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 am very sad to hear this! It’s been my favorite TV show in Years. I do all my work early so I can sit and watch it with out any inertruptions. It was Fun and REAL….I will miss it a lot.
Shouldn’t have been cancelled. He was wonderful host. Great show for daytime.
I am shocked to hear this. Celebrity Name Game is my favorite game show, and I just love Craig Ferguson. I’ve been a fan of his since his late night show. He won two Emmys for hosting this show! My husband and I both enjoy watching it–lots of laughs! Listen to the fans. Bring it back!!!
You suck!! Put this how back on morons. This show was way more entertaining than Wheel andor Jeopardy any day!
It makes no sense in cancelling this great show!!!! Craig Ferguson is the very best. Nobody but Nobody is a better host. I record all the episodes on both channels because I didn’t want to miss any of the shows. He has two awards and U decide he is not good enough?! Something Very Very wrong with this picture!
My family watched everyday we are so disappointed that this show was canceled
I was a PRICE IS RIGHT fan for over 30 years and I haven’t watch it for 3 years I enjoyed Craig Ferguson I loved his talents his personality. Very disappointed. But thank you for all the laughs
Celebrity Name Game is THE FUNNIEST, MOST CLEVERLY derived game show…definitely a game show for adults. Craig Ferguson is one of the most talented hosts ever! I am saddened to see it go.
I like game shows. I have the opportunity to watch 2 days a week in 2017. Hope reruns never stop!
I love the show. It’s the best Craig Ferguson show ever! I will miss it bigtime.
I stop my world every day to see Celebrity Name Game. I just don’t understand why it is being cancelled when it is the only show on daytime TV that is entertaining.
My wife and really enjoy this show and wish it would be renewed or picked up elsewhere
My wife and i really enjoyed the show and wish it would be renewed
I enjoyed the show a lot. Not much on TV anymore. I like Craig Ferguson.
I am saddened by this news! I love this show! It was fun and entertaining! I like Craig Ferguson and enjoyed seeing some great celebrities being “human”. Big loss for Game TV!
I am a fan! I look forward to watching Celebrity Name Game every morning and cheering the contestants on. Craig is a fun and funny host who interacts well with the contestants and celebrity guests, and he knows how to keep the show moving without being overbearing. It’s a great, fun show — sad and mad that it’s cancelled. 🙁