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By Megan Andersen
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Playful insults as celebrities compete in rapid-fire quiz.
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Celebrity Weakest Link
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What's the Story?
CELEBRITY WEAKEST LINK stars actress Jane Lynch as the host, and eight celebrities answering rapid-fire quiz questions in a game show setting. The contestants are voted off by each other based on how many answers they got wrong, how much money they "banked," or just because of playful personal reasons (like when one contestant votes for another because she won a Tony Award first). The winner is the last contestant remaining, who then donates their winnings to the charity of their choice.
Is It Any Good?
This quiz show is fun family viewing and will test your knowledge of a broad range of topics while making you smile at the warm and familial joking the host and contestants share. Celebrity Weakest Link is a very easy watch after a long day, and Jane Lynch is a delightful host.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about the fake antagonism the host shows the contestants. What's the purpose of this? Does it add or detract to the show for you?
In this show, the contestants earn money for the charity of their choice. If you were participating, which charity would you choose to donate to and why? Is there a cause that means a lot to you? Why?
TV Details
- Premiere date : September 15, 2025
- Cast : Jane Lynch , Amber Riley , Alex Newell
- Network : Fox
- Genre : Game Shows
- Topics : Arts , Competition
- TV rating :
- Last updated : September 19, 2025
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