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.
The reason for the move is the ongoing wildfires occurring across Los Angeles. The devastating fires that began earlier this week have burned thousands of acres of land, have destroyed many people’s homes and tragically have caused a few deaths. A company spokesperson shared that the light and comedic tone of the game show did not feel appropriate at this time, also noting that CBS-owned Los Angeles stations have been on 24/7 coverage of the fires these last few days.
