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Reporter Recalls ‘Traumatizing’ Blake Lively Encounter That Left Her ‘Frustrated’ And ‘Upset’ At The Actress’s Behavior

Reporter Recalls ‘Traumatizing’ Blake Lively Encounter That Left Her ‘Frustrated’ And ‘Upset’ At The Actress’s Behavior

A journalist is recounting her “traumatizing” experience interviewing Blake Lively in 2016 alongside her “Café Society” co-star Parker Posey.

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Savannah Guthrie Has a New Hosting Gig for a Wordle Game Show on NBC

Savannah Guthrie Has a New Hosting Gig for a Wordle Game Show on NBC

If you love playing Wordle every day — the puzzle from The New York Times Games that asks you to guess a five-letter word in six tries or less — you’re going to love Savannah Guthrie‘s next gig!

The TODAY co-host, an avid Wordle player, will host an upcoming primetime TV game show based on the popular puzzle. 

“I feel very honored to be working with Savannah Guthrie on this show,” Jimmy Fallon, whose Electric Hot Dog production company is producing the show alongside Universal Television Alternative Studio (UTAS) and The New York Times — said in a statement. “Savannah has that rare combination of intelligence, charm, and warmth that makes everyone feel instantly welcome. And she obviously knows how to host a show.”

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When does the Wordle game show premiere on NBC

Wordle is set to debut in 2027 on NBC and will air during primetime, with production on the show beginning later in 2026.

Keep reading to learn more about the upcoming game show, including what the format will be like, and how you can apply to be on it!

Savannah Guthrie and Jimmy Fallon sitting on a couch during Today Season 74.

The Wordle puzzle first launched in 2021 and was bought by The New York Times in 2022. Millions play the game each day.

What will the format of the Wordle game show be like? 

The new format challenges players to solve five-letter word puzzles in a supersized battle of smarts, speed and fun. It builds on the way the puzzle community engages with Wordle every day — solving together, sharing wins, debating strategies and cheering one another on. That style of play will now come to life as the most-obsessed and competitive players team up in squads and go head-to-head while playing for a cash prize. 

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“Wordle is one of the most successful and culturally resonant games of the past decade,” Sharon Vuong, Executive Vice President of Unscripted Programming at NBC, said in a statement. “This series is a natural extension of NBC’s legacy in the game show space, and with the incredible Savannah at the helm and our partners at UTAS, Electric Hot Dog and The New York Times, we’re excited to bring a smart, joyful and distinctly NBC take to this global phenomenon.” 

Savannah Guthrie at The Kelly Clarkson Show during Season 6

Can I apply to be on NBC‘s Wordle game show? 

Those interested in applying to be on the show can visit wordle.castingcrane.com.

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“Several years ago, The New York Times began developing a Wordle game show. Teaming up with Jimmy Fallon to develop the game for NBC was a perfect fit,” Caitlin Roper, executive editorial director of film and TV at the Times, said in a statement. “We wanted to honor the specific thrill of Wordle, the way people play and share their scores with each other, but also make something new for TV.”

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The Story That Broke the Bat Is Finally Getting Its Own Animated Trilogy From DC

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‘The Punisher: One Last Kill’ Opens Fresh With Critics Calling It Marvel’s Most Brutal Project Ever

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For years, fans of Jon Bernthal’s Frank Castle assumed the skull vest might stay shelved for good. After Netflix canceled its run of Marvel shows in 2019, the road back for the Punisher was long and uncertain, with Bernthal eventually returning in ‘Daredevil: Born Again’ before Marvel announced a dedicated Special Presentation for the character….
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