Wordle to become TV quiz show with Savannah Guthrie as host

The online word game from the New York Times will hit the small screen in the UK and US from next year.

NBC to Turn Wordle Into a TV Game Show

The word puzzle published by The New York Times is the inspiration for a game show that will begin airing next year. Jimmy Fallon is a producer.

By Michael M. Grynbaum

Savannah Guthrie will host Wordle TV game show

Jimmy Fallon will produce show, which will begin filming over the summer, based on New York Times’ hit word game Savannah Guthrie is to present a TV game show based on the New York Times’ hit word game Wordle, the newspaper announced Monday. It will be the first new onscreen venture for the host of NBC’s Today show since her return in April after the disappearance two months earlier of her mother. Continue reading...

By Richard Luscombe

‘Rockford Files’ Reboot, ‘Sunset PI,’ ‘Newlyweds,’ ‘Line of Fire’: NBC Shares First Looks at New Series

NBC has shared first-look photos at its new shows for the 2026-2027 broadcast season. The network has ordered four new shows for next season: the dramas “Line of Fire” and a reboot of “The Rockford Files,” as well as the comedies “Sunset P.I.” and “Newlyweds.” Both “Line of Fire” and “Newlyweds” will debut this fall, […]

By Joseph Otterson

Savannah Guthrie to host NBC's new ‘Wordle’ game show: Here's everything you need to know about it

Savannah Guthrie to host new Wordle game show produced by Jimmy Fallon, after its success as a digital product by The New York Times.

‘Wordle’ TV Show Hosted by Savannah Guthrie Is a Go at NBC

Jimmy Fallon executive produces.

By Anthony Maglio

James Corden To Host ‘After Hours’ Nightly World Cup Show On Fox

Former Late Late Show host James Corden is returning to late night, temporarily. The actor-comedian joined Michael Strahan on stage at the Fox upfront to announce FIFA World Cup 2026 After Hours On Fox With James Corden. “It’s going to be me, former England soccer captain Rio Ferdinand and one of my favorite comedians on […]

By Nellie Andreeva

Savannah Guthrie Shares Mother’s Day Tribute to Missing Mom Nancy: ‘We Miss You With Every Breath’

The Today Show anchor's mother disappeared from her home on Feb. 1 under suspicious circumstances

By Emily Zemler

New Wordle game show to be presented by Today host Savannah Guthrie

Filming for the show will begin this summer.

Wordle Game Show Hosted by Savannah Guthrie Gets the Green Light at NBC

NBC has greenlit a Wordle game show hosted by Today anchor Savannah Guthrie.

By Michael Cripe

Savannah Guthrie's Next Hosting Gig Revealed

Savannah Guthrie’s future looks yellow and green. And that’s because the Today co-anchor has been tapped to host a game show based on Wordle, the beloved New York Times puzzle game that sees users...

On Brand With Jimmy Fallon Canceled By NBC After Just One Season

Jimmy Fallon's new eight-part NBC series has officially been canceled after only one season, over six months since the last episode aired.

By Adam Bentz