Rhinebeck's Own Jeffrey Dean Morgan To Host New NBC Show

One of our favorite celebrity neighbors here in the Hudson Valley just got a new gig!

Jeffrey Dean Morgan is heading to NBC and diving into the reality competition world.

Jeffrey Dean Morgan to Host New NBC Competition Series

When you think Jeffrey Dean Morgan, there are some iconic roles that come to mind. Denny Duquette on Grey's Anatomy, John Winchester on Supernatural and, of course, Negan from The Walking Dead.

Here in the Hudson Valley, we know Jeffrey Dean Morgan as one of the co-owners of Samuel's Sweet Shop in Rhinebeck.

What Can We Expect from Destination X and JDM on NBC?

Destination X looks like it takes everything from the drama on The Bachelor to the intensity of Amazing Race and puts it all in one place while traveling the globe.

NBC and Peacock released the trailer earlier this week and it has the social media buzzing. Take a look:

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According to NBC, Destination X has a huge following in Belgium and they're ready to bring it to the U.S. for a fresh new take on the adventure competition.

When Will Destination X Air?

You can catch Destination X on Peacock starting May 27th, 2025.

Each week the contestants will travel different countries on a "blacked out Destination X bus" and their goal is to figure out where they are each week.

NBC explains how the game works writing:

In each episode, the players disembark the bus to visit unique and unfamiliar tourist attractions that have been gamified into experiential challenges. They will need to rely on their knowledge of pop culture, history, geography and observational skills to win clues to their current location and earn an all-important advantage.
Contestants must tap into their own personal expertise, identify hidden clues that are disguised as artifacts and discern intentional misdirects from competitors to ultimately determine their whereabouts.

Oh, and did we mention there's a $250,000 up for grabs? That will definitely make things more interesting.

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Plane Crash Rescue by New York State Police & DEC

A small plane crash turned into a rescue mission from the New York State Police Aviation Unit and the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation.

Gallery Credit: NYS Department of Environmental Conservation Via Facebook