Nickelodeon is bringing back the iconic family game show “Are You Smarter Than A 5th Grader” with all-new episodes hosted by John Cena, who will also serve as an executive producer. Mark Burnett, Chairman of Worldwide Television, MGM (Survivor, The Voice) and Barry Poznick, President, Unscripted Television, MGM (Beat Shazam, The World’s Best) will return as executive producers. The show places kids squarely in the center of the action.
Nickelodeon’s new “Are You Smarter Than A 5th Grader” follows the original premise of adult contestants putting their knowledge to the test by answering questions taken directly from the elementary school curriculum. New game elements will be added to the show, including an additional “cheat” option, new ways contestants can enlist the help of their grade-school classmates, as well as a “final exam,” where contestants must answer a question from each grade in a race against the clock.
“I’m excited to partner again with Nickelodeon to host this new series, and I can’t wait to see kids defeat grownups who find themselves back in the classroom,” Cena said in a statement.”Are You Smarter Than A 5th Grader” begins production in Los Angeles this spring and is slated to premiere later this year on Nickelodeon.
