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Paramount
Paramount Global Junked
S&P Downgrades Debt Rating
From Variety |
Paramount Global's debt rating was cut to junk status by credit-rating agency S&P Global, which cited the media conglomerate's ongoing challenges with free cash flow generation relative to its debt.
S&P on Wednesday said it expects Paramount Global's free operating cash flow-to-debt will remain "well below" 10% through 2025, and that adjusted leverage (debt-to-equity ratio) will stay above 3.5 times through then. The agency cited "the ongoing deterioration of the linear television ecosystem and the elevated investments for its direct-to-consumer (DTC) streaming model" for the downgrade.
"Paramount will need to execute its plan to substantially improve streaming losses over the next two years to mitigate further downside ratings pressure," S&P said in its ratings adjustment. Paramount Global's long-term debt was $14.6 billion as of the end of 2023.
A rep for Paramount Global declined to comment.
The S&P downgrade comes a week after word emerged of an $11 billion bid by private-equity firm Apollo Global Management for Paramount Pictures — a price tag some $3 billion higher than the current total market cap of the parent company.
S&P's credit-rating cut on Paramount Global increases the chance that more buyers for its assets will come forward, Wells Fargo analyst Steven Cahall wrote in a research note. That's because with the junk status assigned to its debt, an acquiring party would "not need to repay [or] reissue the debt," he wrote.
"We think any party interested in all or pieces of [Paramount Global], including studios, IP, CBS and real estate, are more likely to emerge now that the debt [cash on cash return] is void," according to Cahall.
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posted 3/27/2024 |
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ITV Entertainment
New Love Coming
Sarah Hyland Bows Out for Upcoming Season
From Variety |
Sarah Hyland exits her hosting duties on Love Island USA after two seasons on Peacock.
"Well, just got a text," Hyland shared on Instagram Stories, making reference to how the islanders communicate within the dating show. "I'm disappointed the news had to break this way but it is in fact true that I will not be returning to the island this summer."
She continued, "I have committed to an exciting project that will be announced soon that conflicts directly with the shooting dates for Love Island USA."
Hyland added that she was "sad I can't return" and hoped "to see lots of love this summer on Peacock this upcoming season."
Although Peacock hasn't confirmed who will be replacing Hyland as host, TMZ reported that Vanderpump Rules star Ariana Madix is set to replace the Modern Family alum.
Hyland joined the dating competition for Season 4 when the show moved to Peacock from CBS. Arielle Vandenberg hosted the show since the format was adapted to the U.S. back in 2019 and remained at the helm for the first three seasons. Following Season 5, Peacock renewed Love Island USA for two seasons, which would see the show on the streamer through Season 7.
Love Island USA is produced by ITV Entertainment, an ITV America company. David George, Adam Sher, Simon Thomas, Ben Thursby-Palmer, Andy Cadman, Iona Mackenzie, Sophie Bush, and Claudine Parrish served as executive producers of Season 5, alongside Tom Gould, Richard Cowles, Mike Spencer, Richard Foster, and Chet Fenster. The series is based on a format owned by Lifted Entertainment and GroupM Motion Entertainment and distributed by ITV Studios.
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posted 3/27/2024 |
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An American (or 10) in Paris
Food Network to Launch New Series "Next Baking Master: Paris"
From Deadline |
Food Network is about to launch another culinary competition — and this one is taking place in the city of lights.
Next Baking Master: Paris will give 10 American bakers access to iconic pastry shops and French baking mentors in the new competition premiering May 6. Hosted by pastry chef Stephanie Boswell and French-born chef and restaurateur Ludo Lefebvre, the series followers the competitors as they attempt to improve their technique, artistry, and innovation with making confections.
Each week, the lowest performing baker will be sent home until only one is named Next Baking Master.
"As the world's attention turns to the city of lights leading up to this summer's Olympic games, Paris is not only a location in Next Baking Master: Paris, it's a main character," said Betsy Ayala, Head of Content, Food, Warner Bros. Discovery. "From walking the banks of the Seine to gain inspiration for romantic chocolate desserts to exploring the Paris farmers' markets with their bountiful fresh produce, viewers will experience this incredible city though the eyes of our competitors."
The 10 bakers competing set to compete are DeAndra Bailey (Baltimore, Maryland); Brooke De Jong (Dothan, Alabama); Jeremy Intille (Minneapolis, Minnesota); Lindsay Miller (Los Angeles, California); Keely Moore (Atlanta, Georgia); Paige Nickless (Brooklyn, New York); Joe Settepani (Morganville, New Jersey); Cedrick Simpson (Atlanta, Georgia); Robert Toland (Willingboro, New Jersey) and Jennalyn Walbolt (Union, New Jersey).
"This Paris experience is a once-in-a-lifetime dream for the chefs," said Boswell. "As a professional pastry chef, I know the inspiration they received by visiting the city's most renowned patisseries and meeting the supremely talented experts was life-changing for these up-and-comers."
"Though my culinary career and restaurants brought me to the United States more than 20 years ago, I was born, raised and grew up as a chef in France," added Lefebvre. "It's so cool to now welcome these competitors to Paris to live and breathe the amazing baking and pastry culture the city offers – it's the best in the world. I am so excited."
Next Baking Master: Paris is produced by Butternut for Food Network.
Deadline
The Futon Critic |
posted 3/27/2024 |
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TUESDAY: Battles of All Sorts
CBS Owns the Night with FBI Series
From SpoilerTV |
In the latest TV ratings, CBS' FBI was Tuesday's most-watched show in all major demographics.
The mothership (6.757m/0.45) and spinoffs International (5.08m/0.33) and Most Wanted (4.493m/0.33) owned all three time slots.
ABC barely squeaked by NBC for the silver with its lineup of Will Trent (4.410m/0.34), The Rookie (4.322m/0.36), and The Good Doctor (2.506m/0.21)
NBC led off with the season finales of Night Court (2.807m/0.30) & Extended Family (2.351m/0.25), followed by new eps of The Voice (4.322m/0.36) and Password (2.962m/0.29).
Fox's The Cleaning Lady (1.242m/0.16) and Alert: Missing Persons Unit (1.042m//0.15) were steady.
The CW's Crime Nation (365k/0.07) is also a thing that exists.
Cable numbers (totals/A18-49) are forthcoming.
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posted 3/27/2024 |
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Sharon Levy Has More Plans
A Year into the Job, EndemolShine North America CEO Eyes More Reboots
From Variety |
When NBC recently resurrected its long-dormant "Deal or No Deal," it came with a new format: "Deal or No Deal Island." The game show was originally a "shiny floor" in-studio contest where players had to guess how much money was inside a large briefcase. The updated iteration takes things outdoors, raising the stakes by adding interpersonal dynamics, physical challenges and survival to the mix.
At producer Endemol Shine North America, they call adding a fresh spin to existing IP the "ESNA twist." And it's become a hallmark for CEO Sharon Levy, who took over the shingle — part of Banijay Americas — a little more than a year ago.
"I'm not a fan of a straight-up reboot without a reason for being," Levy says. "You need to give them a reason to watch. And it has to feel of the moment. Development is probably always my first true love. It's how I started and as much as I love making things, I love cracking them ahead of time. I'd much prefer arguing and fighting and testing and prototyping format beats and thinking about things. Looking in the catalog and asking, 'What are we going to do with "Deal or No Deal"?' Having this idea to set it on an island and make it a social competition was a crazy idea."
Levy says "Deal or No Deal Island" was inspired somewhat by the success of island mystery films like the "Knives Out" sequel "Glass Onion." The show has paid off with temendous multi-platform delayed-viewing, and NBC says it's the fastest-growing NBC unscripted debut ever on Peacock. The company also recently introduced "Extreme Makeover: Home Edition" with lifestyle brand The Home Edit. Levy is awaiting word on a series order from ABC, which has been developing a new version of the reworked reality show.
Meanwhile, CBS has ordered new competition series "The Summit," based on a format from sister Endemol Shine Australia. Add in returning series like Fox's "Lego Masters" and the "MasterChef" franchise, and for the first time ever, ESNA has shows set up at all four broadcast networks.
"I was so grateful to my entire team for the year we had. And I'm lucky that I have a company that has such a great catalog," Levy says. "The beauty of being Endemol Shine and working for Banijay is you have the world as your oyster. We have amazing IP coming in from different angles."
Indeed, next up, Variety reports that Levy and Endemol Shine are aiming to bring back completely reinvented versions of two more signature shows: "Fear Factor" and "Wipeout."
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posted 3/27/2024 |
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More on "House of Villains" Season 2
Meet the New Villains on E!'s Series
From Telly Mix |
E!'s hit competition elimination series "House of Villains" is back for season two this fall with a new set of mischievous reality all-stars as they scheme, strategize and shade each other for a chance to win a $200,000 cash prize and the title of "America's Ultimate Supervillain." Season one cast member Tiffany "New York" Pollard returns for a chance at redemption.
