ABC Revives Match Game with Martin Short as Host

ABC is reviving the classic game show Match Game four years after its cancellation, with Martin Short set to host and executive produce the new season. The previous iteration, hosted by Alec Baldwin, was canceled in 2022 primarily due to pandemic-related production halts rather than controversies surrounding Baldwin. The new season will premiere July 23 and continue the show's traditional format of contestants matching answers with celebrity panelists for a cash prize. Meanwhile, fans are concerned about the possible cancellation of another ABC show, Claim To Fame, after it was left off the network's summer 2025 lineup. While some speculate it may be due to scheduling conflicts with hosts Kevin and Frankie Jonas, others hope the absence is temporary rather than a permanent cancellation. These developments highlight shifting strategies at ABC as it both revives and potentially retires popular game and reality shows.