Craig Ferguson’s syndicated Celebrity Name Game TV show has been cancelled. Deadline reports the Courteney Cox and David Arquette executive produced game show will not continue beyond its third season.
A half-hour weekday show, Celebrity Name Game pairs celebrities with contestants who improvise clues to identify as many correct answers as possible in a given time period. The winning team has a chance to win $20,000 in the final round.
Here is more, from Deadline:
“We’ve had a wonderful time producing Celebrity Name Game and we are exceptionally proud of its three seasons in syndication,” said Jennifer Mullin, Co-CEO of FremantleMedia North America. “While we are not renewing in syndication at this time, it is a format we believe in. We are thankful to our loyal audience, our celebrity guests, the incredibly talented Craig Ferguson, our partners at Debmar–Mercury and Coquette, and our crew — whose passion for this series has been unparalleled.”
Celebrity Name Game, which will complete its third season, is not doing too bad in the ratings; it is in the middle of the first-run syndication pack, most recently posting a weekly 1.4 household rating, up 8% and 0.7 in the key women 25-54 demographic. But the numbers were not strong enough to justify another year, which is the case for high-end strips. The first two seasons earned Ferguson two consecutive Daytime Emmy Awards for best game show host.
“We’re incredibly proud of Celebrity Name Game and grateful to the terrific fan base that has supported the show for three seasons,” said Mort Marcus and Ira Bernstein, co-presidents of Debmar-Mercury. “We thank everyone who has contributed to its run, including Craig Ferguson, the show’s extraordinary host who received two Daytime Emmy Awards in recognition of his talent, our amazing partners at FremantleMedia North America, Courteney Cox, David Arquette, their creative collaborators and the outstanding production team.”
What do you think? Are you a fan of the Celebrity Name Game TV series? Do you think it should have been cancelled or renewed for a fourth season? Sound off, in the comments.
I love Craig Ferguson. All my family watches. It’s our laugh for the day. We are very sad. This was my consolation for not having Craig on the late late show
I really like watching CNG . It seem like when they get a good show on they cancel it . Please Please don’t take it off
This is a great show and Craig Ferguson makes it. Sorry it has been canceled most likely to make room for talk shows where people fight, yell and air their dirty little secrets, who cares.
I enjoy laughing and watching people better their lives but I guess I am in the minority.
Love this show, Craig Ferguson is the best. I tuned in today Houston time 1pm and “Maury” was on instead of CNG from 1pm – 2pm. I searched ATT uverse for CNG times, one this afternoon 5pm – 5:30pm (diff station), then 1:30am, 2:30am (channel 5). Called station KIAH Channel 5, 713-781-3939, LVM for GM Harvey Saxer. If GM Saxer calls back, is his response “sorry show cancelled, have to fill timeslot”?
I likedon’t the show..it was funny and very family friendly
Celebrating name game, airs twice a day in my area. I love the show I watch it twice a day. It’s so funny, always makes me laugh or just smiling. Love Craig Ferguson, I wish I had know about him on the” late late show” . I’m sure he was very funny and enjoyable to watch. A very talented guy. Congrates on his 2 emmy’s and good luck in his future endovers
This is ridiculous, the show is great, Craig Ferguson is fantastic, which was recognized by him receiving two Emmys and the contestants and celebrities have a great time which makes you want to watch the show. All of this plus rising ratings and it gets canceled?? Big mistake!! I’m so saddened by this. #SaveCelebNameGame
Best game show ever! Craig Ferguson is hilarious! The show is fun & exciting! It makes my day more positive & happy! Doesn’t make sense to cancel a show w/rising ratings & 2 Emmys. This sucks! I can’t imagine what show is taking this spot. Please bring Celebrity Name Game back!
This is BS! Craig Ferguson is the funniest guy on TV! And this is one of the most entertaining shows there is, even my 82 year old mother never misses an episode. And as far as game shows goes, this is the best there is. WOF is so old and outdated, and so is jeopardy. CNG was new and fresh, and funny as hell too. I hope Craig will be back on with something else soon. It seems like everything he does, he kills it! And then he gets screwed by the studio or producers. Give the brother a break!!!… Read more »
This is a head scratcher. TWO Emmys. Rising ratings. A fun/funny format that didn’t treat viewers, guests or celebs as morons. I DVR it because I work during the day and always look forward to watching it instead of the depression cycle that is the news every night
after work. Hope Craig is back on TV soon.
This makes no sense, what is behind the scenes in this decision? The show is fun, funny and enjoyable. Craig is great and we DVR it daily just so we don’t miss it. What are you putting in the spot another reality show??!! Don’t cancel it!
you need to renew CNG. it’s the best show on television! please keep it on the air
It should never even have been considered for cancelation. It was one of the most enjoyable shows on the VAST wasteland of TV. What an incredible shame. It feels like a death. So sad.
This is by far the worst news I have ever received . My heavens I am so upset!! #savecelebritynamegame
I LOVE this show. Craig is fantastic! I guess 2 Emmy’s weren’t enough??? This is beyond disappointing!! #savecelebnamegame