’25 Words or Less’ Makes Big Change as Show Gets Renewed For Season 8
How can we say this in 25 Words or Less? The game show has been renewed for another season. That was nine words. Yes!
And there is a big change as the production site for the game show is being moved. Read on for how that will impact the game, and everything else we know about it.
25 Word or Less has two sets of celebrities and civilians face off against each other in a fast-paced word game for the chance to win $10,000. They have to try to give the clue in fewer than 25 words.
Has 25 Words or Less been Renewed?
Yes! 25 Word or Less has been renewed for Season 8, according to Buzzer Blog.
Who will host the show?
Meredith Vieira will return as the host. She had hosted his Season 1 and has also hosted Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?
Where can you watch 25 Words or Less?
The syndicated game show airs on different stations in different states. Check the website for where to watch in your area.
What is different this season?
25 Words or Less is moving filming from Atlanta, Georgia to Jersey City, New Jersey. This means that the game show is looking for contestants in New York and the surrounding area.
The show also announced that live episodes will be returning. Seaosn 7 had live episodes airing on Xumo Play, and additional live episodes air on FOX affiliates in New York and Philadelphia.
During these live shows, fans can participate in polls, see bonus content, and enter contests to win cash and prizes.
With the move, fans hope that the individual pods, which were implemented during COVID, are gone, and everyone will return to the same stage.
When will Season 8 air?
A premiere date for Season 8 has not yet been announced. Check back for updates.
How can you audition for the game show?
Anyone interested can fill out the form on the website and answer four questions.
25 Words or Less, weekdays, check local listings
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the stars need to come back asap.
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C
Bring back the stars!
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I don’t like the September 8 new season with no celebrities. Please bring back celebrity players.
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M
Of course the game, itself, is the same, but this is a CHEAP move. Don't try to save money, which this is ONLY about. Fans want to see the celebrities. They add a lot and are funny. Can't miss Melissa Peterman, my all-time fav. Change back to original format quickly or I am OUT!
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O
As a huge fan, I hope the pods STAY! They work incredibly well! So in the article, don't speak for me! I really dislike the couch setting. The pods are great! IMO!
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M
Watching the first new episode without celebrities. Sure it is the same game, but seems weird. Management got CHEAP. This is to save money and I don't like it. May not continue to watch and I'm a very long-time viewer. Boooo!
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L
I do not like the format that they are doing with the start of season 8. It seemed very boring, the stars make a big difference and I enjoyed watching them . I hope they go back to original format and also would like them out of the pods !! I know they needed to do it because of covid, but that is not needed now . Please go back to the way it was.
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I really miss the stars and contestants all being together with Meredith, it was more fun when the stars played their antics together, please bring back all the people together on stage, made the show even more fun
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M
I just watched the intro with Meredith again and she said they are trying something new and will evaluate whether it works or not. I got the impression that they could change back to celebrities. I hope so or I believe they will tank and show will be history. Bring back celebrities ASAP!
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J
Do NOT like the new format! Bring back the celebrities!!!!
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Not a fan of new programming
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K
So boring with no celebrities! Are you trying to kill the show? Don't be so cheap. Their interaction was the funniest part. Won't be watching long.
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M
Yes, some of the celebrities were not even good players, but that was entertaining, too. After all, shouldn't they be trying to make it as entertaining as possible? This a big fail on their part. I hope Meredith has been frugal with her savings.
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M
Even if they attempt to find humorous guests, it is not the same. First show today without celebs was very dull. Hate this move to SAVE $$$!
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S
Not a fan of the new shows with audience participation online
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J
I think the Celebrities add fun to the show.. watching some of them is so entertaining.. families are good, Celebrities are better
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B
Bring back the celebrities please
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S
I do like the pods but enjoy the celebrities. Please bring them back.
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W
Bring back the celebrities! Miss the laughs. Don't like the new format at all!
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D
We miss the stars. They were a big part of the show.
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K
I do not like the show without the celebrities. If it’s not temporary I will not be watching anymore. It was so funny and l loved seeing who was going to be on next.