MEET THE VILLAINS
· Wes Bergmann ("The Challenge")
· Teresa Giudice ("The Real Housewives of New Jersey")
· Jessie Godderz ("Big Brother")
· Richard Hatch ("Survivor")
· Victoria Larson ("The Bachelor")
· Larissa Lima ("90 Day Fiancé")
· Kandy Muse ("RuPaul's Drag Race")
· Camilla Poindexter ("Bad Girls Club")
· Tiffany "New York" Pollard ("Flavor of Love")
· Safaree ("Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta")
As previously announced, Joel McHale returns as host. · Season one averaged 861,000 total viewers and 384,000 in the 18-49 demo across all platforms through 35 days, making it the network's most-watched new series since 2020.
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posted 3/27/2024 |
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"Weakest Link" to Return
Romesh Ranganathan to Host Again in 2024
From Yahoo! |
Saturday night quiz show The Weakest Link will return for a new series later in 2024 with host Romesh Ranganathan, the BBC has confirmed.
The 'iconic' BBC quiz show originally began back in 2000, hosted by Anne Robinson before coming to an end on 2012.
The BBC then rebooted The Weakest Link back in 2021 with comedian Romesh Ranganathan stepping in as host. The game show now features celebrity contestants and has, since its reboot, featured the likes of Strictly Come Dancing Judge Anton Du Beke, I'm a Celebrity and Made in Chelsea star Georgia Toffolo, Celebrity Big Brother 2024 housemate and former This Morning host Fern Britton along with a range of other big names.
On the show the celebrities must work as a team to build a cash prize for charity whilst trying to avoid the walk of shame and being voted 'The Weakest Link' by their fellow contestants. One player is then crowned the Strongest Link and secures the prize money for charity.
BBC confirms new series of The Weakest Link The BBC has confirmed a new series of The Weakest Link will return later in 2024, with Ranganathan set to host for the fourth time.
The new series begins filming in Glasgow in Spring, with The Weakest Link returning to BBC One and BBC iPlayer later this year..
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posted 3/27/2024 |
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Ready to "GOAT"
More on the New Prime Video Series
From The Futon Critic |
After 25 years of iconic, culture-shaping reality television, Prime Video has set out to answer one all-important question: which reality star is the Greatest of All Time? From the producers of Jury Duty, The Bachelor, and Chopped, The GOAT debuts its first three episodes on May 9 on Prime Video worldwide and Amazon Freevee in the U.S., UK, Germany, and Austria. New episodes will premiere each week on Thursdays through June 27. A sneak peek at the high-stakes hijinks is available now. The series is produced by Amazon MGM Studios and Propagate.
Fourteen reality superstars - from Bachelorettes to Housewives to Survivors to Drag Racers and everyone in between - move into GOAT Manor under the watchful eye of host Daniel Tosh to compete in over 20 challenges, earning and breaking one another's trust along the way. New sides of longtime favorites will be on display as they battle it out for $200k... and the title of Greatest of All Time.
The "herd" of competitors includes Tayshia Adams (The Bachelor franchise), Joe Amabile (The Bachelor franchise, Dancing with the Stars), Kristen Doute (Vanderpump Rules), Reza Farahan (Shahs of Sunset), CJ Franco (FBoy Island), Wendell Holland (Survivor), Teck Holmes (The Real World, The Challenge), Justin Johnson/Alyssa Edwards (RuPaul's Drag Race), Paola Mayfield (90 Day Fiancé), Da'Vonne Rogers (Big Brother, The Challenge), Joey Sasso (The Circle, Perfect Match), Jason Smith (Holiday Baking Championship), Lauren Speed-Hamilton (Love Is Blind), and Jill Zarin (The Real Housewives of New York City).
The GOAT is executive produced by Elan Gale (The Bachelor franchise, FBoy Island, Midnight Mass), Bill Dixon (The Bachelor franchise, FBoy Island), Anthony Anderson (Black-ish), Lee Eisenberg (The Office, Jury Duty), Michael Friedman (Yellowstone, The Hills, The Bachelor franchise), Ben Silverman (Ugly Betty, The Biggest Loser), Howard T. Owens (Hillary, Running Wild with Bear Grylls), Isabel San Vargas (Hillary, Untold), Audrey E. Smith (FBoy Island), Daniel Tosh, and Matthew M. Welty (Fboy Island). Dixon also serves as showrunner. Michael Shea directs.
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Reality Blurred |
posted 3/27/2024 |
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Gladiators Ready... for More!
BBC Reups Reboot
From Telly Mix |
BBC One's recent reboot of Gladiators will be coming back for a second series, it's been revealed.
Prepare to witness a clash of titans as a fresh breed of superhumans goes head-to-head with a courageous group of contenders in the most exhilarating showdown of speed and strength.
The brand new reboot of the classic show first launched in January, becoming the channel's biggest entertainment launch in 7 years.
New episodes will film this summer.
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posted 3/27/2024 |
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Wednesday Lightning Round
... or "One Game Show Host Playing Another" |
- Kevin Shinick cast as Dick Clark for upcoming Michael Jackson biopic (Just Jared)
- Paula Abdul to star in "Spacemen from Planet Judy", whatever that is (Deadline)
- Tyler "Ninja" Blevins diagnosed with melanoma (Deadline)
- Hulu, Disney+ officially one big happy (Deadline)
- Peta Murgatroyd, Maks Chmerkovskiy are having another boy (Reality TV World)
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posted 3/27/2024 |
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ABC/Warner Horizon TV
Meet the New Bachelorette
Jenn Tran Becomes First Asian-American to Take on the Role
From People |
Get to know The Bachelorette lead, Jenn Tran!
Fans were first introduced to the season 21 star during Joey Graziadei's season of The Bachelor — and while Tran's journey as a contestant didn't end in a proposal, she now gets a second chance at love.
During The Bachelor season 28 finale in March, former Bachelorette star Charity Lawson broke the news that Tran would star when the series returns in late 2024. She described her as "someone who is intelligent... witty, she's fun and she's super kind."
Tran expressed her excitement about the opportunity and shared her hopes for the season ahead, quipping that she wanted to wrap her run with a "ring on my finger." Tran told host Jesse Palmer, "I hope I find my person someone that I truly feel like is 100% — my perfect match and someone who I'm compatible with someone who he and I can have fun."
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The Hollywood Reporter
The Wrap
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Reality Titbit |
posted 3/26/2024 |
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Fox/ITV Entertainment
Hell's Kitchen Heads East
Fox Renews for Two More Seasons to Tape Back to Back in Connecticut
From The Futon Critic |
FOX has ordered two additional seasons of Gordon Ramsay's legendary hit cooking competition series Hell's Kitchen, renewing the show for its 23rd and 24th seasons, it was announced today by Allison Wallach, President, Unscripted Programming, of FOX Entertainment.
In the iconic decades-spanning series - and television's longest-running food competition, reaching more than 350 episodes with today's renewal - aspiring chefs from across the restaurant industry are put through an intense culinary academy to prove to Chef Ramsay they have the talent and tenacity to come out on top each week. Only those who can take the searing heat of Hell's Kitchen will continue to compete each week, until one prevails as the winner. At stake is a life-changing grand prize, including claiming a chef position at one of Ramsay's own renowned restaurants across the country, and the title of Hell's Kitchen winner.
"As my very first show on FOX, Hell's Kitchen holds a very special place in my heart and it's incredibly gratifying to have it renewed for its 23rd and 24th seasons," said Ramsay. "This show just keeps getting better and better, and with FOX, ITV and A. Smith & Co. as my partners, you can expect even bigger challenges, stronger talent and more intense competition in Hell's Kitchen in the years to come."
"Ever since Gordon Ramsay and Hell's Kitchen premiered on FOX nearly two decades ago, they have been mainstays of American television," said Wallach. "Hell's Kitchen was our first series with Gordon, marking the launch of one of FOX's most successful creative partnerships ever and an important cornerstone in what has become global television's most powerful cooking brand."
Hell's Kitchen first premiered on FOX on May 30, 2005. Its Season 22 premiere last September delivered Hell's Kitchen's most-streamed season debut ever, propelling it to rank as Fall 2023's #1 cooking show among Adults 18-49 and Total Viewers.
The 23rd and 24th seasons of Hell's Kitchen will be produced at Foxwoods Resort Casino in Mashantucket, Connecticut, where one of Ramsay's Hell's Kitchen restaurants is located.
The Futon Critic
Deadline
Yahoo! |
posted 3/26/2024 |
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MONDAY: The Most Shocking Finale EVER! ... And This Time.... WE MEAN IT!
ABC, CBS Split
From TV Line |
In the latest TV ratings, CBS' NCIS was Monday's most-watched show, while ABC's The Bachelor finale dominated the night in the coveted-and-delicious 18-49 demo.
The Neighborhood (with 4.7 million total viewers and 0.5 rating) and Bob Hearts Abishola (4.3 mil0.4) both were up in the demo, while NCIS (6.2 mil/0.4) and NCIS: Hawaii (4.8 mil/0.3) both returned down after a multi-week break, hitting and/or matching season lows.
