The Fox News family is bringing back the fun and festive spirit to Fox Nation this holiday season with a new-edition game show twist. Titled “The Great Christmas Showdown,” the fourth installment of the series streams this year as a laugh-filled holiday special. Hosted by Tom Shillue, the competition gathers familiar Fox News personalities—Jimmy Failla, Carley Shimkus, Kennedy, Todd Piro, and others—dividing them into two teams to take on a lineup of seasonal challenges.
In the premiere segment, teams tackle hot-button holiday questions, such as who would make a better president: Ebenezer Scrooge or George Bailey from It’s a Wonderful Life. Another prompt invites contestants to choose the holiday world they’d rather live in—A Charlie Brown Christmas or Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer.
The program also tests musical memory in a segment called Finish That Carol!, where participants strive to sing along with real carolers and recite accurate lyrics. A later round features a lively Christmas-themed Charades-style activity, with cards ranging from snowball fights to Seven Fishes as the prompts contestants act out for their teammates.
Throughout the show, Abby Hornacek visits Fox News’ New York office to chat with colleagues about holiday customs, gift-exchanging, and office party traditions, offering viewers a behind-the-scenes look at how the network rings in the season.
Todd Shillue returns as host for the 2025 edition, now streaming on Fox Nation, alongside other seasonal offerings like A Dollywood Christmas and the latest episodes of The Saints, directed by renowned filmmaker Martin Scorsese.
New subscribers can take advantage of a special deal that makes plans start at $2.99 per month, giving access to Fox Nation’s growing library on demand and via mobile apps. Subscribers can explore features and performances from Fox Nation personalities, with options to start a free trial.
If you’re curious for more, Fox Nation’s catalog also includes additional holiday programming and exclusive programs, all accessible to subscribers.
Would this blend of lighthearted competition and in-house holiday tradition appeal to you, or do you prefer a more conventional holiday program lineup? Share your thoughts in the comments.
