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Rebecca Romijn Ru Paul GSN announced today that actress Rebecca Romijn (X-Men, Ugly Betty) will serve as host of SKIN WARS, the 8 episode, hour-long competition show that seeks to find the most talented and versatile body painters in the country. Romijn— the first model to ever be body-painted for Sports Illustrated’s Swimsuit issue the year before she made her unforgettable big-screen debut as the blue body painted “Mystique” in X-Men —will be joined by legendary entertainer RuPaul and body painting rock stars Craig Tracy and Robin Slonina as judges when SKIN WARS premieres on GSN in Summer 2014. This is sure to be a great addition to Game Show Network's new lineup, and another great outlet for the talents of Ru Paul. “We are honored to have this stellar line-up of eye-popping talent for SKIN WARS, a series that will look like no other on television,” said Amy Introcaso-Davis, Executive Vice President, Programming and Development, GSN. "Host R...

**** TELEVISION **** Apolo Anton Ohno GSN announced that Apolo Anton Ohno, one of the most decorated American athletes of all time and DANCING WITH THE STARS champion, will be the host of GSN's new series MINUTE TO WIN IT. GSN's production of 40 new original episodes marks the first time the series has been developed by a U.S. cable network. The episodes are to be produced by Shine America - based on the format owned by Shine's sister company Friday TV. MINUTE TO WIN IT begins production in March and is slated to premiere in summer 2013. "All my life I have welcomed unique challenges and now, for the first time, I have the opportunity to tackle a new one by hosting MINUTE TO WIN IT, said Ohno. From speed skating to dancing, it's only fitting that I selected a show with wild and creative challenges for my inaugural hosting role. Bring it! Short-track speed skater Ohno holds eight Olympic medals—two gold, two silver and four ...

**** GAME SHOW TELEVISION **** Kirk Franklin Jeff Foxworthy GSN announced today that GRAMMY winner and multi-platinum-selling musician and producer Kirk Franklin—known for his unique style of Gospel music that blends contemporary sounds, flawless harmonies and inspiring lyrics—will join THE AMERICAN BIBLE CHALLENGE as musical co-host for the second season of the network’s highly rated original one-hour game show. Franklin, along with musical director Kris Pooley, will lead the show's choir with additional new members joining to support GSN’s hit series. Season 2 of THE AMERICAN BIBLE CHALLENGE, hosted by Jeff Foxworthy and produced by RelativityREAL, will premiere on Thursday, March 21st at 8 pm ET/PT on GSN. “We are excited that Kirk will bring his exuberant sound to THE AMERICAN BIBLE CHALLENGE,” said Amy Introcaso-Davis, Executive Vice President of Programming for GSN. “Kirk Franklin, the consummate musician, joins host Jeff Foxworthy, the co...

**** GAME SHOW TELEVISION **** Jeff Foxworthy GSN announced the premiere dates for its new and returning original series for spring 2013: FAMILY TRADE, which focuses on the real-life competition of a modern-day barter system, debuts on Tuesday, March 5th with two original half-hour episodes back-to-back at 8:00pm and 8:30pm ET/PT; and THE AMERICAN BIBLE CHALLENGE, a studio-based game in which contestants compete based on their knowledge of the Bible, returns for a 2nd season on Thursday, March 21st at 8:00pm ET/PT. FAMILY TRADE Tuesdays at 8:00 pm ET/PT At G-Stone Motors, a state-of-the-art GMC and Ford dealership in Middlebury, Vermont, the saying is, “We’ll take anything in trade.” And they mean it. Founder Gardner Stone will trade you a beautiful new car or truck for anything you’ve got that he thinks he can sell—pigs, a hot air balloon, coffins, maple syrup, dolls, a shoe collection. But Stone’s son Todd and daughter Darcy, who work with h...

