''Nickelodeon's Unfiltered'' (also known simply as ''Unfiltered'') is an American
game show
A game show is a genre of broadcast viewing entertainment (radio, television, internet, stage or other) where contestants compete for a reward. These programs can either be participatory or demonstrative and are typically directed by a host, sh ...
that aired on
Nickelodeon
Nickelodeon (often shortened to Nick) is an American pay television channel which launched on April 1, 1979, as the first cable channel for children. It is run by Paramount Global through its networks division's Kids and Family Group. Its ...
from July 11, 2020 to November 11, 2021. The series is hosted by
Jay Pharoah
Jared Antonio Farrow (born October 14, 1987), better known by his stage name Jay Pharoah, is an American stand-up comedian, actor, and impressionist. Pharoah was a cast member on NBC's sketch comedy series ''Saturday Night Live'' from 2010 to 2 ...
, with panelists
Darci Lynne
Darci Lynne Farmer (born October 12, 2004) is an American ventriloquist, singer and actress. Lynne has been credited with the revival of ventriloquism, earning praise and numerous accolades for her work.
Born in Oklahoma, Lynne developed an int ...
, Gabrielle Nevaeh Green, and Lex Lumpkin.
Premise
Celebrities hide their true identities behind an animated filter and voice changer in the game show, while panelists are given clues and compete to identify the mystery guest.
Production
On May 6, 2020, it was announced that the show was greenlit under the title ''Game Face'' along with ''
Group Chat with Annie & Jayden'' in the midst of the
COVID-19 pandemic, necessitating remote filming. On June 26, 2020, it was announced that the show was retitled to ''Unfiltered'', and would premiere on July 11, 2020, with host
Jay Pharoah
Jared Antonio Farrow (born October 14, 1987), better known by his stage name Jay Pharoah, is an American stand-up comedian, actor, and impressionist. Pharoah was a cast member on NBC's sketch comedy series ''Saturday Night Live'' from 2010 to 2 ...
and panelists
Darci Lynne
Darci Lynne Farmer (born October 12, 2004) is an American ventriloquist, singer and actress. Lynne has been credited with the revival of ventriloquism, earning praise and numerous accolades for her work.
Born in Oklahoma, Lynne developed an int ...
, Gabrielle Nevaeh Green, and Lex Lumpkin.
On August 27, 2020, it was announced that Nickelodeon had ordered nine additional episodes for the series, that began airing on September 5. On January 7, 2021, it was announced that Nickelodeon had ordered a second season, alongside seven additional episodes of ''
Side Hustle'', which premiered later that night.
Episodes
Series overview
Season 1 (2020)
Season 2 (2021)
Special (2021)
Ratings
Notes
References
External links
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