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During tonight's penultimate episode of SURVIVOR 50, host and executive producer Jeff Probst announced one final vote still remains "in the hands of the fans": Fan Favorite. Since 2016, global pop star and SURVIVOR super fan Sia has personally awarded over $1 million to the players who have moved her most. In the spirit of season 50, which has featured key elements of the game voted on by the fans, Sia is turning that honor over to viewers, empowering them to choose who will receive the $100,000 Sia Fan Favorite prize during the live finale Wednesday, May 20 (8:00-11:00 PM, ET/PT) on CBS and streaming on Paramount+. Voting opened at the conclusion of tonight's episode and will close Wednesday, May 20, at 12:00 PM, PT/3:00 PM, ET. Fans can cast their vote at Survivor50CBS.votenow.tv. SURVIVOR 50, which premiered Feb. 25, has been a celebration of legacy, strategy and audience impact where the viewers have played a pivotal role in the evolution of this groundbreaking game. For the first time ever, the game was In the Hands of the Fans. Twenty-four legendary castaways, selected from 49 unforgettable seasons, returned to face surprise twists, high-stakes challenges and fan-driven decisions that shaped the game. Among the key elements fans voted on were "Idols or No Idols" and "Final Four Fire Making: Keep It or Lose It." The castaways have faced a season to remember from the moment they stepped on the beach, with the same goal: to claim the title of Sole Survivor and be awarded the grand prize. SURVIVOR is hosted by five-time Emmy winner Jeff Probst. |
posted 5/14/2026 |
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BIG BROTHER returns with its most programming hours ever, kicking off with a special 90 minute premiere on Thursday, July 9 (8:00-9:30 PM, ET/PT), the return of BIG BROTHER: UNLOCKED on Friday, July 10 (8:00-9:00 PM, ET/PT) and a 90-minute Sunday episode on Sunday, July 12 (8:00-9:30 PM, ET/PT). Julie Chen Moonves returns as host. Paramount+ subscribers and Pluto TV viewers can continue to catch all the action on the BIG BROTHER live feeds. Reaching a historic milestone as the first primetime series to hit 1,000 original episodes, BIG BROTHER returns for its 28th season. The season ushers in a landmark summer as Houseguests enter the iconic BIG BROTHER house, with unexpected moments and a season packed with twists and turns. After its premiere, the series will air Wednesdays (8:00-9:30 PM, ET/delayed PT), followed by hour-long shows on Thursdays, featuring live evictions, and Sundays (8:00-9:00 PM, ET/delayed PT). BIG BROTHER: UNLOCKED returns with exclusive footage from inside the house, extended interviews, surprise guest appearances and behind-the-scenes access. For the first time ever, the series will feature a live studio audience, bringing fans directly into the action. Packed with new segments and returning fan favorites, the series breaks down gameplay, evaluates the competition and shares insider perspectives, starting Friday, July 10 (8:00-9:00 PM, ET/PT). |
posted 5/14/2026 |
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Back to the Beach |
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Reports of the demise of "Battle on the Beach" have apparently been exaggerated. HGTV's epic surfside home renovation competition Battle on the Beach will head to the Grand Strand, South Carolina's hot vacation destination, in its latest seven-episode season premiering Monday, June 1, at 9 p.m. ET/PT. During the series, which attracted 15.5 million viewers across linear and streaming to its last run, HGTV stars Sarah Baeumler (Rock the Block), Mika Kleinschmidt (100 Day Dream Home) and Ty Pennington (Rock the Block) will each mentor a two-person team of promising renovators as they vie to transform lackluster beachfront vacation properties - and the biggest homes in Battle on the Beach history - into stunning waterfront escapes that deliver top reviews and top dollar. Armed with $100,000, seven weeks and invaluable advice from their respected mentors, the teams will overhaul the dated digs while navigating unprecedented design challenges, including repurposing discarded roadside finds in their homes and swapping partners for the chance at additional prize money. Husband-and-wife renovation duo Tristyn and Kamohai Kalama (Renovation Aloha) will determine which team increases the rental value of each week's revamped space, with the winner given a critical choice: take home $3,000 now or apply $6,000 to the final grand prize. When the stunning renos are complete, the team who clinches the highest peak season rate for their short-term rental will claim a cash prize of at least $50,000, with their mentor boasting ultimate bragging rights. |
posted 5/14/2026 |
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Thursday Lightning Round |
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John Barbour, whose role in creating, producing and co-hosting the 1979-1984 NBC series Real People is recognized as a pioneering effort in the popularity of reality TV, died from natural causes on Sunday, May 10, at his home in Las Vegas. He was 93. His death was announced by family. Executive produced by Rowan & Martin’s Laugh-In creator George Schlatter, Real People featured a panel of co-hosts, including Barbour, who introduced pre-taped segments about people with odd or unusual hobbies – or just odd and unusual people – and then riffed on the short films. The popularity of the show and its pliable format would inspire any number of subsequent series, from That’s Incredible! and America’s Funniest Home Videos to MTV’s long-running Ridiculousness. In addition to Barbour, the panel of hosts included, at one time or another, Sarah Purcell, Byron Allen, Skip Stephenson, Bill Rafferty, Mark Russell, Peter Billingsley, David Ruprecht and Fred Willard. Born April 24, 1933, in Toronto, Canada, Barbour dropped out of high school at age 15 and moved to the U.S. in the 1950s. He began his show business career as a standup comic, which eventually led to appearances on The Dean Martin Show and The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson. He released two comedy albums, It’s