executive producer Vincent Rubino was fired from the upcoming series after he allegedly made offensive remarks toward BIPOC production staff, . Vincent is a seasoned producer who has a list of other game shows he’s produced under his belt such as the $100,000 Pyramid, and . While his experience landed him the Hollywood Squares revival gig, his bigoted comment toward his colleagues are allegedly what got him booted from it.
A source reports that the showrunner is being accused of putting his arms up and saying “don’t rob me” to three people of color. The three people were production assistants and are “believed to be and Hispanic/Latino,” according to Deadline. It was another person who allegedly overheard the comment and then reported it to HR.
Jesse Collins Entertainment and Drew Barrymore’s Flower Films, both companies co-producing the Hollywood Squares reboot, took immediate action as they cut Vincent from the show, according to sources. Earlier this summer it was announced that the hit 1960s show was making a comeback in 2025. With the reboot being CBS, the network’s Good Mornings host Nate Burleson has been tapped to host the Hollywood Squares revival.
Drew will also be a part of the show as she’ll be placed in the famed center square. In each game, two contestants will go head-to-head in a game of tic-tac-toe to win money, and prizes. Contestants get to ask the celebrities questions as well as judge their answers during the game, according to the show'.