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Jimmy Kimmel is putting some of Hollywood’s biggest stars and reality TV’s strongest competitors to the test. ABC’s Who Wants to Be a Millionaire returns on Wednesday, July 22, with 16 famous duos competing to donate $1 million to a charity of their choice. The latest batch of episodes will feature a mini Seinfeld reunion, some Saturday Night Live favorites and even a recent Jeopardy! champion teaming up with an A-list movie star, all in an effort to give back. Among this season’s team-ups are Larry David with his daughter Cazzie David, Ben Affleck with 31-game Jeopardy! champ Jamie Ding, and Jason Alexander and Wayne Knight bringing it back to their Seinfeld days. Other Millionaire pairings include Tig Notaro and Pete Holmes, Brad Paisley and Clayton Kershaw, Michael Kosta and Wendi McLendon-Covey, Jesse Eisenberg and Paul Giamatti, and Krysten Ritter with Sarah Shahi. Michael Keaton will join Jon Lovett, Paul Scheer teams up with Rob Huebel, Awkwafina and director Paul Feig will be a pair, and Billy Porter and Leslie Odom Jr. will also give it a go. The cast of competitors will be rounded out by Nobody Wants This’ Timothy Simons and Jackie Tohn, Sarah Jane Nader and sister Brooks Nader, and the SNL pairings of Colin Jost and Michael Che, as well as Will Forte and Taran Killam. A few celebrity duos have won big before on the series, which Kimmel began hosting in April 2020. The Office stars Oscar Nuñez and Kate Flannery scored $1 million for charity during the September 2025 season finale. With the help of costar Brian Baumgartner (their Phone-a-Friend), the duo came out victorious and donated their winnings to Planned Parenthood and Philabundance, a food bank serving the Philadelphia area. Who Wants to Be a Millionaire premieres Wednesday, July 22, at 8 p.m. ET on ABC. |
posted 7/21/2026 |
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Dancing with the Stars: The Next Pro is proving to be a fierce new addition to the summer television lineup. The new series, which chronicles the search for the franchise’s next professional ballroom dancer ahead of Dancing with the Stars Season 35, debuted to a total audience of 5.33M after three days of viewing across ABC, Disney+, Hulu and digital platforms, according to Nielsen Big Data + Panel. The episode also scored a 0.86 rating among adults 18-49. For context, the premiere audience for Season 34 of Dancing with the Stars last fall was 5.5M live + same-day viewers, and the series approached 10M L+SD viewers by the finale. It was the highest-rated and most-watched DWTS finale in nine years, thanks to the franchise’s stunning resurgence over the last two years. The launch of The Next Pro is the first major expansion of the DWTS since it premiered in 2005. Over the years, the series has gone through dozens of pro dancers, many of whom returned for last season’s 20th anniversary celebration. The early success of The Next Pro bodes quite well for the upcoming season of the flagship series, indicating that its latest cultural resonance is poised to continue. Per Nielsen, The Next Pro, hosted by DWTS Season 34 champ Robert Irwin, is ABC’s strongest summer series debut across all genres since July 2020. On linear alone, the episode was the top program of the night both in total viewers with 4.42M and in the 18-49 demo with a 0.47 rating. Currently, it stands as the best alternative series premiere this television season across broadcast and cable excluding those lucky enough to get NFL lead-ins. Dancing with the Stars: The Next Pro is produced by BBC Studios. The series airs Mondays at 8 p.m. on ABC and streaming next day on Disney+ and Hulu. Next week, the remaining dancers face one of the toughest Dancing with the Stars challenges: a group performance. Mentored by Britt Stewart, they must master a high-intensity routine in just hours, putting teamwork, timing and resilience to the test. |
posted 7/21/2026 |
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Mike Preston, known for playing settler leader Pappagallo in “Mad Max 2: The Road Warrior” and Detective Bob Delaney in the Australian series “Homicide,” died June 8 in Florida. He was 92. Preston’s death was confirmed to Variety by his wife, Josie Preston. Preston, who was born Jack Davis, was an early U.K. chart-topping singer in the late ’50s with three Top 40 hits. He then relocated to Australia and began working as a nightclub singer and performer. He found success hosting “In Melbourne Tonight,” before going on to appear in 42 episodes of the Australian series “Homicide.” He had a recurring role in the soap opera “Bellbird” and also appeared in “Dixon of Dock Green,” “Tandarra,” “Chopper Squad” and “Cop Shop.” His first feature film role was in 1969’s “Stoney,” which also featured Barbara Bouchet and Richard Jaeckel. He worked with George Miller on the beloved “Mad Max” sequel “The Road Warrior,” led the sci-fi flick “Metalstorm: The Destruction of Jared-Syn” as the titular character, and appeared in eight episodes of “Hot Pursuit” as Alec Shaw, alongside actors like Kerrie Keane, Eric Pierpoint and Dina Merrill. In game shows, Preston hosted a single season of the Australian version of "The Celebrity Game". Throughout the ’80s and ’90s, Preston appeared in guest spots on over a dozen shows, including “Ellen,” “Scarecrow and Mrs. King,” “Shadow Chasers,” “Outlaws,” “Superbly,” “Alien Nation,” “Dark Justice,” “Highlander,” “Steel” and “Law & Order.” His last credit was a voice role in the video game “The Getaway,” released in 2002. Preston is survived by his wife, Josie Preston, and two daughters. |