Tough To Be White (1965) and I Met A Man I Didn’t Like (1978). Barbour was the first host of AM Los Angeles, where he won the first of his five Emmy awards. He courted controversy with interviews with anti-Vietnam War guests including Mohammed Ali and Jane Fonda. His additional Emmys came from his years as the critic-at-large on Los Angeles’ KNBC. He was the pilot host for The Gong Show, and, over the years, made appearances on several television shows, such as Get Smart, Sanford and Son, The Liars Club, CSI, and Breaking Bad. Barbour wrote, produced, and narrated the documentary film Ernie Kovacs: Television’s Original Genius, and, in 1992, he won the prize for best documentary at the San Sebastian Film Festival for The JFK Assassination: The Jim Garrison Tapes, which profiled New Orleans District Attorney Jim Garrison and his investigation of the Kennedy murder. In 2017, Barbour wrote and directed the sequel, The American Media and the Second Assassination of John F. Kennedy. Barbour wrote a 2019 autobiography entitled Your Mother’s Not A Virgin: The Bumpy Life and Times of the Canadian Dropout who Changed the Face of American TV! He is survived by his wife Sarita and their son Christopher. |
posted 5/13/2026 |
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Love... Boston Style |
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Love is wicked blind. The next season of Netflix‘s hit dating experiment is heading to Boston. The streamer announced the Season 11 renewal of “Love Is Blind” during its upfronts presentation in New York, revealing that the new installment would arrive sometime in fall 2026. The series, hosted by married couple Vanessa and Nick Lachey, centers on a crop of singles who get to know each other without ever seeing each other’s faces. They go on truly “blind” dates before agreeing to marry someone without ever actually meeting them. Over several weeks, the engaged couples move in together and plan their weddings, figuring out whether their physical connection lives up to the emotional bond they developed in the “pods.” Per the logline, “When their wedding day arrives, will real-world realities and external factors push them apart, or will they marry the person they fell blindly in love with? … This addictive social experiment will uncover whether looks, race, or age do matter — or if love really is blind." Elsewhere, Love is Blind is coming to Denmark! In this popular social experiment, singles who want to be loved for who they are on the inside will date and get engaged without ever seeing each other - putting the ultimate question to the test: is love truly blind? Love is Blind: Denmark will be produced by Mastiff DK, with production scheduled to begin this year. The casting is now open and Danish singles eager to take part in the dating experiment are encouraged to apply here. Love is Blind premiered in the US in 2020 and has since become a global phenomenon. The original series has been adapted in many countries, including Japan, Brazil, UK, Germany, France and Poland among others. Every episode of the European adaptations featuring the pods are filmed in Strängnäs, Sweden. Up until now over 330 hopeful singles have entered the pods in the search of finding love. The global Netflix premiere of Love is Blind: Denmark is set for 2027. |
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The US Networks at Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) - which boasts more top-performing cable networks, series and freshman hits than any other portfolio - unveiled its robust content lineup during WBD's 2026 New York Upfront presentation. Claiming five of the top 10 cable networks, 208 million average monthly viewers and nearly 30 percent of primetime cable viewing in the first quarter of 2026, WBD's entertainment brands have primed this year's programming pipeline with over 3,000 premiere hours which encompasses 98 new series and fresh episodes of 127 popular returning titles. The WBD portfolio, including Discovery Channel, Food Network, HGTV, Investigation Discovery, TBS, TNT, TLC, Magnolia Network, Adult Swim, OWN and others, also owns seven of the top 10 unscripted freshman/limited series among Adults 25-54 so far in 2026, with TLC's breakout title Suddenly Amish in the #1 spot. "Our brands are unstoppable, delivering the most talked about and must-watch unscripted series on TV today," said Channing Dungey, Chairman and CEO of the Warner Bros. Television Group and WBD US Networks. "We have the best creative team in the business and will continue to produce innovative, genre-defining programming that super serves our fans." CNN announced today that Have I Got News For You has been renewed for a fifth season. The American version of the long-running UK comedy series is hosted by Roy Wood Jr. along with team captains Amber Ruffin and Michael Ian Black. Produced by Hat Trick Productions for CNN Originals, the fifth season of Have I Got News for You premieres Saturday, September 12 at 9pm ET/PT on CNN, and will be available to stream on the CNN app and at CNN.com/Watch the next day. "We're thrilled to return for season five and continue covering the nation's most important stories, most of which still sound made up," said Wood Jr., Ruffin and Black in a joint statement. Since its debut in 2024, Have I Got News For You has become a staple of CNN's Saturday night lineup, offering audiences a comedic lens on the ever-evolving news cycle. The series blends humor and insight, creating a space where politics, culture and current events collide in unexpected and entertaining ways. "Season four demonstrated just how strongly this series is resonating with audiences, becoming a standout performer across CNN's platforms and a meaningful part of the weekly conversation online," said Amy Entelis, executive vice president of talent, CNN Originals and creative development for CNN Worldwide. "At a time when people are looking for entertaining ways to engage with the nonstop news cycle, Roy, Amber and Michael continue to deliver something that feels timely and culturally relevant - and we will continue building on that success with a fifth season this fall." Notable guests from season four of Have I Got News For You included U.S. Senator Adam Schiff, Hasan Minhaj, Andy Richter, Kara Swisher, Ari Shapiro, Larry Wilmore, Gianmarco Soresi, Bomani Jones, Nimesh Patel and more. All episodes of Have I Got News For You are available to stream now on the CNN app. Companion podcast Have I Got News For Your Ears hosted by Michael Ian Black continues to release new episodes every Wednesday wherever you get your podcasts. Episodes are also available to stream on the @HIGNFYUS official YouTube page. Have I Got News For You is executive produced by Jim Biederman, Jimmy Mulville and Richard Wilson for Hat Trick Productions. Elsewhere, Food Network announced its biggest home cook competition of all time, 100 Cooks, hosted by actor, television host and former pro football player Terry Crews, and an exciting new no-holds-barred tournament Wildcard Kitchen: High Rollers at Sea; |
