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Peacock's Emmy Award(R)-winning competition reality series The Traitors will return for a fourth season with an all-new lineup of pop-culture powerhouses, hosted once again by the devastatingly witty Emmy Award(R) winner Alan Cumming who also serves as executive producer. The contestants participating in Season 4 are: The third season, which launched Jan. 9 on Peacock, premiered as the #1 unscripted series in the U.S., according to data from Nielsen. Season 3 also had a 67% increase in viewership the week of launch from last season (Season 2), which debuted Jan. 12, 2024. The Traitors Season 3 led this year's Critics Choice Real TV Awards, earning three awards: Best Competition Series, Best Ensemble Cast in an Unscripted Series, and Best Show Host for Alan Cumming. The second season of The Traitors took home four Critics Choice Real TV Awards; two Primetime Emmy Awards, including Outstanding Host for a Reality Competition Series for Alan Cumming; a PGA Award for Outstanding Producer of Game & Competition Television; and the TCA Award for Outstanding Achievement in Reality. As previously announced, The Traitors has been renewed for a fifth season. All episodes of Seasons 1-3 are now available to stream, only on Peacock. |
posted 6/13/2025 |
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FOX Entertainment today announced that Nick Cannon - host of hit singing competition series The Masked Singer - has been named the new host of the popular competition format LEGO Masters. Cannon will join the show in its upcoming sixth season. LEGO Masters is produced by Endemol Shine North America, Tuesday's Child and Plan B Entertainment, under license from the LEGO Group. Season Six of LEGO Masters will air on FOX during the 2025-26 Season. "We're thrilled to bring LEGO Masters back for another season," said Michael Thorn, President of FOX Television Network. "Alongside our incredible creative partners, this beloved series continues to captivate audiences. Originally launched with the wonderful Will Arnett, the show now enters an exciting next chapter with Nick Cannon at the helm, who brings a new fun energy to the competition." "I'm a huge fan of LEGO Masters," said Cannon. "It's an honor to join the series and host another show with my FOX family. Season six we're bringing an action-packed hour full of family fun, passion and for the first time ever, in-person audition episodes. I can't wait to see the insane creations and give away a big bag of money to the best of the best." "LEGO Masters has truly built something special, and we're delighted to build another season with FOX! As we embark on this new chapter, we're particularly excited to welcome Nick Cannon to the LEGO Masters family as our new host. Nick is a proven entertainer with a fantastic rapport, and we're eager to witness how his unique style will elevate the competition during the new season," said Sharon Levy, Chief Executive Officer, Endemol Shine North America. "Of course, none of this would have been possible without the phenomenal Will Arnett, who guided us through five truly superlative seasons. Will's comedic brilliance and genuine passion for the show laid the perfect foundation, and we are immensely thankful for his incredible contribution." For the first time ever, LEGO Masters will film in-person audition episodes for season six at LEGOLAND(R) California Resort on June 21 and 22, 2025. Park guests will be able to check out the action on both days and be inspired as some of the most innovative and passionate builders showcase their skills in hopes of being a part of the brand-new season. New host Nick Cannon and the brickmasters will be in attendance, helping to evaluate the hopeful builders and their creations. All interested applicants must bring a MOC (My Own Creation) to the audition tapings and must RSVP to apply as spaces are limited. Details about the show, auditions, eligibility and other terms and conditions can be found here: www.LEGOMasterstv.com. LEGO Masters is currently airing its fifth season with host Will Arnett Mondays at 8:00-9:00 PM PT/ET on FOX and streaming the next day on Hulu. Next week, the eight remaining duos prepare to "Get in Gear" as they create a mind-blowing build that bursts with movement and tells a compelling story. Teams must incorporate at least two prebuilt geared moving elements into their build. |
posted 6/13/2025 |
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Gotta Play'em All! |
