-watched series, Tracker, is set for an Oct. 19 premiere.
CBS will also air the Primetime Emmy Awards on Sept. 14 and a Grammy special saluting Earth, Wind & Fire a week later — on the 21st night of September.
The network’s fall premiere dates are below. All times are ET/PT unless noted; new series denoted with an asterisk.
- Wednesday, Sept. 24
8 p.m.: Survivor
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Thursday, Sept. 25
9 p.m.: The Amazing Race
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Saturday, Sept. 27
10 p.m.: 48 Hours
- Sunday, Sept. 28
7:30 p.m.: 60 Minutes (following NFL doubleheader)
8:30 p.m.: Big Brother 27 (finale)
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Wednesday, Oct. 1
9:30 p.m.: The Amazing Race (regular time)
- Sunday, Oct. 12
8:30 p.m.: Matlock
9:30 p.m.: Elsbeth
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Monday, Oct. 13
8 p.m.: The Neighborhood (final season)
8:30 p.m.: DMV*
9 p.m.: FBI
10 p.m.: Watson
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Tuesday, Oct. 14
8 p.m.: NCIS
9 p.m.: NCIS: Origins
10 p.m.: NCIS: Sydney
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Thursday, Oct. 16
8 p.m.: Georgie & Mandy’s First Marriage
8:30 p.m.: Ghosts
9 p.m.: Matlock (regular time)
10 p.m.: Elsbeth (regular time)
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Friday, Oct. 17
8 p.m.: Fire Country
9 p.m.: Sheriff Country*
10 p.m.: Boston Blue*
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Sunday, Oct. 19
8 p.m.: Tracker
9 p.m.: The Road*
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Friday, Oct. 24
8 p.m.: Sheriff Country (regular time)
9 p.m.: Fire Country (regular time)
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ITV Studios
A Decade of Love
UK Edition to Celebrate Anniversary on Hulu
From the Futon Critic
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Ten years. Countless texts. Endless drama.
To mark a decade of the smash-hit dating series, the one-off special "Love Island: A Decade of Love" (ITV Studios) comes to Hulu, bringing back some of "Love Island (UK)"'s most iconic Islanders to look back on their time in the villa and reflect on the show that changed their lives forever.
The special premieres in the US on Friday, July 11.
New episodes of "Love Island (UK)" Season 12 continue to drop daily, only on Hulu.
The Season 12 premiere was the most viewed "Love Island (UK)" debut to date, based on 28 days streaming.
The cheeky, fan-favorite series has remained in the "Hulu Top 15 Today" since its launch on Hulu on June 12.
The anniversary special will revisit unforgettable moments from the past decade - from explosive recouplings and shock bombshells to the love stories that captured the nation. With exclusive interviews and behind-the-scenes insights, it will explore Love Island's impact on TV, culture, and those who've stepped foot in the villa.
Among those returning are iconic couples including series two winners Cara De La Hoyde-Massey and Nathan Massey, series seven champions Millie Court and Liam Reardon, series nine winners Kai Fagan and Sanam Harrinanan, and series eight finalists Indiyah Polack and Dami Hope. Plus other iconic Islanders including Hannah Elizabeth, Gabby Allen, Montana Brown, Dani Dyer, Georgia Steel, Curtis Pritchard, Anton Danyluk, Whitney Adebayo, Catherine Agbaje and more.
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posted 7/11/2025 |
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Happy Friday Lightning Round
... or "Red Flag Ryan" |
- Ryan Seacrest offers his relationship red flags (TV Insider)
- Scotty McCreery loses both of his grandmas on the same day (TV Insider)
- VIDEO WALL: Too Hot to Handle Italy (Netflix, July 18) (The Futon Critic)
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posted 7/11/2025 |
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Netflix Studios
"Squid Game: The Challenge" Renewed
Season 3 Plotted Ahead of Season 2 Announcement
From the Futon Critic
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Netflix's biggest reality competition show returns for an unforgettable second season on November 4, 2025. In addition, a third season of the record-breaking unscripted series has been renewed. The real games are about to begin!
The Emmy(R) nominated and BAFTA winning global sensation Squid Game: The Challenge returns for a gripping second season. This time, 456 brand-new contestants will enter the ultimate test of strategy, alliances, and endurance as they compete for a life-changing $4.56 million prize. Inspired by the iconic original series - with shocking new twists and never-before-seen games - season two raises the stakes higher than ever. As players face elimination at every turn, only one can emerge victorious. New players. New games. New rules.