posted 5/13/2026 |
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ITV Reups with "The 1% Club" |
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ITV has announced a new three-year deal for The 1% Club. The 1% Club remains the biggest original quiz show in more than a decade. It regularly exceeds 5 million viewers an episode and since launching three years ago, it has been streamed over 60 million times and reached over 43 million viewers. The 1% Club has also enjoyed major international success, establishing itself as one of the best-selling original British entertainment formats of recent years. The 1% Club host, Lee Mack says: “I’m delighted that ITV have given us three more series to discover Great British clever clogs. I just told my family how old I would be when these three series are over, but apparently I got it wrong. Which shows you how well I’d do as a contestant.” ITV’s Director of Factual Entertainment, Sue Murphy, said: “We’re thrilled to be renewing The 1% Club for a further three years. The show has become a huge hit with viewers of all ages. With Lee at the helm as always, we can’t wait to bring more series and specials to the viewers. It’s a brilliant entertainment show with a unique format that viewers love to play along with at home, and its broad appeal makes it a hugely valuable part of our slate on ITV.” Executive Producers and creators of The 1% Club, Dean Nabarro and Andy Auerbach, said: “It’s a wonderful vote of confidence that ITV have commissioned three more years of the show and we’re delighted that so many more people will now get the chance to join The 1% Club.” ITV will commission further series and specials of The 1% Club over the next three years, alongside the return of The 1% Club Rollover later this year and The 1% Club Kids Special, due to air later this month. The series is commissioned for ITV by Director of Factual Entertainment, Sue Murphy. The 1% Club was created by Dean Nabarro and Andy Auerbach, and is a Magnum Media production for ITV. |
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Rex Reed, one of the most widely known, influential and biting film critics of the new wave ushered into prominence by Pauline Kael in the 1960s, died today, May 12, at his home in Manhattan following a short illness. He was 87. His death was confirmed by longtime friend William Kapfer, who noted that Reed died “surrounded by his closest loved ones.” Reed, whose stylishly written film reviews, celebrity profiles and interviews with Hollywood and Broadway stars were featured in such publications as The New York Times, GQ, Esquire, Vogue and, most recently, the New York Observer, was a ubiquitous presence on talk shows throughout the 1960s and ’70s, prized by hosts like Johnny Carson and Dick Cavett for his wit and candor. In a telling sample of his quotes collected for his obituary in The New York Times, Reed could be both worshipful and scathing. In 1968 he said the aging Bette Davis was exciting enough “to make the latest youth idols about as interesting as a withered logarithm.” Broadway’s Gwen Verdon was one of those performers “rare as blue butterflies, who carry around their own lightning.” Not all of his subjects got off so easy. “If there is anything more excruciating than sitting through a Michelangelo Antonioni film, it’s sitting through a Michelangelo Antonioni interview,” he wrote in 1967. He called Peter Lawford a Rat Pack “court jester” with limited intelligence, and drew the ire of Frank Sinatra when he said daughter Nancy Sinatra looked like a “pizza waitress.” After he wrote that a drunk Ava Gardner quipped about Sinatra’s marriage to Mia Farrow, “Hah! I always knew Frank would end up in bed with a boy,” Gardner called “a son of a bitch is either at your feet or at your throat.” Reed’s writings were collected in numerous books, including his notoriously titled first, Do You Sleep in the Nude?, the question an example of the kind of query he designed to provoke noteworthy responses from his interview subjects. Even in the latter part of his career, at the weekly newspaper New York Observer, his writings lost none of their sting, and indeed often seemed like an unappetizing leftover from an era when sour personal swipes were more tolerated. In games, Reed appeared on episodes of "Hollywood Squares", "To Tell the Truth", "All Star Secrets", "The Gong Show", "You Don't Say!", and "What's My Line?". He ascribed the Oscar win by deaf Children of a Lesser God actor Marlee Matlin to a “pity vote” and described Melissa McCarthy as “tractor-sized” and a “hippo.” Reed’s victims relished a chance at payback when the writer tried his hand at acting in the atrocious 1970 film adaptation of Gore Vidal’s novel Myra Breckinridge. He would later appear in better films, but it was Breckinridge – a film that routinely lands on Worst Films Ever lists and was disavowed by Vidal himself – that made headlines. Time magazine wrote at the time that “Myra Breckinridge is about as funny as a child molester. It is an insult to intelligence, an affront to sensibility and an abomination to the eye.” Both Reed and costar Raquel Welch were pilloried for their performance as the same character before and after what would now be called gender-affirming surgery. In keeping with his own standards, Reed, too, panned Myra Breckinridge. It was, he wrote, “a train wreck.”