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The North American International Championships are an exciting time in the world of competitive Pokemon. But even if you don't play competitively, the NAIC stream usually offers up a few exciting announcements for all Pokemon fans. Along with Twitch drops and Mystery Gift codes, this year's NAIC live stream unveiled a brand-new Pokemon game show. The Gottta Catch 'Em All Show is a new interactive Pokemon experience that will air on Twitch. The Pokemon Company announced The Gotta Catch 'Em All Show during the NAIC live stream, as shared by Serebii. It will be a new interactive format hosted by YouTuber and comedian Brian David Gilbert, commonly known as BDG. He has already got experience with trivia game shows thanks to his work as a fact checker for the Dropout trivia game show, Um Actually. His new Pokemon game show will air sooner than you think, with its premiere on Twitch set for June 27th at 2 PM EDT. The schedule for future episodes is not yet available. A trailer for the new Pokemon game show debuted during the NAIC stream this morning, showing off a few details for those tuning in live. As of now, it hasn't been reshared by The Pokemon Company outside the stream, but will likely be available as promotion for The Gotta Catch 'Em All Show in the near future. So far, we know that the show will involve contestants collecting Pokemon, which can have different effects on the progress of the show. The game show is also set to take advantage of the Twitch platform, offering interactive ways for Twitch viewers to engage with the show. Just what that interaction will look like, we'll have to wait and see . If you want to make sure you don't miss the new Gotta Catch 'Em All game show, you can follow Pokemon on their official Twitch channel. Many Pokemon livestreams also air simultaneously on YouTube, but this hasn't yet been confirmed for the new Pokemon game show. |
posted 6/11/2025 |
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Taylor Tomlinson waved goodbye to After Midnight with an emotional monologue, praising the team that makes the CBS late-night show and saying she was "very grateful" for the opportunity. The comedian began by calling it an "emotional" night. "I'm so grateful that I got a chance to do this. I never thought that I would be able to host a late-night show. This was never something that was on my vision board at all because I just didn't think it was possible for me. I'm a touring standup and I feel very grateful to have that career that I do, and this opportunity came along at a time in my life where I could take advantage of it, and, while, unfortunately, I couldn't keep doing the show, it just wasn't sustainable for me. I can't believe that I got to do it as long as I did," she said. CBS revealed that it was ending the 12:37am show after two seasons and was replacing it with Comics Unleashed with Byron Allen. Tomlinson said it was her "dream that I would get to finish out this season and hand it off to a new host." "I really wanted CBS to replace me, because I just think there are so many amazing comedians who would have done a great job with this show," she added. She paid tribute to the whole team that makes the show from the hair and wardrobe to the writing staff and below the line crew, as well as the guests that have appeared. "Let me just be sentimental for a second… the amount of work that goes into doing a show like this, it's insane," she said. Tomlinson is returning to being a touring standup comedian. "I had no idea how to be on TV every day. I had no idea how to do any of this. I had no idea how much work it was to make a late-night show every single day. We didn't have the budget of a traditional late night show. Everyone who works here was doing the job of several people… and everybody cared so much." She closed out by saying that she wanted the audience to know "how much this experience has meant to me." "I just want to say on camera thank you so much to the staff and crew of After Midnight for having me as your host for 200 episodes," she said. |
posted 6/13/2025 |
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Gladiators... READY! |
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Gladiators, ready. Amazon Prime Video's American Gladiators reboot has found its Gladiators, whom The Hollywood Reporter can first reveal. The new season will feature 16 gladiators — eight women and eight men, ages 22 to 38 (and standing 5'5" to 6'5" tall, weighing between 140 and 270 pounds) — picked from across the country. The group includes bodybuilders, pro wrestlers, former Division I athletes, CrossFit champions and military veterans. The series will be hosted by WWE Superstar Mike "The Miz" Mizanin. His sidekicks will be sideline reporter Rocsi Diaz, the former co-host of BET's 106 & Park, THR reports; sports commentator Chris Rose will be on play by play. Rose hosts NFL GameDay Final on NFL Network alongside Maurice Jones-Drew. Beyond Gladiators, Diaz is a contributor at GMA and GMA3, as well as other ABC News programming. She currently co-hosts Tubi's We Got Time Today with Deion Sanders. Rocsi was a regular guest host on MTV's Ridiculousness; her résumé also includes hosting Fox singing competition series Alter Ego. She was also co-host of Cannonball with The Miz. The Miz will have five professional wrestlers keeping the show's contenders in check: Eric Bugenhagen (aka Rick Boogs), Michael Wardlow (aka Wardlow), Jessie Godderz (aka Mr. PEC-Tacular), Jessica Roden (aka The Ultimate Athlete, J-Rod) and Kailey Latimer (aka Kamille). Pro wrestlers must have the physique to