NBC's The Voice (5.3 mil/0.4) dipped week-to-week, whereas Deal or No Deal Island (2.6 mil/0.3) held steadier.
The Bachelor (4.1 mil/0.8) was up sharply from its March 2023 finale (3.4 mil/0.6).
Fox's MasterChef Junior (1.4 mil/0.3) and So You Think You Can Dance (850K/0.2) were steady.
Cable numbers (totals/A18-49)...
- Rock the Block (HGTV): 1.057m/0.13
- Wheel of Fortune - 9p (R/GSN): 347k/0.04
- Wheel of Fortune - 9:30p (R/GSN): 323k/0.04
- Blank Slate (GSN): 282k/0.02
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posted 3/26/2024 |
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BBC Makes a Big "Traitors" Move
Network Rents Out Ardross Castle for SIX Years
From The Mirror |
The Traitors bosses are said to have made a huge signing to keep the show at the top of its success.
The hit BBC series is filmed in a Scottish stately home and bosses are so sure of its popularity they have booked it out until the end of this decade, according to reports. Claudia Winkleman has fronted two series of the show so far, which took place at the foreboding Ardross Castle in the Scottish Highlands.
Bosses are so sure of the show's continued success that they have reportedly signed up for another six years in the same location. A TV insider said: "The ultimate nightmare would be if the producers tried to return to Ardross Castle after the Beeb commissioned more series only to find it was unavailable."
"That's a very real prospect as the Highlands pile is in huge demand for weddings, which have swelled in numbers since The Traitors became so popular," they told The Sun. "Without taking this bold measure, it was at risk of becoming a victim of its own success."
The series is often filmed at night and at certain times of the year, meaning filming is restricted to late spring or early autumn. The third series of The Traitors is reportedly due to start filming in a matter of weeks, with a celebrity spin-off said to be made later this year. Ardross Castle is also used for the US version of the gameshow, which is hosted by Alan Cumming. The latest series of The Traitors attracted millions of viewers, with almost seven million people tuning in for this year's final.
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posted 3/26/2024 |
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Tuesday Lightning Round
... or "Bad Look, Stephen..." |
- Stephen Colbert stops short of apologizing for... well, you know. (Deadline)
- RuPaul gives insight about parentals (Reality Titbit)
- VIDEO WALL: the question that has everyone (including Clive Myrie) talking (Yahoo!)
- Taskmaster producers apologize after they fumble with tickets (Female First)
- Bob Barker's house is on the market as a fixer-upper for $3 million (The Robb Report)
- Renee Poche loses her case (Deadline)
- A FEW GOOD MINUTES with Giselle Samson (REality Titbit)
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posted 3/25/2024 |
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Billboard
Keith Urban Joins "The Voice"
Former "Idol" Judge Is This Season's Mega Mentor
From Entertainment Weekly |
The Voice fans will soon welcome Grammy-winner Keith Urban as the show's new mega mentor. Urban will replace outgoing mega mentor Wynonna Judd and joins season 25 coaches Chance the Rapper, Dan + Shay, John Legend, and Reba McEntire.
The Voice welcomed Urban on Instagram, captioning a photo with, "Let's hear it for #TheVoice Mega Mentor [Keith Urban]."
Now that The Voice's battle rounds have wrapped up, Urban will step up as each coach prepares for knockouts, which kick off on April 8.
During that round, two singers from the same team are pitted against each other. Their coach determines who advances to the playoffs, the final stage before live shows begin. However, there is, of course, that wrinkle where each coach can use a steal during knockouts to take an eliminated singer from another team.
The "Somebody Like You" singer joins an illustrious group of mega mentors that includes Legend, McEntire, and Gwen Stefani, all of whom became full-time coaches.
Others have included Taylor Swift, Mariah Carey, Ed Sheeran, Garth Brooks, Rihanna, and Dolly Parton, as well as Usher, CeeLo Green, and Christina Aguilera, who returned to mentor after their coaching stints concluded.
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The Futon Critic |
posted 3/25/2024 |
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The Big Deal with SAG-AFTRA
Preparation Begins for The Network Code Talks
From Deadline |
The writers and actors strikes crippled scripted television and the movie industry last summer.
However, reality shows, variety series and game shows were able to continue filming thanks to operating under a different contract – the Network Television Code Contract.
SAG-AFTRA is now setting the stage for renewal talks over its 2024 contract.
The union is starting to conduct meetings ahead of the talks over a new contract. The current contract expires on June 30, 2024.
It is the latest moment in another busy year for labor negotiations in Hollywood as IATSE began talks over its own deal earlier this month.
SAG-AFTRA is encouraging singers, dancers, stunt folk, voiceover and background actors to attend a series of meetings later this month and next month before developing its proposals for talks.
The Network Television Code covers all non-dramatic programs, daytime serials, variety, quiz, game, reality, talk, news, sports programs and promotional announcements. For instance, last year, this allowed series including The Voice, Dancing with the Stars, The Masked Singer and Jeopardy! to continue filming, despite the strikes. Its previous deal was approved in June 2022 and the union said that the contract generates more than $200M a year in covered earnings for members.
The last contract included a general wage increase of 3% per year, a 1% benefit fund contribution increase, "greatly improved" nudity and simulated sex provisions, "substantial increases" for dancers on primetime variety shows and increases for background actors and stand-ins.
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Deadline
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Deadline |
posted 3/25/2024 |
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"Supermarket Stakeout" Returns with Tournament
Catch It on Food Network May 1
From the Futon Critic |
Supermarket Stakeout, Food Network's hit series where the action starts as customers exit the aisles, is back with a brand-new season this spring that includes an all-star four-part Judges' Tournament.
In each episode hosted by Alex Guarnaschelli, chefs square off in three themed cooking rounds outside a real-life supermarket in a parking lot pop-up kitchen that has everything but a pantry. To secure ingredients, competitors must be strategic and persuasive with a $500 budget to negotiate items out of exiting customers' carts. Each week a rotating panel of judges determine which chef made the most successful dishes and is awarded enough cash for a year's worth of groceries. Supermarket Stakeout returns with a fourteen-episode season on Wednesday, May 1st at 9pm (all times ET/PT), including a four-episode Judges' Tournament beginning Wednesday, May 29th at 9pm ET/PT.
"Supermarket Stakeout is a fan-favorite and the new season delivers all the cooking action, bargaining and excitement our audience loves," said Betsy Ayala, Head of Content, Food, Warner Bros. Discovery. "The first-ever Judges' Tournament takes the competition to the next level and the fun is non-stop."
As part of the new season, Supermarket Stakeout judges become competitors in a four-episode tournament for a chance to win $25,000 cash and $25,000 to be donated to No Kid Hungry. All-star chefs battling it out in the parking lot are Antonia Lofaso, Eric Greenspan, Aarti Sequeira, Joe Sasto, Gabriele Bertaccini, Damaris Phillips, Viet Pham, Karen Akunowicz and Zac Young. Kicking off Wednesday, May 29th at 9pm, the tournament winner will be named on Wednesday, June 19th at 9pm.
The Futon Critic |
posted 3/25/2024 |
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Deadline
RON HARPER: 1932-2024
"Land of the Lost", "Planet of the Apes" Actor Played Game Shows
From Deadline |
Ron Harper, whose career in TV spanned several decades with roles in Generations, Planet of the Apes, Land of the Lost and Another World, died March 21 of natural causes in West Hills, CA. He was 91.
His death was confirmed by his daughter, Nicole Longeuay, to The Hollywood Reporter.
The Pennsylvania-born actor studies at Princeton and served in the U.S. Navy before returning to New York City to serve as Paul Newman's understudy in Sweet Bird of Youth on Broadway. He later moved to Los Angeles to kick off a career in television, starting with a 1960 role in NBC's Tales of Wells Fargo before booking spots in shows like Wagon Train, Shotgun Slade and 87th Precinct, in which he played Det. Bert Kling for multiple episodes.
Other regular gigs on the small screen included a run on Garrison's Gorillas, as well as Where the Heart Is and Planet of the Apes. He also found success in daytime dramas.
In 1980, he was cast as Taylor Holloway on Another World; three years later, he joined Loving as Charles Hartman. In 1990, he joined Generations as Peter Whitmore. His more recent credits include Pearl Harbor and playing a chairman in The West Wing.
According to IMDb, Harper featured on episodes of
In game shows, Macintosh was on episodes of "Celebrity Mastermind" and "Celebrity Poker Live".
Deadline
The Hollywood Reporter
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TV Line |
posted 3/25/2024 |
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BBC Draws Two More Blanks
"Blankety Blank" Renewed for Two More Seasons
From What to Watch |
The BBC has confirmed the future of the Blankety Blank revival.
Bradley Walsh will be returning for two more series of the gameshow, where a panel of celebrities try to help four contestants win a slate of unusual prizes.
All the contestants have to do to win is match the celebrities' answers to fill in the missing Blanks — but that's always easier said than done! The format is based on the US series Match Game.
