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Wordle to become TV quiz show with Savannah Guthrie as host

Wordle to become TV quiz show with Savannah Guthrie as host

Summary

The popular word game Wordle is being turned into a TV quiz show that will air in the UK and the US. Savannah Guthrie will host the show, which is produced by Jimmy Fallon's company and will feature contestants competing for cash prizes.

Key Facts

  • Wordle is a daily online word puzzle owned by The New York Times since 2022.
  • The TV show will be filmed in Manchester, England, and shown in both the UK and US.
  • Savannah Guthrie, a TV news anchor, will host the show.
  • Jimmy Fallon's production company, Electric Hot Dog, is co-producing the series.
  • Filming was delayed because Savannah Guthrie took time off due to her mother’s disappearance.
  • The show will last 30 minutes per episode and will mimic Wordle’s look and colors.
  • Casting for the first season is open, production starts later this year, and the show premieres in 2027.
  • Wordle was created by Josh Wardle in 2021 and became very popular, especially after The New York Times bought it.
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