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ABC's Game Show Revival: What's Coming Back?
USAFri May 09 2025
ABC has made some big decisions about its game shows. Several popular unscripted series are returning for new seasons. This includes Celebrity Jeopardy! which is back for its fourth season. Celebrity Wheel of Fortune is also returning for its sixth season. Shark Tank is set for its 17th season, and America’s Funniest Home Videos will be back for its 36th season. These shows have been around for a while and have built up a loyal fan base.
The network has also renewed other shows. Bachelor in Paradise is coming back for its 10th season. It will hit the screens on July 7. Celebrity Family Feud is returning for its 11th season. It will start on July 10. Dancing with the Stars is set for its 34th season. The Golden Bachelor is back for its second season. Who Wants to Be a Millionaire is also returning for its fourth season. It will start on July 23.
In April, ABC announced that Match Game is making a comeback. Martin Short will be the host. It has been four years since the show last aired on the Disney-owned network. The new version will premiere on July 23. This show has a long history. It first launched in 1962 and has aired on CBS, NBC, ABC, and in syndication. The most recent version ran for five seasons, starting in 2016 and ending in the summer of 2021. In this game, four contestants compete each week. They try to match the answers of six celebrities in a fill-in-the-blank game. The winner takes home $25, 000.
ABC has also announced that Robert Irwin will be competing in the new season of Dancing with the Stars. He is a wildlife conservationist. His sister, Bindi, won the Mirrorball Trophy in Season 21. She danced with Derek Hough. This is a big deal for the Irwin family. It shows their love for dancing and performing.
These renewals show that ABC is betting big on game shows. They are a staple of television. They bring in viewers with their fun and engaging format. However, it is important to think critically about these shows. They often rely on celebrity appearances to draw in viewers. This can sometimes overshadow the actual game. It is also worth considering the impact of these shows on society. They can influence popular culture and trends. They can also shape how we view celebrities and entertainment.
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How do the celebrities on 'Celebrity Family Feud' manage to keep their families from feuding off-screen?
How does the renewal of long-running shows like 'America’s Funniest Home Videos' impact the diversity of programming on ABC?
Could there be a hidden agenda behind the frequent renewals of these unscripted shows?
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