Bradley said of the renewal: "I tell you what, there isn't a show quite like Blankety Blank – it's absolutely brilliant fun from start to finish. The celebrities will come up to me after a record and tell me how much fun they had filming, but more importantly, so do the contestants.
"These wonderful people come on to the show wanting a great experience and, boy, do they get it – because let's be honest, they're not there for the prizes are they?!"
Yahoo! |
posted 3/25/2024 |
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ITV Says Yes to "Singer", No to "Dancer"
Fate of "Masked" Series Confirmed
From What to Watch |
ITV has reportedly renewed The Masked Singer UK for a sixth series in 2025, but they won't be bringing another prime-time show back.
According to The Sun, ITV has decided to axe The Masked Dancer UK permanently after the network decided to 'rest' the format following just two seasons after being branded 'a tricky sell' for viewers. The good news is that The Masked Singer is 'definitely' returning for its sixth series.
Their source claimed: "The Masked Dancer was always something of a tricky sell. But ITV thought it was worth taking a punt on a concept that had clearly struck a chord with the public as The Masked Singer.
"But they made the mistake of shifting it from a show that ran every night over a week, to a weekly show that aired on a Saturday night. That saw it go out on the same evening as Strictly Come Dancing, which is a very challenging rival."
Like The Masked Singer, the reality series was also hosted by Joel Dommett and saw 12 celebrity contestants donning the franchise's trademark crazy get-ups and putting on a show on stage. Afterward, our celebrity panel tried to guess who was behind the mask.
The Masked Dancer season 2 — the most recent edition of the show —aired in Autumn 2022. Glee star Heather Morris was crowned the winner after competing as Scissors. Olympic gymnast Louis Smith won the first series as "Carwash".
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posted 3/25/2024 |
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Monday Lightning Round
... or "From One Legend to Another" |
- Steve Harvehy gives Travis Kelce some game show hosting advice (Us Magazine)
- Trinity the Tuck calls Caitlyn Jenner an oxymoron for her views on trans women in sports (Entertainment Weekly)
- Ben Shephard pens tribute to Tipping Point contestant (Yahoo!)
- Katy Perry has lost "Wide Awake" forever to Kelly Clarkson (Entertainment Weekly)
- YOU CAN'T MAKE THIS BLEEP UP!: There is a plan in place in case a Price Is Right contestant relieves themselves on stage (Entertainment Weekly)
- Elizabeth Banks gets miniature for Peacock (Deadline)
- #ICYMI: The accidental Idol/Bachelor mashup (Deadline)
- Sapphira Cristal just made herstory on "Drag Race" (Out)
- Rebel Wilson claims Sacha Baron Cohen was an "a-hole" in showbiz (TMZ)
- Feds come for Diddy's house (TMZ)
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"British Bake Off" to Stay on C4
Rumors Had It Going to Netflix
From Deadline |
The Bake Off bun is set to stay in the Channel 4 oven.
Deadline reports that Channel 4 is closing in on a new UK deal for The Great British Bake Off amid widespread industry speculation that Netflix was prepared to swoop for the Love Productions hit.
Although an agreement is not yet finalized, sources said the baking competition will likely be renewed for up to three more years from 2025. Channel 4's existing deal with Love expires this year.
Deadline reports that Love fielded interest from other parties, with Netflix seen as a credible suitor given the streamer carries the series in the U.S., where it is known as The Great British Baking Show.
Netflix sources denied that conversations were happening, while it is understood that Disney+ has also not been in the running for the series, despite speculation in the British press.
Sources said there had been jitters at Channel 4 over the renewal, however. One senior production figure claimed that the broadcaster tentatively asked suppliers about ideas for the Bake Off slot should it be poached.
Channel 4 knows a bit about poaching Bake Off after swiping the show from the BBC in 2016 in a landmark deal that made front-page news in the UK.
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posted 3/22/2024 |
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THURSDAY: Madness Begins
CBS Wins with Basketball Coverage
From TV Line |
In the latest TV ratings, CBS' March Madness coverage dominated this Thursday both in total viewers (averaging about 6 million during primetime) and in the demo (with a virile and robust 1.5 rating).
Opposite CBS' coverage of the madness….
ABC's 9-1-1 (5.4 mil/0.5) built on its premiere audience by 10% yet dipped in the demo. Grey's Anatomy (3.5 mil/0.5, read recap) and Station 19 (2.6 mil/0.3) ticked down in both measures.
NBC's newly renewed Law & Order (4 mil/0.3) and Law & Order: SVU (4.1 mil/0.4) both dipped, while on-the-bubble Law & Order: Organized Crime (3.2 mil/0.3) held relatively steady.
Fox's Next Level Chef (1.8 mil/0.3) was steady, while TMZ Investigates' oof-just-a-bit-premature special on Kate Middleton (1.3 mil/0.2) drew a markedly smaller audience than Farmer Wants a Wife.
Cable numbers (totals/A18-49)...
- Beat Bobby Flay (Food): 470k/0.07
- Wheel of Fortune - 9:30p (R/GSN): 364k/0.05
- Wheel of Fortune - 9p (R/GSN): 342k/0.03
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posted 3/22/2024 |
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WEDNESDAY: Surviving Chicago
CBS, NBC Split the Night
From TV Line |
In the latest TV ratings, NBC's Chicago Fire was (just barely!) Wednesday's most-watched show, while CBS' Survivor dominated the night in the demo.
Survivor (with 4.7 million total viewers and a 0.8 demo rating) was rock-steady, while The Amazing Race (2.7 mil/0.4) lost just a few viewers as it resumed facing stiffer competition.
Back from a multi-week break, Chicago Med (6.32 mil/0.5) was steady, while Chicago Fire (6.33 mil/0.5) and Chicago P.D. (5.1 mil/0.4) were down a tick. All three have been renewed.
Fox's The Masked Singer (3.2 mil.0.4) and Animal Control (1.3 mil/0.2) were both steady in the demo but dropped a few eyeballs. Family Guy (720K/0.1) was down in both measures.
ABC's The Conners (3.2 mil/0.4) was steady, while Not Dead Yet (2.2 mil/0.2) and Abbott Elementary (2.3 mil/0.3) each dipped in the demo.
The CW's Wild Cards (535K/0.1) lost some eyeballs with its finale, Family Law (350K/0.0) dipped in both measures.
Cable numbers (totals/A18-49)...
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Top Chef Wisconsin (SP/Bravo): 492k/0.10
- Guy's Grocery Games (Food): 379k/0.07
- Wheel of Fortune - 9:30p (R/GSN): 359k/0.03
- Wheel of Fortune - 9p (R/GSN): 330k/0.03
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posted 3/22/2024 |
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"People Puzzler" Renewed in Syndication
Off-Cable Reruns to Continue into 2025
From Deadline |
Lionsgate's Debmar-Mercury has renewed Game Show Network's People Puzzler, hosted by Leah Remini, for a second season in national broadcast syndication.
The pop culture game show is set to return this fall with renewals on Fox Television Stations, Sinclair, CBS, Nexstar, Gray and Scripps stations, which cover more than 90% of the U.S. The renewals follow People Puzzler recently hitting a high of more than 900,000 viewers, up 42% from its syndication debut in September. People Puzzler also is one of Game Show Network's top-rated original series.
"The healthy ratings growth we've seen from People Puzzler in its first months in syndication has been nothing short of remarkable," said Debmar-Mercury Co-Presidents Mort Marcus and Ira Bernstein. "Stations are hungry for proven performers and we are excited to be able to bring this winning game show back to the market next season."
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posted 3/21/2024 |
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Are You Smarter Than... Travis Kelce?
Chiefs TE Reportedly in Talks to Host "5th Grader" Reboot
From Variety |
Travis Kelce is considering how to gain yards on a new field of play.
The Kansas City Chiefs tight end is in discussions to host a celebrity-focused reboot of the long-running game show "Are You Smarter Than a Fifth Grader?" that would stream via Amazon Prime Video, according to two people familiar with the matter.
The deal, if signed, would represent the football great's latest move toward general entertainment after appearances on "Saturday Night Live," the reality series "Catching Kelce" and a podcast he hosts with his brother, Jason.
Amazon Prime Video declined to make executives available for comment, and CAA, the agency that represents Kelce, could not be reached for immediate comment.
There are some questions, according to the people familiar with discussions, about how much of a commitment Kelce could make to the venture if he continues playing football.
The new version of the program, originally hosted by comedian Jeff Foxworthy and appearing on Fox's broadcast network, would rely on celebrity guests rather than children, according to these people.
Kelce would take the helm of a durable property. "Fifth Grader" ran on Fox for three seasons starting in 2007 before moving to syndication. It returned to Fox for a fourth season, then migrated in a new version to Paramount Global's Nickelodeon, where it was hosted by John Cena.
He would not be the first athlete to host a game show. Michael Strahan has led a modern version of "The $100,000 Pyramid" on ABC, and Peyton Manning has hosted a retooled version of "College Bowl" for NBC and Peacock.
