''That's My Jam'' is a British television

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based on the American game show of the same name. It premiered on 17 December 2022 on

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and is hosted by British comedian

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Format

The game features celebrity teams competing in music-themed challenges, such as "Mixtape Medley Showdown", "Slay It, Don't Spray It", "Wheel of Musical Impressions" and "Take On Mo".

Production

In December 2021, it was reported that the

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would be developing a British adaptation of '' That's My Jam'' with

as host. In August 2022, the series was officially announced, with filming taking place in Los Angeles. In December 2022, it was announced that the show would premiere on

on 17 December 2022.

Episodes

Reception

Despite its success in the US, the show received poor reception from UK audiences and critics. Jack Seale of ''

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'' gave the show two-out-of-five stars, calling the show "awkward". Michael Hogan of ''

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'' gave the show one star out of five, criticizing the lack of British participants and calling it "embarrassing" and "clattering". Katie Timms of '' The Plymouth Herald'' gathered audience reactions which mainly gave negative feedback, some deemed it as "the worst programme on Saturday night television".

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