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Dancing with the Stars has added another celebrity contestant to its Season 35 lineup. Jackson Olson, the second baseman for the Savannah Bananas, has joined the competition, Disney announced during its upfront presentation on Tuesday. Olson is the third contestant to be revealed so far. He joins The Traitors and Love Island breakout Maura Higgins and Summer House favorite Ciara Miller, who the network revealed at Disney’s Get Real unscripted TV event last month. Per Disney, the rest of the Season 35 celebrities as well as their professional dance partners will be announced on Wednesday, September 2, exclusively on Good Morning America. There’s no premiere date for Season 35 just yet, but ABC has confirmed the series will return in the fall. It will simulcast live across ABC and Disney+ and stream next-day on Hulu. In addition to being a second baseman for the Savannah Bananas, Olson is a content creator known for his macro baseball insights and captivating storytelling on family, relationships, food, and the journey of coming-of-age. Whether he’s sharing the joys of eating ballpark food or something over-the-top delicious, the triumphs and tribulations of love and family, or the intricacies of life on and off the field, Jackson Olson invites followers into his world with authenticity and warmth, leaving a lasting impression on all who engage with his content. |
posted 5/13/2026 |
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Big Re-Break |
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The hit 90s snooker-themed game show Big Break will return with broadcaster Paddy McGuinness and seven-time world snooker champion Stephen Hendry at the helm. The popular program will return to BBC Two over two decades after it last aired, with the channel saying it will keep the "spirit of the original show" with a "brand new look and feel". The revived series will follow three contestants who will be paired up with professional snooker players, straight off the competition circuit, as they battle it out over three rounds in a bid to win a cash prize in a dramatic finale. McGuinness said: "I am absolutely delighted to be a part of Big Break. "It is one of those shows everyone knows and loves, so to be hosting it alongside legend Stephen Hendry will be something special. Bring it on!" The game show previously aired on BBC screens between 1991 and 2002 and was hosted by Jim Davidson and the late snooker star John Virgo, who died earlier this year aged 79. Hendry, who will take over Virgo's role of performing trick shots, is hoping the series can inspire a new generation of snooker players to get into the sport. He said: "Big Break was a unique mix of trick shots and great entertainment, and I can't wait to be back at the table and bringing this incredible show to a whole new audience - and who knows, we might inspire the next generation of snooker players to get into the sport." Production for the series will begin shortly for the twenty 30-minute-long episodes, with the series set to air on BBC Two and the BBC iPlayer. |
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Wednesday Lightning Round |
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ABC on Tuesday became the fourth broadcast network (following CBS, NBC, and Fox) to unveil its schedule for the Fall TV season. In an unexpected move, "High Potential" is being held for 2027, alongside fellow dramas "The Rookie," newly ordered spin-off "The Rookie: North," and "Will Trent." In its place, "R.J. Decker" will return for Season 2 this fall, airing Tuesdays at 10 p.m. behind Season 35 of "Dancing With the Stars." The "Scrubs" revival is likewise on tap for fall, once again leading out of "Abbott Elementary." As a result, "Shifting Gears" is being held back for 2027. New seasons of "The Bachelor" and "Bachelor in Paradise" are being reserved for next year. ABC FALL 2026-27 SCHEDULE (all times ET/PT) with new shows in caps, & game shows bolded. MONDAY |
posted 5/12/2026 |
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Forget a swivel chair, the newest coach on the "The Voice" is going to need a swivel throne. Queen Latifah is confirmed to be joining the show for Season 30. For her inaugural season of "The Voice," Latifah will be joined by returning coaches Kelly Clarkson and Adam Levine, as well as fellow first-timer Riley Green, who recently wrapped a multi-episode arc on CBS' "Yellowstone" spin-off "Marshals." While most people probably think of Latifah as an actress, she also boasts an impressive career in the music industry. She won a Grammy Award in 1995 for her song "U.N.I.T.Y.," and has amassed six additional Grammy nominations over the years. She was also nominated for an Academy Award and a Golden Globe for her performance in the movie-musical "Chicago." Unlike newcomers Latifah and Green, Clarkson and Levine have a long history with "The Voice." Levine was a mainstay for the show's first 16 seasons before taking a nine-year break, eventually returning for Seasons 27, 29, and now 30. Meanwhile, Clarkson's coaching tenure spanned from Seasons 14 to 21; she later returned for Seasons 29 and now 30. New episodes of "The Voice" will air Mondays at 8/7c on NBC, leading into the new Peter Krause-led crime drama "Line of Fire." A premiere date has not yet been announced. Read More: https://www.tvline.com/2170763/queen-latifah-the-voice-season-30-coaches-confirmed/ |
posted 5/12/2026 |
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Going Up |
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ITV is heading back into the gameshow arena with The Golden Elevators, a new high-concept quiz format hosted by Richard Osman — and there’s little doubt the broadcaster will be hoping this one reaches the penthouse rather than stalling between floors. The series, produced by Studio Lambert and Talpa Studios, turns deceptively simple A-or-B questions into a strategic social experiment, with contestants forced to decide not only what answer is right, but who around them can actually be trusted. Set inside a towering skyscraper, ten players begin in the lobby and must choose between two elevators for every question. One lift contains the correct answer and moves contestants closer to the jackpot. The other sends everyone inside crashing back to the lobby and out of the game entirely. The twist is where the format may find its sweet spot. Before each decision, contestants are free to debate, persuade, bluff and manipulate each other — turning what could have been a straightforward trivia contest into something much closer to psychological warfare in a shiny ITV primetime wrapper. It’s also another significant entertainment commission for ITV at a time when the broadcaster is under growing pressure to land a breakout non-scripted hit. Recent attempts to launch fresh event entertainment formats have delivered mixed results at best, with The Neighbourhood — fronted by Graham Norton — struggling badly in the ratings before being quietly shifted out of primetime to burn off its remaining episodes. Against that backdrop, The Golden Elevators feels like a calculated pivot towards something cleaner, simpler and more format-friendly. The premise is instantly understandable, visually strong and deliberately designed for audience play-along — the kind of broad entertainment mechanic ITV executives traditionally love. And if there’s one person who knows how to sell a format built on simplicity, it’s Osman. Already synonymous with modern British quiz television thanks to Pointless and his hugely successful publishing career, Osman brings an affable authority that ITV will hope helps elevate the format above gimmick territory. “I signed up the moment they showed me the game,” Osman said. “It’s so simple, but it takes such skill to win — I’ve never seen a quiz show quite like it.” |
