ABC Adds Disclaimer to 'Celebrity Wheel of Fortune' Episode with Chris Harrison amid Controversy

Chris Harrison’s previously taped episode ofCelebrity Wheel of Fortunecame with a disclaimer while it aired two weeks afterThe Bachelorhost stepped back from the franchise. On Thursday, the seventh episode of the star-studded game show aired on ABC, featuring Harrison, 49, playing to raise money for theFeeding Americacharity, as well asShark Tank’s Robert Herjavec andAmerica’s Funniest Home Videoshost Alfonso Ribeiro. When host Pat Sajak began introducing the celebrity guests, text on the bottom of the screen read “This episode was previously recorded in December 2020.

ABC Announces 'Roseanne' Spinoff Without Roseanne Barr 3 Weeks After Revival's Cancellation

Three weeks after ABCcanceled theRoseannerebootfollowing series creator and starRoseanne Barr‘s racist tweet, PEOPLE confirms the network has greenlit the spinoff withJohn Goodman,Laurie Metcalf,Sara Gilbert, Lecy Goranson and Michael Fishman returning. “Tom Werner andRoseanne Barrhave reached an agreement that will allow Werner Entertainment to produce a spinoff of the Roseanne series for ABC without Barr’s further creative or financial participation,” a joint statement from executive producer Tom Werner and Barr read.

ABC Announces 'The Bachelor: Listen to Your Heart', a Spinoff About Musicians Looking for Love

BachelorNation will have yet another show to obsess over soon. ABC announced Monday that the hit franchise is adding a new spinoff, titledThe Bachelor: Listen To Your Heart, which will debut in April. It joins the three current series in the franchise:The Bachelor,The Bacheloretteand Bachelor in Paradise. The new series will feature 20 single men and women who search for love through music. Singing as both individuals and as couples, the contestants will explore their relationships while living together and going onBachelor-style dates that focus on music.

ABC Announces 'The Little Mermaid' Live Event Starring Auli'i Cravalho, Queen Latifah and Shaggy

Auli’i Cravalhojust became a double Disney princess. The actress, who voiced Moana in the hit 2016 movie of the same name, has been cast as Ariel in a live concert production ofThe Little Mermaidset to air on ABC, the network announced Monday.Queen Latifahhas been cast as Ursula, and Shaggy as Sebastian, with additional cast announcements to be made at a later date. “This never-before-seen hybrid format will feature beautifully intricate sets and costumes, with music from the original animated film and the Tony Award-winning Broadway stage version,” the press release continues.

ABC Announces Cast for Surfing Competition Show 'The Ultimate Surfer', Confirms Jesse Palmer Will Host

Photo: Kelsey McNeal/ ABC Cowabunga! On Thursday, ABC announced the cast of their new surfing competition seriesThe Ultimate Surfer. The surfers, some of the world’s best up-and-coming athletes, competing for the title of “the Ultimate Surfer” include:Anastasia Ashley, 33, Miami Beach, FloridaKai Barger, 30, Haiku, HawaiiMason Barnes, 26, Venice, CaliforniaTia Blanco, 23, Oceanside, CaliforniaAustin Clouse, 26, Jacksonville Beach, FloridaBrianna Cope, 25, Koloa, HawaiiLuke Davis, 27, Los Angeles, CaliforniaKayla Durden, 27, Jacksonville Beach, FloridaJuli Hernandez, 22, Costa Mesa, CaliforniaZeke Lau, 26, Honolulu, HawaiiAlejandro Moreda, 34, San Juan, Puerto RicoKoa Smith, 25, Sunset Beach, HawaiiMalia Ward, 22, San Clemente, CaliforniaBruna Zaun, 30, Redondo Beach, California