‘Undercover’ Sets Return With Drew Carey as Host: Everything You Need to Know

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Undercover Boss is making a comeback with a TV fan favorite at the helm, as Drew Carey picks up a nighttime gig on CBS alongside his role as The Price Is Right host.

Originally debuting in 2010, Undercover Boss has been a TV staple ever since, but it’s been quite some time since the series last aired, with the most recent episodes broadcasting in 2022. Thankfully, Season 12 is officially on the way. As we gear up for the show’s arrival, we’re breaking down everything we know about Undercover Boss Season 12 below.

When will Undercover Boss Season 12 premiere?

Undercover Boss Season 12 doesn’t have a premiere date yet. CBS will share exact details at a later time. So, stay tuned for updates as the latest episodes take shape.

Is Undercover Boss Season 12 filming?

According to CBS, Undercover Boss Season 12 is currently in pre-production, which means it hasn’t exactly started filming, but details are coming together behind the scenes. We’ll keep you posted on any major updates in the weeks and months ahead, though.

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What has been said about Undercover Boss Season 12?

Undercover Boss Season 12’s order was announced alongside two other unscripted greenlights for CBS, including Stacks of Cash hosted by Mike O’Malley, and the working title 24 Hour Millionaire. “These orders reflect our commitment to building a deep year-round unscripted slate with formats that are ambitious, entertaining, and distinctly CBS,” said CBS’s Executive Vice President of Alternative Series, Mitch Graham.

“We couldn’t think of a better time to bring back a re-imagined version of Boss, with Drew Carey serving as our host through undercover journeys that tap into the heart and authenticity of hard-working employees that audiences have always loved seeing. Our new series Stacks of Cash delivers another fun, appealing family game show, and 24 Hour Millionaire gives us an exciting new format that feels incredibly groundbreaking in the competition space.”

What is Undercover Boss about?

For those less familiar with the TV series, Undercover Boss follows corporate leaders as they go undercover within their own organizations to gain firsthand insights as well as connect with their staff. In Season 12, Drew Carey will host the series in a refreshed spin on the classic format, offering today’s audiences a fresh twist on the favorite.

Who makes Undercover Boss?

Season 12 of Undercover Boss is produced by Studio Lambert, with Stephen Lambert, Jack Burgess, Abigail McCarthy, Niall O’Driscoll, and Tim Harcourt serving as executive producers.

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  1. wd21145

    are you kidding me? a game show host? and drew carey @ that? come on.. not a good choice