‘Password’ Reboot Premiere Flops, Fans Want Jimmy Fallon OUT?
The Password reboot based on the legendary game show from 1961 premiered last night. Chatter on Twitter suggests it was a major flop and late-night talk show host Jimmy Fallon is to blame. Now, for those unfamiliar with the details of this rebooted game show, Jimmy Fallon is NOT the host of the show. It’s actually Keke Palmer hosting the rebooted version of the 1960’s game show. Jimmy, however, is a celebrity guest that is slated to be featured in every episode.
On Twitter, some of the viewers believe that adding Jimmy Fallon to the show was a massive mistake. These upset viewers agree the show has real potential. They, however, say Jimmy is going to ruin the show if he’s allowed to hang around. Why are viewers so upset with the late-night talk show host and saying that he caused the Premiere of Password to flop?
Password Reboot Premiere: Did Jimmy Fallon Ruin It?
Chatter on Twitter suggests that Jimmy Fallon was not an ideal choice as a celebrity guest on the game show. In fact, viewers at home seem to be in agreement that Jimmy will ruin the show if he’s allowed to say. Turns out, that viewers at home agree that Jimmy Fallon did an excessive amount of talking during the Premiere. Putting it bluntly, many viewers took to Twitter begging Jimmy to “shut the f*ck up” so they could enjoy the show. Here’s some of what viewers and to say about Jimmy’s banter on Password.
Not sure what it was that was so offputting, one individual questioned why Password was making them not like the talk show host all of the sudden.
Jimmy and Jon Hamm face off in the premiere episode of Password! #NBCPassword pic.twitter.com/RBRpcipfHI
— The Tonight Show (@FallonTonight) August 10, 2022
One frustrated fan penned: “I’m 6 minutes into #Password and Jimmy Fallon has exhausted my patience.”
Another viewer that tuned into Password noted that whether or not people would like the reboot of the game show would depend entirely on whether they liked Jimmy Fallon’s antics and humor.
NBC’s Password airs tonight. Your enjoyment of this program is going to teeter on whether or not you like Jimmy Fallon’s antics. If you do, you’ll really like Password. If you don’t—but you like Password—you’ll find things to like but Jimmy Fallon is going to annoy you.”
Other viewers likened Jimmy Fallon on Password to Mayim Bialik on Jeopardy!
Jimmy Fallon is to Password what Mayim Bialik is to Jeopardy. Everything would be more appealing, move faster, and generally pleasant without that one person in the way.
— KY Radio Fan (@KY102Fan) August 10, 2022
Did you have a chance to check out the Password reboot last night? Do you like Jimmy Fallon or do you agree that putting him on the show was a mistake? Let us know in the comments down below. And, keep coming back for your latest TV news.
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Fallon’s incessant giggling and forced frivolity are off-putting in the extreme. He’s an insufferable attention hog. I swear, Pavarotti could return from the dead to sing Nessun Dorma on his show and he would run on stage to make it a duet. Everything has to be about him. I was looking forward to a reboot of an excellent word game show but I don’t think I can stomach his nonstop nonsense. Keke Palmer does her best but someone needs to tell the Executive Producer (Jimmy Fallon, of course) to take it down several notches. He’s ruining it.
Twitter says flop.
Nielsen says “Shut up, Twitter.”
https://tvline.com/2022/08/11/tv-ratings-so-you-think-you-can-dance-season-17-finale/
I don’t know why everyone is surprised about Jimmy Fallon’s large size ego. He has fantastic guests on his show and if they are singers, he sings with them – if they are dancers he dances with them. He just can’t stand for anyone else to get any attention. Haven’t watched him for years as I get so frustrated when a guest I like is on and he can’t shut up long enough to enjoy the guest.
Wow! I could not disagree more! Password was so fun to watch! Keke is great and Jimmy is just a big kid enjoying himself! The contestants were funny and it looked like everyone was having fun! I love a good game show and this does not disappoint!
I can’t stand Jimmy Fallon’s antics. He is ruining a classic show. Betty white would be so upset.
Not even close to the original. It all seems staged.
The new password is lame. Cannot understand the attraction to Jimmy Fallon..he is just not funny!
I think the new Password is Hilarious and wish that there were episodes. I keep watching the reruns.
I loved the show. Fallon does talk a bit but it makes the show fun and exciting because of his energy. I remember the old show it was too intense, Fallon keeps it loose and fun.