**** ON THE TUBE **** Mike And Kelly Smith Tune-in to “The Newlywed Game” this Thursday, November 29 at 8pm ET on GSN to see a special themed Circus episode featuring professional clowns, acrobats, and magicians. These uniquely talented couples thrive in the three-ring circus, but can they master the circus of marriage? Tune-in to find out. · Mike and Kelly Smith from New York, NY (Clowns) · Jonathon and Christine Conant from Santa Monica, CA (Acrobats) · Jaysin and Niki Katsikis from Roselle, NJ (Magician and Performer) The Newlywed Game, hosted by Sherri Shepherd, airs every Thursday in back-to-back episodes starting at 8pm ET on GSN.  Photo Courtesy Of: GSN  

**** TIMES SQUARE GOSSIP TELEVISION ****  Melissa Rycroft GSN (formerly Game Show Network) announced the cast lineup for its new original series BEAT THE CHEFS, in which amateur home cooks pit their recipes and their cooking skills against professional chefs. BEAT THE CHEFS will premiere Thursday, August 23, 2012 at 9:00 pm ET/PT on GSN. BEAT THE CHEFS is an hour-long show, in which everyday people who love to cook set out to prove that their family recipes are worth prize money and bragging rights. Each week, the show pits homegrown talents against three professional chefs as they cook the same dish—from firehouse chili to Grandma’s famous chicken and dumplings—with one question in mind: Whose tastes the best? A panel of critics will judge and decide if the amateurs can “beat the chefs.” Hosted by American Idol finalist Matt Rogers (“Coming Home,”) BEAT THE CHEFS is produced by RelativityREAL, with Tom Forman (“Extreme Makeover: Home Edition”) and...

  Guy Fieri GSN announced it has acquired off-network rights to 68 one-hour episodes of the hit game show MINUTE TO WIN IT from NBCUniversal Cable & New Media Distribution. Hosted by All-American chef and television personality Guy Fieri ("Diners, Drive-ins and Dives"), the game features competitors participating in a series of simple, yet nerve-wracking, games that can lead to a $1 million prize. MINUTE TO WIN IT will air in four-hour blocks on Tuesday nights from 7 pm to 11 pm (ET) on GSN beginning on Tuesday, July 24 at 7 pm (ET). " MINUTE TO WIN IT is a great addition to our line-up," said Amy Introcaso-Davis, Executive Vice President of Programming for GSN. "Fun, entertaining and competitive - this game show brings all the elements that resonate with our core audience." “GSN, with its emphasis on interactive games, is a perfect home for MINUTE TO WIN IT,” said Todd Whiting, Senior Vice President, Cable & New Medi...

**** TIMES SQUARE GOSSIP TELEVISION **** Mike Richards GSN announced the premiere date for its original series, THE PYRAMID , a contemporary take on one of television’s most beloved game shows, hosted by television executive producer and Beauty and the Geek host Mike Richards. THE PYRAMID is a daily strip show airing Monday through Friday at 6 pm ET, and will premiere on Monday, September 3 at 6 pm ET. THE PYRAMID is back in an all-new, half-hour version of the fast-paced word guessing game. The celebrities, the Pyramid game board, the Winner’s Circle: everything viewers know and love about the iconic format is returning in GSN’s lively new version. The series, a winner of nine Daytime Emmy® Awards during its storied 40-year run, brings a contemporary sensibility, tone and style to a beloved franchise and will accompany the hit show, THE NEWLYWED GAME in GSN’s “Iconic Game Reinvented” category. THE PYRAMID joins the previously announced new sh...

**** TIMES SQUARE GOSSIP TELEVISION **** Jeff Foxworthy GSN announced the premiere date for two original series premiering in August: THE AMERICAN BIBLE CHALLENGE, an original one-hour game show hosted by comedian Jeff Foxworthy, will premiere on Thursday, August 23 at 8 pm ET/PT and BEAT THE CHEFS, an hour-long cooking competition show with host Matt Rogers, will also premiere on Thursday, August 23 at 9 pm ET/PT. These new shows represent GSN’s broader programming strategy of game-based series that reflect the core attributes of the brand. THE AMERICAN BIBLE CHALLENGE and BEAT THE CHEFS on Thursday nights are the first of GSN’s “Shiny Floor Game” category - contemporary studio based game shows that focus on themes prevalent in pop culture. THE AMERICAN BIBLE CHALLENGE Thursdays at 8 pm ET/PT Comedian and author, Jeff Foxworthy hosts this studio-based game in which contestants compete based on their knowledge of the Bib...