posted 7/21/2026 |
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Tuesday Lightning Round |
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A federal judge ordered a temporary halt to the Paramount-Warner Bros. merger on Monday, as a state coalition argues it would violate federal antitrust law, leading to higher prices and fewer movies and TV shows. Judge Araceli Martinez-Olguin granted a 14-day restraining order after hearing argument from both sides on Friday morning. Paramount had previously agreed not to close the transaction before July 22. “Plaintiff States’ showing at least demonstrates that serious questions going to the merits remain, weighing in favor of preliminary injunctive relief,” the judge wrote, adding that Paramount has acknowledged it will not be harmed by the delay until the end of September. “Paramount and Warner Bros. will continue to operate as separate, viable companies competing in the marketplace while they wait for the Court to adjudicate this case. The balance of equities, combined with the public’s vital interest in antitrust enforcement, therefore tips sharply in favor of the requested injunctive relief.” The 12-state coalition, led by California, brought a motion for the temporary restraining order. The states are also seeking a preliminary injunction, which would block the merger until the judge rules on the merits of the states’ lawsuit. The 14-day restraining order could be extended to as long as 28 days. Martinez-Olguin, of the U.S. District Court for Northern District of California in Oakland, also set a hearing on the preliminary injunction for Aug. 3, though that date, too, could be delayed if the parties agree. Rob Bonta, the attorney general of California, hailed the judge’s ruling as a “critical first win in our case to ensure this megamerger never sees the light of day.” “History tells the tale of what happens when a few people have great power over markets that are central to Americans’ lives: fewer opportunities for more people, worse products and services for all people,” Bonta added. “With our lawsuit, we’re fighting for a free and fair market and a thriving film and television industry that serves creatives and audiences alike. We have a full tank of gas, the law on our side, and look forward to continuing to make our case.” A Paramount spokesperson said that the company is “grateful for the Court’s swift order on the motion for a TRO.” “Like the timing agreement to which we were willing to stipulate, this TRO preserves the status quo while the Court considers the antitrust issues presented,” the spokesperson said. “We are confident the evidence will demonstrate that the State AGs’ antitrust arguments are without merit as their alleged markets and claims of anticompetitive effects are without any basis in modern market realities. This merger is lawful, pro-competitive, and will benefit consumers, creators, workers, and the entertainment industry. We will continue to vigorously defend the transaction and will look forward to the hearings on the substance of the State AGs’ action.”
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Monday Lightning Round |
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Dom Taylor, the chef who won Netflix‘s Five Star Chef, has died. He was 44. It was Taylor’s restaurant, The Good Front Room, that confirmed the “sudden passing” of the founder. “Dom was a visionary whose bold, joyful approach to celebrating the Caribbean cuisine of his childhood brought a fresh and exciting voice to London’s restaurant scene,” read the statement on the website. “His passion, talent and generosity touched so many people, and his legacy will continue to inspire those who had the privilege of knowing him and experiencing his food.” The statement continued, “He will be deeply missed, and our thoughts are with his family, friends and everyone whose lives he touched during this incredibly difficult time. We kindly ask that everyone respects the privacy of Dom’s loved ones at this time.” The restaurant noted that they would remain open to “honor Dom’s legacy and continue the work he was so passionate about.” Chef Taylor won the sole season of Netflix’s 2023 culinary competition Five Star Chef with his family by his side, celebrating the moment. Ravneet Gill, who was a judge on the competition series, said of Chef Taylor’s death, “He was instantly captivating from the moment he stepped in front of us. He had a real sparkle in his eyes. He was warm, kind and incredibly talented. Dom cooked from the heart, and you could taste it. He was on the brink of so many exciting things.” Fellow judge Mike Reid also paid tribute to Chef Taylor after news of his death saying, “Dom Taylor was one of the good ones.” “What he built with The Good Front Room wasn’t just a restaurant. It was his heritage on a plate,” Reid added. “He took Caribbean cuisine somewhere it had never been in this country, and he did it his way. He was warm, funny and completely unpretentious about his talent.” |
posted 7/17/2026 |
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Happy Friday Lightning Round |
