Overview
- ABC has officially renewed five unscripted series: 'Celebrity Jeopardy!' (Season 4), 'Celebrity Wheel of Fortune' (Season 6), 'Shark Tank' (Season 17), 'America’s Funniest Home Videos' (Season 36), and 'American Idol' (Season 9 on ABC, 24th overall).
- These renewals join previously confirmed returns for 'Bachelor in Paradise,' 'Celebrity Family Feud,' 'Dancing with the Stars,' 'The Golden Bachelor,' and 'Who Wants to Be a Millionaire.'
- The network's lineup also includes the revival of 'Match Game,' set to premiere on July 23, hosted by Martin Short after a four-year hiatus.
- No renewal decisions have been made yet for 'The Bachelor' or 'The Bachelorette,' following showrunner departures and allegations of a hostile production environment, which both former showrunners have denied.
- Unscripted programming continues to be a cornerstone of ABC's strategy, driving ratings and ad revenue as the network balances returning hits with strategic revivals.