Who Will Host the Are You Smarter Than a Celebrity? Game Show on Prime Video? Details Explored

The highly anticipated game show, Are You Smarter Than a Celebrity?, is set to premiere on Prime Video on October 16. This fresh spin on the beloved quiz game show Are You Smarter Than a 5th Grader? features a panel of celebrities instead of schoolchildren.

In this exciting new format, adult contestants will need to collaborate with a diverse group of celebrity guests to tackle eleven questions that are crafted at an elementary school level, all in the hopes of winning a grand cash prize of $100,000. Of course, every engaging game show requires a skilled host, and Travis Kelce has been chosen as the master of ceremonies for Are You Smarter Than a Celebrity?

This innovative game show is part of Prime Video’s weekly Winning Wednesdays lineup, complementing other shows such as Wish List Games, Buy It Now, and Pop Culture Jeopardy!

Travis Kelce Takes the Helm as Host

While Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce is a familiar face on television during the football season, this new opportunity marks a refreshing change as he steps into the role of host for Are You Smarter Than a Celebrity?, spanning a total of 20 episodes.

On October 1, Prime Video unveiled the official trailer for the show, offering a glimpse of the NFL star in stylish suits joyfully directing trivia questions and dancing in his new role. The preview also hinted at the thrilling fun ahead, with Kelce and the celebrity panel supporting contestants in their quest for the cash prize.

The announcement of Travis Kelce as the host surfaced back in March, and in April, he expressed his enthusiasm about making his television hosting debut in an interview with Entertainment Weekly, stating:

“I grew up loving game shows, and I’m excited to be following in the footsteps of so many TV icons by hosting my very first one with Are You Smarter Than a Celebrity?”

Kelce also mentioned that it would be “entertaining”to feature “everyone’s favorite celebrities”on the show. In a conversation with Today in October, he shared his aspirations for dream guests, revealing:

“I would love to get somebody in my family up there. Either my dad or my brother, because it can get a little embarrassing if you don’t know, like, the simplest of questions.”

He expressed confidence that his dad would perform well, while his brother, Jason, possesses substantial trivia knowledge. Hosting this game show is merely the latest in Kelce’s growing media endeavors, as he recently made his acting debut in Ryan Murphy’s Grotesquerie as the enigmatic orderly Ed Laclan, appearing alongside Niecy Nash-Betts.

Star-Studded Celebrity Lineup for the New Game Show

The inaugural season of this new Prime Video game show promises a diverse cast of renowned personalities, including a mix of comedians, reality TV stars, and sports figures. Confirmed celebrity participants include:

• Garcelle Beauvais
• Nicole Byer
• Ryan Fitzpatrick
• Ron Funches
• Nikki Glaser
• Lala Kent
• Natasha Light
• Chad Ochocinco
• Lilly Singh
• Sophia Stalone

Show Details: When and Where to Tune In

The highly anticipated debut of Are You Smarter Than a Celebrity? will take place on Wednesday, October 16, exclusively on Prime Video. Viewers can expect to see three episodes released simultaneously on the premiere date, with subsequent episodes rolling out every Wednesday thereafter, totaling 20 episodes for the first season.

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