On December 23, 2024, the popular quiz variety show 'Qさま!!' will air a special 3.5-hour episode, showcasing the most significant news events of the year. Titled 'A Special Featuring Questions from the Top 15 News Makers of 2024,' the episode aims to recap the year's highlights through engaging quizzes.
Hosted by well-known television personalities including 羽鳥慎一, 大下容子, and 黒柳徹子, the show promises to offer viewers both entertainment and education. They will be joined by contenders from the realms of entertainment and education, who will face off to become the champion of this unique quiz.
The competition will be organized strategically, involving A and B blocks where contestants will battle it out through various challenges based on the prominent figures and events of 2024. It’s notable this year as it marks the first participation of several contestants, including actress 鈴木保奈美 and prominent quiz challengers from QuizKnock.
To determine the seating order for the contestants, they will first tackle the opening quiz, titled 'Do You Remember the Events and People of 2024?' This tactic will not only shake things up but is expected to set the tone for what could be a highly competitive atmosphere right from the outset.
The A block will feature notable participants like comedian 伊集院光, and quiz aficionados such as ロザン’s 宇治原史規 and QuizKnock member 鶴崎修功. Among them will be light entertainer 浮所飛貴 and the vibrant YUUKI from IS:SUE. The electric atmosphere will also be complemented by special supporting messages for 鈴木保奈美 from 唐沢寿明, her co-star from the drama 'Private Banker,' which has created quite the buzz.
B block on the other hand will host contestants like 石原良純, カズレーザー, and fencing star 宮脇花綸, who gained attention this year as part of Japan's bronze medal-winning team at the Paris Olympics. The variety of backgrounds among contestants promises to deliver thrilling moments and surprises.
Significantly, quiz showdown experts such as QuizKnock's twin contestants and seasoned quizmaster カズレーザー, who has won eight out of the fifteen quiz championships held this year, will aim to maintain their winning streak amid fresh competitors.
With the stage set and the stars aligned, fans can expect not only to see familiar faces but also be inspired by current significant figures, united to share knowledge and celebrate the year’s noteworthy moments. The episode is sure to be a highlight, providing insight and fun as participants navigate through questions about the standout newsmakers of 2024.
