Reality television takes center stage today as The Voice coaches help Jimmy Fallon launch his new prime time celebrity game show That’s My Jam, and ABC News looks at the the strange case of Jen Shah, the Real Housewife of Salt Lake City star who's currently facing federal fraud and money laundering charges. Plus, Taye Diggs, Ne-Yo, and Eric Bellinger star in a new CW holiday extravaganza, Kim Fields headlines a new VH1 Christmas movie, and Netflix follows along as Nimsdai Purja summits the world’s tallest mountains in 14 Peaks: Nothing Is Impossible. Here’s what’s new and noteworthy on TV this Monday:
That’s My Jam: Special preview. The Voice’s Ariana Grande and Blake Shelton face off against Kelly Clarkson and John Legend in a sneak preview of Jimmy Fallon’s new music and comedy game show that draws inspiration from the most populara Tonight Show segments. The series will return with regular episodes in January. Watch trailer. 10:00 PM ET on NBC
The Housewife & The Shah Shocker: Original documentary. ABC News’ The Housewife series continues with an investigation into the bombshell allegations against RHOSLC star Jen Shah, who was charged with fraud and money laundering for her alleged involvement in a telemarketing scheme that targeted the elderly. Featuring interview with alleged victims and those close to Shah, including her former designer Koa Johnson. Watch trailer. Streaming on Hulu
The Black Pack: We Three Kings: Holiday special. Actor Taye Diggs, Grammy-winning singer Ne-Yo, and Grammy-winning R&B singer Eric Bellinger host a celebration of holiday music new and old. 8:00 PM ET on The CW
Adventures in Christmasing: TV movie. Type A talk show host Parker Baldwin (Kim Fields) finds her Christmas plans upended when her network persuades her to spend three days in the wild with TV survivalist Finn Holt (Adrian Holmes). The two initially butt heads, but form an unexpected bond when they realize they have no one to rely on but each other. Kel Mitchell, Eva Marcille, and Jonathan Silverman also star. 9:00 PM ET on VH1
14 Peaks: Nothing Is Impossible: Original documentary. Nepali mountaineer Nimsdai Purja embarks on a seemingly-impossible quest to summit all 14 of the world’s 8,000-meter peaks in seven months in this adrenaline pumping doc. Watch trailer. Streaming on Netflix
CMA Country Christmas: Special presentation. Carrie Underwood, Jimmie Allen, Lady A, Brett Eldredge and other country stars put their own spin on classic Christmas songs in ABC’s annual special. Watch preview. 8:00 PM ET on ABC
The Voice: The Top 10 artists perform songs outside their preferred musical genres. 8:00 PM ET on NBC
Miss USA 2021: Special presentation. The beauty pageant celebrates its 70th anniversary with a live show featuring the first transgender contestant in Miss USA history, Miss Nevada Kataluna Enriquez. The winner of the pageant will go on to represent the United States at the upcoming Miss Universe competition. 8:00 PM ET on FYI Network
Monday Night Football: It’s a battle of the under-.500 teams as the Washington Football Team hosts the Seattle Seahawks. 8:15 PM ET/5:15 PM PT on ESPN
We’re Here: Season finale. Bob the Drag Queen, Eureka O’Hara, and Shangela wrap their second season with a stop in Grand Junction, Colorado. 9:00 PM ET on HBO
Copy That!: Series premiere. Four YouTube creators — Sofie Dossi, Lisette aka Luhhsetty, Rosanna Pansino, and Preston — step out of their comfort zones and attempt their fellow creators’ area of expertise in this five-part competition series. Watch trailer. Streaming on YouTube
Claire Spellberg Lustig is the Senior Editor at Primetimer and a scholar of The View. Follow her on Twitter at @c_spellberg.
TOPICS: That's My Jam, The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City, The Voice, Jen Shah