‘Don’t Forget the Lyrics!’ Hits the Right Note With Season 4 Renewal at FOX

Don't Forget The Lyrics

< b >FOX< /b > is keeping the karaoke pressure high. The network has officially renewed < i >Don’t Forget the Lyrics!< /i > for a fourth season, as the Niecy Nash-hosted music competition continues to build audience momentum and deliver solid unscripted returns.

The revival—which originally bowed in 2007 before its 2022 reboot—has become a steady summer play for < b >FOX< /b >, delivering a 29% lift over its sophomore run in live+same day with season three pulling in 1.45M viewers. The format pits contestants against their own memory, asking them to belt out lyrics to popular songs across eras and genres. Once the music drops, the lyrics vanish, and the contestant has to fill in the blanks under pressure. Nine correct songs unlock a shot at a No. 1 hit and a $1 million payday.

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Nash, whose mix of charm and comedic timing has helped differentiate the format, returns as host. While other FOX unscripted staples like < i >Beat Shazam< /i >, < i >Kitchen Nightmares< /i >, < i >LEGO Masters< /i >, and < i >Special Forces: World’s Toughest Test< /i > also scored renewals, < i >Don’t Forget the Lyrics!< /i > stands out for its clean, repeatable structure and live-audience energy.

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Season four episode count and premiere date are still under wraps.

Paul Mills is Senior News Editor at MemorableTV.com, covering high-impact TV developments across the US, UK, and Australia. From renewals and cancellations to strategic shifts in programming and platform priorities, Paul’s reporting is fast, factual, and built for industry relevance. He leads with the news—and always writes with the next quarter in mind.