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G
I do not like the new format. I find it boring . I loved the banter between the celebrities made it way more interesting and fun. Please bring it back.
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B
Bring back the celebrities they were more fun
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P
Do not like new format. Celebrities makes more interesting. Boring. Don't care if I miss seeing show now. Do see reruns.
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N
I absolutely LOVE this show, Meredith is wonderful and the celebrity guests are all so great to watch, so funny, quite hilarious at times actually. You can feel the love among the gang at each episode. I am thrilled that the show has been renewed. I can't wait until it airs. Yahooooo!
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C
The new format isn’t entertaining. Leave well enough alone and go back to the old way.
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L
I like the pods and celebrities NOT the families...this change will cause me not to watch anymore
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M
Not the same for everyone of course, but for me this was the perfect lead-in for "The View", which finally returned after 6 WEEKS off. I may well find other programming now and skip 25 Words or Less. Not the same experience and was very DULL.
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I don’t like the new format at all and will stop watching the show,
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M
I feel the same. It seems strange now. Same show of course, but they are doing to save $$$. CHEAP move. Don't like at all and may stop viewing and I am a very long-time viewer. Even the endless reruns. Change back and quick or i am gone!!!
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I don't either! They need the stars back!
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J
I don't like the new format. It is cheap and not as entertaining.
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R
Bring back the celebrities! Keep the Pods. Shorter commercials - 4 minutes is too long!
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I am not fond of the current set up. Bring the celebs back!! I love the interaction with them.
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S
I’ve been watching 25 Words or Less since the beginning. I think the new format is fun and interesting, however I prefer the celebrities on the show. Hearing their comments, playful banter and stories is a plus. I’ll continue to watch either way but prefer it with celebrities. One caution…NO John Salley 🤦🏻♂️! (that’s a painful watch…and no fair to the other contestants)
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C
i prefer the stars instead of three contestants on each team. Much more entertaining.
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L
Glad to quit watching reruns but one thing that I like about the new season is that I don't have to hear Jamie's lame celebrities unfunny put downs. Keep him as an announcer but tell him if he can't say anything good, then don't say anything. I miss the celebrities and hope you bring them back soon. Your decision to save money could be disasterous for the show. Love the comedic chatter. If nothing else, that lets me know quickly I'm watching a rerun.
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K
I’m in the Boston area . It’s no longer on at WCVB 12;30pm They had it on 2:00 am and I was recording it .The.n the episodes are repeats from May 16 th . Now it’s not on 2:00’am . I’m now trying to find where to watch it. Frustrating
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I want the celebrities back please
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I LOVE this show, however, when I started watching the new format on Season 8 I was so disappointed there are no celebrity guests. I DO NOT LIKE THE NEW FORMAT. Who decided to get rid of the celebrities. They add so much fun and personality to the show. They are always funny and work hard at giving great clues for the contestants to win. I will still be watching for now but I don't know if I will continue in the long run. It's lost it's magic without the celebrities, they added so much to the show and it is obvious when watching the new season that something is definitely missing. I may have to let go of this show which I am sad to say as it is my favorite game show.
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I do not like the show without the celebrities. Really miss the jokes and especially Melissa Peterman. She’s the best! Contestants seem like they’re trying too hard to be entertaining, and it comes across as so fake. Will stop watching if it continues with this format. I like the pods I think it helps the contestants concentrate more to give better clues.
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My wife and I both dislike the new format. The stars were less boring and made a big difference in the show. If I wanted to watch people play word games, I'd watch my neighbors play Password! Bring back the celebrities!!
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K
Don't like new format, love Melissa and Rick Fox, Greg and John Higgins
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L
Bring back the celebrities. More entertaining!
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Please bring back the stars. They make the show so much better.
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C
I'm doing other things with the half hour when I used to be watching 25WordsorLess. Hope they bring back the celebrities before it becomes a habit!
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N
Please bring back the celebrities. I liked this week ok, but the celebrities make it so much more fun!
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G
Stopped watching after two episodes, new format TOTALLY uninteresting! Bring back the Celeberties and maybe I’ll come back.
