CBS is ready to go back undercover. After a four-year hiatus, the reality show “Undercover Boss” is returning for season 12, this time with Drew Carey (“The Price is Right”) as host, TVLine has learned.
This new season is described as a “reimagined version” of the original series, as well as an “updated version” of the established format, although it is unclear what changes will be made. The first 11 seasons followed the executives of various companies disguising themselves as entry-level employees to find out what’s really going on at their companies – for better or worse.
“Corporate executives hide within their own organizations to gain first-hand insight into their workforce and operations,” reads CBS’ official description of the new season, which sounds like business as usual.
CBS “couldn’t imagine a better time to bring back a reimagined version of ‘Boss,’ with Drew Carey as host through undercover journeys that tap into the hearts and authenticity of the hard-working employees that audiences have always loved watching,” said Mitch Graham, executive vice president of alternative series.
“Undercover Boss” was named Outstanding Reality Program at the Primetime Emmy Awards, first in 2012 and again in 2013.
The premiere date of the new season of “Undercover Boss”, as well as further details on the changes, will be announced at a later date.
CBS Orders Two New Competition Series: Stacks of Cash and 24 Hour Millionaire
In addition to a new season of “Undercover Boss,” CBS has also ordered two new competing shows, “Stacks of Cash” and “24 Hour Millionaire.”
On “Stacks of Cash,” hosted by Mike O’Malley, “six contestants face off in a quiz-based battle with huge stakes,” according to the CBS description. “Players answer questions to earn uniquely shaped blocks, then work their way towards a golden line. One wrong move can cause the whole thing to collapse.“.
And “24 Hour Millionaire,” from the executive producers of “Big Brother,” is a slightly higher-concept game show described as “an epic series that brings together the most talented players and puts them to the ultimate test: 24 non-stop hours of social strategy and physical competitions where one player is guaranteed to walk away with a million-dollar prize.”
The description continues: “Only the best of the best will be invited, and they will be challenged to play an entirely new game where every second counts. In this time bomb of strategy and gameplay, they will compete in revolutionary series where thinking fast is essential; assessing threats is essential and acting under pressure is crucial. With no breaks or rest, the pressure builds as time ticks by over the course of an intense 24 hours, pushing even the most accomplished competitors to their limits. »
Are you excited for more “Undercover Boss”? Do any of these new shows sound interesting to you? Drop a comment with your thoughts on CBS’ unscripted slate below.
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