Hollywood Squares 2025: Everything we know so far

Drew Barrymore and Nate Burleson
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The popular game show Hollywood Squares, which combines tic-tac-toe with celebrity antics, will make a spectacular comeback to CBS on January 9, 2025. This revival aims to capture the charm of the original series while introducing fresh elements to engage a new generation of viewers.


Hollywood Squares: Hosts and Format

The audience will see Drew Barrymore, an experienced actress and talk show host, sitting in the center of the square in lights and establishing both charisma and witty perception.

Co-hosting the game is Nate Burleson, co-host of “CBS Mornings” and former NFL player, who will be the one to help the contestants through the game.

The show's format remains true to its roots: Talent Square is a game that contestants play, choosing squares where a celebrity is seated and answering questions. That’s where the deciders are in defining whether the celebrity’s answer is genuine or a lie, making it a more exciting event.


Celebrity Lineup

Promising that in the episodes of the new year 2025, only the skits and the main cast perform, celebrity guest stars make each episode fun and full of surprises. Some of the celebrities who have signed up for the show are Tyra Banks, RuPaul, Tiffany Haddish, Jay Leno, Justin Long, Julie Bowen, Yvette Nicole Brown, Whitney Cummings, Gabriel Iglesias, and many others. This guest list should provide for an exciting program, as each star will introduce a different vibe to the game.


Set Design and Aesthetic

The revival makes sure to copy the set design that the fans of the show know all too well. Preliminary looks at the design show that the primary playing space, as in prior years, will be the nine-squared grid, infused with a vintage flair. This fusion of enchantment and contemporaneity intends to bring comfort to the long-standing Java heads, as well as freshness to those who had never been there but heard a lot about this place.


Premiere Details

They plan to air “Hollywood Squares” soon on January 9, 2025, at 8 pm ET via CBS. After 10 pm ET on January 29, it is going to become a part of CBS’s game night series, which can be watched online. For those who prefer streaming, it will also premiere on Paramount+ as an added advantage for those with other commitments.


Anticipation and Reception

The show's revival has been cheered up by audiences and critics since the announcement was made some time ago. Drew Barrymore has signaled that the new series might be slightly naughty and fun, which means the show will be entertaining. This relatively new concept, coupled with the cast of celebrities, will make a lot of people interested in the 2025 edition of ‘Hollywood Squares.’

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In the revival of "Hollywood Squares," slated for this week, the aim is to retain the elements that made the original show famous while incorporating those that will appeal to modern audiences. With Drew at the helm, Nate Burleson as co-host, and a variety of celebrities, viewers can look forward to a delightful mix of comedy, intellect, and pure fun.

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Edited by Sangeeta Mathew