ELLEN'S GAME OF GAMES Renewed at NBC

According to The Hollywood Reporter, NBC has picked up a third season of "Ellen's Game of Games," hosted and executive produced by Ellen DeGeneres.

"We are delighted that America has wholeheartedly embraced this wildly entertaining and unpredictable show," Meredith Ahr, head of alternative and reality at NBC Entertainment, said. "Ellen's signature humor, coupled with the clever twists she and the producers bring to each hilarious moment, puts Game of Games in a league of its own. We can't wait to get started on season three."

Game of Games has contestants compete through comedic physical and trivia challenges in pursuit of a cash prize. It is based on segments from DeGeneres' talk show.

Season one of Game of Games was the top-rated new unscripted series of 2017-18.

Kevin A. Leman II, Mary Connelly, Ed Glavin, Andy Lassner, Jeff Kleeman, Derek Westervelt and David A. Hurwitz executive produce Game of Games with DeGeneres.

Read the original story on The Hollywood Reporter.