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NBC has greenlit a new game show series based on "Wordle," the globally beloved word game from The New York Times Games. Produced by Universal Television Alternative Studio (UTAS), in partnership with Jimmy Fallon's Electric Hot Dog and The New York Times, the series brings the global phenomenon to television with a fresh, fast-paced format. Originally launched in 2021 and acquired by The New York Times in 2022, Wordle has become a cultural phenomenon, engaging millions of daily players worldwide and inspiring conversation across generations. An avid "Wordle" player, "Today" show co-host Savannah Guthrie will serve as host of the primetime gameshow. The new format challenges players to solve five-letter word puzzles in a supersized battle of smarts, speed and fun. It builds on the way the puzzle community engages with Wordle every day - solving together, sharing wins, debating strategies and cheering one another on. Now, that style of play comes to life as the most-obsessed and competitive players will team up in squads and go head-to-head in the "Wordle" arena, playing for an incredible cash prize. "I feel very honored to be working with Savannah Guthrie on this show," said Fallon "Savannah has that rare combination of intelligence, charm, and warmth that makes everyone feel instantly welcome. And she obviously knows how to host a show. I am SUPER PROUD and HAPPY and I think we developed a SOLID GAMER for PRIME-time." "Wordle is one of the most successful and culturally resonant games of the past decade," said Sharon Vuong, Executive Vice President, Unscripted Programming, NBC. "This series is a natural extension of NBC's legacy in the game show space, and with the incredible Savannah at the helm and our partners at UTAS, Electric Hot Dog and The New York Times, we're excited to bring a smart, joyful and distinctly NBC take to this global phenomenon." "We're eager, happy, giddy - all of those five-letter words and more - to bring Wordle to life for television," said Toby Gorman, President, Universal Television Alternative Studio. "The New York Times word game has been played billions of times, and our goal is to create an equally addictive show. Savannah brings the perfect blend of warmth and wit to deliver exactly that." "Several years ago, The New York Times began developing a Wordle game show. Teaming up with Jimmy Fallon to develop the game for NBC was a perfect fit," says Caitlin Roper, executive editorial director of film and tv at the Times. "We wanted to honor the specific thrill of Wordle, the way people play and share their scores with each other, but also make something new for TV. Like Jimmy, Savannah is a passionate Wordle player-she even solved on TV in Times Square. No one gets what our contestants will go through like she does." Casting for the season is currently open, interested applicants can visit wordle.castingcrane.com. Production on the show is set to begin later this year and is slated to premiere in 2027. "Wordle" is produced by Universal Television Alternative Studio, a division of Universal Studio Group, in association with Fallon's production company, Electric Hot Dog and The New York Times. Jimmy Fallon and Jim Juvonen serve as executive producers for Electric Hot Dog with Caitlin Roper and Jonathan Knight serving as executive producers for The New York Times. Wes Kauble will also executive produce and serve as showrunner. The "Wordle" format will be licensed globally by NBCUniversal Formats, a division of Universal Studio Group. |
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NBC unveils its 2026-27 schedule highlighted by the addition of four new series - "Line of Fire," an intense and compelling family drama starring award winners Peter Krause and Hope Davis; "The Rockford Files," a modern-day retelling of the iconic IP starring David Boreanaz; "Newlyweds," played by real-life couple Téa Leoni and Tim Daly, who find love after a whirlwind courtship; and "Sunset P.I.," a comedy from the executive producers of "Brooklyn Nine-Nine." NBC's primetime lineup will continue to offer viewers unparalleled fare with its fan-favorite franchise dramas, huge unscripted hits as well as a new civilian version of the hit show "The Traitors" on Thursdays this fall and a three-hour special celebrating the 100th anniversary of the network. With its unprecedented mix of entertainment, sports, news and specials, NBC comes off the 2025-26 season as the #1 network in both total viewers and the 18-49 demo. In what is certain to be one of the biggest television events of the year, NBC will celebrate its monumental 100th anniversary on Dec. 10 with a live three-hour variety special from the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles. The network will commemorate its once-in-a-lifetime anniversary with a telecast that will honor a century of must-see television, groundbreaking moments and iconic stars. On the unscripted side, NBC has greenlit a new game show series based on "Wordle," the globally beloved word game from The New York Times Games. An avid "Wordle" player, "Today" co-host Savannah Guthrie will serve as host of the primetime gameshow executive produced by Jimmy Fallon. The new format challenges players to solve five-letter word puzzles in a supersized battle of smarts, speed and fun. It builds on the way the puzzle community engages with Wordle every day - solving together, sharing wins, debating strategies and cheering one another on. Now, that style of play comes to life as the most-obsessed and competitive players will team up in squads and go head-to-head in the "Wordle" arena, playing for an incredible cash prize. Produced by Universal Television Alternative Studio (UTAS), in partnership with Jimmy Fallon's Electric Hot Dog and The New York Times, the series brings the global phenomenon to television with a fresh, fast-paced format. Originally launched in 2021 and acquired by The New York Times in 2022, Wordle has become a cultural phenomenon, engaging millions of daily players worldwide and inspiring conversation across generations. NBC's