look good in spandex, as well as the athleticism and microphone skills required for the role; it's no coincidence they occupy a third of the show's on-camera talent slots. "The original Gladiators were iconic, so our search for the new Gladiators had to be exhaustive. Our team went cross country, meeting with thousands of fitness influencers and professional athletes to find the highest caliber of competitors" Barry Poznick, general manager MGM Alternative, Evolution Media and Big Fish Entertainment, told THR. "Every Gladiator in this lineup embodies what it means to be a modern warrior — relentless, inspiring, and ready for the challenge of a lifetime. They are real-life superheroes." Prime Video's American Gladiators will feature brand new events, as well incorporate some classics from the original series like "Gauntlet," "Hang Tough" and "The Eliminator." The original series is available to stream on a newly launched "American Gladiators" FAST channel on Prime Video FAST. Below are the new Gladiators and their hometowns. The 16 Gladiators will have Gladiator names — like the OGs Gemini, Lace, Nitro and Zap — those have not been sorted out just yet. Shafaat was a previous contestant on The Challenge and Big Brother, where Godderz was also a contestant. American Gladiators has been rebooted several times: in 1994 as a kids series, as a primetime special in 1995 and again as a series in 2008. A 2014 attempt at bringing the franchise back did not make it to air, despite having Seth Rogen and Evan Goldberg as executive producers. |
posted 6/11/2025 |
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More on "Project Runway" Season 21 |
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RuPaul's Drag Race has officially entered the Project Runway workroom. With the reveal of a new slate of competitors Wednesday, Drag Race alum Utica Queen has officially joined the cast of Project Runway season 21. On the fashion show, Utica will go by Ethan Mundt, his real name, marking the first-ever crossover between the two beloved reality TV shows. The Freeform series revealed its batch of 12 fashion designers, including two former Project Runway contestants, season 7's Jesus Estrada and season 19's Caycee Black. The rest of the cast includes Alex Foxworth, Angelo Rosa, Antonio Estrada (Jesus' twin), Belania Daley, Joan Madison, Joseph McRae, Madeline Malenfant, Veejay Floresca and Yuchen Han. Mundt said of his pivot to Project Runway, "Walking into the Project Runway workroom felt like stepping into a dream, but even more surreal was walking in wearing something that carries the spirit of Drag with me." "This moment marks the first ever Drag Race crossover onto Project Runway, and that's not lost on me. It's more than a look, it's a symbol," Mundt wrote on Instagram. "A symbol of how far our art form has come, of how the worlds of fashion and drag continue to grow, influence, and uplift each other." Outside of its fresh slate of competitors, it was also revealed that Zendaya's stylist (and Drag Race rotating judge) Law Roach would be joining the judge's panel alongside Nina Garcia, with previously announced returning host Heidi Klum and mentor Christian Siriano. Season 21, too, sports a star-studded guest judge list, notably including fellow fashion reality TV staple Tyra Banks. Additional guest judges include Real Housewives of New York's Jenna Lyons, Nikki Glaser, Michael Kors, Sofia Vergara and Joan Smalls, among others. Season 21 of Project Runway will premiere via Freeform on July 31 and will be available to stream on Hulu and Disney+. |
posted 6/12/2025 |
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HGTV programming boss Loren Ruch died Thursday morning at the age of 55, parent company Warner Bros Discovery has confirmed. Ruch, who was head of content at the WBD-owned cable network, had been battling acute myeloid leukemia. Ruch was a popular figure within the unscripted television business and had been with the network and company for around 20 years. He was responsible for series such as Celebrity IOU, A Very Brady Renovation, Property Brothers: Forever Home, Battle on the Beach, Barbie Dreamhouse Challenge, My Lottery Dream Home and Flip or Flop. He was named head of content at HGTV in January 2023 after he spent four years at the network as Group Senior Vice President of Development and Production. Before that he was VP Development and Programming for HGTV, DIY Network and Great American Country, having joined the then-Scripps-owned network in 2005 as an exec producer. He also hosted the Discovery+ series HGTV House Party. Before moving into the cable universe, Ruch spent 10 years at Fox's Good Day LA and the nationally syndicated Good Day Live, where he won five Emmy Awards. He started his career in daytime talk and game shows including Home & Family, Love Connection and Family Feud. |
posted 6/12/2025 |
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Thursday Lightning Round |
