Michael Schneider Variety Editor at Large Prime Video continues to expand its game show output, announcing two more new shows on Tuesday at Amazon’s upfronts presentation: “Buy It Now,” hosted by JB Smoove (“Curb Your Enthusiasm”) and the holiday-themed event “Wish List Games” hosted by Nick Cannon (“The Masked Singer”).

Both feature tie ins to Amazon’s shopping portals. “Buy It Now” and “Wish List Games” comes on top of “Pop Culture Jeopardy!” (also announced on Tuesday) and the upcoming “Are You Smarter Than a Celebrity?” hosted by Travis Kelce.

Prime Video also has “Beast Games,” “The GOAT” (from Elon Gale and Lee Eisenberg) and “The 1% Club.” “With the chance to win cash, prizes, or simply notoriety, competition and game series are the ultimatewish fulfillment,” says Lauren Anderson, head of AVOD originals unscripted and targeted programming,Amazon MGM Studios. “We are excited to expand our slate of classic, nostalgic titles and look forward tomaking more dreams come true through our original IP.

We are equally thrilled to have JB Smoove, NickCannon and Travis Kelce as the talented hosts on these new series bringing humor, enthusiasm, and funto our global Prime Video customers.” In the case of “Are You Smarter Than a Celebrity?,” Prime Video revealed the first batch of stars to appear on the show: Comedians Natasha Leggero, Nicole Byer, Nikki Glaser, and Ron Funches; Thursday Night Football analyst Ryan Fitzpatrick; former NFL wide receiver Chad Ochocinco; “Real Housewives of Beverly Hills” star Garcelle Beauvais; “Vanderpump Rules” star Lala Kent; actress, writer, and producer Lilly Singh; and podcast host Sophia Stallone.

Nick Cannon, JB Smoove to Host New Game Shows for Prime Video; ‘Are You Smarter Than a Celebrity?’ Contestants Revealed

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