Craig Ferguson is back on TV for ABC’s forthcoming and recently announced game show The Hustler. ABC handed a series of orders to The Hustler, a recent mystery-based game hosted by Craig Ferguson. The All3Media-backed Studio Lambert series is scheduled to begin development this fall, with an airdate to be revealed later.
Defined as a mind-bending show, comedian, actor, writer, show host, and ABC alum Ferguson helps crack the mold of The Hustler who has a player playing a game that is already secretly sure of the answers. But don’t be misled, just because they have the answers doesn’t mean they’re going to win the game.
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For each correct answer, the pot will get bigger, but what’s the catch? If the contestant who knows the answers is trapped, they risk losing. In order to win, their understanding of the solutions must remain a secret to those concerned.
Throughout the episodes, two contestants will be eliminated secretly by the Hustler, leaving three remaining contestants—including the Hustler—and they will have to decide who the Hustler is. If they are right, the reward is theirs to be divided evenly. If two contestants are incorrect, the Hustler will take all the money home.
“It’s rare and exciting to have a mystery-based game show that employs viewers and contestants to tap into their sleuth skills,” said Rob Mills, senior vice president, Alternative Series, Specials and Late Night, ABC Entertainment. “This fun, the new format is the perfect addition to our dynamic game show lineup, and Craig’s unmatched wit and humour make him the ideal host. We couldn’t be more excited to welcome him back to ABC.”
“Studio Lambert and format creator Richard Bacon are incredibly excited to partner with ABC on The Hustler,” said Studio Lambert CEO Stephen Lambert. “With Craig in the driver’s seat, the comedic beats of this game are very much to the fore. We think ABC viewers will laugh a lot but also be shocked and surprised by the twists of this game, which invites contestants and viewers to play detective, solving a whodunit or, in this case, a whoisit.”