Excitement brews for ‘Are You Smarter Than a 5th Grader?’ fans as Prime Video gears up for a thrilling spinoff, with Travis Kelce, the three-time Super Bowl champion, taking the reins as host.
Prime Video made waves with its announcement of ‘Are You Smarter Than a Celebrity?’ set to be helmed by none other than Travis Kelce, partner to pop sensation Taylor Swift.
In an Instagram post, Prime Video teased the news, introducing Kelce as the host for the upcoming 20-episode series. The caption read, “The man with the answers. Travis Kelce will host ARE YOU SMARTER THAN A CELEBRITY? Coming soon to Prime Video.”
In this unique spinoff, contestants will tackle 11 questions drawn from elementary school curriculum topics, seeking assistance from a panel of celebrity guests, all vying for a chance to win a hefty $100,000 prize.
Kelce, known for his versatility, ventures into hosting following his successful sports podcast, ‘New Heights,’ and his memorable stint as host on ‘Saturday Night Live’ and at the KelceJam music festival during the 2023 NFL Draft.
Expressing his enthusiasm, Kelce stated, “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 with Are you Smarter than a Celebrity?”
The original ‘Are You Smarter Than a 5th Grader?’ captivated audiences since its 2007 debut, setting records and accumulating a massive global following. Now, with Kelce at the helm, the spinoff promises to bring fresh energy and celebrity flair to Prime Video screens worldwide.
While the release date remains undisclosed, anticipation mounts for the spinoff’s premiere, set to captivate audiences across more than 240 countries and territories.
