Fox is shaking up its primetime lineup with a major game show arrival. After three seasons on NBC, âCelebrity Weakest Linkâ is making the jump to a new network, and itâs bringing Emmy-winning host Jane Lynch along for the ride. The all-celebrity edition will debut as part of the 2025â26 season and promises high-stakes trivia, fast-paced eliminations, and a cast packed with fan-favorite personalities from TV, sports, and beyond.
Jane Lynch Returns as Host for Celebrity Weakest Link Series Premiere on Fox
GettyThe new season of âCelebrity Weakest Linkâ premieres Monday, September 15 at 9 p.m. ET/PT on Fox, airing directly after âCelebrity Name That Tune.â The show will feature eight celebrities per episode competing for a chance to win up to one million dollars for charity. Contestants face off in timed rounds, vote each other out. Ultimately, the show narrows the field to two finalists in a dramatic head-to-head showdown.
Jane Lynch, who previously hosted the NBC version beginning in 2020, will continue to serve as both host and executive producer. The series is produced by BBC Studios Los Angeles Productions, with Stuart Krasnow returning as showrunner and executive producer alongside Lynch, Ryan OâDowd, and Krystal Whitney.
While the gameplay format remains intact, the Fox version will lean even harder into celebrity matchups, sharp editing, and primetime production value. Lynchâs quick wit and commanding delivery are expected to elevate the drama. The updated visuals, lighting, and studio audience energy aim to make this version even more competitive, entertaining, and must-watch than ever before.
Celebrity Weakest Link Joins Fox Game Night as Part of Major Fall Push
The move marks a return to Fox for Jane Lynch, whose breakout role as Sue Sylvester on âGleeâ made her one of the networkâs most recognizable stars. Network executives have said they see âCelebrity Weakest Linkâ as a perfect complement to their Monday night slate. The show will lean heavily into interactive, high-energy formats designed to appeal to both longtime fans and new viewers.
Originally launched in 2001 with Anne Robinson as host, âThe Weakest Linkâ became an international hit and was revived by NBC in 2020 with Lynch at the helm. The three-season run ended in 2023, with no announcement of a fourth season from NBC.
Now on Fox, the revamped series promises a new wave of celebrities, dramatic eliminations and intense quiz rounds. The show is expected to produce tons of likely viral-worthy moments from familiar celebrities faces, as they try to outlast their peers in the ultimate game of survival trivia.
âCelebrity Weakest Linkâ premieres Monday, September 15 at 9 p.m. ET/PT on Fox.
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