The iconic game show Hollywood Squares is making a highly anticipated return to television, complete with a fresh twist and a star-studded lineup. Produced by Drew Barrymore‘s Flower Films and Jesse Collins Entertainment,

We are here to pay homage to those that have come before us and take this show into the future,' says Barrymore, who was first inspired to reboot the game show during the pandemic.

Nate Burleson, who played as a wide receiver for the Lions from 2010-2013, will debut next week as host of the latest revival of the legendary game show “Hollywood Squares” on CBS.

“Hollywood Squares,” the classic celebrity game show that originally aired in 1966, is getting a modern revival hosted by Nate Burleson and Drew Barrymore, which will premiere on CBS Thursday, January 16 (1/16/2025) at 8 p.m. ET.

"Hollywood Squares" features two contestants among a star-studded lineup, playing tic-tac-toe with celebrity guests to win money and prizes.

Due to the ongoing tragic wildfires in Los Angeles, tonight’s premiere of "Hollywood Squares" on CBS will move to next Thursday, Jan. 16 (at 8 p.m. ET).

The new iteration of the classic TV game show Hollywood Squares that is being hosted by Nate Burleson and featuring Drew Barrymore as the center square is not going to be premiering tonight, Thursday, January 9, on CBS as previously planned. Instead, the show is delaying its premiere one week until January 16.