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Ian Ziering Hosting The CW Road Trip Series; Shark Tank Season 18 Guest Sharks

The Great American Road Rally(TM), an all-new celebrity-driven television event hosted by Ian Ziering, will premiere this fall on The CW, airing Wednesdays at 9:00 PM ET/PT from September 2 through November 25, 2026.

Premiering during the celebration of the 100th Anniversary of Route 66 and the 250th Anniversary of the United States, the series takes audiences on a high-energy journey across America's most iconic highway, combining adventure, competition, entertainment, community celebration, and philanthropy.

Produced by 7 Bridges Media Group (7BMG), The Great American Road Rally(TM) features celebrity participants from television, music, sports, comedy, and popular culture as they travel historic Route 66, visit legendary destinations, tackle unique challenges, share personal stories, and spotlight charitable organizations making a meaningful impact in communities across America.

Shark Tank features the Sharks - tough, self-made, multimillionaire and billionaire tycoons - as they invest in America's best businesses and products. This season's all-star lineup of guest Sharks includes:

o Jimmy Donaldson (aka MrBeast), creator of the YouTube channel MrBeast and founder of Beast Industries, and Jeffrey Housenbold, chief executive officer of Beast Industries
o Mindy Kaling, award-winning writer, producer, director, actor and author
o J.J. Watt, founder of the Justin J. Watt Foundation and former NFL defensive lineman
o Erin Foster and Sara Foster, co-founders of Favorite Daughter, producers and entrepreneurs
o Steven Bartlett, entrepreneur, investor, Dragon on Dragons' Den (the U.K. version of Shark Tank) and host of "The Diary of a CEO," the second-largest podcast in the world

Additionally, Kendra Scott and Rashaun Williams have been elevated to permanent Sharks, joining Barbara Corcoran, Robert Herjavec, Lori Greiner, Daymond John, Daniel Lubetzky and Kevin O'Leary. Season 18 of Shark Tank will air Wednesdays this fall on ABC and stream on Hulu. The premiere date will be announced at a later date.

Shark Tank is produced by MGM Television, a division of Amazon MGM Studios, in association with Sony Pictures Television. The Sharks are real estate mogul Barbara Corcoran; prolific inventor and entrepreneur, acclaimed brand builder and humanitarian Lori Greiner; cybersecurity technology innovator Robert Herjavec; fashion and branding expert Daymond John; social entrepreneur, investor and civic leader Daniel Lubetzky; venture capitalist Kevin O'Leary; philanthropist, bestselling author, and executive chairwoman and chief visionary officer of the eponymous lifestyle brand Kendra Scott; and venture capitalist and chief investment officer of Harbinger Sports Partners Rashaun Williams.

Posted by Pavan -- SitcomsOnline.com at 12:00 PM

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