‘Celebrity Name That Tune’: Robin Thicke to Replace Randy Jackson

For the first time since Name That Tune was rebooted, Randy Jackson will not be returning to the piano. The Fox musical game show will now have Robin Thicke as the bandleader, with Jane Krakowski returning as host.

Celebrity Name That Tune was revived in 2021 after a similar game aired in the 1970s and has gone through many iterations with civilians and celebrities. Season 1 was everyday people. Season 2 was a mix of non-famous people and celebrities. From Season 3 on, it has been all celebrities.

Celebrity Name That Tune was renewed on May 11 as part of the Fox Upfronts, along with a slew of Fox game shows. The show has celebrities going head-to-head, trying to be the first to name a song by hearing a few seconds. There are numerous rounds, and whoever wins the game advances to the Bonus Round, where they try to win $100,000 for their chosen charity.

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Here is everything we know about Season 6 of Celebrity Name That Tune so far, including the casting change.

When does Celebrity Name That Tune Season 6 premiere?

Season 6 of Celebrity Name That Tune will premiere on Monday, September 21 at 8/7c on Fox. Celebrity Weakest Link will follow immediately after. They will both air on Mondays for one hour for the rest of the season.

Who will host Season 6 of Celebrity Name That Tune?

Krakowski, who has hosted since Season 1, will return as host. Thicke is joining the show for the first time as band leader. He is replacing Randy Jackson, who has been with the show since Season 1.

A rep for Name That Tune told TV Insider that Jackson is staying on as music supervisor this season, where he will be “continuing to lend his unparalleled expertise and passion as a consulting music supervisor, helping shape the show’s signature sound and creative vision.”

Why is Randy Jackson stepping into a new role?

While the reasoning for Jackson leaving as bandleader has not been confirmed, many fans have been concerned with his health. Jackson served as a mentor on Season 24 of American Idol. Fans thought he didn’t look well and appeared “weak” after not being able to stand up.

He recently turned 70 and has had many health concerns over the years, including type-2 diabetes, losing over 100 pounds, and a gastric bypass, according to Hello!.

Who are the contestants on Celebrity Name That Tune Season 6?

It is too soon to know who will be playing for charity on Season 6. But, if it is anything like the past seasons, expect singers, actors, reality stars, comedians, and more.

Where can you watch Name That Tune?

If you miss the Monday broadcast on Fox, Hulu will have Name That Tune streaming the next day. Past seasons of Name That Tune are available on the streamer, so catch up before the Season 6 premiere.