Jimmy Fallon's Plan: Bringing Wordle to Television

According to Deadline, Jimmy Fallon is working to adapt Wordle into a television show. NBC is testing a pilot episode for the Wordle-themed game show, and filming is currently taking place in the United Kingdom. Savannah Guthrie is set to be the host.

The Tonight Show Inspiration

Before The New York Times acquired Wordle from creator Josh Wardle at the start of 2022, Fallon dedicated an entire session on The Tonight Show to interactively solve one of the word puzzles for his audience. This segment aired just when Wordle began to gain traction worldwide. At that time, the idea of seeing one person attempt to tackle the puzzle on television frustrated me—I wished for a chance to guess the words myself.

A New Game Show Format?

There’s hope that this television adaptation will be more dynamic, possibly echoing the format of 'Lingo,' where teams vie to solve word puzzles quickly to win cash prizes. The excitement and pace found in 'Lingo' serve as a great blueprint for what a Wordle game show could be.

The Show's Potential Future

It remains uncertain whether this Wordle-based show will make it to air. Nonetheless, given the immense popularity that Wordle enjoys, it stands a promising chance of entering the television landscape.