Bidding goodbye to the mundane question-answer routine while taking the excitement quotient up a notch north with fun segments such as lip sync battles, carpool karaoke, and weekend updates, we look at the most celebrated talk show hosts that get fans to witness the world's most-loved stars in their most quirky avatar.

Here are some of television's top-rated celebrity chat shows that one should definitely catch up on during this quarantine.

The Ellen Degeneres Show

Emmy Award-winning comedian and writer Ellen DeGeneres creates a stir with this leading talk show. Featuring a stellar lineup of celebrity interviews, a sensational mix of musical performances and tales of ordinary people with extraordinary stories, The Ellen DeGeneres Show appeals to audiences of all ages and can be viewed in India on Romedy Now.

The Tonight Show starring Jimmy Fallon

An instant stressbuster amongst the viewers' top-rated shows, The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon features comedy sketches, music parodies, celebrity interviews, ridiculous games, and, of course, Jimmy's thank you notes and hashtags! This show is a sure shot laughter riot. Fans in India can view this quirky new-age show on Comedy Central India airing Monday to Friday between 11 pm to 12:00 am.

My Next Guest Needs No Introduction With David Letterman

My Next Guest Needs No Introduction is an entertaining and inspiring talk show hosted by none other than ace comedian David Letterman. David has hosted global icons such as Barrack Obama, George Clooney and Jay-Z amongst others giving an insight into their lives and how they overcame all odds to become global icons. The show airs in the country on Netflix India and also features a special episode with the superstar Shahrukh Khan.

The Graham Norton Show

Hosted by the Bafta award-winning and fan favourite comedian Graham Norton, this quintessential chat show has emerged to become the viewers' go-to destination for a joyous time. Fun segments, spontaneous games and candid confessions make this show like no other. The chat show returns with a special lockdown series this quarantine as Graham hosts the world's most iconic stars on his virtual sofa, April 26, 2020, 9 pm onwards on Comedy Central India.

Saturday Night Live

Saturday Night Live is television's longest-running chat show bringing together distinguished actors, quirky comedians and artists to discuss and perform hilarious skits on current and humorous topics. The show recently returned for a special edition, a home edition hosted by none other than the phenomenal Forrest Grump sensation, Tom Hanks, who from his kitchen held the first-ever remote episode of the famous talk show. Saturday Night Live airs on Comedy Central India.

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"The Transporter" franchise director Louis Leterrier might direct the sequel of Will Smith's "Bright". Streaming giant Netflix is in talks with Leterrier, also known for "Now You See Me", "Clash Of The Titans" and "Unleashed", to lend his touch to the fantasy actioner "Bright 2", in which Smith along with Joel Edgerton will be reprising their roles, reports variety.com.

The report also claimed that Netflix is "planning to begin shooting the sequel once it's able to start production" after the coronavirus pandemic. The script for "Bright 2" is written by David Ayer and Evan Spiliotopoulos, with a rewrite by TS Nowlin. Ayer directed the first part, which released in 2017.

"Bright" was an action-thriller that takes place in an alternate present-day south Los Angeles. For "Bright", Ayer picked up a story with modern day sensibilities set in the present day, but added mythological characters to give a fantastical touch to the story while addressing real issues.

Despite getting mixed response, "Bright" became one of Netflix's most streamed films thanks to its star cast. The streaming platform in 2018 announced plans to make a sequel but Ayer, best known for directing the 2014 war drama "Fury", opted out of helming "Bright 2".

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With so much of disarray caused in cricket scheduling by the Coronavirus, it's a time to expect the unexpected. And that includes some plans which appear far-fetched yet do-able. Probably, the cricket establishment worst hit by the COVID-19 pandemic-caused chaos is Cricket Australia, who is scheduled to host October's T20 World Cup and a Border-Gavaskar Trophy series in the Australian summer of 2020-21. Not only has the India-Australia rivalry become the only second to the Ashes in terms of significance, but it is also a major money-spinner. It is safe to assume that no more virus-related threats to this summer's Border-Gavaskar Trophy will give the rulers of Australian cricket much hope to regain lost ground on the financial front.

Five-match Test series likely

A source in the know of cricket administration in Australia says that there could well be a five-Test match India v Australia series and an equal amount of ODI and T20 matches between the two nations. "The administrators here have it all planned. An Australian airline giant will step in to fly the Indian cricketers on a special flight. Social distancing norms will be maintained on board, ruling out all health threats to the players. Matches could be held in no more than two venues with no spectators in the stands of course," said a source. What happens to the Indian Premier League and the T20 World Cup dates? "From what I hear, the T20 World Cup will be held in February-March and India's tour of Australia for the five Tests and limited overs series will be staged from November to early January. The IPL will hopefully take place in the months of October to November," said the source.