four-time Emmy Award-winning musical competition series "The Voice" returns this fall for season 30 with coaches Kelly Clarkson, Adam Levine and Riley Green, who confirmed his participation this past weekend at his concert in Alpharetta, Ga. A fourth coach joining the superstar panel will be announced shortly. "The Voice" is a presentation of MGM Television, Warner Horizon Unscripted Television, a Warner Bros. Television Group, and ITV Studios The Voice USA, Inc. The series was created by John de Mol, who serves as an executive producer along with Mark Burnett, Audrey Morrissey, Amanda Zucker, Kyra Thompson, Adam H. Sher and Barry Poznick. "The Traitors" is coming to NBC with an all-new all-civilian version of Peacock's Emmy Award-winning competition reality series known for strategic gameplay and skillful saboteurs. In this brand-new iteration of "The Traitors" for NBC, Emmy-winning host Alan Cumming is opening the doors to his now infamous castle in the Scottish Highlands to everyday Americans. There he will ask them, "Are you a Faithful? Or are you a Traitor?" "The Traitors" is a nail-biting psychological adventure in which treachery and deceit are the name of the game. Set at an ancient castle set deep in the Scottish Highlands, contestants work together on a series of exhilarating missions to build a prize fund worth up to $250,000. Hidden amongst the Faithful are the Traitors, whose goal is to eliminate the Faithful and claim the prize for themselves. Under the cover of darkness, the Traitors murder the Faithful one by one in a treacherous spree while the Faithful try to uncover the Traitors and banish them from the game. If the Faithful contestants banish all the Traitors, they will share the prize fund, but if a Traitor (or Traitors) makes it to the end, they will steal all the money. "The Traitors" is produced by Studio Lambert, part of All3 Media. Alan Cumming hosts as well as serves as an executive producer along with Mike Cotton, Sam Rees-Jones, Rosie Franks, Jack Burgess, Stephen Lambert and Tim Harcourt. Other unscripted series returning to NBC this summer are "America's Got Talent," "American Ninja Warrior" and "Password." As previously announced, "Destination X" will return in 2027. NBC FALL 2026-27 SCHEDULE (New programs in UPPER CASE; all times ET/PT). Game shows are in bold. MONDAY (September/October) MIDSEASON TBA |
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FOX today unveils its 2026-2027 programming slate to the national advertising community during its Upfront Presentation at the New York City Center. Followed by a powerful breakout season, FOX delivers a full lineup of hit shows this fall and expands its winning slate with the return of a global sensation, fresh creative voices and compelling new series. The lineup is anchored in accessible, high-energy programming designed for co-viewing audiences across scripted, unscripted and animation. FOX Entertainment Studios continues to play a strategic role in growing a portfolio of owned and produced content. "Our 2026-27 slate reflects what FOX does best - putting creative first with distinctive, returnable series and bold, character-driven storytelling," said Rob Wade, CEO of FOX Entertainment. "With a strong foundation of returning hits and a carefully curated pipeline of new original series, we're building a lineup designed to connect with broad audiences, drive performance in both the U.S. and around the world, and bring the consistency, scale, and momentum that position us strongly for the year ahead." All-new series include new dramas Baywatch and The Interrogator and unscripted series Marriage Market. FOX has renewed the following unscripted series for additional seasons: Beat Shazam (Season Eight), Celebrity Name That Tune (Season Six), Celebrity Weakest Link (Season Two), Crime Scene Kitchen (Season Four), Don't Forget The Lyrics (Season Four), Extracted (Season Three), Fear Factor: House of Fear (Season Two), The Floor (Seasons Six and Seven), Gordon Ramsay's Secret Service (Season Two), Hell's Kitchen (Seasons 25 and 26), Kitchen Nightmares (Season Three), LEGO Masters (Season Six), The Masked Singer (Season 15), Next Level Baker (Seasons Two and Three), Next Level Chef (Season Six), 99 to Beat (Season Two), and Special Forces: World's Toughest Test (Season Five). Additional series renewals to be announced. FOX's new unscripted programming includes: FOX FALL 2026-27 SCHEDULE (All Times ET/PT). New series in all caps, game shows are in bold. MONDAY FOX's midseason slate will include: Additional programming to be announced. |
posted 5/11/2026 |
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The Voice will have some new blood for Season 30. Country singer Riley Green will join Kelly Clarkson and Adam Levine as a coach on the NBC show. Season 29, which just ended, saw Clarkson, Levine and John Legend as the three coaches. Season 30, which returns in the fall, will feature four coaches with one other star joining the trio soon. Green has released three albums and is known for hits including There Was This Girl, I Wish Grandpas Never Died, Half of Me and Different ‘Round Here, which he did with Luke Combs. While the move marks Green’s first role as a judge on a singing competition, he was one of the stars on CMT’s 2012 reality series Redneck Island. He also recently appeared in a four-episode arc on CBS’ Yellowstone spinoff Marshals as one of Kayce Dutton’s former Navy SEAL teammates. Green revealed his new gig on his Instagram page with a voicemail from Kelly Clarkson. Clarkson said, “We have never officially met… I am super stoked to coach alongside you. Welcome to The Voice. I was stoked when I heard you’re going to be a coach because I actually am a super fan of your music, man, you’re so good. You probably know that, because I’ve covered your songs, big fan. But, needless to say, fan and all, it’s a competition. So I, as a future friend, I sent you something, a little gift, while you’re out on the road doing shows to get your head in the game for The Voice coming up, because I think you’re gonna need the practice, because team Kelly’s gonna whoop that ass.” “I guess y’all can start calling me coach… see ya this fall,” Green added. |
posted 5/11/2026 |
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A new platform means new rules for Pop Culture Jeopardy!. Season 2 of the game show premiered on May 11 and gives the winner an opportunity to win more games and money. Instead of the teams winning one game and then advancing to the quarterfinals, they can now win up to five games. “Things are going to be slightly different this time. Here’s how it works,” host Colin Jost said. “The winners of each game will advance to play in the next episode, where they cap at five games maximum. After 15 games, the top nine teams will compete in the semifinals for a chance to win $300,000 and be named the next Pop Culture Jeopardy! champion.” The recently introduced version of the syndicated game show focuses solely on — you guessed it — pop culture questions, ranging from TV to sports to music and more. Jeopardy! has produced many spinoffs, including Tournament of Champions, Masters, Invitational Tournament, Celebrity Jeopardy!, College Tournaments, and more. But they all focus on everyday trivia. Pop Culture Jeopardy! is solely for the fangirls and boys. The Personality Hires (Emily Hogg, Zach Gozlan, and Miranda Onnen) won Season 1 in March and took home the grand prize and the PC Jeopardy! trophy. Hosted by SNL Weekend Update anchor Colin Jost, Pop Culture Jeopardy! is a prudciton of Sony Pictures Television Studios, Michael Davies executive producer and Bari Jean Dorman co-exective producer. |
