Celebrity Poker Challenge

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Celebrity Poker Challenge is an original blend of both the game show and reality television genres on the Bravo Network. Each week, celebrities are invited to what they think is a friendly poker game at a fabulous Las Vegas casino. Instead, they are sealed off in an abandoned warehouse that has been wired with closed-circuit cameras. For the next two hours, the celebrities are jabbed with white-hot pokers until they can no longer stand the searing pain and smell of burning flesh. The last celebrity to endure this involuntary branding is declared the winner, and $50 is donated in their name to Amnesty International.

Tony Danza is the most successful contestant on Celebrity Poker Challenge, having won in all five of his appearances. "Each time I get the invitation, I think it's really going to be a card game," Danza said during his last appearance. "God, I really am dumber than a drawer filled with rocks."

Celebrity Poker Challenge is hosted by former Kids in the Hall contestant Dave Foley. It is produced by that froggy-looking guy who used to be on Sports Night.