Celebrity Squares, a revived version of the vintage game program Hollywood Squares hosted by actor and comic DC Young Fly, is returning to VH1. The DC Young Fly Celebrity Squares host experience will kick off this October.
According to Deadline, who first reported the news, the new version of the traditional format would focus on Black pop culture trivia and has a new name.
Celebrity Squares, produced by Kevin Hart’s Hartbeat and Jesse Collins Entertainment, takes components from the previous hit show and presents them in a fresh, entertaining way for a modern audience.
Twenty entertaining and zany half-hour episodes of the show will feature a variety of cultural luminaries. Bobby Brown, Babyface, Tiffany Haddish, Kirk Franklin, Taye Diggs, Luenell, Bresha Webb, and many others are scheduled to appear as famous guests.
The program is scheduled to premiere on VH1 on October 17 (Tuesday) at 8/7c.
Hollywood Squares Gets A New Host
Celebrity Squares pairs up two players to play Tic-Tac-Toe while attempting to accrue money and rewards. A opportunity to win a $10,000 cash reward awaits the player who has the most cash in their bank at the end of the game when they advance to the bonus round.
Tiffany Lea Williams (BET’s EVP Unscripted Programming and Development) expressed to Deadline in a statement, “We’re thrilled to announce our partnership with Hartbeat and Jesse Collins Entertainment for this exciting new project.
Our favorite game show is BACK and better!! ? @DCyoungfly and your favorite celebs link up on #VH1CelebSquares and let's just say a time was HAD!
Tune-in to the premiere on Tuesday, 10/17 only on VH1! pic.twitter.com/nYytuViNKG
— VH1 (@VH1) September 25, 2023
“This show offers a fresh interpretation of the iconic Hollywood Squares format, with a focus on celebrating black pop culture. With DC Young Fly’s laugh-out-loud humor, it promises to deliver a fun and exhilarating viewing experience. We look forward to bringing it to our audience.”
Other famous people scheduled to appear alongside the aforementioned guests are Tisha Campbell, Brandee Evans, Deon Cole, Kel Mitchell, Tamar Braxton, Jasmin Brown, Keshia Knight-Pulliam, Jason Lee, Karrueche, Nene Leakes, Kevin Frazier, Amanda Seales, and many others.
Are you geared up to see DC Young Fly host the new Hollywood Squares? Comment below!
Image Credit: 2020HHA / Contributor | Getty Images | BET
Readers May Also Like:
[WATCH] Lil Baby Gets Clowned Over Bizarre Shooting Range Video
[LISTEN] The Kanye West And Dr. Dre Jesus Is King 2 Album Has Leaked
Kerry Washington Opens Up About The Secret Abortion She Had