posted 5/11/2026 |
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Survivor host Jeff Probst's brother Scott has died, their brother Brent announced on Instagram Monday, May 11. "Some sad news, our brother Scott is no longer with us," Brent captioned a photo of Scott. "He was a great brother, son and friend. I will miss him so much. I’m so sad he is gone." A cause of death was not revealed. Scott previously worked alongside his brother on Survivor. While Jeff, 64, has hosted the reality series since May 2000, his brother has been credited on a few episodes as both an art assistant and camera assistant. Scott's death comes nearly two years after the death of their mother, Barb Probst, who died in November 2024. A season 47 episode paid tribute to the family matriarch, with a tribute card reading, “Dedicated to Barb, the biggest Survivor fan of all time. See you on our next adventure.” Brent confirmed the death of their mother on Instagram at the time. “She was the best mom, grandma and just a fantastic person full of love and life," he wrote. "For the last couple years, she had full-time care for dementia and died one week before her 86th birthday." He added, "She had a great life and I am certain that I am a good person because she and my dad raised me with love and humor. I will miss her every single day for the rest of my life.” |
posted 5/11/2026 |
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Today, ABC announced its summer premiere dates, which include a slate of high-stakes, fan-favorite game shows and the brand-new competition series, "Dancing with the Stars: The Next Pro." "Celebrity Family Feud" premieres THURSDAY, JULY 9, with host Steve Harvey, followed by new episodes of "Press Your Luck," hosted by Elizabeth Banks. Later in the month, Jimmy Kimmel hosts a new season of "Who Wants To Be A Millionaire," starting WEDNESDAY, JULY 22. As previously announced, the latest spinoff series from the hit franchise, "Dancing with the Stars: The Next Pro," is set to debut MONDAY, JULY 13, hosted by Robert Irwin. As previously announced, "The Bachelor," "Bachelor in Paradise" and "Dancing with the Stars" have been renewed for new seasons. Premiere dates for these series will be announced at a later date. CELEBRITY FAMILY FEUD Hosted by stand-up comedian, actor, author and Emmy(R) Award winner Steve Harvey, the iconic game show features celebrities, along with their family members or their extended TV families, going head-to-head in a contest to name the most popular responses to survey-type questions posed to 100 people for a chance to win $25,000 for a charity of their choice. "Celebrity Family Feud" is produced by Fremantle. Myeshia Mizuno is the showrunner and executive producer. Follow "Celebrity Family Feud" (#CelebrityFamilyFeud) on Instagram, X and Facebook. DANCING WITH THE STARS: THE NEXT PRO Hosted by wildlife conservationist and "Dancing with the Stars" Season 34 Len Goodman Mirrorball Champion Robert Irwin, "Dancing with the Stars: The Next Pro" features 12 exceptional up-and-coming dancers who move into one house and compete in a grueling audition process, all vying for a coveted spot as a pro dancer on Season 35 of "Dancing with the Stars." Three-time Mirrorball champion Mark Ballas and his mother, "The Queen of Latin" Shirley Ballas, will serve as judges. They will be joined by a star-studded lineup of returning pros who will serve as rotating mentors/guest judges. Follow "DWTS" (#DWTSNextPro) on Instagram, Facebook, Threads, TikTok, X and YouTube. PRESS YOUR LUCK Hosted by Elizabeth Banks, "Press Your Luck" is a game of wits, strategy and high stakes as contestants compete for a chance at life-changing cash and prizes. During each game of "Press Your Luck," three contestants battle each other, answering questions to earn spins on the Big Board. Contestants then use their spins to win cash and prizes while trying to avoid the WHAMMY, which could take all their winnings and leave them with nothing. The winning contestant then moves on to the bonus round to face the WHAMMY in a final battle for the chance to win $1 million. "Press Your Luck" is produced by Fremantle. The show is executive produced by Elizabeth Banks, Max Handelman and John Quinn, who also serves as showrunner. Follow "Press Your Luck" (#PressYourLuck) on Instagram, X and Facebook. WHO WANTS TO BE A MILLIONAIRE Hosted by Emmy Award-winning Jimmy Kimmel, "Who Wants To Be A Millionaire" features pairs of celebrity contestants playing together in the hopes of winning $1 million for the charity of their choice. "Who Wants To Be A Millionaire" is executive produced by Michael Davies and Jimmy Kimmel. The series is produced by Sony Pictures Television's Embassy Row and Kimmelot. Follow "Who Wants To Be A Millionaire" (#WhoWantsToBeAMillionaire) on Instagram, X and Facebook. |
posted 5/8/2026 |
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A Record-Shattering Lion's Share |
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The next contestant on The Price is Right is none other than the biggest single-game winner of all time. The longtime CBS game show had a price that was extra right for contestant Vanesa McCaskel from Virginia, who took home more than $240,000 in cash and prizes on the May 8 episode, setting the record for the largest amount won in a single pricing game in the show’s 54-year history. The retired vet tried her luck on the BetMGM sponsored “The Lion’s Share” on the Mother’s Day-themed episode. She started off winning $2,500 then $25,000 before landing on $100,000 twice and even picking up a mother-daughter trip to Morocco, ultimately giving her a $240,150 haul. "From ‘Come on Down’ to playing ‘The Lion’s Share,’ it all felt so surreal,” Vanesa raved in a press release, “a dream moment that only kept getting bigger. I was nervous, excited and everything at once. Winning over $200,000 is life changing.” As for what she plans to do with her winnings? “Invest wisely, enjoy a little and treat my mom to a special surprise.” McCaskel's win of $240,150 surpasses the previous record single game win of $210,000, which was set on a 2016 episode. Since taking over hosting duties from the late Bob Barker in 2007, Drew has constantly found himself amazed by the continued love and adoration for The Price is Right—even if he was slightly overwhelmed by the audiences at first. “I couldn’t believe how loud it was,” he recalled to Variety in 2025. “I thought my hair was gonna blow back. I used to wear an Apple watch. I had to change the settings because all of a sudden, my watch was going off all the time during the show, telling me I was in a loud environment.” And of course, it was important to him to “keep the memory of Bob alive.” “I’m not replacing anybody,” he explained. “I’m just doing a show that he used to do.” |
