Are You Smarter than a Celebrity?
A quiz show testing celebrities on grade-school knowledge.
Are You Smarter than a Celebrity? is an American quiz game show that is a spin-off of the original series Are You Smarter than a 5th Grader?. It features celebrity contestants answering questions from elementary school textbooks, with the assistance of a panel of adult contestants. The show premiered on Amazon Prime Video in October 2024, hosted by Travis Kelce.
Quick Facts
- Genre
- Game show
- Creator
- Mark Burnett / Barry Poznick / John Stevens
- Writer
- Seth Harrington / Evie Peck / Ann Slicher / Peter Scott
- Director
- Don Weiner
- Presenter
- Jeff Foxworthy / John Cena
- Announcer
- Mark Thompson / John Cena
- Theme Music Composer
- David Vanacore (Vanacore Music) with / Blessed Kateri Children's Choir
- Country
- United States
- Language
- English
- Num Seasons
- 4 (Fox) / 2 (Syndication) / 1 (Nickelodeon)
- Num Episodes
- 103 (Fox) / 310 (Syndication) / 20 (Nickelodeon)
- Executive Producer
- Mark Burnett / Barry Poznick / Roy Bank (2007–10) / John Stevens (2007–11) / Jeff Foxworthy (2015) / John Cena (2019) / Steve Hughes (2019) / Sean Kelly (2019)
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Lore & Background
Are You Smarter than a Celebrity? is a spin-off of the original series Are You Smarter than a 5th Grader?. It features a single celebrity contestant answering questions from elementary school subjects, with the help of a panel of adult contestants. The show premiered on Amazon Prime Video in October 2024, hosted by Travis Kelce. As of its premiere, no contestant has won the top prize.
Reader's Guide
Are You Smarter than a 5th Grader? became a cultural phenomenon by challenging adults with elementary school curriculum, highlighting the gap between adult knowledge and basic education. Its format has been adapted internationally, with local versions in many countries. The show's success is partly due to its relatable premise and the involvement of child cast members who assist contestants. The program has seen multiple revivals, demonstrating enduring appeal. Notably, the show has awarded $1 million to two contestants, including a Nobel laureate, underscoring its credibility as a serious quiz show. The syndicated version and Nickelodeon revival also produced winners, with prizes of $250,000 and $100,000 respectively. The show's legacy includes influencing other quiz formats and remaining a staple of American television game shows.
Did You Know?
- No contestant has won the $1 million prize on this spin-off as of its premiere.
- The show is hosted by Travis Kelce.
- It features celebrity contestants, not everyday adults.
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