News In A Flash!: Quick Game Show Updates #98

This week's update article will take a look at the some of the latest US and international game show news from the past week in 200 characters or less. Highlights include SNL's latest sketch lampooning Jeopardy!, QI returning for its "N" series with a new host, Wheel of Fortune returning to GSN, Idiotest airing a new episode this week and some of the latest game show ratings.

ITV’s “Rebound” To Return For A Second Series

Unlike last year’s Freeze Out and 2014’s The 21st Question and Gift Wrapped, the UK summer filler series has received the rare recommission by ITV to return for a second series. Rebound is currently searching for quick-thinking contestants to compete in the next series. If you are a UK resident and are interested in applying, email rebound@thames.tv for an application form. Applicants must be at least 18 years old and you must apply by Friday, June 17 to be considered. Rebound debuted last year on August 17 with host Sean Fletcher and aired for 10 episodes in its first series. The show has six contestants face a series of questions and visual puzzles in an effort to defeat their opponents and evade the dreaded Bar for thousands of pounds. 

So Long Summer!: 2015 Summer Game Show Highlights

As the 2015 summer television season is slowly coming to a close within the next few weeks, today’s article will take a retrospective look at the highs, the lows and everything else in between of the game shows that have aired within the past three months. Some of game show highlights include moments from Celebrity Family Feud, BattleBots, 500 Questions, Geeks Who Drink and Race To Escape.