Producers would no doubt hope to leverage Kelce's relationship with singer and musician Taylor Swift to draw new fans to any series that might come to fruition. Swift's appearances at various NFL match-ups involving the Chiefs last season — including the team's appearance in Super Bowl LVIII — caught the eye of many younger consumers who might not ordinarily be football fans.
A casting side for "Are You Smarter Than a Celebrity" audience fillers has been posted.
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TUESDAY: The FBI Is Back
CBS Takes the Night
From TV Line |
In the latest TV ratings, CBS' FBI was Tuesday's most-watched show and led the night in the coveted-and-deliicous 18-49 demo.
FBI (with 6.9 million total viewers and a 0.5 demo rating), FBI: International (5.3 mil/0.4) and FBI: Most Wanted (4.6 mil/0.3) were all steady.
NBC's Night Court (2.7 mil/0.3) was steady, while the penultimate Extended Family (2.2 mil/0.2), The Voice (4.2 mil//0.3) and Password (2.8 mil/0.2) all dipped week-to-week.
Cast adrift amid a sea of reruns on ABC, a fresh episode of The Good Doctor (2.1 mil/0.2) slipped to another all-time audience low. Will Trent, The Rookie and The Good Doctor are all new next week!
Fox's The Cleaning Lady (1.5 mil/0.2) added some eyeballs, while Alert: Missing Persons Unit (1.2 mil/0.1) dipped to a new demo low.
Cable numbers (totals/A18-49)...
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Chopped (Food): 602k/0.12
- Wildcard Kitchen (Food): 557k/0.10
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Wheel of Fortune - 9:30p (R/GSN): 325k/0.03
- Wheel of Fortune - 9p (R/GSN): 301k/0.02
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posted 3/21/2024 |
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Bravo
Your Season... Starts.... NOW!
Kristen Kish Begins Her Stint as Top Chef Host
From TV Insider |
Top Chef has a new host for the first time since its second season when Padma Lakshmi replaced Katie Lee Joel. For Season 21, Top Chef: Wisconsin - premiering tonight at 9 on Bravo - it's Top Chef: Seattle alum Kristen Kish who'll tell folks to "pack their knives and go."
But who is Kish? Kish was initially introduced to the Top Chef world as a Season 10 competitor in 2012, which she ultimately won. It wasn't an easy path to victory for her, though, as she was initially eliminated during the "Restaurant Wars" episode. However, she won her way back into the main competition with five consecutive wins in Last Chance Kitchen against other eliminated participants.
Kish went head-to-head with Brooke Williamson in the final round of the main competition and was victorious with her efforts. She was just the second female winner of the show at the time.
Now, she'll return to the Top Chef kitchen as host. Kish also served as a guest judge in Seasons 12, 18, and 19 following her win.
Outside of her upcoming gig on Top Chef, Kish has quite a lot of hosting experience between her co-hosting role on truTV's Fast Foodies alongside Jeremy Ford and Justin Sutherland and with National Geographic's Restaurants at the End of the World, which she hosted alone. Her other TV hosting gigs include Netflix's Iron Chef: Quest for an Iron Legend and 36 Hours..
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posted 3/21/2024 |
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Thursday Lightning Round
... or "It's a Sign" |
- CROWNING MOMENT OF AWESOME: Behind the scenes of the first game show for deaf & hard-of-hearing people (Pittsburgh Magazine)
- Steve Harvey joins Dr. Phil's Merit Street Media (Variety)
- Niecy Nash-Betts to host WGA LA awards ceremony (Deadline)
- VIDEO WALL: Love Is Blind heads to UK (The Futon Critic)
- Why reality stars are being recycled, and why it isn't going away any time soon (Deadline)
- A FEW GOOD MINUTES with new father (The Sun) Troy Meyer (Microsoft Start)
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posted 3/21/2024 |
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Meet the Jeopardy! Invitational Players!
Catch It Upon the Conclusion of the TOC
From Entertainment Weekly |
Jeopardy! is hosting its first-ever invitational tournament, and the field of contestants is set.
The new tournament, casually dubbed JIT, will debut the day after the current Tournament of Champions concludes. It will feature a cadre of champions and fan-favorite trivia masters battling for a $100,000 prize and an invitation to compete in the 2024 Jeopardy Masters primetime event.
The list of competitors includes the internet's favorite Jeopardy competitor (all apologies to Buzzy), Austin Rogers, as well as the players who finished fourth, fifth, and sixth in the 2023 Jeopardy Masters tournament, Andrew He, Amy Schneider, and Sam Buttrey.
The JIT will take place across nine quarterfinal games, three semifinals, and a "best of four" format finale, where the first to win two games takes the JIT crown and scepter (real crown and scepter not included).
Other players who got the elusive invitational invitation include Brandon Blackwell (who is currently on The Chase), Colby Burnett, Lily Chin, Arthur Chu, Leonard Cooper, Celeste DiNucci, Chuck Forrest, Dhruv Gaur, Victoria Groce (also on The Chase right now), Ben Ingram, Matt Jackson, Alex Jacob, Mackenzie Jones, Sam Kavanaugh, Larissa Kelly, Alan Lin, David Madden, Pam Mueller, Terry O'Shea, Dan Pawson, Jennifer Quail, Amy Schneider, Monica Thieu, and Jason Zuffranieri.
The schedule...
- The action begins on Wednesday, March 20, with 2009 Tournament of Champions winner Dan Pawson facing off against 2001 Tournament of Champions semifinalist Pam Mueller and 2022 Tournament of Champions 1st runner-up Andrew He.
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Thursday, March 21, will see a showdown between 2013 Teen Tournament winner Leonard Cooper, 19-time champion Jason Zuffranieri, and 2009 Tournament of Champions first runner-up Larissa Kelly.
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On Friday, March 22, the 2014 College Championship winner Terry O'Shea will battle with the 2015 Tournament of Champions 1st runner-up Matt Jackson and the 2017 Tournament of Champions 1st runner-up Alan Lin.
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The action continues on Monday, March 25, with 2007 Tournament of Champions winner Celeste DiNucci taking on 2017 Tournament of Champions 2nd runner-up Austin Rogers and 2022 Tournament of Champions winner Amy Schneider.
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Tuesday, March 26, will see 2021 Tournament of Champions quarterfinalist MacKenzie Jones battling it out with 2014 Tournament of Champions 1st runner-up Arthur Chu and 19-game champion David Madden.
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On Wednesday, March 27, the 2015 Tournament of Champions winner Alex Jacob will take on the 2021 Tournament of Champions 1st runner-up Jennifer Quail and 2008-B Teen Tournament wildcard semifinalist (and current Chaser) Brandon Blackwell.
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The competition continues on Thursday, March 28, with 2021 Tournament of Champions winner Sam Kavanaugh fighting it out with 1986 Tournament of Champions winner Chuck Forrest and 2012 College Championship winner (and current Master Mind) Monica Thieu.
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On Friday, March 29, former contestant turned Chaser on The Chase Victoria Groce takes on 2018 College Championship winner Dhruv Gaur and 2014 Tournament of Champions winner Ben Ingram.
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Finally, on Monday, April 1, the 2017 College Championship winner Lilly Chin will battle with the 2013 Tournament of Champions winner Colby Burnett and the 2021 Professors Tournament winner Sam Buttrey.
The semifinals will take place on April 2, 3, and 4, with the finals starting on April 5 (the ultimate winner will be the first to two wins).
"One thing we knew is we wanted to make this field big; we wanted to include as many champions as we could," producer Sarah Whitcomb Foss explained on the "Inside Jeopardy!" podcast. "Of course, we couldn't include everyone. We had gone pre-2022 TOC season. We were looking for those people who hadn't had a chance yet to make it into the Masters pyramid."
She added, "Of course, there were folks who we reached out to who weren't available for a number of different reasons. I want to make sure everyone knows that Brad Rutter, Julia Collins, Roger Craig, and Emma Boettcher all did receive invites. And for a variety of reasons, they weren't able to compete with us in this JIT, but we certainly hope we'll be able to welcome them back at a future one."
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posted 3/20/2024 |
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Mike Richards Finally Speaks
Former Jeopardy! Host/EP Resigned After a Day on the Job
From People |
Mike Richards certainly knew he had big shoes to fill when he was chosen as the new permanent Jeopardy! host in August 2021, replacing the late Alex Trebek, who had died of pancreatic cancer nine months earlier.
But what he didn't know was how the public would react to the news that he was taking over once it was announced — or that he'd only last one day on the job before it all came crumbling down.
"We never talked to potential hosts to replace Alex once we knew he was sick," Richards, 48, tells PEOPLE of searching for a new host. "A conversation like that would have been so disrespectful."
Richards, a longtime game show producer who had been brought in at the time to replace longtime producer Harry Friedman in 2020, adds: "But we had talked about people coming in and guest hosting if Alex got too sick, but we always knew Alex would come back until the day he decided he couldn't."
Although Richards understood that his appointment was "going to be scrutinized as closely as a presidential election," he wasn't prepared for allegations that he'd mistreated female staff members while serving as executive producer of "The Price is Right" to resurface.
