Calling all game show lovers:PEOPLE Puzzlerreturned for season 3 this August, and you can catch it every weekday at 6 p.m. ET!The pop culture crossword game is returning to its home on theGame Show Networkfor another season with hostLeah Remini, who was nominated this yearfor a Daytime Emmy for Outstanding Game Show Hostfor her work on the show.The show, based on the crosswords seen in every issue of PEOPLE, features three contestants who put their knowledge on all things pop culture to the test.The person with the most points after three rounds moves on to the Fast Puzzle Bonus Round where they have a chance at a cash prize.Leah Remini hostsPEOPLE Puzzler.Game Show NetworkRemini, 52, has previously opened up to PEOPLE about why she first decided tojoin the series.“I was literally like, ‘Yes,'” theKing of Queensactress said of her reaction when first asked to hop on board as host."[I was] dealing with the aftermath of producing and hosting my A&E documentary series on Scientology, on top of it being a very dark time in our country. So when something like this comes along, I feel like it’s a blessing. I just love connecting with people," she said.PEOPLE Puzzler.Remini’s love for the show seemed to go both ways, as the actress received a 2022 Daytime Emmy nod for outstanding game show host.Reminitweetedfollowing the nomination announcement that being nominated, “especially in this esteemed company, means so much to me. HostingPeople Puzzlernever feels like work. I feel so grateful!“Remini was up against gameshow giants likePat Sajak,Wayne BradyandSteve Harveywho ultimately took home the prize forFamily Feud.Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free weekly newsletterto get the biggest news of the week delivered to your inbox every Friday.Season 3 ofPEOPLE Puzzlerpremiered Aug. 1 at 6 p.m. ET and will air weeknights at 6 p.m. ET.
Calling all game show lovers:PEOPLE Puzzlerreturned for season 3 this August, and you can catch it every weekday at 6 p.m. ET!
The pop culture crossword game is returning to its home on theGame Show Networkfor another season with hostLeah Remini, who was nominated this yearfor a Daytime Emmy for Outstanding Game Show Hostfor her work on the show.
The show, based on the crosswords seen in every issue of PEOPLE, features three contestants who put their knowledge on all things pop culture to the test.
The person with the most points after three rounds moves on to the Fast Puzzle Bonus Round where they have a chance at a cash prize.
Leah Remini hostsPEOPLE Puzzler.Game Show Network
Remini, 52, has previously opened up to PEOPLE about why she first decided tojoin the series.
“I was literally like, ‘Yes,'” theKing of Queensactress said of her reaction when first asked to hop on board as host.
“[I was] dealing with the aftermath of producing and hosting my A&E documentary series on Scientology, on top of it being a very dark time in our country. So when something like this comes along, I feel like it’s a blessing. I just love connecting with people,” she said.
PEOPLE Puzzler.
Remini’s love for the show seemed to go both ways, as the actress received a 2022 Daytime Emmy nod for outstanding game show host.
Reminitweetedfollowing the nomination announcement that being nominated, “especially in this esteemed company, means so much to me. HostingPeople Puzzlernever feels like work. I feel so grateful!”
Remini was up against gameshow giants likePat Sajak,Wayne BradyandSteve Harveywho ultimately took home the prize forFamily Feud.
Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free weekly newsletterto get the biggest news of the week delivered to your inbox every Friday.
Season 3 ofPEOPLE Puzzlerpremiered Aug. 1 at 6 p.m. ET and will air weeknights at 6 p.m. ET.
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