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Ananda Lewis, an MTV VJ and talk show host, has died. She was 52. Lewis' sister Lakshmi took to social media to share news of her death on Wednesday, June 11. "She's free, and in His heavenly arms," she said in a Facebook post. "Lord, rest her soul." In 2020, Lewis revealed she had been diagnosed with Stage III breast cancer, noting that due to her fear of radiation, she had not been getting regular mammograms. Lewis was part of a roundtable with CNN's Sara Sidner and her college friend Stephanie Elam about breast cancer, where she revealed she had stage IV cancer after going against medical advice about a double mastectomy. "I couldn't handle doing such a drastic surgery in my life at that time," Lewis said in an interview with Good Morning America in October 2024. "I was a stay-at-home mom, homeschooling my son. Cancer doesn't come and replace all the other stuff you have to do. Cancer happens on top of your life, and for me, it was just too overwhelming in the beginning." Lewis said she had not done mammograms because she saw her mom do them, and despite that, she still got breast cancer. The former talk show host said she "didn't turn her back on medicine" and was being monitored by doctors while making changes to her diet and undergoing fractionated chemotherapy. Lewis hosted BET's Teen Summit for three seasons and moved on to MTV, where she hosted Total Request Live and Hot Zone. She left MTV in 2001 to host her namesake talk show. After her talk show, Lewis was tapped to host the short-lived "America's Next Producer" in 2004. She also appeared on episodes of Celebrity Mole and Hollywood Squares. On what she wanted people to remember her for, she told GMA, "That I loved hard, and lived loud, and didn't back away from problems. And loved this life and was OK with letting it go too." BET took to Instagram to remember Lewis sharing in a post, "As the host of BET's Teen Summit, she didn't just lead conversations—she sparked change, empowering a generation to speak up, love themselves, and think deeper." "Ananda brought brilliance, beauty, and authenticity to every space she entered. Her impact lives on through the countless lives she touched, both on and off screen," the post continued. "We honor the life and legacy of Ananda Lewis—an unforgettable voice, trailblazer, and truth-teller." |
posted 6/11/2025 |
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More on "Building The Band" |
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Who else has chills? Building the Band is coming to Netflix on July 9th! In this brand new music competition series today's most talented singers will audition for each other and choose their own bandmates BEFORE EVER SEEING THEM! In this sneak peek, watch as the first audition leaves the other singers blown away. Building the Band brings together talented singers for a truly unique competition show where building the perfect band is all about chemistry. The singers are in complete control as they seek to form their very own bands from individual sound booths where they can't see the other artists. All they have to go on is musical compatibility, connection, chemistry and raw talent. What will happen when the bands finally meet and looks, choreography, work ethic and style come into play? With incredible performances, compelling drama, and one big goal - to find the next great music band - the stage is set for an unforgettable experience. The series is hosted by AJ McLean (Backstreet Boys) with renowned artist Nicole Scherzinger (The Pussycat Dolls) serving as mentor and judge and music experts and guest judges Kelly Rowland (Destiny's Child) and the late Liam Payne (One Direction), who bring their unparalleled expertise and personal band experience to the competition. |
posted 6/11/2025 |
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Sorry, I Didn't Know Gets a Shakeup |
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ITV panel show Sorry, I Didn't Know has landed a sixth season, with team captain Chizzy Akudolu stepping up to host in place of Jimmy Akingbola, who is filming the concluding season of Peacock's Bel-Air. The show has broken its own record to once again become ITV's longest-running show from a Black-led production company, TriForce Productions. Akingbola is replaced by Akudolu, who will be stepping into his hosting shoes, hoping to keep a tight rein on team captain Eddie Kadi and new team captain, the comedian and actor Richard Blackwood, who replaces Akudolu. Filming will take place in the summer and will feature a roster of guests names following on from previous season's guests which have included Adjoa Andoh, Gina Yashere and Munya Chawawa. Akingbola will continue to EP and could host future seasons. The show sees team captains plus guests take each other on in several quiz rounds mainly centered on Black history. It is believed to be one of the longest-running shows from a Black-led indie across all UK networks. Exec Fraser Ayres said: "Chizzy has been part of the SIDK family since our pilot in 2016 and was amazing when she hosted an episode last series, so it's great to see her in the hosting seat. And in Richard we have the perfect sparring partner for Eddie – They're long-time friends and he has already shown he's a brilliant and hilarious guest, so we are thrilled he will be joining the team on the regular." The sixth series was commissioned by Katie Rawcliffe and Gemma John-Lewis. It will be exec produced for TriForce Productions by Fraser Ayres, Minnie Ayres and Akingbola. The series producer is Delia Williams. |
