ABC today released its summer premiere dates, which includes the highly anticipated return of Bachelor in Paradise, and its slew of fan-favorite game shows, including a new iteration of Match Games, with Martin Short taking over as host from Alec Baldwin.
Summer programming will begin on Monday, July 7, when Bachelor in Paradise heads to the new locale of Costa Rica for a summer of matchmaking. With Jesse Palmer returning as host, Wells Adams mixing drinks as bartender, and the addition of Hannah Brown heading up Paradise Relations while bringing the bubbly from the all-new Champagne Lounge.
A first for BIP will be the addition of fan favorites from the Golden seasons, who will also be looking for a second – or third – chance at love as they prove once again that age is just a number as they bring their experience, and a little extra spice, to show the younger crowd how it’s done.
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In addition to The Match Game, ABC will premiere new seasons of game shows Celebrity Family Feud, Press Your Luck and Who Wants to Be a Millionaire.
Along with all the fun and games, ABC will be hosting The 2025 ESPYS Presented by Capital One on Wednesday, July 16, featuring some of the biggest names in sports and entertainment. A host will be announced at a later date.
ABC SUMMER SCHEDULE
MONDAY, JULY 7
8-10:01 p.m. Bachelor in Paradise (season premiere)
THURSDAY, JULY 10
8-9 p.m. Celebrity Family Feud (season premiere)
9-10 p.m. Press Your Luck (new episodes)
WEDNESDAY, JULY 16
8-11 p.m. The 2025 ESPYS Presented by Capital One (exclusively broadcast on ABC)
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WEDNESDAY, JULY 23
8-9 p.m. Who Wants To Be A Millionaire (season premiere)
9-10 p.m. Match Game (series premiere)
All programming will stream the next day on Hulu.
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Celebrity Family Feud
Hosted by stand-up comedian, actor, author and Emmy® Award winner Steve Harvey, the iconic game show features celebrities, along with their family members or their extended TV families, going head-to-head in a contest to name the most popular responses to survey-type questions posed to 100 people for a chance to win $25,000 for a charity of their choice.
The ESPYs
Every year, The ESPYS hosts top celebrities from sports and entertainment who come together to commemorate the past year by recognizing major athletic achievements, reliving unforgettable moments, and saluting the leading performers and performances. The ESPYS also helps raise awareness and funds for the V Foundation for Cancer Research, the charity founded by ESPN and late basketball coach Jim Valvano at the first ESPYS in 1993. The 2025 ESPYS Presented by Capital One will broadcast live from the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles.
Match Game
Match Game features four contestants each week vying for the chance to win $25,000 as they attempt to match the answers of six celebrities in a game of fill-in-the-blank.
Press Your Luck
Hosted by Elizabeth Banks, Press Your Luck is a game of wits, strategy and high stakes as contestants compete for a chance at life-changing cash and prizes. During each game of Press Your Luck, three contestants battle each other, answering questions to earn spins on the Big Board. Contestants then use their spins to win cash and prizes while trying to avoid the WHAMMY, which could take all their winnings and leave them with nothing. The winning contestant then moves on to the bonus round to face the WHAMMY in a final battle for the chance to win $1 million.
Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?
Hosted by late-night’s Jimmy Kimmel, Who Wants To Be A Millionaire features pairs of celebrity contestants playing together in the hopes of winning $1 million for the charity of their choice.
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