Ten years after “Glee” aired its final episode in 2015, the cast of the Emmy-winning series is set to make a major return later this year as they appear on “Celebrity Weakest Link.”
Hosted by actress Jane Lynch, who formerly portrayed Coach Sue Sylvester on “Glee” over the course of its six seasons, “Celebrity Weakest Link” is set to premiere on FOX on Monday, September 15 at 9:00p.m. ET, featuring a number of Lynch’s former “Glee” co-stars as they go head-to-head in the star-studded trivia competition series.
‘Glee’ Cast to Host Latest Reunion on ‘Celebrity Weakest Link’
Announced by Entertainment Weekly on August 15, the upcoming debut episode will see Lynch, decked out in Sue Sylvester’s trademark red tracksuit, joined by stars from series including Heather Morris , Amber Riley, Dot-Marie Jones, Jenna Ushkowitz, Chord Overstreet, Becca Tobin, Alex Newell and Max Adler.
The upcoming “Glee” reunion is the latest in a long list of times that the series’ cast has reassembled since the show wrapped more than a decade ago. Most recently, several of the cast’s musically inclined members reunited to release “Prayers for the Broken,” a track previously recorded by late cast member Naya Rivera, who tragically passed away in 2020, with all proceeds from the song going to one of Rivera’s favorite charities, Alexandria House.
“Glee” stars Lea Michele and Dianna Agron similarly reunited earlier this year when they appeared in the audience for fellow co-star Darren Criss’ performance in “Maybe Happy Ending” on Broadway.
What has the ‘Glee’ Cast Been Up to Since the Series Ended 10 Years Ago?
In total, nine former “Glee” cast member will appear on the debut episode on “Celebrity Weakest Link” next month. Ten years after saying goodbye to the now-iconic series, here’s what the actors have been up to in the meantime.
Jane Lynch
Lynch’s role as host of “Celebrity Weakest Link” will be the actress’ latest gig since wrapping up her time on “Glee.” In the decade since the smash hit has been off the air, Lynch, now 65, has continued her acting career, appearing on the cast of multiple animated projects, including Disney’s “Ralph Breaks the Internet,” “The Simpsons” and, most recently, “The Great North.”
FOX/GettyIn 2020, Lynch similarly began her stint as the host of “Weakest Link” at FOX, which she will follow up this year with the all-celebrity version.
Heather Morris
GettyAlso appearing on the reunion episode next month, actress Heather Morris, who portrayed the role of Brittany S. Pierce on “Glee,” has since lent her talents to programs like “The Masked Dancer,” “Drop the Mic” and “Dancing with the Stars.”
Amber Riley
GettyMeanwhile, Amber Riley, famously known for playing the role of Mercedes Jones on “Glee,” has continued her music career over the last decade, starring in productions like “The Wiz Live!” and “The Masked Singer,” as well as releasing her debut album “BGE” in 2020.
Dot-Marie Jones
GettyDot-Marie Jones, known as a former 15-time world arm wrestling champion as well as for her portrayal of Coach Beiste on “Glee,” has since appeared in film projects like “Bros” and “Weird: The Al Yankovic Story.” Jones has similarly continued to work with “Glee” director Ryan Murphy on television series like “American Horror Story” and “9-1-1: Lone Star.”
Jenna Ushkowitz
Getty/VarietyAfter originating the role of Tina Cohen-Chang on the debut episode of “Glee” in 2009, Jenna Ushkowitz has continued her acting career in projects like “Yellow Fever” and “Unconventional,” as well as celebrating an appearance in the music video for “Swish Swish” by Katy Perry and Nicki Minaj. That being said, Jenna is perhaps best known for her continued collaborations with “Glee” co-star Kevin McHale, not only on their joint podcast, but also on the cast of “RuPaul’s Secret Celebrity Drag Race” in 2022.
Chord Overstreet
GettyChord Overstreet, who joined the cast of “Glee” as Sam Evans for Season 2, has since launched his career as a solo recording artist, releasing his debut “Tree House Tapes” in 2017 with Safehouse Records. In 2021, Overstreet similarly joined the cast of Apple TV’s “Acapulco.”
Becca Tobin
GettyAlso set to appear on “Celebrity Weakest Link” next month, former “Glee” star Becca Tobin joined the cast ahead of Season 4 in the role of Kitty Wilde. Since then, Tobin has found her niche in romantic comedy films, starring in projects like “Love at First Dance,” “A Song for Christmas,” “Sister of the Bride” and “The Wedding Contract.” The actress celebrated a real-life romance of her own, marrying her longtime boyfriend Zach Martin in 2016. The couple welcomed their first child Rutherford “Ford” Thomas Martin via surrogate in February 2022.
Alex Newell
GettyAlex Newell, who joined the cast of “Glee” as Unique Adams after appearing on its companion competition series “The Glee Project,” has since become a force to be reckoned with on Broadway. Having appeared in stage productions of shows like “Once on This Island” and “Shucked,” Newell made history as the first non-binary actor to win a Tony Award in 2023 when they won the Best Featured Actor in a Musical award in 2023. Newell has similarly made waves with their own original music, collaborating with DJ Cassidy and Nile Rodgers on their 2016 chart-topper “Kill the Lights.”
Max Adler
GettyMax Adler, who played the role of Dave Karofsky on “Glee,” will be the last of the show’s former stars to compete on “Celebrity Weakest Link” next month. Since wrapping up his time on the series, Adler has continued to act, bringing his talents to series like “The Flash,” “NCIS” and “S.W.A.T.”
Which of these former “Glee” stars will emerge victorious from their “Weakest Link” showdown? Find out when the premiere of Jane Lynch’s “Celebrity Weakest Link” debuts on Monday, September 15 at 9:00p.m. ET on FOX.
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‘Glee’ Stars to Reunite 10 Years After Finale Episode