Gone are the days when washed-up actors turned to television, particularly reality series and game shows. Game shows are an A-lister-approved way to become a household star in 2020. At the zenith of their careers, more and more stars are electing to host game shows since it allows them to better interact with their fans, and it doesn’t hurt that the job pays well.
Almost every major celebrity wants to host a game show, from Hollywood icons like Alec Baldwin and Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson to TV heartthrobs like Joel McHale and Rob Lowe. Here’s a peek at some of the actors who took to the host podiums with their talents.
Wayne Brady
In his role as a game show presenter, Wayne Brady’s improv experience comes in handy. The actor and comedian is now hosting a revival of the popular game programme Let’s Make A Deal.
Because the structure is so known to American audiences, the show’s concept and progression may appear a little old, but Brady’s amazing enthusiasm, spontaneity, and dynamism as a presenter make the show a huge success. The actor has stated that he enjoys hosting the show and that he has a lot of fun doing so.
Adam Scott
Don’t is a Ryan Reynolds-produced family game show that is entertaining to watch, but Adam Scott’s self-aware comedy as host sets it apart. The Parks and Recreation star has been fastidious about his ventures, preferring cerebral drama-driven roles, and presenting a family-style game show with massive tumbling balls may not be something he would want to be a part of.
Scott, on the other hand, is a revelation as a game show presenter; he’s witty and eccentric, and Ryan Reynolds’ commentary as the Don’t Master doesn’t hurt either.
Dwayne Johnson
You can count on The Rock to host the survival of the fittest with ease. Despite the fact that The Titan Games challenges cerebral and physical abilities, Johnson has frequently stated that winning the game show is far more complicated and sophisticated.
Johnson is not only the host, but also the show’s creator, and he has revealed that the show includes obstacles that he can connect to and that it is much more than just an athletic competition.
Jamie Foxx
Beat Shazam requires contestants to identify songs before the popular song-identification tool Shazam does. In the bonus round, any team that can identify six songs faster than Shazam wins $1,000,000. In reality, in 2018, Jamie’s daughter Corrine was confirmed as the show’s in-house DJ, and the presentation was renewed for a fourth season, which will premiere later this year.
