Travis Kelce to Host New Game Show 'Are You Smarter Than a Celebrity?' on Prime Video

Travis Kelce, the star tight end for the Kansas City Chiefs, has been announced as the host of a new game show called 'Are You Smarter Than a Celebrity?' The show, which is a spin-off of the popular 'Are You Smarter Than a 5th Grader?' series, will premiere on Amazon Prime Video.

The new format will feature adult contestants answering 11 questions pulled from an elementary school curriculum, with the help of a classroom of celebrities from stage, screen, and sports. On the final question, worth $100,000, contestants can pick one celebrity to help them discuss the answer before locking it in.

Kelce, who grew up loving game shows, expressed his enthusiasm about hosting his first TV series. "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," he said.

This is not Kelce's first hosting gig. He previously starred in his own reality dating show, 'Catching Kelce', on USA Network in 2016 and recently hosted 'Saturday Night Live' in March 2023. The show's co-creator, Barry Poznick, promises that with Kelce as the "ultimate class clown" host, viewers can expect the unexpected.

Why this matters: The announcement of Kelce as the host of 'Are You Smarter Than a Celebrity?' highlights the growing trend of athletes venturing into the entertainment industry. It also showcases Amazon Prime Video's efforts to expand its original programming lineup and attract a wider audience.

Amazon has ordered a 20-episode season of the game show, which will be produced by MGM Alternative, a division of Amazon MGM Studios. The show will stream in over 240 countries and territories worldwide, though a premiere date has not yet been announced.

"Travis Kelce is the perfect choice to host this new series. His natural comedic dynamic will keep viewers engaged and entertained," said Lauren Anderson, head of AVOD originals unscripted and targeted programming at Amazon MGM Studios. "We're excited to bring this reimagined format to Prime Video and see how the celebrities fare in the classroom."

Key Takeaways

• Travis Kelce to host new game show 'Are You Smarter Than a Celebrity?'
• Show features adult contestants and celebrity guests answering school questions.
• Kelce's first TV hosting gig, follows his reality dating show and SNL hosting.
• 20-episode season ordered by Amazon Prime Video, to stream worldwide.
• Highlights athletes' growing presence in entertainment industry and Amazon's content expansion.