Are You Smarter Than a Celebrity? – Release date, Trailer, Celebrities, Travis Kelce to host, & Everything we know so far

The excitement is building as Prime Video has just dropped the official trailer for Are You Smarter Than a Celebrity? This fresh spin on the beloved game show Are You Smarter Than a 5th Grader? features NFL superstar Travis Kelce as host, marking his debut in the world of game shows. 

The trailer showcases Kelce's playful approach as he invites viewers into a colorful game show environment filled with laughter, challenges, and a chance to win big prizes. With this new format, contestants will rely on celebrity knowledge to tackle the questions, promising a mix of fun and competition. 

Let’s get to know what else Are You Smarter Than a Celebrity? has in store. Prepare for an intriguing look into the show's cast, unexpected twists, and the fun-filled atmosphere that awaits. Keep an eye out for continuous updates as we reveal more captivating insights leading up to the show’s premiere!

Release date & Where to Watch

The 20-episode series is set to debut on Prime Video on Wednesday, Oct. 16, 2024, with three episodes available at launch. Following that, viewers can look forward to a new episode released each week.

Plot

Are You Smarter Than a Celebrity? introduces a fresh twist on the beloved game show format hosted by NFL superstar Travis Kelce. In each episode, an adult contestant partners with a diverse group of celebrities from comedy, television, and sports to tackle 11 questions derived from elementary school subjects.

Instead of competing against the stars, contestants can "cheat" off the celebrities, enhancing the collaborative spirit of the game. For the final question, valued at $100,000, contestants select one celebrity to discuss their answer before making a final decision. This question is designed to be at the 6th-grade level, adding an extra layer of challenge.

Celebrities

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• NFL superstar Travis Kelce as host
• Comedian Nikki Glaser
• Comedian Natasha Leggero
• Comedian Nicole Byer
• Comedian Ron Funches
• Thursday Night Football analyst Ryan Fitzpatrick
• Former NFL wide receiver Chad Ochocinco
• Reality star Garcelle Beauvais (The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills)
• Reality star Lala Kent (Vanderpump Rules)
• Podcaster Sophia Stallone (The Family Stallone)
• Actress and producer Lilly Singh (A Little Late with Lilly Singh)

Official Trailer

The first footage of Are You Smarter Than a Celebrity? was showcased in the Winning Wednesdays trailer on Prime Video, which features four new game shows. The 90-second clip highlights host Travis Kelce entertaining viewers with singing and dancing while quizzing contestants on elementary school topics.

It also introduces celebrity panelists, such as Nikki Glaser and Lilly Singh, from whom contestants can “cheat” during the game. Kelce humorously remarks on his pre-NFL studies, quipping about his criminal justice degree, “If I’m gonna go to school, I might as well learn how to not go to jail.”

Will Travis Kelce host all 20 Episodes?

Yes, Travis Kelce will host all 20 episodes of Are You Smarter Than a Celebrity?. Fresh off his Super Bowl LVIII victory, the Cleveland Heights native is stepping into his first major television role. Kelce is no stranger to the entertainment world; he launched his successful sports podcast, New Heights, in September 2022 alongside his brother, Jason Kelce. His pop culture status soared even higher when he hosted the sold-out music festival KelceJam during the 2023 NFL Draft, attracting over 17,000 attendees. Expressing his excitement, Kelce said, "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." He believes the new format will be both entertaining and engaging for viewers.

Why was the show Created?

After producing over 3,000 episodes of Are You Smarter Than a 5th Grader? globally, Barry Poznick, general manager of MGM Alternative and co-creator of the original series, wanted to bring a fresh, lively twist to the beloved format. The idea behind Are You Smarter Than a Celebrity? was to replace kids with celebrities, which Poznick believed would deliver more laughs and unexpected moments, much like a comedic roast, as contestants rely on their famous classmates for help.

Behind the Scenes

Are You Smarter Than a Celebrity? is executive-produced by Wes Kauble and Mark Burnett, with co-executive producers Sean Kelly, Steve Hughes, Susan Janis-Mashayekhi, Tamara Akins, and Jessie Binkow. The series is produced by MGM Alternative, a division of Amazon MGM Studios, and distributed globally by Amazon MGM Studios Distributions. 

It will be part of Prime Video's "Winning Wednesdays" lineup, alongside other shows such as Buy It Now, Wish List Games, and Pop Culture Jeopardy. Additionally, Kauble will serve as the showrunner for the series.