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Today, Netflix announced that it is bringing the world of MONOPOLY, based on Hasbro's iconic board game, to life in a brand-new competition series, where you'll need strategy, alliances, and dealmaking to pass Go! In partnership with Hasbro Entertainment and Produced by Studio Lambert (Squid Game: The Challenge, The Circle), the series will see contestants compete for a chance to win $2 million. · On a life-sized, fully realized Monopoly Town Square, 12 players will enter on equal footing. But equality won't last long. To survive, contestants must accumulate everything, or lose it all. Every negotiation, every decision, and every roll could mean the difference between building an empire and going directly to jail. One by one, bankrupt players are eliminated - until a single winner is left standing to take it all. Casting is now open for a 2027 release date. "Monopoly" is produced by Studio Lambert & Hasbro Entertainment for Netflix. Gabriel Marano & Zachary Edwin executive produce for Hasbro. Nia Yemoh, Tim HArcourt, Jack Burgess, Stephen Lambert, and Kim Murphy executive produce for Studio Lambert. |
posted 7/16/2026 |
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More on "Chase Around the World" |
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Bradley Walsh and the Chasers swap the studio for Europe in ITV's new gameshow The Chase Around The World, with six teams competing for £100,000. This brand-new six-part series sees six pairs of contestants attempt to track down the biggest brains in Britain - all six of The Chasers - in undisclosed locations around the globe. Unravelling puzzles along the way, the winning pair will pit their knowledge against The Chasers in order to win a life-changing prize pot. The Chase Around the World commission builds on the global phenomenon of the most successful and enduring quiz show format, The Chase. Commissioned in 22 territories worldwide, including the US, with spin-off Beat The Chasers in 11, the series recently celebrated an incredible 17 years on ITV and has been the recipient of numerous awards. MEET THE CAST The Chase Around The World begins Thursday 16th July on ITV1. |
posted 7/16/2026 |
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Fox will have a very traditional rollout of its fall schedule this year. The network has set its premiere dates for the start of the 2026-27 TV season, and aside from its two nights of live sports, all of them will come in the week of Sept. 21 — the first week of the Nielsen-measured season. As has been the case for the past few seasons, Fox’s fall slate is heavy on unscripted and sports programming. The exceptions are on Tuesday nights, where Best Medicine and Doc will premiere Sept. 22, and Sundays, where season 38(!) of The Simpsons leads off a comedy block beginning Sept. 27.. The unscripted slates for Fox on Monday (Celebrity Name That Tune and Celebrity Weakest Link), Wednesday (The Floor and 99 to Beat) and Thursday (Hell’s Kitchen and Special Forces) are unchanged from last fall. Fox will save its two new dramas, Baywatch and The Interrogator, and a new reality series called Marriage Market for later in the season. Returning shows American Dad!, Bob’s Burgers, Family Guy, Krapopolis, Memory of a Killer and Murder in a Small Town, along with a host of unscripted series, are also on deck for 2027 premieres. FOX FALL 2026-27 SCHEDULE (All Times ET/PT) with premiere dates. New series in all caps, game shows are in bold. MONDAY FOX's midseason slate will include: Additional programming to be announced. |
posted 7/16/2026 |
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More on "Special Forces" Season 5 |
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A new celebrity cast of characters is up for the challenge of Special Forces: World’s Toughest Test. The season 5 contestants of the competition show were revealed by FOX on Wednesday, and they include everyone from sitcom actors to reality TV stars and A-list athletes. The 15 trainees who’ve agreed to endure some of the harshest, most grueling challenges from the playbook of the actual special forces selection process include Candace Cameron Bure (Full House), David Charvet (Baywatch), Brandi Glanville (Real Housewives of Beverly Hills), Collin Gosselin (Jon & Kate Plus 8), and Oliver Hudson (Rules of Engagement). This season, the celebrity recruits will be deployed in Malaysia to take on intense challenges in “the most hostile environment a soldier could operate in... the jungle,” according to FOX’s press release. Recruits will “adapt to uncomfortable conditions, unpredictable terrain and harsh jungle warfare tasks” as they endure challenges such as a claustrophobic, high-pressure search of an underground bunker to find crucial military weapons, a supply load retrieval while suspended 300 feet above the jungle floor, and a chemical gassing while finding coordinates of an enemy vessel. In this experiment, the celebrities try to survive demanding training exercises led by the Directing Staff (DS) Rudy Reyes, Billy Billingham, Jason “Foxy” Fox, and Jovon “Q” Quarles, an elite team of ex-special forces operatives. They will guide the recruits while testing them to see who has the guts and glory to make it to the end. Season 5 premieres Thursday, Sept. 24 at 9 p.m. ET. The recruits... |
posted 7/16/2026 |
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