"It was insinuated that I had been personally sued for sexual harassment," he told People in regard to the allegations. "I never had, but that didn't matter."
An exposé published by The Ringer during that time also uncovered a series of sexist remarks that Richards had made on "The Randumb Show," a podcast he hosted from 2013 to 2014.
Since leaving the show as both host and executive producer after a day following investigation into said disparaging comments, Richards says he's mostly spent time with his family. "I did spend a lot of time reflecting on everything that had happened," he shares. "I mean, it was quite a firestorm that engulfed my family."
"Why I am talking now is that I feel like I can be a force for good as far as having open, honest conversations," he says. "We can all disagree about a lot of things. We can disagree about politics, we can disagree about who hosts Jeopardy!. We can disagree about liking a final Jeopardy! clue. And we should. But I felt like there was a this rush to judgment, and a lot of people got joy in saying, 'I got you.'"
But he's not bitter. He says he thinks Jennings is a great host, noting, "I always thought Ken was the guy."
For now, he's working on packaging and selling more shows, and says more than one person has told him he should write a book about what really goes on behind the scenes at game shows since he has the stories.
"If I wrote a book, it would be as a fan," he explains of getting the chance to work with people like Dick Clark, Bob Barker, Monty Hall, Pat Sajak and of course, Trebek. "Unless it's about those people? I'm not interested."
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posted 3/20/2024 |
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MONDAY: The Women Tell All
NBC Takes the Night
From TV Line |
In the latest TV ratings, NBC's The Voice was Monday's most-watched show and tied ABC's The Bachelor for the nightly demo win.
The Voice (with 6 million total viewers and a 0.5 demo rating) was steady week-to-week, as was Deal or No Deal Island (2.9 mil/0.3).
Leading out of An Oprah Special: Shame, Blame and the Weight Loss Revolution (which drew 4.1 mil and a 0.4), The Bachelor slimmed down to 3.3 mil and a 0.5, matching its demo low for the season.
Cast adrift in a sea of reruns on CBS, a new Bob Hearts Abishola (3.6 mil/0.3) posted its smallest audience ever but held steady in the demo.
Fox's MasterChef Junior (1.5 mil/0.3) and So You Think You Can Draw a Million Viewers (910K/0.2) both ticked up.
Cable numbers (totals/A18-49)...
- Rock the Block (HGTV): 1.230m/0.15
- Spring Baking Championship - 8p (Food): 834k/0.09
- Spring Baking Championship - 9p (Food): 780k/0.08
- Stupid Pet TRicks (TBS): 413k/0.06
- Wheel of Fortune - 9p (GSN): 353k/0.05
- Wheel of Fortune - 9:30p (GSN): 351k/0.06
- Blank Slate (GSN): 264k/0.02
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posted 3/20/2024 |
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ALERT! Season 6 Has a Date!
Catch "The Circle" on Netflix April 17
From Variety |
Message: The Circle is finally returning with an all-new season after more than a year. Send!
Netflix announced on Tuesday that season 6 of the social media reality competition series will return next month — and this time, every player entering the Circle is single and #readytomingle.
That's right, this means more flirting than ever between the people sitting alone in their empty apartments, sending spicy emojis and questionable hashtags via DM to someone who is most likely to be a catfish.
The new season also promises more drama and surprises as a new set of contestants compete in challenges to earn the ultimate cash prize as top influencer.
The first four episodes of The Circle season 6 premiere April 17 on Netflix, with new episodes rolling out every Wednesday after that leading up to the finale on May 8.
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posted 3/20/2024 |
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Prime Video Goes Beast Mode
MrBeast to Offer $5 Million to 1000 Contestants
From the Futon Critic |
Today, Prime Video announced that Beast Games, from MrBeast, has been ordered to series. Based on his already successful YouTube show, Beast Games is set to become the biggest reality competition series ever with 1000 contestants competing for a $5 million dollar cash prize which will be the biggest single prize in the history of television and streaming. MrBeast, nee Jimmy Donaldson, will serve as host and will executive produce. Beast Games will premiere exclusively on Prime Video in more than 240 countries and territories worldwide.
"MrBeast has captured the attention and imagination of fans of all ages, from all walks of life, and all over the world," said Jennifer Salke, head of Amazon MGM Studios. "We are excited to work with Jimmy and his talented team to bring his brilliant, high production, and stakes-raising concepts to Beast Games for our global customers to experience."
"When MrBeast first told us about his concept for the show, we were blown away by his ambition to make Beast Games the biggest reality competition series ever," said Vernon Sanders, head of television, Amazon MGM Studios. "We'd like to thank Aaron DeBevoise, Nic Paul, and the Spotter team for the introduction and kickstarting this journey for us."
"My goal is to make the greatest show possible and prove YouTubers and creators can succeed on other platforms," said MrBeast, "Amazon gave me the creative control I need to try and make it happen. I hope to make the YouTube community proud."
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More on "OMG Fashun"
Judges Announced
From The Futon Critic |
Trailblazing style icon Julia Fox and renowned image architect Law Roach host the new eccentric fashion design competition series "OMG Fashun," premiering with two back-to-back half-hour episodes on Monday, May 6 at 9 p.m. ET/PT. Back-to-back episode premieres to follow weekly.
Handcrafted is the new haute couture on "OMG Fashun" as Julia inspires pioneering fashion disruptors to upend traditional style convention, break the rules and redefine cool. Each episode challenges three disruptors to create a boundary-breaking look born of Fox's beautifully bold brain. Using materials and techniques that would make fashion's so-called gatekeepers squirm, the contestants must race against the clock to compose and style their unconventional ensembles for the judging panel, consisting of Fox, Roach and a rotating expert guest judge. The disruptor with the most eye-catching, unexpected and cutting-edge look is crowned the winner of the competition.
Fashion forward and extraordinary guest judges include "The Traitors" and "Married to Medicine" star Phaedra Parks; comedian Pretty Vee; drag legend Violet Chachki; actress Tommy Dorfman; fashion model and social media sensation Wisdom Kaye; editor-in-chief of Nylon magazine, Lauren McCarthy; theater producer Jordan Roth; and Julia Fox's stylist Briana Andalore.
Each episode will follow three disruptors as they craft a themed design for their ultimate muse, Julia Fox. Each week's winner is awarded a $10,000 cash prize and gets their garment modeled by Fox.
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Wednesday Lightning Round
... or "The Older Women Tell All" |
- Kathy Swarts & Susan Noles to host Bachelor Happy Hour podcast (Deadline)
- Taylor Tomlinson gets a pack of small advertisers for "After Midnight" (Variety)
- Dan Schneider apologizes after the "Quiet on the Set" doc drops (Variety)
- Joey Graziadei is not here for racist trolls (Entertainment Weekly)
- Chloe Veitch feels "free", "100 percent herself" after coming out (Reality Titbit)
- Sue Barker among leading names on the Queens Birthday Honours list (Yahoo!)
- A FEW (TMI) GOOD MINUTES with Jenny McCarthy Wahlberg (Entertainment Weekly)
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posted 3/19/2024 |
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Sony Pictures TV
Jeopardy! Celebrates 60
Year of Celebration Begins March 30
From Media Play News |
Ahead of the 60th anniversary of the debut of quiz show "Jeopardy!" on March 30, 1964, show creator Sony Pictures Television is launching the "60th Diamond Celebration," a marketing campaign featuring limited edition merchandise and a nationwide road tour.
The campaign kicks off on March 30, with the launch of the "Why Not You? Campaign," a new game show recruitment initiative intended to inspire more possible contestants to take the Jeopardy! Anytime Test. On this day, the best and brightest hopefuls will be invited to take the test for a chance to compete on the show.
A series of nationwide live events and activations curated for the show will take place from April through December, beginning in New York and then rolling out then in various cities across the U.S. The inaugural fan experience will take place on April 12, at Edge at Hudson Yards, and will feature a live taping of the "Inside Jeopardy!" podcast, and a live play-along game. The in-person, ticketed event will feature appearances by show host Ken Jennings and super-champs Matt Amodio, Mattea Roach, and Austin Rogers.
There will also be the rollout of a new Jeopardy! bar trivia game that will bow in major cities later this fall, among other initiatives that will be announced at a later date.
"For 60 years, 'Jeopardy!' has been America's favorite sport of the mind, defying time and continuing to attract viewers of all generations," Suzanne Prete, president, game shows, Sony Pictures Television, said in a statement.
The game show, which was created by Merv Griffin and his wife, Julann, aired in the daytime on NBC through 1979, hosted by Art Fleming. The show returned in 1984 as a five-day weekly first-run syndication program, hosted by the late Alex Trebek.
The show has produced international editions, books, video games, as well as a "Classroom Jeopardy!" version for schools. "It is only fitting to honor their creation, and the show's enduring legacy, with a meaningful celebration that pays tribute to the show's past and to its future," said Michael Davies, executive producer of "Jeopardy!".
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posted 3/18/2024 |
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NBC
NBC This Summer
Olympics to Highlight, But Game Shows Will Return Too...
