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NBC’s The Traitors: New Blood Debuts with Civilian Contestants and Two-Episode Premiere
television8 days ago

NBC’s The Traitors: New Blood Debuts with Civilian Contestants and Two-Episode Premiere

NBC’s The Traitors: New Blood brings an all-civilian spin to the hit reality format, set in a Scottish Highlands castle with 22 contestants competing for a prize up to $250,000. A trailer and first-look photos were released ahead of the Sept. 17 premiere (two-hour extended), followed by back-to-back episodes on Sept. 24. New episodes then air Thursdays at 8:00 PM ET/PT on NBC and stream on Peacock the next day, with Alan Cumming hosting and executive producing.

via Deadline|
#alan-cumming#nbc#premiere-schedule
Emmys 78: Live Nominee Updates Signal a Packed TV Battle
television1 month ago

Emmys 78: Live Nominee Updates Signal a Packed TV Battle

TODAY reveals live the nominees for two major Emmy categories ahead of the Sept. 14 ceremony, which will be hosted by Mariska Hargitay and air on NBC with a Peacock stream; the full nominations will be announced July 8, and the article lists contenders across reality competition, variety series, and acting/directing/writing categories for drama, comedy and limited series.

via TODAY.com|
#emmys#nominations#reality-competition
Emmys 2026 Nominations Spotlight Reality and Variety Contenders
entertainment1 month ago

Emmys 2026 Nominations Spotlight Reality and Variety Contenders

The 2026 Emmy nominations for best reality-competition and best variety-series were announced on NBC's Today show, naming Dancing With the Stars, RuPaul’s Drag Race, Survivor, Top Chef, and The Traitors in reality and The Daily Show, Jimmy Kimmel Live!, Last Week Tonight With John Oliver, The Late Show With Stephen Colbert and Saturday Night Live in variety; Mariska Hargitay will host the ceremony on Sept. 14 on NBC/Peacock, with the remainder of nominees to be revealed later today.

via The Hollywood Reporter|
#dancing-with-the-stars#emmys-2026#entertainment
Emmys Push Early Nominations for Late-Night & Reality Categories
television1 month ago

Emmys Push Early Nominations for Late-Night & Reality Categories

Deadline reports the Television Academy will reveal the nominations for Outstanding Variety Series and Outstanding Reality Competition Program on NBC's Today between 4:45 a.m. and 5:20 a.m. PT, with the rest of the noms announced three hours later at 8:30 a.m. PT by Liza Colón-Zayas and Jeff Hiller; frontrunners for Variety include The Daily Show, The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, Jimmy Kimmel Live!, Last Week Tonight with John Oliver and Saturday Night Live, while Reality contenders are expected to include Top Chef, The Traitors, The Amazing Race, Survivor and RuPaul’s Drag Race, with The Voice possibly earning a nod but not guaranteed.

via Deadline|
#emmy-awards#emmy-nominations#late-night-tv
Parker Posey to Host Mafia-Themed Reality Competition for Hulu
tv4 months ago

Parker Posey to Host Mafia-Themed Reality Competition for Hulu

Parker Posey will host The Mob for Hulu, a Traitors-style reality competition produced by Studio Lambert and Primal Media. Set in an Italian villa, the show pits celebrity contestants against mob-themed challenges with a don in charge, awarding up to $250,000 to the winner; Posey exec produces alongside studio teams and a showrunner is in place to helm production.

via Deadline|
#hulu#parker-posey#reality-competition
Unwell's YouTube Winter Games Pits 16 Polarizing Stars in Park City Chalet
entertainment4 months ago

Unwell's YouTube Winter Games Pits 16 Polarizing Stars in Park City Chalet

Alex Cooper’s Unwell Network is launching Unwell Winter Games, a four-episode YouTube reality competition filmed at a Park City, Utah chalet with 16 polarizing contestants, including Dakota Mortensen and Demi Engemann. The two-team format features mental and physical challenges across four days, hosted by Adam Waheed, with prize money up for grabs and daily episode releases starting April 6.

via Variety|
#alex-cooper#entertainment#park-city-utah
television1 year ago

NBC Launches Civilian Version of 'The Traitors' with Alan Cumming

NBC is launching a non-celebrity version of the reality series 'The Traitors' with Alan Cumming as host, filmed in spring, aiming to attract a new audience and featuring civilian players in a highly addictive gameplay format. The show has previously featured celebrity contestants and is set to return for a fourth season in 2026, with plans for a fifth.

via Variety|
#alan-cumming#nbc#non-celebrity-season
entertainment1 year ago

Dancing With The Stars' Cultural Revival Sparks Emmy Attention

The article discusses the cultural significance and recent resurgence of 'Dancing With The Stars,' highlighting its growing audience, social media engagement, and the show's potential for future innovations, including the possibility of diverse dance pairings. Despite its longevity and popularity, the show has yet to win an Emmy for Outstanding Reality Competition, which remains a notable snub.

via Deadline|
#cultural-resurgence#dancing-with-the-stars#emmys
Valerie Bertinelli Speaks Out Against Food Network's Shift Away from Cooking
entertainment2 years ago

Valerie Bertinelli Speaks Out Against Food Network's Shift Away from Cooking

Valerie Bertinelli expressed disappointment with Food Network's shift away from educational cooking shows towards reality competition formats, lamenting the change and recalling the value of past shows like Rachael Ray’s 30 Minute Meals and Ina Garten’s Barefoot Contessa. Her comments were in response to a thread from cookbook author Marlynn Schotland, who also expressed a longing for "actual shows" on the network. Bertinelli's show, "Valerie’s Home Kitchen," ran for 14 seasons before being canceled in 2022, leaving her puzzled about the decision.

via Hollywood Reporter|
#cooking-shows#criticism#entertainment