Match Game fans have huge complaint over ‘missing’ part of new season as hit show returns

MATCH Game fans have issued a huge complaint over a ‘missing’ part of the new series as the hit game show returns.

On Wednesday night, Match Game made an epic comeback to television screens all over the country, with Hulu star Martin Short at the helm.

Match Game host addressing contestants.
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Martin Short is the new host of the showCredit: ABC

Steve Harvey hosting Match Game.
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The show made an epic comeback last nightCredit: ABC

Match Game contestants with host.
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Selena Gomez appeared on the panel alongside a slew of other famous facesCredit: ABC

Match Game host in front of the show's game set.
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Fans were divided over Martin’s hosting skillsCredit: ABC
But fans were quick to make a major complaint about the program’s premiere, with many fuming over something they thought was “missing”.

Martin has expanded his relationship with Disney and is now hosting the hit game show after his Only Murders In The Building success.

Alec Baldwin previously hosted the revival of the 70s game show.

The game show was revived in 2016, after its original run in 1962.

Alec hosted the 2016 version, which ran until 2021 before it was canceled in 2022.

And now, with Martin at the helm and Alec gone, fans are airing their opinions

“Watching #MatchGame & I really miss & am disappointed that @AlecBaldwin is not the host anymore,” said one person on X.

They added, “I know it’s probably cause of the trial & what happened but can’t we get past that?

“He was the best host & I don’t know if I can still enjoy the show without him or not. Love you Alec.”

A second person then echoed, “I kinda miss Alec Baldwin and his Cool Wit but Martin Short is Hilarious to Watch! I Love when he Dances and his Physical Humor is unmatched.”

“They should have kept Alec. #MatchGame,” added a third.

While a fourth complained, “As a huge fan of match game I was very disappointed in the new version with Martin Short.

“The writing is terrible–they need more fun questions and true celebrities.

“Alec Baldwin’s version may have been raunchy but it was funny.”

Alec Baldwin and Mario Cantone on Match Game.
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Alec Baldwin previously hosted the hit showCredit: Getty

Alec Baldwin hosting Match Game.
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He hosted the revival from 2016 until its axe in 2021Credit: Getty
The hit game show sees four contestants try to win $25,000 each week.

The contestants do this by trying to match celebrities’ answers in a game of fill-in-the-blank.

The panelists in the first episode are Selena Gomez, Cara Delevingne, Anthony Anderson, Ziwe, Kevin Nealon and BD Wong

People loved the chemistry between host Martin and panellist Selena.

Martin and Selena starred alongside one another in Only Murders In The Building, which is likely the reason for their bond.

One person swooned on Instagram, “Marty is a great host! Selena Gomez was one of the stars on it! She was so beautiful and brilliant!”

Match Game contestants playing the game.
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Martin looked as though he was having a ball while hosting the new seriesCredit: ABC

The cast of Match Game.
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Fans loved his chemistry with SelenaCredit: ABC