From the Futon Critic |
NBC is the summer home for both the Paris Olympic Games and high-stakes competition with a robust lineup of returning powerhouse favorites, including "America's Got Talent," "American Ninja Warrior," "Password," "The Wall" and "Weakest Link." With all-new programming alongside the Summer Games, NBC looks to extend its summer dominance for 13 consecutive years.
Leading into summer, "Weakest Link" will air new episodes beginning Tuesday, April 2 at 9 p.m. ET/PT and will move to Mondays starting May 20. "American Ninja Warrior" will also air two specials, including a women's championship on May 12 at 9 p.m. and a couples' championship on May 27 at 8 p.m. "
America's Got Talent" takes the stage May 28 followed by new episodes of "Password." The competition continues June 3 with a new season of "American Ninja Warrior" while "The Wall" returns to the schedule July 1.
All programs will stream on Peacock the day following their NBC telecast.
The 2024 Olympic Games will take place July 26-Aug.11 in Paris. NBC will provide Olympic fans with at least nine hours of daily coverage from each day's most exciting events. In a Summer Games first, Peacock will stream every sport and event, including all 329 medal events, providing fans with the most-comprehensive Olympic destination in U.S. media history. The 2024 Paris Olympics will be NBC's 19th Olympic games. NBCUniversal owns the U.S. media rights to the Olympic Games through 2032.
- WEAKEST LINK (May 20) Hosted by Emmy Award winner Jane Lynch, the iconic British import and international game show phenomenon returns with a new batch of episodes, including a special veteran-themed show saluting the troops. In each episode of the lightning-fast quick-witted series, eight contestants enter the studio as total strangers but must work together to bank the maximum amount of prize money available in each round. The contestants take turns answering general knowledge questions to build chains of correct answers. Consecutive correct answers greatly increase the value of the chain while incorrect answers break the chain and force the contestants to start over from the bottom of the money ladder. The top prize increases with each round but contestants must first vote to eliminate the fellow competitor they consider to be the "Weakest Link" in the chain. The contestant who receives the highest number of votes leaves the game as the host declares the iconic phrase, "You are the Weakest Link. Goodbye."
- AMERICA'S GOT TALENT (May 28) The 19th season of "America's Got Talent" returns with a new set of aspiring performers looking to compete for the ultimate $1 million prize. Executive producer Simon Cowell returns to the star-studded judging panel with global fashion icon Heidi Klum, fan-favorite comedian Howie Mandel and acclaimed actress and international superstar Sofia Vergara. The dynamic Terry Crews returns as host. This season promises to deliver some of the wildest acts to ever grace the "AGT" stage. "America's Got Talent" will kick off the live shows at the Pasadena Civic Auditorium beginning Tuesday, Aug. 13 (8-10 p.m. ET/PT) on NBC. Results shows will air Wednesday nights (8-9 p.m. ET/PT).
- PASSWORD (ongoing) New episodes of the iconic game show "Password" will continue throughout the summer with Emmy Award-winning host Keke Palmer and Jimmy Fallon. The hour-long episodes will include two back-to-back games with recurring player Fallon paired with a contestant competing against a celebrity guest/contestant duo for cash prizes by guessing a secret password using only one-word clues. Celebrity guests include Lauren Graham, Howie Mandel, Wiz Khalifa, Johnny Knoxville, Joel McHale, Meghan Trainor, Lindsey Vonn and Roy Wood Jr. Palmer, who made Emmy history this year by becoming the first Black woman to win for Outstanding Host for a Game Show, commands the podium while contestants from all walks of life partner with Fallon and other celebrities to face off in the ultimate game of words.
- AMERICAN NINJA WARRIOR (June 3): Season 16 of "American Ninja Warrior" returns with the most elite athletes in the country competing on the world's most difficult obstacle courses. Hosts Matt Iseman and Akbar Gbajabiamila, along with co-host Zuri Hall, are back to call the action as the ninjas make their way through the qualifying and semifinal rounds in Los Angeles before moving to the national finals in Las Vegas. Continuing with the major changes from last season, the semis will challenge the ninjas to race side-by-side and head-to-head across a high-stakes course with a spot in the national finals on the line. All four stages in Vegas return, including the Stage 4 rope climb for $1 Million.
- THE WALL (July 1) Hosted by Emmy Award winner Chris Hardwick, "The Wall" is an action-packed game with more than $12 million on the line each night and up to $3 million on a single heart-stopping drop, as teammates work together to answer questions to build a huge cash prize. The rules are simple: Get a question correct and a green ball will fall down the four-story wall and add the value of the slot to the players' winning total. Miss a question and an ominous red ball will fall and deduct the value from the team's total. Contestants compete in pairs and must blindly trust their loved ones to make the right decisions during the game to accumulate their earnings. "The Wall" continues to change lives through its cash prizes, giving away over $25 million to date. In the new episodes debuting this summer, the remarkable people competing for a lifechanging prize include a heroic baseball coach who saved the life of his player by donating his kidney and a community hero who was exonerated from a wrongfully convicted crime and now runs a nonprofit helping those impacted by incarceration.
Meanwhile, "Hot Wheels Ultimate Challenge" has been canceled.
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Deadline
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TV Line |
posted 3/18/2024 |
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ITV
If You Guessed David Tennant... Congratulations, You're a Genius
Tenth/Fourteenth "Doctor Who" Named Host of "Genius Game"
From Digital Spy |
David Tennant has confirmed his next TV role. The Doctor Who star will front new ITV game show Genius Game, which will see "the country's most brilliant minds" take part in challenges in order to win a cash prize.
Contestants, chosen due to their "high intellectual prowess" and "social IQ" will take part in unique, never-before-seen games to test these skills head-to-head in the show which originated in Korea.
BAFTA (Doctor Who, The Escape Artist) and Emmy (Star Wars: The Clone Wars, Des) Award-winning actor Tennant will take on the role of The Creator in the eight-part series, guiding players through each challenge.
Katie Rawcliffe, Head of Entertainment at ITV, said the show will be nerve-racking not just for the players, but also those watching at home.
"This exciting reality format is designed to keep not just the players but the audience on the edge of their seats with each episode containing compelling gameplay and thrilling twists," she said.
Rawcliffe went on to praise Tennant's casting on the show, adding: "David Tennant is the perfect ringmaster to preside over this battle of brainpower, teamwork and deception. We're delighted to be bringing Genius Game to the ITV audience."
Tamara Gilder, joint MD of Remarkable added: "We are so thrilled that David will be guiding the players through the twists and turns of the show. There's nothing quite like Genius Game, it's smart and funny – just like he is – he's the perfect frontman."
A release date for the show has not yet been announced.
Digital Spy
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Den of Geek |
posted 3/18/2024 |
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FRIDAY: Prelude to Madness
CBS, Fox Split the Night
From TV Line |
In the latest TV ratings, CBS' Blue Bloods was Friday's most-watched show, while Fox's Friday Night SmackDown coverage dominated the night in the coveted 18-49 demo.
With the start of Luca/original cast member Kenny Johnson's two-part sendoff, CBS' S.W.A.T. (with 4.7 million total viewers and a 0.4 demo rating) ticked up in audience week-to-week. Fire Country (5.1 million total viewers, 0.4 demo rating) and Blue Bloods (5.5 million viewers, 0.4 demo rating) in turn were pretty steady, and easily delivered Friday night's two largest audiences.
The three CBS dramas, following some March Madness preemptions, will resume their seasons on Friday, April 5.
Elsewhere:
- Friday Night SmackDown (2.34 mil/0.7) was steady.
- ABC's Shark Tank (3 mil/0.3) was steady.
- The CW's Penn & Teller: Fool Us (572K/0.1) was steady, while Totally Funny Animals (323K/0.0) and Totally Funny Kids (285K/0.0) — which each appear to have budgets in the dozens of dollars — both lost viewers.
Cable numbers (totals/A18-49) are forthcoming.
TV Line
The Programming Insider
Spoiler TV |
posted 3/18/2024 |
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Monday Lightning Round
... or "Jimmy's Your Bud" |
- Jimmy Kimmel to produce reality series centered around weed, launching .... when else, 4/20 (Deadline)
- Melissa Peterman to reunite with Reba McEntire on her pilot (Deadline)
- Shangela accused to multiple cases of SA (The Hollywood Reporter)
- #ICYMI: Alyssa Raghu returns to American Idol. Because of course she did (Reality Titbit)
- YOU CAN'T MAKE THIS STUFF UP!: Why would 9-1-1 pair with "The Bachelor"? (Deadline)
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posted 3/18/2024 |
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THURSDAY: 9-1-1 Is No Joke
Series Rises with New ABC Home
From TV Line |
In the latest TV ratings, CBS' Young Sheldon was Thursday's most-watched show, while ABC's 9-1-1 and Grey's Anatomy led the night in the demo.
