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Lingo has had its first season cut short. CBS has pulled the game show hosted by RuPaul Charles and replaced the series with reruns of popular dramas.

The game show has already been renewed for next season, and the remaining season one episodes will be added to season two. The move is possibly due to the potential strike in the industry. Networks are trying to prepare for a delay to the fall television season by filming early and trying to stockpile content.

CBS revealed more about the plans for Lingo in a press release.

“Encores of CBS dramas will air in place of the previously scheduled LINGO on Wednesdays (9:00-10:00 PM, ET/PT). LINGO was recently ordered for a second season and the remaining four original episodes will be scheduled for next season.

Wednesday, March 22

8:00-9:00 PM, ET SURVIVOR
9:00-10:00 PM, ET/PT FBI: MOST WANTED “Patent Pending” (OAD: 11/15/22)
10:00-11:00 PM, ET/PT TRUE LIES

Wednesday, March 29

8:00-9:00 PM, ET SURVIVOR
9:00-10:00 PM, ET/PT FBI “Into the Fire” (OAD: 11/22/22)
10:00-11:00 PM, ET/PT TRUE LIES

Wednesday, April 5

8:00-9:00 PM, ET SURVIVOR
9:00-10:00 PM, ET/PT FBI: INTERNATIONAL “Hail Mary” (OAD: 12/13/22)
10:00-11:00 PM, ET/PT TRUE LIES

Wednesday, April 12

8:00-9:00 PM, ET SURVIVOR
9:00-10:00 PM, ET/PT CSI: VEGAS “Grace Note” (OAD: 12/8/22)
10:00-11:00 PM, ET/PT TRUE LIES

As previously announced, LET’S MAKE A DEAL PRIMETIME, hosted by Emmy Award winner Wayne Brady, will broadcast four new specials, on Wednesday, April 19, Wednesday, April 26, Wednesday, May 3 and Wednesday, May 10 (9:00-10:00 PM, ET/PT).”

What do you think? Are you a fan of Lingo? Are you surprised by this move by CBS? Do you plan to watch the return of the game show next season?