Adelaide to host most games

It is learnt that the Australian authorities will propose to hold most matches at the Adelaide Oval, where a hotel is situated at the ground's premises. The Indian players will be extremely busy considering England are to tour India for a series which will be held on the Indian team's return from Australia.

India and Australia have not engaged in a five-Test battle on Australian soil since 1991-92 when the hosts won 4-0. Post the 1999-2000 Border-Gavaskar series which comprised three Tests, both countries have always engaged in a four-Test series Down Under.

India won their first Test series in Australia in January 2019 while Australia have not won a Test series in India since 2004-05.

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The pair changed out of their red carpet dresses and donned more casual attire as they made their way home after a long evening of celebrations.

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She's a fashion chameleon known to change her style from one week to the next.

Laverne Cox donned a yellow dress just hours after announcing she and her boyfriend Kyle Draper have ended their relationship. She wore the form fitting dress with tall black heels.

She's perhaps best known for playing Dayanara 'Daya' Diaz on the Netflix series Orange Is the New Black. 

The actress, 43, teased that Linda could be killed off during the BBC soap's 35th anniversary special as one of Albert Square's residents meet their fate in the deadly episode.

MasterChef judge Matt Preston is known for his bold and eclectic taste in fashion. 

Louise, 39, took to Instagram on Wednesday to share a video of herself touching up her dark roots in the bathroom at her Washington, D.C. home.

On Friday, a four-hour video conference took place between all 20 Premier League clubs over Project Restart, where tensions were palpable as to how the season should be ended.

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The Albion CEO has been vocal in his opposition to the 'unfair' proposals of Project Restart, which would see remaining games played at a small number of independent grounds.

Women have shared their results after using the MicrodermMD, a home microdermabrasion system that sloughs dead skin cells off the surface of the skin.

Jennifer Lopez shone in a vibrant yellow suit as she joined Oprah Winfrey for a chat near Los Angeles. She was part of Oprah's 2020 Vision Tour, which has featured multiple high-profile celebrities.

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Her two latest music releases have put her at the top of the Billboard charts, for the first time in her career. And Selena Gomez isn't done making bold statements yet.

Kaitlynn Carter stepped out solo on Wednesday, hitting the red carpet at the grand opening of LA's new member-only club AllBright in West Hollywood.

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With a sheer floral shirt revealing a bright yellow bra the Love Island star brought the sun to an otherwise rainy night as she stepped out for a sushi dinner at Amazonico, in Mayfair, London.

She's a busy mother-of-three who is always on the go.  So Christine McGuinness enjoyed a well-deserved break on a girls' holiday in Majorca over the weekend,

avid Beckham's latest excursion to Ivalo in Lapland, Finland was right up his alley - as he got to race a sports car across an icy landscape.

Victoria Beckham has been using her time in lockdown to sort through old baby photos of herself - and comparing them to her fashion designs.

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Dua Lipa was stepping out in style on Tuesday, showcasing her flair for quirky fashion as she headed out in London.

Knows how to shine

Emma was channelling a retro image on the night, wearing her red locks in 50s style curls which she wore in a side parting.

Watford, who were 17th at the time of the shutdown due coronavirus, join Aston Villa and Brighton in being concerned at the plan to resume the current campaign at 'neutral' stadiums.

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She recently celebrated her fourth anniversary with Kutcher, whom she married in July of 2015. They first met when they starred in That '70s Show, which ran from 1998 to 2006.

The heartwarming video, which she shared on TikTok and Instagram, shows baby Loretta in a fluffy white coat while the song You Are My Sunshine plays in the background.

New mother Lydia Bright shared her daughter's first professional baby picture on Monday on Instagram.

Lydia Bright has been dreaming of happier times, sharing a throwback snap on Tuesday from her holiday to Bali.

The former TOWIE star, 30, proved she's back to working out as she treated fans to a glimpse of her outdoor exercise session on Instagram on Monday.

Taking to Instagram, the former TOWIE star, 29, uploaded several videos where she gave her fans a look at the pristine interior of her home.

The former TOWIE  star, 30, revealed her fears about raising a newborn child amid the pandemic, admitting she's been 'even more on high alert' than usual as a first time mum.

The former TOWIE star, 30, showcased her trim post-baby figure in stylish blue gym wear on Wednesday as she and her sister attempted to teach their Nan how to use a tablet.

Lydia Bright has revealed she feared her 'poorly' daughter Loretta would have to be taken to hospital after she refused to feed and suffered a high temperature.

The former TOWIE star, 30, also took to Instagram to share several sweet snaps of a baby sensory class she made for daughter Loretta, two-months, in her garden.