Are You Smarter Than a Celebrity? Jason Kelce to Appear on the Show

The new Prime Video game show Are You Smarter Than a Celebrity? premieres October 16, 2024 with the first three episodes. After that, new episodes will release weekly. The show is a twist on the original 2007 hit Are You Smarter Than a 5th Grader?

Who Is Hosting?

NFL Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce takes on hosting duties. Kelce brings his lively personality to the stage as contestants try to outsmart a celebrity panel. He takes over from previous 5th Grader hosts like Jeff Foxworthy and John Cena. Kelce is excited for his first hosting gig on a game show.

Will Travis’ brother Jason Kelce appear on his new game show Are You Smarter Than A Celebrity? According to 22bet.com, there’s a percentage chance of 50% and odds of 2/1 that he’ll be a contestant.

What’s the Premise?

In each episode, a contestant faces a celebrity classroom and tries to beat them for a $100,000 prize. The stars will come from various backgrounds like comedy, sports, and entertainment. Contestants can get help from the celebs or even “cheat” off of them as they answer 11 questions based on elementary curriculum.

Who Are the Celebrity Panelists?

The celebrity classroom includes comedian Nikki Glaser, reality star Lala Kent, football analyst Ryan Fitzpatrick, podcaster Sophia Stallone, actress Lilly Singh, and former NFL player Chad “Ochocinco” Johnson. Other panelists are comedian Ron Funches, Real Housewives star Garcelle Beauvais, comedian Nicole Byer, and more.

How Does This Differ from the Original?

In the original series, regular elementary school kids made up the classroom that contestants could cheat off. Having famous panelists that contestants likely admire adds an interesting new dynamic this time around.

Will Travis Kelce Be an Entertaining Host?

Travis Kelce’s humor should shine in his debut as host. As a pro athlete, he’s used to pressure and quick thinking. His charisma in post-game interviews indicates he’ll feel at home moving the game along. Kelce will likely add funny commentary as contestants sink or swim.

How Will Contestants Fare Against the Celeb Brain Trust?

It remains to be seen how the average contestant will stack up against the varied celebrity classroom. Some may excel in history, while others have random smarts. Will assumptions about clueless celebrities trip up contestants? Underdog victories over the famous panel could definitely occur.

Any Chance for Celebrity Redemption?

The show could offer a shot at redemption for any celebrities who fail to help contestants answer questions correctly. Panelists may get stumped on questions they should know. But if they can redeem themselves on later episodes, it would make for good TV. Celebs will have prime opportunities to prove their smarts.

Will You Tune in to Watch Kelce’s Hosting Debut?

Are You Smarter Than a Celebrity? promises unpredictable fun as contestants try to outsmart the celebrity panel. Travis Kelce’s humor should make him a highly entertaining host. Tune in October 16 to see the clever twist on this beloved game show.