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New Episodes of Jeopardy! Are Here to Save You From Quarantine Boredom
Since the coronavirus pandemic shuttered production on all of our favorite shows, it’s a miracle when you hear someone utter the words: new episodes.
Seriously, it’s like the gates of heaven opened up as a choir of angels can be heard singing, “ahhh.”
It’s even better when the new episodes are of everyone’s favorite competition series, Jeopardy!
Since the coronavirus outbreak, fans haven’t been able to get any new content from Alex Trebek and buzzer-friendly contestants.
And look, it’s not that we don’t love watching reruns of Ken Jennings — we do — but we’re ready for some new trivia to cure our coronavirus quarantine blues.
The official Jeopardy! Twitter account announces that it would be returning with a month’s worth of new programming on Monday, May 18.
We still have new episodes to share with you – don’t worry, they were taped before the shutdown. Tune in starting Monday, 5/18! pic.twitter.com/zsweqBg5IB
— Jeopardy! (@Jeopardy) May 13, 2020
The episodes, which will feature a mix of normal episodes, returning champs, and two weeks of the annual Teachers Tournament, will run through Friday, June 12.
If you’re wondering how the game show was able to secure new episodes, no, they didn’t break stay-at-home orders. All the episodes were pre-recorded in March prior to the COVID-19 shutdowns, which means you shouldn’t expect any commentary on our “new normal.” It’s going to be a complete escape from reality, which is just what the doctor ordered.
Vulture also reports that Jeopardy! will announces a summer schedule in the coming weeks. While it seems unlikely that we’ll get new episodes, maybe the series will try something new like some network dramas and many of the daytime/ night talk shows and opt for COVID appropriate virtual episode?
Anyway, hang in there because in just a few more days and we’ll be getting some new Trebek humor to fill the Jeopardy-sized whole in our hearts.
The Glee cast is coming together in support of Naya Rivera.
After authorities confirmed the body of Naya Rivera was found at Lake Piru concluding a 6-day search,Jane Lynch, who played Sue Silverman, tweeted “rest sweet, Naya. What a force you were. Love and peace to your family. ”
Rest sweet, Naya. What a force you were. Love and peace to your family.
— Jane Lynch (@janemarielynch) July 13, 2020
Other cast members Amber Riley and Kevin McHale asked the fanbase to show some compassion in light of the tragic events.
“Show some respect. All our energy is going toward helping find Naya and praying for her safe return and for her family,” Riley wrote on Twitter. “No one owes anyone online a performance of grief. This is very real and devastating. Focus on Naya and her family. Not us. We don’t matter right now.”
McHale retweeted and added:
“I cannot begin to understand what Naya’s family must be feeling. I know the rest of us are completely shattered, but not without hope. Please respect her family & their privacy in this moment. Please refrain from judging those who don’t show their pain on social media.”
I cannot begin to understand what Naya’s family must be feeling. I know the rest of us are completely shattered, but not without hope. Please respect her family & their privacy in this moment. Please refrain from judging those who don’t show their pain on social media. ♥️ https://t.co/DXsUj3qdCh
— Kevin McHale (@druidDUDE) July 12, 2020
The comments defended Lea Michele’s silence in the wake of Rivera’s disappearance. Fans called her out for not speaking out, which forced her to delete her Twitter account.
Earlier this year, Michele was dragged for comments made by former actress Samantha Ware who said the actress was a bully and made her life a “living hell.” The comments were supported by other members of the cast.
Ahead that they’ll allow volunteers. Understand it’s 110 degrees here and if you’re not highly trained in search and rescue, this could end up a much more dangerous situation for everybody involved. Please be kind, compassionate and caring for those who are looking for our Naya
— heather (@HeatherMorrisTV) July 12, 2020
Earlier today, authorities revealed they found a body at Lake Piru where Rivera was last seen.
The timing is chilling considering today marks 7 years since Corey Monteith overdosed at the age of 31. Many fans have pointed to a Glee curse placed on the cast as Rivera marks the third cast member to die in her 30s. In addition to Rivera and Monteith, Mark Salling committed suicide in 2018 at the age of 35 after pleading guilty to child pornography.
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Body Found at Lake Identified as Former ‘Glee’ Star Naya Rivera, 33, Authorities Say
A body has been found at Lake Piru, the Southern California lake where former Glee actress Naya Rivera was reported missing, according to authorities.
The Ventura County Sheriff’s Office made the announcement on Monday, three days after search and rescue efforts began. Authorities have not confirmed the identity of the body, but TMZ is reporting that it is Rivera.
“A body has been found at Lake Piru this morning. The recovery is in progress. There will be a news conference at 2 pm at the lake,” they tweeted. The conference will happen at 5 pm ET.
A body has been found at Lake Piru this morning. The recovery is in progress. There will be a news conference at 2 pm at the lake
— Ventura Co. Sheriff (@VENTURASHERIFF) July 13, 2020
Rest sweet, Naya. What a force you were. Love and peace to your family.
— Jane Lynch (@janemarielynch) July 13, 2020
Queen Elizabeth II’s reign is far from over.
Netflix’s critically acclaimed historical drama The Crown won’t be ending with season 5 after all.
The streaming giant’s UK social media platform announced the series is being extended by one more season so the sixth season will now serve as the final season.
“News from the palace: we can confirm there will be a sixth (and final) season of @TheCrownNetflix, in addition to the previously announced five,” the post read.
News from the palace: we can confirm there will be a sixth (and final) season of @TheCrownNetflix, in addition to the previously announced five!
— Netflix UK & Ireland (@NetflixUK) July 9, 2020
We can all thank the series creator and executive producer Peter Morgan or changing his mind.
“As we started to discuss the storylines for Series 5, it soon became clear that in order to do justice to the richness and complexity of the story we should go back to the original plan and do six seasons,” Morgan said per the streamer.
For those who were anticipating that the season might near present-day or even give us a straight-from-the-palace look at the Megxit drama, don’t get your hopes up. While season 5 will bring us into the 21st center, the EP said the additional season will allow the team to creatively explore the current period in greater detail.
This mean, Olivia Colman will stay on as the Queen for one more season before giving the crown over to Imelda Staunton (Professor Umbridge for you Harry Potter fans) for two seasons.
Colman took over from Claire Foy, who portrayed the younger version of the monarch.
Last week, it was announced that Lesley Manville will play Princess Margaret.
Since season 4 was able to complete production prior to the COVID-19 pandemic halting everything, there’s a huge chance it will air sometime later this year.
The fourth season begins the reign of Princess Diana and will welcome newcomer Emma Corrin in the role of Prince Charles’ wife.
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