posted 6/11/2025 |
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Wednesday Lightning Round |
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It's a game show where logic and problem-solving skills matter much more than just memorizing facts and figures. And tonight, "The 1% Club" returns to FOX with a new host and a new home city! The second season of "The 1% Club" premieres on Tuesday night, featuring actor and comedian Joel McHale as host and Fayetteville's Trilith Studios as its backdrop! The show was shot at the massive Georgia film studio earlier this year, an experience which McHale gave rave reviews. "It was great," says McHale. "The crew was great, the production was great, and I love the game." Because it was filmed in Georgia, a majority of the show's contestants are locals, too. McHale says they're extraordinarily smart, and make playing the game look much easier than it actually is. "When people at home — and I'll say it over and over — when they're playing along at home, they think, 'I could do this! This is easy,'" says the host. "[But] you're alone out there, and there's 30 seconds, and you can't consult with anybody ... the stakes get real high." Tonight's season premiere of "The 1% Club" airs at 8 on FOX. |
posted 6/10/2025 |
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This new Celebrity Family Feud lineup is one you don't want to miss. The game show has two "families" or groups of celebrities from the same franchise competing against each other to try and win $25,000 for their chosen charity. Celebrity Family Feud will premiere on Thursday, July 10 at 8pm EDT on ABC. It will stream the next day on Hulu. Steve Harvey will be back to host. He also hosts the regular version of the game show. The celebrity contestants will answer survey-type questions that were posed to 100 people. The lineup includes: |
posted 6/10/2025 |
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First Wave... |
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"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 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. For the first time, the Goldens are also joining the fun, proving once again 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. The following "Bachelor in Paradise" cast hits the beach in the premiere episode: As previously announced, Leslie Fhima of "The Golden Bachelor" and Gary Levingston of "The Golden Bachelorette" are also set to appear on the beaches of paradise. Additional cast announcements to come. "Bachelor in Paradise" is produced by Warner Bros. Unscripted Television in association with Warner Horizon. Scott Teti serves as executive producer. |
posted 6/10/2025 |
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Warner Bros. Discovery has fallen further into junk status after announcing it will split its Global Networks and Studios & Streaming businesses into two separate companies by mid-2026, all while securing a $17.5 billion bridge loan to fund a tender offer of its unsecured bonds. In a statement on Monday, S&P Global said it downgraded WBD's unsecured bond rating to BB — the second-highest junk rating — from BB+ and revised its recovery rating from a 3 to 5, reflecting the expectation of a "modest recovery" for lenders in the event of a payment default. The firm said that the addition of new secured debt would negatively affect the recovery prospects for the company's unsecured debt. Warner Bros. Discovery CEO David Zaslav will remain as the leader of the streaming-focused entity, while Gunnar Wiedenfels, the company's CFO who has become known for finding new ways to cut old costs, will lead the TV company. The separation is expected to be completed by mid-2026, subject to closing and other conditions, and the bulk of the current company's debt — nearly $38 billion –will be assigned to the TV entity. "By operating as two distinct and optimized companies in the future, we are empowering these iconic brands with the sharper focus and strategic flexibility they need to compete most effectively in today's evolving media landscape," Zaslav said in a statement. The company is emulating a strategy recently put into place by rival Comcast. That conglomerate is breaking up NBCUniversal, with plans to place the bulk of its cable networks in a new publicly-traded spinoff called Versant while keeping its broadcast and streaming assets under the better-known entity, NBC. Warner has had to contend with many obstacles since being formed by the combination of AT&T's WarnerMedia — the company once known as Time Warner — and the former Discovery Communications, Under Zaslav, Warner has fiddled