MTV Sets Date for Comedy Game Show "SafeWord" from "Lip Sync Battle" Producers
by Denise Petski
June 26, 2017


A U.S. version of ITV2’s comedy game show "SafeWord" is coming to MTV. The network will premiere "SafeWord" at 11:30 PM Thursday, July 13, following a new episode of "Wild ‘N Out" as part of its “Throwdown Thursdays” comedy block.

The series hails from the producers of Spike’s hit game show "Lip Sync Battle". Terrence J (Terrence Jenkins), who’s under a first-look production and talent deal with MTV and VH1, will host and executive produce.





Celebrities featured during the season will include:

Kevin Hart
Damien Dante Wayans
Chris “Ludacris” Bridges
Marlon Wayans
Kelly Rowland
Nelly
La La Anthony
Amber Rose
"13 Reasons Why" Cast Members Ross Butler and Justin Prentice
Charlamagne Tha God
Drake Bell
Lil Rel Howery
Jermaine Fowler





"SafeWord" is based on the U.K. format that aired on ITV2 and originally was developed and produced by STV Productions and Motion Content Group.

In each episode, celebrity guests will partner with comedians including Carly Aquilino, Sam Jay, Ricky Velez, Leonard Ouzts, Taylor Tomlinson, Akaash Singh, Matt Pavich and Sherry Cola to help them play a series of games in front a live audience. Throughout multiple rounds, the teams go head-to-head, daring each other in a variety of challenges including social media games.

In the spirit of a friendly comedy roast, the celebs are tasked with taking the heat but always can stop the pain by using their “safeword.”

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