Many have played hide-and-seek. But few have played hide-and-Shaq.
A new competition series at ABC asks the question, “Can You Hide… Shaq?” Hosted by comedian Nicole Byer, the show will follow eight contestants as they attempt to hide the gargantuan NBA legend in plain sight in Dallas. They’ll have to disguise, distract and deceive for a shot at grand prize money.
The series will premiere with two episodes on Thursday, Dec. 3, at 9 p.m. on ABC and the ESPN app. Episodes will stream on Hulu the next day.
“I’m 7-foot-1. I’m not exactly easy to miss,” said Shaquille O’Neal in a statement. “I love meeting people wherever I go, but for years I’ve always wondered, could somebody actually make me disappear? Well, we finally decided to put it to the test. We turned it into a real competition, and I can’t wait for you to see the creative, ridiculous ways they tried to hide me in plain sight. The stakes are high, and so is the prize. But you know me, we’re gonna have some fun along the way.”
Per the series logline, “In the fast, funny and unpredictable challenges, contestants first split into two teams, each with a set mission and time clock. The team that completes its mission with the fewest spottings earns immunity for one team member in the next round, who then becomes team captain. The teams must work together toward one greater mission: earning prize money to add to the ‘Shaq-pot’ that will ultimately be claimed by one winner.”
“Can You Hide… Shaq?” is produced by Fulwell Entertainment and Jersey Legends Productions, in partnership with ESPN. O’Neal, Ben Winston, Colin Smeeton, Mike Parris, Jeremy Castro, Emma Conway, Charlie Van Vleet, Shyam Balse, Adam Cooper and Byer serve as executive producers.