Squid Game: The Challenge is a production of Studio Lambert & The Garden (part of ITV Studios), Nicola Brown (The Garden), Tim Harcourt (Studio Lambert), John Hay (The Garden), Anna Kidd, Stephen Lambert (Studio Lambert), Nick Walker, Nia Yemoh (Studio Lambert), and Stephen Yemoh (Studio Lambert) executive producing.
The Futon Critic
Deadline
Variety
The Hollywood Reporter |
posted 7/10/2025 |
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"Food Truck Race" Plays Banana Ball
Catch It On Food Network August 3
From the Futon Critic |
The Great Food Truck Race is back for another epic road trip and this season host Tyler Florence pushes nine talented teams to the culinary limit as they road trip up the Atlantic coast in pursuit of food truck glory and a $50,000 grand prize. From a NASCAR raceway and packed beach boardwalk to a Nimitz-class aircraft carrier, the teams visit landmark locations to face unprecedented challenges, demanding celebrity judges and some of the biggest crowds ever seen on the race. The action-packed, eight-city route starts in Savannah, Georgia with a challenge from baseball's funniest team the Savannah Bananas, followed by a first elimination with a shocking surprise. The Great Food Truck Race: Truckin' Awesome premieres Sunday, August 3 at 9pm ET/PT and streams next day on HBO Max.
"The Great Food Truck Race is still going strong and remains one of our most anticipated shows each summer," said Betsy Ayala, Head of Content, Food, Warner Bros. Discovery. "This season's trucks drew massive crowds and excitement in each city - viewers are in for a fantastic culinary ride!" \
The competing teams are:
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Burger Walla - Newark, New Jersey (Kai Campbell, Luis De La Cruz, Leigh Soriano)
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Cooking with Que - Detroit, Michigan (Quiana Rice, Ari Minott, Reagan Sidney)
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Eat My Biscuits - Atlanta, Georgia (Vanetta Roy, Kedric Barrett, Chaya Conwell)
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Fat Kid Food Co. - Ashland, Oregon (Chaz McKenna, Tristan Keroles, Tristan "Milkshake" Compton)
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G's Cheesesteaks - Staten Island, New York (Jack Pisano, Derek Booras, Antonio Locke)
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Good Fortune Company - Memphis, Tennessee (Arturo Leighton, Sarah Cai, Christopher Fuse)
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Nishaan - Brooklyn, New York (Zeeshan Bakhrani, Naoufal Bahloul, Vidya Velayutham)
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Rising Tiger - Longmont, Colorado (Devin Keopraphay, Ashley Morris, Orian Muniz)
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Stop Drop N Roll - Springfield, New Jersey (Mai-Linh Nguyen, Colleen Cooke, Sarah Marable).
The Futon Critic |
posted 7/10/2025 |
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France Télévisions Plays "Intuition"
New Format Features 150 Contestants & "Intuitive Gang"
From Video Age |
France Télévisions has unveiled new family game show ‘Intuition,’ a new format from French production companies Ah Production and Cyrilprod.
The game show features 150 contestants in a spectacular set with a never-before-seen design that drives the gameplay. Plus, The Intuitive Gang — a group of celebrities ready to play alongside contestants. The prize is 50,000 euro.
Antoine Henriquet, CEO of Ah Production, said, “This show was born from the collaboration of two leading production companies — one expert in entertainment, the other in game shows. Together, we’ve combined the best of both worlds to create a fun, original, and truly popular new format for the whole family.”
Cyril Féraud, CEO of Cyrilprod and host of Intuition, said: “Every gameshow creator dreams of finding the format where absolutely everyone can play. With Intuition, that dream comes true — because for once, you don’t need the right answer to win… just to get close. Simple, fun, and open to all — that’s what makes it so special.”
Video Age International
Prensario
FormatBiz |
posted 7/10/2025 |
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"Maillon Faible" to Return
M6 REboots "Weakest Link" for France
From Worldscreen |
BBC Studios’ iconic game show Weakest Link is returning to France with a new adaptation on M6 hosted by Olivier Minne.
Le Maillon Faible arrives on M6 next season. It follows the success of two specials aired on the French broadcaster in October of last year.
