Since 2015, Celebrity Family Feud has been adding a famous twist to the class game show. This version has all of the excitement of regular Family Feud with the added bonus of getting to see some of your favorite stars compete. One of the other things that makes the show so fun to watch is that it always manages to bring in very big celebrities. The kind of celebrities most people would assume would be too busy for something like Family Feud. As the show continues to welcome the entertainment industries a-list, lots of viewers are wondering just how Family Feud is able to do it. Want to learn how Celebrity Family Feud is able to get such big guests? Keep reading.
How Celebrity Family Feud Differs From The Original
Like the original version, Celebrity Family Feud has an interesting history. It debuted on NBC in 2008 its first format in 2008 and aired for just one season. Al Roker was the show’s original host. During the 2008 season, the game used a tournament format. The winners of the two semi-final games went on to compete in a third game. The winner of that game would go to a Fast Money Round.
Celebrity Family Feud returned in 2015 but aired on ABC instead of NBC. Steve Harvey replaced Al Roker as the show’s host. On the surface, there aren’t too many difference between Family Feud and the celebrity version. One of the main differences, however, is the fact that the celebrities are competing for money to donate to charity. Even the losing teams recieve money to donate to a charity of their choice. In the original version, contestants are competing for a cash prize.
Another difference viewers may notice is the way Steve Harvey treats the famous contestants. Lots of celebrities probably wouldn’t take well to being made fun of on TV and this is something Harvey is mindful of. According to Steve Harvey,
You’ve got to be careful because you’re dealing with some pretty big egos when talking to celebrities. Celebrities really have a problem coming across as normal people, especially when they get something wrong. A lot of the questions on Family Feud are such regular-person questions, and a lot of celebrities are so out of touch. They’ve got people who do their hair and go grocery shopping for them, so they don’t know how much a damn gallon of milk is! I’m supposed to coddle them, but I don’t really know how to do that, so it makes it even funnier.”
There is also a chance that the questions celebrities get are a little on the easier side. This gives them a better chance of answering correctly. With that being said, however, Harvey is still able to maintain his usual comedic hosting style while still being mindful not to offend any of the famous guests.
How Does The Show Get Big Celebrity Guests?
When most shows label something as ‘celebrity’, the people featured on the show are usually at least a decade past their prime. So when people like Kim Kardashian and Kanye West pop up on Family Feud, it definitely makes viewers want to tune in. The show has also featured several other notable names such as Terry Bradshaw, John Legend and Chrissy Teigen, The Chainsmokers, and Andy Cohen. That list is likely to include even more bigger names as the show continues to be renewed for new seasons.
There hasn’t been any official information from Family Feud about how they’re able to nab such big guests. This isn’t surprising since anything involving celebrities usually has a somewhat mysterious air about it. Our guess, however, is that it isn’t hard for the network to find willing participants. Family Feud is easily one of the most popular game shows on TV. As a result, it’s a well respected brand. This means that it probably has more than its fair share of celebrity fans who would love an opportunity to be on the show. Producers likely reaches out to a variety of celebrities each season hoping that many will say yes. There is also a chance that interested celebrities each out to the show first.
One of the cool things about Celebrity Family Feud is that it has has a a variety of famous guests. From news anchors and talk show hosts to reality TV stars and actors, the show seems to welcome famous people from all industries. Now in its 7th season, the show continues to entertain millions of viewers while also helping those in need.
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