with streaming strategies and deprived top cable networks of TNT and TBS of the original content they need to flourish. Warner recently lost long-held rights to televise NBA games, a contract that gave its networks a major sporting franchise that drew large crowds on the regular. And it has written down the value of its cable properties. Warner has recently appeared to find some rhythm. The Max service has developed solid audiences for programs including "The Pitt" and "White Lotus," and the company has recently articulated a strategy of targeting audiences interested in premium content, rather than a broader crowd. And Warner has struck new distribution deals with cable and satellite companies that call for what are seen internally as favorable terms, despite the loss of the NBA. The streaming company will encompass the Warner TV and movie studios, HBO and HBO Max and a games and experiences division. The company will focus on building out the HBO Max streaming service and investing in programming. Meanwhile, the TV company will include Warner's TV networks around the world along with specific digital brands tied to the TV entities, including Discovery+, Bleacher Report and CNN's new streaming products. |
posted 6/10/2025 |
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Tuesday Lightning Round |
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Popular TV channel ITVBe has shut down after 11 years on-air, and is being replaced by a new channel focusing on quiz and game shows. ITVBe, which first launched in 2014, has primarily been the home of reality and unscripted programs such as The Only Way Is Essex and the Real Housewives franchise. But following ITVBe's closure on Sunday 8th June, the programs that previously aired on the channel have now moved to ITV2, where they join several returning shows, including Big Brother and Love Island. Meanwhile, ITVBe's slot is being filled by ITV Quiz, which is set to launch on Monday 9th June, and will air the network's quiz and game shows including Tipping Point, Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?, Lingo, Tenable, Deal or No Deal, The 1% Club, Jeopardy! and Catchphrase. ITV announced the shake-up back in June. |
posted 6/9/2025 |
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Love Island USA Aftersun is back, and it premieres on Saturday, June 7, on Peacock. The companion series to Love Island USA has a new host with Sophie Monk taking over. Love Island USA Aftersun is a weekly talk show that features the host interviewing the dumped Islanders as they exit the villa as well as feature guests to talk about all the drama on the show. The first season was hosted by Maura Higgins, a Love Island UK fan-favorite who entered the villa in Season 5 as a bombshell. She made it to the final and placed fourth overall. Higgins had been the social media host for Love Island USA throughout Season 5. The TV personality was also the social host for Love Island Games in 2023 and guest-hosted three episodes. Meanwhile, Peacock is catching up with the Love Island USA Season 6 Islanders with Love Island: Beyond the Villa set to premiere on Sunday, July 13. Following the premiere, the streamer will drop new episodes every Thursday at 9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT beginning July 17. The series' cast includes JaNa Craig, Aaron Evans, Miguel Harichi, Leah Kateb, Kaylor Martin, Connor Newsum, Serena Page, Kenny Rodriguez, Olivia Walker, and Kendall Washington, with appearances from other former Islanders. The Love Island: Beyond the Villa trailer features an appearance from Love Island USA host Ariana Madix as the cast visits her sandwich shop, Something About Her. One cast member not part of the core cast is Season 6 co-winner Kordell Beckham, who won the show alongside Serena Page. However, the preview does feature a scene with Page as they talk about his workload that will keep them apart and the strain that causes in their relationship. |
posted 6/9/2025 |
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Sony Pictures Television raised a few eyebrows earlier this month when it unveiled a trio of streaming deals for Jeopardy! and Wheel of Fortune right as it was in the middle of litigation with CBS over the rights to the shows. The studio struck deals with Peacock, Hulu and Hulu on Disney+ to bring the daytime shows to streaming the day after they air, starting with the 2025/26 season. Keith LeGoy, Chairman, Sony Pictures Television, said that the streaming rights are "completely separate" to its syndicated deals. "This is completely separate from those. We have a long historic thing with CBS. They are the distributor for syndicated broadcast television," he said at a keynote at the Banff TV Festival. "There is a pending litigation, which I really can't talk too much about, because it's pending litigation. The documents are out there in the public domain, if people really care to read them, but that is pursuing its course and will get resolved in due course. We feel pretty good about our arguments and that we will prevail." The