Pierre-Marie Gadonneix, managing director of BBC Studios France Productions, commented: “BBC Studios are delighted to bring back Weakest Link to French television with a new host joining the global Weakest Link family; Olivier Minne. Weakest Link has been a beloved family favorite for years with that iconic catchphrase ‘You are the weakest link, goodbye’ sparking recognition and joy all across the world. We are so excited to be re-launching this format to a new audience, and we are confident that this new series, produced by BBC Studios France, will captivate viewers and deliver strong ratings.”
The beloved quiz show has been licensed to 46 markets, with a celebrity version landing on FOX in the U.S. this fall.
Worlscreen
C21 Media
FormatBiz |
posted 7/10/2025 |
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A Golden Summer
Season 10 of "Bachelor in Paradise" Reveals Second Contestnats
From The Futon Critic |
For the first time, the Goldens are hitting the beaches of "Bachelor in Paradise," proving that age is just a number as they bring their experience and a little extra spice to show the younger crowd how it's done.
"Bachelor in Paradise" is back for its milestone 10th season, bringing a cast of familiar faces from "The Bachelor" franchise to a brand-new beach in Costa Rica for a second (or third) shot at love. Host Jesse Palmer and in-house bartender Wells Adams return, alongside fan-favorite Hannah Brown, who joins to spice things up as head of Paradise Relations and to introduce the all-new Champagne Lounge. This season is raising the bar on romance, with every detail perfectly shaken, stirred and sparkling, when the series returns MONDAY, JULY 7 (8:00-10:02 p.m. EDT), on ABC and next day on Hulu.
The following "Bachelor in Paradise" cast are the first Golden arrivals to hit the beach:
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April Kirkwood of "The Golden Bachelor," season 1
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Charles "CK" King of "The Golden Bachelorette," season 1
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Jack Lencioni of "The Golden Bachelorette," season 1
- Kathy Swarts of "The Golden Bachelor," season 1
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Keith Gordon of "The Golden Bachelorette," season 1
- Kim Buike of "The Golden Bachelorette," season 1
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Leslie Fhima of "The Golden Bachelor," season 1
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Natascha Hardee of "The Golden Bachelor," season 1
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Ralph "RJ" Johnson of "The Golden Bachelorette," season 1
Additionally, Gary Levingston, of "The Golden Bachelorette" season one, is also set to hit the beach later this season.
As previously announced, the following "Bachelor in Paradise" cast are set to hit the beach in the premiere episode:
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Alexe-Anne "Alexe" Godin of "The Bachelor," season 29
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Bailey Brown of "The Bachelor," season 29
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Brian Autz of "The Bachelorette," season 21
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Dale Moss of "The Bachelorette," season 16
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Hakeem Moulton of "The Bachelorette," season 21
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Jeremy Simon of "The Bachelorette," season 21
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Jessica "Jess" Edwards of "The Bachelor," season 28
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Jonathon Johnson of "The Bachelorette," season 21
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Justin Glaze of "The Bachelorette," season 17, and "Bachelor in Paradise," season 8
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Katherine "Kat" Izzo of "The Bachelor," season 27, and "Bachelor in Paradise," season 9
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Kyle Howard of "The Bachelorette," season 17
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Lexi Young of "The Bachelor," season 28
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Riquerdy "Ricky" Marinez of "The Bachelorette," season 21
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Sam McKinney of "The Bachelorette," season 21
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Spencer Conley of "The Bachelorette," season 21
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Zoe McGrady of "The Bachelor," season 29
"I think the show is going to look a lot more fresh," Palmer confirms. "It's going to look a lot different. It's going to look new in a lot of ways, which I think fans are going to recognize from the very first arrival in Paradise."
He also teases "twists and turns along the way," as well as "a lot of changes" that he says he's excited for people to see. Still, Palmer promises "a lot of the old elements of Paradise that everybody knows and loves," as well.
"Bachelor in Paradise" is produced by Warner Bros. Unscripted Television in association with Warner Horizon. Scott Teti serves as executive producer.
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posted 7/10/2025 |
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Thursday Lightning Round
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- Disney+, ITVX to offer each others' ... offerings (Deadline)
- Michael Ian Black to host companion podcast, "Have I Got News For Your Ears" (The WRap)
- Steve Harvey turning Family Feud into a comedy (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
- Cierra Ortega posts "an accountability video" (Deadline)
- Becca Tilley makes it official with Hayley Kiyoko (Entertainment Weekly)
- Salina EsTitties reveals that one time RuPaul went off on her (Reality Shrine)
- #TBT: The story of a Love Connection that lasted 31 years (Collider)
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posted 7/10/2025 |
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