Star Wars: Jedi Temple Challenge Game Show’s Premiere Delayed!

Due to the current #blacklivesmatter protests in the United States, Ahmed Best has delayed the premiere of the Star Wars: Jedi Temple Challenge. He is the producer and host of the show. Ahmed Best said that the premiere has been delayed by a week!

This game show focuses on kids. The contestants train to become a Jedi Knight. The first two episodes of the show were supposed to premiere on June 3rd but now will air on June 10th. You can watch this game show on StarWarsKids.com and Star Wars Kids channel on YouTube.

Ahmed Best’s Post On ‘Why The Show Is Delayed’

Ahmed Best plays Jedi Master Kelleran Beq on the show and he posted on Instagram explaining the reason for the show’s delay.

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Best said, “I’m so pumped to share #jeditemplechallenge with everyone. The fan response at Celebration last year was the beginning of my return to the galaxy I love so much. #KelleranBeq “The Sabered Hand” is the first Black number one lead of anything #StarWars and that is so very important to me. I’m also a #producer of the show and that makes me doubly excited to bring this thing to you. But as a black man, a black father, a black producer and black artist I have to consider all that is happening in the world right now. Our team has decided to push the premiere of #Jeditemplechallenge until next Wednesday June 10th. Hopefully we can be in a better headspace next week to enjoy this game show. I’ve been a part of this family for twenty years and I’ve felt your support. The excitement behind #KelleranBeq has me bursting with ideas of lore and backstory. Can’t wait to share all of that with you. Star Wars fans, I appreciate us. #maytheforcebewithyoualways #hangwithmeonemoreweek #starwarsfandom #balance #jarjarbinks #blacklivesmatter #blackproducer #blackartists #maytheforcebewithyou” 

Best also gave the voice over for Jar Jar Binks in many Star Wars movies!