move came days after three Appeal Court judges from the Second Appellate District ruled that CBS will remain the sole distributor of the rights to these shows. LeGoy revealed that the streaming rights were not covered by any previous arrangement. He said that when it took the lead on negotiating the last syndication deal with the ABC stations, it specifically carved out the ability to do next day streaming. "Then, we told, or asked, CBS to mirror that in all of the other syndication deals that they did, so that we could do this without surprising or upsetting any of the syndication partners, who are incredibly important to us; these shows are the number one and number two shows on television in a world where people say that broadcast is [dead], these shows still get 7/8M viewers every single day. What we wanted to do with streaming was to really give ourselves the chance to find a new and different audience. We believe that the syndication audience and the streaming audience don't cross over that much. This is going to be amplifying these shows and broadening their appeal, rather than cannibalizing any existing partnerships," he added. |
posted 6/9/2025 |
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Disney Buys Out Hulu |
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After more than two years of haggling, Disney has finally closed its deal with Comcast to buy out NBCUniversal's one-third stake in Hulu — and Disney is paying much less than it would have if NBCU had its druthers. In December 2023, in an initial payment toward the Hulu buyout, Disney agreed to pay $8.61 billion to Comcast. That represented one-third of the $27.5 billion guaranteed floor value for Hulu that was set when the companies entered into their agreement in 2019. The two sides last year entered into arbitration to determine the final price tag. Now, that number has been calculated: Pursuant to the contractual appraisal process that was completed on June 9, 2025, an additional $438.7 million is payable by Disney to NBCU to purchase NBCU's interest in Hulu, according to a Disney SEC filing Monday. The acquisition of NBCU's interest in Hulu will close on or before July 24, 2025, per the filing. The total price Disney will have paid for Hulu is approximately $9 billion, implying a valuation of $27 billion overall for the streaming company. If the price had been determined by the bank hired by Comcast to assess the value the Hulu stake, that would have resulted in an additional $5 billion payable by Disney. "We are pleased this is finally resolved. We have had a productive partnership with NBCUniversal, and we wish them the best of luck," Disney CEO Bob Iger said in a statement. "Completing the Hulu acquisition paves the way for a deeper and more seamless integration of Hulu's general entertainment content with Disney+ and, soon, with ESPN's direct-to-consumer product, providing an unrivaled value proposition for consumers." A Comcast spokesperson said in a statement, "Hulu was a great start for us in streaming that generated nearly $10 billion in proceeds for Comcast and created an important audience for NBCUniversal's world-class content. We wish Disney well with Hulu and appreciate the cooperative way our teams managed the partnership." |
posted 6/9/2025 |
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Public broadcaster France 2 is bringing classic Banijay Entertainment format It's a Knock Out back to screens in France. Produced by Banijay Production Media, the high-octane, feel-good format is launching this summer on France 2 with four primetime live shows hosted by Bruno Guillon, Nagui and others. Originally debuting over 60 years ago, the gameshow is a staple of French entertainment, known for its silly costumes, hilarious competitions and spirited team rivalry. The format has been adapted in more than 20 countries. The show originally launched in France in 1962 titled Intervilles, part of the international Jeux Sans Frontieres franchise, and was adapted in the UK as It's a Knockout from 1966 onwards. French iterations have aired at various points since on RTF, ORTF, TF1, France TV and Gulli, where it last aired from 2014 to 2016. More than a decade since it was last on air, It's a Knock-Out returns with matches between towns – Beauvais, Gap, Wallers-Arenberg, Coulanges-lès-Nevers, Bourgoin-Jallieu and Saint-Amand-les-Eaux. Nagui, CEO at Banijay Production Media, said: "It's a Knock-Out is an instantly recognisable and feel-good format that has captivated French viewers for generations. We are thrilled to bring a new, modernised version with all the original flavour. Showcasing team spirit, local pride and sportsmanship, it's set to become one of the biggest live entertainment events in France this summer." Banijay Production Media, part of Banijay France, has built a foothold in music-based programming with the likes of long-running live music shows Taratata and Don't Forget the Lyrics. More recently, it has moved into primetime gameshows like Spot On!. |
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