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P
Breaks my heart to say this but thumbs down on the new format. We love Meredith, however the celebrities add a dimension that is irreplaceable. As other have stated the new format is boring. Keep the old format.
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J
Do not like the new format, Need to go back to having a celebrities on the show. Very boring this new format. Don't think I will continue watching
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T
I do not like the new format with no celebrities!! It’s boring!! The pods don’t bother me but having no celebrities does!!
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P
I agree with others here. Without the celebrities, it seems very boring. Bring back the celebrities!!
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Do not like
Boring
Need celebrities
They make the show more enjoyable unpredictable
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K
I don’t like new format.. we need the celebrities
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J
I do not like the format without the celebrities. Just not the same! Please bring the celebrities back. I always taped the show if I knew I would not be home when it aired.....now I don't care anything about taping it.
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P
Bring back the celebs!! I do not like the new format!! Increase the winnings too!!
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M
No not like the new format, very boring.
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no celebs, no watch it's BORING!!
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I will stop watching if celebrities do not return to the pods.
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M
I am very disappointed to learn about the new format with no celebrities. I looked forward to many of them, so full of personality and adding a lot to the game. PLEASE BRING THEM BACK!
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I like the new format. Win or lose, the contestants are responsible. The celebrities can cost their team when they pick the last category. The game could be close and you see the celebrity pick green and yellow costing their team the win.
if the celebrities come back, allow the contestants to pick the final choices.
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G
Why move to NY? Hate the version without celebrities. Drop that dumb idea!!!! It is an ouch--celebs help with the interaction so you need them.
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K
I’m really not happy with the shows new format. The show is much more entertaining with the celebrities participating. I’m not sure I’ll continue watching without the celebrities.
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M
I don’t like the new set up as well. We need the celebrities please
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J
I thought it was only for a week, looks like their opinion is the only one they want. So boring
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B
Need to bring the celebrities back. They make the show.
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M
At the start of the 2nd week, they are still running the exact same clip of Meredith saying they are doing their trial and will see if it works. Well, the week is over and it looks like the SAME thing. Apparently, nothing has changed. Boo!
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I do not like the shows without celebrities!
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G
No. I don't like the new format. I enjoy when the celebrity are on. Please change it back to the old way. I believe you will lose viewers if you keep this. Alot of my friends dont like it either
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I do NOT like the new format of 25 words or less. It is very boring!!!!!
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Kab, with the new format, you’re not missing much.
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Don't like the new format - AT ALL!!! Very boring and Meredith is still a nice lady but she isn't free to banter with the contestants like she used to with the celebs. I record it because they moved the air time to the wee hours in the morning I always looked forward to watching the show. Not any more. I hope this change is temporary.
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G
I like the pods. I also like the banter that Meredith has with the celebrity guests. I have watched the first three minute introductions of season eight this week and had deleted all of them because of no celebrity guests. Didn’t even watch. Maybe no one wants to come to Jersey City. They all seem to like Atlanta, but what’s done is done. Just get the celebrities back.
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Hate the new format.. bring back the stars.. Meridith is very boring without them and so is Jamie
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M
Do not like the new format. Very boring. Please bring back the stars!
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C
I like the celebrities but I will easily get used to the new format. ( was weird to see three men hug, but oh well)
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M
Live? I will watch the credits at end to verify this. It won't be live if you watch the reruns! HATE it!
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M
Yeah, it is NEW, but hardly "live." It is shown on many affiliates and probably all at different times. When I think of 'live' I think of something being shown in the present at the same time on all stations, like an NFL game for example. They used to and probably still will record the entire season in a very short time. That ain't live.
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O
Funny. To each his their own I guess. I’m the opposite. The pods remind me too much of Covid. I won’t watch it anymore because of that.
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M
Many people may well not realize the pods were because of Covid. They are an institution now and should remain. Would you like/watch Hollywood Squares if they took the squares away? Pods are no biggie for me on 25 Words..... They could improve the overall look of the show, but that would mean spending some money. They obviously went CHEAP this year. Don't like at all.
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I really enjoy the live show. I hope it stays.
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