posted 5/8/2026 |
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"Masked Singer" to Return |
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The Masked Singer is heading into Season 15 with a new production company and likely a new, East Coast location. Fox has renewed the singing competition for a midseason bow in the 2026-27 broadcast season. However, it no longer will be produced by Fox Entertainment Studios after Fremantle-owned Eureka Productions beat a number of rivals for the right to make the show. Masked Singer also is going to stick with one season per year, which it brought in for Season 14. The move is interesting because it puts production of one of Fox’s biggest hits – arguably the show that had the most impact on the unscripted business in the States before The Traitors came along – into the hands of a third party. It’s not the show’s first production change; the first season in 2019 was produced by Endemol Shine North America before it was taken over by the then-named Fox Alternative Entertainment for Season 2. The Masked Singer also is likely to move from Los Angeles, where its most recent season was shot, to the East Coast. Eureka is keen to cement a deal for the production in New Jersey. The Garden State offers production tax incentives of 30% on qualified expenses with up to 40% on certain studio projects. New Jersey, unlike California and many other states, also accepts unscripted in its tax incentive scheme. Fox insiders noted that the move also could benefit the show from a talent perspective; it now will have more access to East Coast stars, including Broadway performers and those working in New York. Eureka Productions, which is owned by Fremantle, is no stranger to big-budget productions. It is producing Netflix’s upcoming Willy Wonka-themed series The Golden Ticket and has produced series including Megan Thee Stallion-starring KPopped for Apple TV and The Mole for Netflix. The company also has worked regularly with Fox; it produces Rob Lowe’s The Floor, Jay Pharoah-hosted game show The Quiz with Balls and dating show Farmer Wants a Wife. |
posted 5/8/2026 |
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Quick! Hide! |
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Spanish public broadcaster RTVE has commissioned Warner Bros ITVP Spain to create a local adaptation of Talpa Studios’ format The House of Hide & Seek. RTL 4’s original The House of Hide & Seek Locally titled El Escondite the show is based on the classic hide and seek game using a set with more than 120 hiding places, where the audience will follow every move of the contestants in real time. The House of Hide & Seek was created by Talpa Studios and David Grifhorst and developed in collaboration with Fox Entertainment Studios in the US. The project was originally commissioned by RTL 4 in the Netherlands in conjunction with the Videoland platform, which will release its first version this year. The Spanish version will be produced at Talpa Studios’ hub in the Netherlands. Its sale into Spain marks the first international agreement for the format. In each episode, six celebrities compete in a series of rounds that combine riddles, tension and strategy, alternating on-set challenges with intense searches inside the set in front of a live audience. |
posted 5/8/2026 |
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FOX today announced the debut of Nation's Dumbest, a new celebrity competition series that flips the traditional format on its head - because this is the only show where winning is the last thing anyone wants. Taking attendance as host is acclaimed comedian Jack Whitehall, who presides over the chaos as contestants relive the highs and humiliations of school life - from pop quizzes and report cards to recess and parent teacher conferences - all while trying to stay out of last place. The series will debut this summer starting Wednesday, July 15 (9:00-10:00 PM ET/PT) on FOX. Nation's Dumbest, a proven format across multiple international territories, channels celebrities' inner school spirit as they head back to summer school, facing a mix of brain-teasing tasks, fast-paced physical challenges, and long-buried classroom knowledge. Each week, the 'smartest' celebrity graduates, narrowing the field until a high-stakes final exam determines who will be left standing with the distinction no one wants - the title of The Nation's Dumbest. Enrolled in this season's all-star class are television personality Hilaria Baldwin, actress and model Carmen Electra, actor Anthony Michael Hall, actor Jon Heder, musician and actor Chase Hudson, rapper and actor Ice-T, singer-songwriter Elle King, former NFL quarterback Matt Leinart, television personality and physician Dr. Drew Pinsky, stunt performer and comedian Steve-O, singer and performer JoJo Siwa, and entrepreneur and former presidential candidate Andrew Yang. "Nation's Dumbest takes an instantly relatable format and flips it in a way that's 'smart,' unpredictable, and genuinely funny," said Michael Thorn, President of FOX Television Network. "It's a competition where the goal is to avoid winning, and that twist - combined with Jack Whitehall's sharp comedic voice and a great celebrity cast - makes it a bold, high-energy series built for big, co-viewing audiences." "I can confidently say we have the absolute dumbest television format in the world - and for once, that's by design, said Ryan O'Dowd, President of Unscripted, BBC Studios. "Nation's Dumbest celebrates humor, humility and the universal experience of not always getting it right. With Jack Whitehall leading the chaos and a cast fully in on the joke, it's a bold, irreverent series packed with big laughs and real surprises." Based on a format from Montreaux Films, Nation's Dumbest is executive produced by Ryan O'Dowd, Krystal Whitney and Jenny Groom for BBC Studios. James Breen and Michael O'Sullivan also executive produce, with Breen serving as showrunner. Jack Whitehall is an award-winning comedian, actor, presenter and writer. He most recently starred in the series, "The 'Burbs" opposite Keke Palmer; and opposite David Duchovny and Carice Van Houton in the thriller, "Malice." He's recently wrapped production on the indie rom-com, "Whodunnit" opposite Lana Condor and Randall Park; and the thriller "Legacy" opposite Anjelica Huston and Lucy Hale. Up next, he'll be back on tour with his Jack Whitehall: Bad Influence UK tour. |
posted 5/8/2026 |
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