Published 23:26 IST, September 26th 2019

John Cena to host Nickelodeon’s “Are You Smarter Than A Fifth Grader’’

After working with Nickelodeon on ‘Rise of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles’, John Cena returns to network to host ‘Are You Smarter than a 5th Grader?'

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16-time WWE World Champion and Hollywood actor John Cena recently ded ar fear to his cap: game show host! Popular American quiz show ‘Are You Smarter than a 5th Grer?’ was recently picked up by Nickelodeon after its successful run with networks ‘Fox’ and ‘Syndication’. As part of relaunch, John Cena became new host of show replacing Jeff Foxworthy who previously hosted 98 episodes for Fox. Nickelodeon version debuted on 10th June 2019, with first episode being released as a preview by channel four days prior to its networks debut. show features ults testing out ir elementary school kwledge. Contestants can win up to $100,000 on show.

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John Cena to host “Are You Smarter Than a Fifth Grer’’

WWE wrestler, however, is t new to network. John Cena previously worked with Nickelodeon for a voice role in animated series ‘Rise of Teen Mutant Ninja Turtles’. In a recurring role, wrestler voiced for character Baron Draxum in show’s first season. He is all set to reprise his role again as network alrey renewed show for a second season. Upon being anunced as a new host by channel, John Cena expressed his excitement of joining iconic family quiz game show. Cena also credited his experience in WWE for helping him prepare for something like this. Later, he went on to compare popular wrestling conglomerate with show as y both have similar goals of putting smiles into people's faces.

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game show premiered to much success and appreciation by fans. After his successful stint as show’s host, John Cena has several movies slated to be released in coming months. Among his upcoming releases, actor will be seen joining popular street-racing “ Fast and Furious” franchise next year. After that, ‘Bumblebee’ actor will also join ensemble cast of James Gunn’s ‘Suicide Squ’ sequel which is up for a 2021 release.

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