Are You Smarter Than a Celebrity?
- Dec 1, 2024
The 20-episode game show Are You Smarter Than a Celebrity? will soon hit the small screen.
The MGM Alternative-produced series is a spinoff of the much-loved TV show Are You Smarter Than a 5th Grader? and many well-known faces are expected to appear as contestants.
This time, the show will replace kids with celebrities and likely encourage old and new fans to tune in to watch their favorite stars put their knowledge to the test.
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What is the Are You Smarter Than a Celebrity Format?
A new adult contestant will turn to a classroom of celebrities during each episode of Are You Smarter Than a Celebrity?
The well-known figures of stage, screen, and sport will help the contestant answer 11 tough questions covering various topics from the elementary curriculum.
Each contestant won’t go head-to-head against a celebrity but will request their help or may even cheat from them to win the prize money.
The contestant will pick a celebrity to help them answer the eleventh question, which is at the 6th-grade level and worth a whopping $100,000.
Who Will Host Are You Smarter Than a Celebrity?
Travis Kelce, the Kansas City Chief tight-end, is set to host all 20 episodes of Are You Smarter Than a Celebrity?, which is the first TV role for the three-time Super Bowl champion.
The NFL star might seem like an odd choice as host, but he proved a ratings hit during his appearance on Saturday Night Live.
Also, he seemingly has a passion for the TV format, recently commenting, “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?
“The original show is a great success, so to be bringing a new format with everyone’s favorite celebrities to the screen will definitely be entertaining. I’m just happy to be on the hosting side of the equation here and excited to see how these famous faces keep up.”
What Famous Faces Will Appear on the Show?
Many celebrities are expected to appear as contestants on Are You Smarter Than a Celebrity, including Nailed It’s Nicole Byer, stand-up comedian Nikki Glaser, Loot’s Ron Funches, NFL star Chad Ochocinco, and actress Lilly Singh, to name a few.
When Will the Show Air?
There is no official air date for Are You Smarter Than a Celebrity. As production started in the summer of 2024, it will likely appear on TV screens soon.
Where Can I Watch Are You Smarter Than a Celebrity?
You can watch all 20 episodes of Are You Smarter Than a Celebrity? on Prime Video. The series is available for Amazon Prime members.
