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\n\t\u201cCelebrity Substitute<\/a>,\u201d the Amazon-produced digital series from \u201cRecess Therapy\u201d host Julian Shapiro-Barnum, is returning to YouTube for its second season with a guest lineup including Rene\u00e9 Rapp, Gigi Hadid, Role Model, Malala Yousafzai<\/a>, Ed Sheeran<\/a>, Rauw Alejandro and more.<\/p>\n \n\tEach episide of the series, which debuted its first season on YouTube in fall 2024, sees a celebrity visit a public school classroom for a day to meet students and attempt to teach them new skills. Season 1 kicked off with Andrew Garfield and Florence Pugh teaching acting. Other highlights of the season included Billie Eilish and Finneas writing songs with the kids and Kenan Thompson teaching improv comedy. Additionally, with each episode, Amazon sponsors all of the items on one teacher\u2019s classroom wishlist.<\/p>\n \n\tBenj Pasek and Justin Paul executive produce \u201cCelebrity Substitute\u201d via their Ampersand banner, with Danielle Perelman, Zach Stafford and Sean Walsh serving as producers. Jake Wilson directs the series, and Allison Klein is showrunner.<\/p>\n \n\t\u201c\u2019Celebrity Substitute\u2019\u00a0resonates because it blends entertainment with real-world impact,\u201d said Shapiro-Barnum, who serves as host and creator.\u00a0\u201cThis season delivers even bigger surprises, more heartfelt moments and unforgettable connections between our guest substitutes and the students they inspire.\u201d<\/p>\n \n\t\u201cWe were genuinely moved by the incredible response to the first season, and even more excited for everyone to see what\u2019s in store for the brilliant students and our celebrity guests this time around,\u201d said\u00a0Pasek and Paul.<\/p>\n \n\t\u201cWhat makes \u2018Celebrity Substitute\u2019 special is how it combines genuine educational moments with the joy of unexpected celebrity encounters and meaningful Amazon deliveries,\u201d said\u00a0Hannah Broadhurst, head of entertainment and content marketing at Amazon. \u201cSeason 2 also introduces our new Classroom List tool, thoughtfully designed to simplify how teachers organize and share their classroom needs. This seamless integration invites viewers to participate in the show\u2019s mission by directly supporting teachers nationwide, transforming those heartwarming on-screen moments into resources for classrooms in their own communities.\u201d<\/p>\n \n\tSee a teaser for \u201cCelebrity Substitute,\u201d plus photos from Rapp\u2019s episode, below.<\/p>\n