9-1-1 christened its new network with 4.93 million total viewers and a 0.6 demo rating (per Nielsen finals), improving on its average Season 6 audience while rock-steady in the demo. (In fact, it looks to be 9-1-1's biggest audience since 6×10.) The first responders drama also improved 26% and 20% on what Station 19 did in the Thursday leadoff spot last season, giving the ABC time slot its largest audience in a little over two years (since Feb. 24, 2022).
Enjoying a beefier lead-in, Grey's Anatomy (3.6 mil/0.6) improved on its previous averages (3.3 mil/0.4), while Station 19 (2.8 mil/0.4) — now closing out Thursday nights, with its farewell run — hit and matched series lows.
Facing stiffer competition, CBS' Young Sheldon (6.5 mil/0.5), Ghosts (5.5 mil/0.5) and So Help Me Todd (4.2 mil/0.4) each dropped a handful of eyeballs, though Todd rose in the demo.
NBC's Law & Order (4.2 mil/0.4) dropped some eyeballs, SVU (4.7 mil/0.5) was steady and Organized Crime (3.4 mil/0.3) dipped in the demo.
Fox's Next Level Chef (1.8 mil/0.3) ticked down, Farmer Wants a Wife (1.8 mil/0.2) held steady.
The CW's Son of a Critch (349K/0.1) and the Children Ruin Everything season finale (239K/0.1) each added some eyeballs.
Cable numbers (totals/A18-49)...
- Beat Bobby Flay (Food): 585k/0.08
- Wheel of Fortune - 9:30p (R/GSN): 368k/0.02
- Wheel of Fortune - 9p (R/GSN): 344k/0.03
TV Line
The Programming Insider
Spoiler TV |
posted 3/15/2024 |
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GLAAD Media Awards: And the Winners Were...
Drag Race, Niecy Nash-Betts Among Award Winners
From the Wrap |
"Ted Lasso," "RuPaul's Drag Race," "Yellowjackets" and "Bottoms" were among the 35th Annual GLAAD Media Awards' list of winners.
On Thursday, TV personality and comedian Wayne Brady hosted the awards show for LGBTQ-friendly media, complete with performances from Chlöe and Kate Hudson debuting their songs "FYS" and "Talk About Love," respectively.
Talk show icon Oprah Winfrey received the Vanguard Award, while Emmy-winning actress Niecy Nash-Betts was honored with the Stephen F. Kolzak Award for her work toward eliminating homophobia.
As far as the other winners go, the list included "Ted Lasso," "RuPaul's Drag Race," "Bottoms," "Yellowjackets" and many more. Singer-songwriter Reneé Rapp was given the GLAAD Media Award for Outstanding Music Artist, presented by Green Day's Billie Joe Armstrong.
The Wrap |
posted 3/15/2024 |
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FREEZE!
Fremantle Acquires Global Rights to Japanese Format
From Variety |
Fremantle has acquired global production rights to the Japanese format "Freeze."
The high-energy comedic game show, which has aired for two seasons in Japan, was developed and produced by FANY Studio and Yoshimoto Kogyo for Amazon Prime Video. It is FANY Studio's first global deal since it was set up in May 2023.
In "Freeze," contestants battle it out for a grand prize. The rules are simple: Players enter a closed room and simply must "freeze" until the presenter releases them. With traps and tricks along the way that provoke reaction from the players, such as flying mannequins and giant popping balloons, only those who remain still, will survive to battle it out for a place in the grand finale. Those who move, laugh or react the most will be eliminated. The player who remains still for the longest time throughout the game is crowned the winner and will receive a prize.
Vasha Wallace, exec VP global acquisitions and development at Fremantle, said: "When the team at FANY Studio first showed us a clip of 'Freeze,' we all thought it was hilarious and we knew this would resonate with audiences everywhere." Wallace added: "'Freeze' is all about having nerves of steel and a fun and unique mechanism that is bound to keep viewers of all ages entertained."
Mari Kawamura, head of global business at FANY Studio, said: "Many Japanese children grew up playing games 'Freeze (Do Not Move)' with their friends, and we believe this simple rule is universal which can make audiences laugh."
Variety
TBI |
posted 3/15/2024 |
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Happy Friday Lightning Round
... or "Shall We Dance Soon?" |
- Derek Hough hopes Hayley Erbert will rejoin "Symphony of Dance" (Deadline)
- BRUTALLY HONEST REVIEW: "Deal or No Deal Island" (Collider)
- #ICYMI: Everything that went down in the "Love Is Blind" reunion (Variety)
- Q diagnosed with HIV (Deadline)
- Family Dollar needs saving.... to win (ABC News)
- Game show advertiser Larry H. Parker dies (TMZ)
- Trishelle Cannatella wants an unconscious bias coach (Entertainment Weekly)
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posted 3/15/2024 |
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WEDNESDAY: GO!
CBS Takes Night with Survivor, Amazing Race
From TV Line |
In the latest TV ratings, CBS' Survivor was Wednesday's most-watched and highest-rated show, with NBC's #OneChicago still in rerun mode.
Survivor (with 4.6 million total viewers and a 0.7 demo rating) ticked up in both measures. The Amazing Race's Season 36 premiere (2.8 mil/0.4) was up 7% in audience from its previous premiere and steady in the demo.
Fox's The Masked Singer (3.3 mil/0.4) was steady, Animal Control (1.7 mil/0.2) added some viewers, and Family Guy (810K/0.2) dropped some eyeballs vs. its Wednesday debut.
ABC's The Conners (3.4 mil/0.4) and Not Dead Yet (2.2 mil/0.3) were steady, Abbott Elementary (2.4 mil/0.4) grew in both measures, and Judge Steve Harvey (1.5 mil/0.1) dipped in the demo with an Abbott rerun as a lead-in this week.
Cable numbers (totals/A18-49)...
- Guy's Grocery Games (Food): 529k/0.12
- Wheel of Fortune - 9p (R/GSN): 322k/0.02
- Wheel of Fortune - 9:30p (R/GSN): 301k/0.02
TV Line
The Programming Insider
Spoiler TV |
posted 3/14/2024 |
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Holly Willoughby Goes on a Bear Hunt
Veteran Host Joined by Bear Grylls
From Yahoo! |
Holly Willoughby will host a brand new British game show for Netflix.
The Dancing on Ice star is joining forces with naturalist Bear Grylls for Bear Hunt, a new reality format taking place in a Central American jungle.
Bear Hunt will involve a crop of brave celebrities being hunted by Bear in the jungle and eliminated one by one until only the strongest survive.
The streaming service has teased on Twitter / X: "Bear Hunt – a new action-packed competition show where a group of unlikely British celebrities are dropped into the Central American jungle as prey for one of the world's most fearsome predators... Bear Grylls."
The series will premiere on the streaming service next year, with more information on the celebrity cast to follow.
Yahoo!
The Messenger |
posted 3/14/2024 |
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More on "Lovers and Liars"
Meet the Three "FBoy Island" Players Returning
From EW |
Nice gals and FGirls, it's time for a rebrand: you will henceforth be known as Lovers and Liars!
EW can exclusively report the three leads of the FBoy Island spinoff formerly known as FGirl Island — and they're all familiar faces. FBoy Island season 1's Casey Johnson, season 2's Benedict Polizzi, and season 3's CJ Weathers will be tasked with deciding who of the 24 women that join them are looking for love, and who are just in it for the chance to win $100,000.
If you're caught up on the title switch from FGirl Island to Lovers and Liars, don't worry. In the exclusive video below, host Nikki Glaser is a little bit, too: "One might think this show is called FGirl Island, but it's not, you silly goose. You wish!"
"All of us are immensely proud to present Lovers and Liars, a show that is definitely not FGirl Island," executive producer Elan Gale tells EW. "Honestly, we have no idea where that rumor came from. We've never even heard of her. She doesn't even go here."
The men are looking forward to flipping the script on the FBoy Island format. "It feels a whole lot better when 24 girls are dating YOU," Benedict — who made it to the finale of season 2 as a Nice Guy and made a second appearance in season 3 as an FBoy — tells EW, adding that "it's a relief knowing I'm not gonna get eliminated just [because] of my resting FBoy face."
CJ calls Lovers and Liars a "full 360" from his experience on FBoy Island. "I was in control of my destiny and could make a decision," he tells EW. Casey adds that while it was nice not to be worried about being sent home, there was now "a fear or picking the wrong girl, which is equally worrisome."
Entertainment Weekly |
posted 3/14/2024 |
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France Has the Power
W9 Preps Version of Series
From TBI |
France's W9 is preparing to launch a new gameshow from European prodco Dreamspark and RTL Group-owned Studio 89.
The Power is set in an isolated house and features 13 celebrities who must live together while facing a series of challenges.
However, each week one of the contestants gains control over the house – with power over what they eat, when they sleep and who faces which challenges.
The contestant will also pick out a single player for elimination, whose only chance of survival is to guess who the player with the power is. It will debut on RTL-owned W9 at the start of April.
Moe Bennani, CEO of Dreamspark & executive producer on The Power, said the show "is born from a simple yet profound question that resonates through the corridors of our society: Who really holds the power?"
TBI |
posted 3/14/2024 |
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