When the hit series Are You Smarter Than a Fifth Grader? first premiered on Fox in 2007, it posed a challenging existential question that took the nation by storm and had everyone memorizing random pieces of trivia. Now, its spinoff series, Are You Smarter Than a Celebrity? is taking things to the next level.
Instead of having contestants compete with children, they’ll be joined be a panel of comedians, athletes, and other mainstays in the entertainment industry to help them navigate an elementary curriculum. The Prime Video series will also be headlined by a new host — Taylor Swift beau and NFL star, Travis Kelce.
But, those aren’t the only changes the classic game show is incorporating. Here’s everything fans need to study up on before pressing play.
Where can I watch Are You Smarter Than a Celebrity?
After stints on Fox and Nickelodeon, the Are You Smarter Than a Fifth Grader? franchise will be moving to streaming with its newest iteration, Are You Smarter Than a Celebrity? which will be available to stream on Prime Video.
When is the premiere for Are You Smarter Than a Celebrity?
Are You Smarter Than a Celebrity? premiered its first three episodes yesterday October 15. The first episode is available to stream for free with ads through Amazon Freevee, while the other two can be binge-watched with a Prime Video subscription.
The rest of the 20-episode first season will be released weekly as a part of its Winning Wednesdays block.
Who’s hosting Are You Smarter Than a Celebrity?
After dominating the gridiron with three Super Bowl rings and nine Pro Bowl selections, Travis Kelce is now making a play for the entertainment world as the host of Are You Smarter Than a Celebrity? While he’s previously hosted Saturday Night Live and a podcast, New Heights, with his brother Jason Kelce, this marks his first time leading a game show. Travis also recently made his acting debut in the FX drama, Grotesquerie.
He’ll be replacing former hosts Jeff Foxworthy and John Cena.
What celebrities will be on Are You Smarter Than a Celebrity?
The celebrities on Are You Smarter Than a Celebrity? form an eclectic mix, each bringing their own unique expertise to the game.
Participants include comedians Nikki Glaser, Natasha Leggero, Nicole Byer, and Ron Funches; reality stars Garcelle Beauvais and Lala Kent; podcaster Sophie Stallone; and actress-producer Lilly Singh.
Kelce will also be joined by fellow football players, Thursday Night Football analyst Ryan Fitzpatrick and former NFL wide receiver Chad “Ochocinco” Johnson.
What are the rules of Are You Smarter Than a Celebrity?
With a new host and participants, Are You Smarter Than a Celebrity? is adding some intriguing changes to the rulebook.
Contestants will rely on celebrities to help answer 11 questions, with each correct answer bringing them closer to the $100,000 prize, per Prime Video. Rather than competing directly against the celebrities, contestants can “cheat” off them and discuss the final answer with their counterparts before locking it in.
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