DC Young Fly To Host ‘Celebrity Squares’ Game Show On VH1 This Fall

DC Young Fly has been tapped to host the classic trivia game show, Hollywood Squares, but with a twist. The comedian/actor will lead Celebrity Squares on VH1, executive produced by Kevin Hart’s Hartbeat productions, Jesse Collins Entertainment and more.

According to Deadline, the series will feature a star-studded line up as celebs answer Black pop culture questions for “20 fun and spontaneous half-hour episodes.” Celebrity guests include Babyface, Bobby Brown, Tiffany Haddish, Kirk Franklin, Bresha Webb, Luenell, Taye Diggs and more.

Celebrity Squares will challenge two contestants to a game of Tic-Tac-Toe as they take home cash and prizes along the way. The player with the most money in their bank at the end of the game will move on to the bonus round for a chance to win a $10,000 cash prize.

Tiffany Lea Williams, Executive Vice President of Unscripted Programming and Development at BET stated, “We’re thrilled to announce our partnership with Hartbeat and Jesse Collins Entertainment for this exciting new project. This show offers a fresh interpretation of the iconic Hollywood Squares format, with a focus on celebrating black pop culture. With DC Young Fly’s laugh-out-loud humor, it promises to deliver a fun and exhilarating viewing experience. We look forward to bringing it to our audience.”

Chief Content Officer of Hartbeat, Bryan Smiley added, “DC Young Fly is an extraordinary comedian and we are thrilled to team up with him once again to lead this project. We look forward to continuing our partnership with BET and Jesse Collins Entertainment as we bring an exciting, fresh spin to this iconic game show format.”

“It was a pleasure to work with Hartbeat, BET and DC Young Fly again. We hope the audience enjoys watching this series as much as we enjoyed making it,” stated Dionne Harmon, President, Jesse Collins Entertainment.

D.C. Young Fly will host the show as an exciting list of guests join, including: Affion Crockett, Alesha Renee, Amanda Seales, Amin Joseph, Ashley Darby, Big Freedia, Bobby Lytes, Brandee Evans, Brian Jordan Jr., Carl Anthony Payne and fellow Wildn’ Out stars Chico Bean, Karlous Miller, Jess Hilarious and B. Simone.

Additional guests include: Christian Keyes, Crystal Hayslett, D-Nice, Deon Cole, Desi Banks, Devale Ellis, Earthquake, Eva Marcille, Evelyn Lozada, Flau’Jae Johnson, Funny Marco, Jasmin Brown, Jason Lee, Kamillion, K Michelle, Karrueche, Kel Mitchell, Kendra G, Keshia Knight-Pulliam, Kevin Frazier, Kevonstage, KJ Smith, Kym Whitley, Lance Gross, Lil Duval, Lil Fizz, Loni Love, Malcolm Barrett, Mark Tallman, Marlo Hampton, Moniece, Na’im Lynn, Nene Leaks, Niena Drake, Pretty Vee, Princess Love, Ray J, Safaree, Saucy Santana, Skyh Black, Shay Johnson, Sinqua Walls, Spice, Spice Adams, Sukihana, Tamar Braxton, Tami Roman, Terrance J, Tisha Campbell, Tommy Davidson, Yandy Smith-Harris and Zellswag.

Celebrity Squares premieres at 8 P.M. on Tuesday (Oct. 17) on VH1. Check out the show’s trailer above.

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