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Craig Ferguson Is New Host of The CW’s ‘Scrabble,’ Plus LeVar Burton’s ‘Trivial Pursuit’ Renewed
- The CW renewed Scrabble and Trivial Pursuit for 30-episode second seasons airing in 2026, with Craig Ferguson hosting Scrabble and LeVar Burton returning to Trivial Pursuit.
- The renewal follows initial seasons where Raven-Symone hosted Scrabble and LeVar Burton hosted Trivial Pursuit, both based on Hasbro board games.
- Craig Ferguson, an Emmy-winning actor known for The Late Late Show on CBS, replaces Raven-Symone as host while she stays as an executive producer alongside several others.
- Ferguson expressed, "I'm cock-a-hoop to be hosting Scrabble," adding he wanted to do the show after realizing his name’s letters spell Cougar Fingers.
- The renewals indicate The CW's commitment to expanding family game night programming through these co-productions with Hasbro Entertainment, Lionsgate Alternative Television, and Mattel Television Studios.
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Comedian Craig Ferguson is taking over as host of The CW’s Scrabble, replacing Raven-Symoné, who will remain an executive producer on the recently renewed game show. Both Scrabble and Trivial Pursuit, hosted by LeVar Burton, have been picked up for 30-episode second seasons to air in 2026 on The CW. “We are excited to continue […]
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