Format

Keshet International has expanded the global footprint of its children's gameshow format The Search Kids after Belgian broadcaster RTBF commissioned a French-language adaptation for its youth platform Auvio Kids. The order marks the seventh international adaptation of the broader The Search format and further strengthens the format's momentum in the children's entertainment space.
Produced by Free Kings, the new series, titled Soupe de Mots (Wordsoup), becomes the second Belgian version of the format following the successful launch of the Flemish adaptation Lettersoep (Alphabet Soup) on VRT last year. The commission also represents the third children's spin-off of the format to be greenlit in the past 12 months, following Lettersoep and Spain's Sopa de Letras Zagales for Aragón TV.

In a further boost for the format, VRT has renewed Lettersoep for a second season on its children's channel Ketnet. Both productions will be filmed back-to-back this summer by Free Kings using the same colorful studio set. Soupe de Mots is scheduled to premiere on Auvio Kids on October 19, 2026, while the second season of Lettersoep is expected to launch on Ketnet in 2027.

Originally created by Keshet International and Youngest Media for Keshet 12, The Search Kids combines language skills, teamwork and physical gameplay, turning the classic word-search puzzle into an engaging studio competition designed to support learning through entertainment.

Salomé Peillon, Acting Managing Director of Distribution and SVP of Business Development at Keshet International, says: “The Search Kids combines learning and entertainment in a way that resonates with broadcasters, parents and children alike. Following Globomedia’s multiple adaptations and re-orders from local PSBs in Spain, Free Kings’ second Belgian license is another strong endorsement of The Search’s appeal, while VRT's recommission demonstrates the strength and longevity of the kids’ spin-off.”
Sylvestre Defontaine, Head of Culture, Music & Heritage at RTBF, comments: “As a public broadcaster, we're always looking for content that can inform, inspire and entertain young audiences. The Search Kids achieves that balance brilliantly, encouraging language skills, teamwork and quick thinking through a format that children genuinely love taking part in. Combined with the creativity and expertise of Free Kings, it made this commission an easy decision for us.”
Geert Willems and Muriel Maebe, Co-Founders and Co-CEOs of Free Kings, add: “The Search Kids is that rare format that is instantly understandable, visually exciting and genuinely educational. It delivers all the energy of a gameshow while helping children engage with language, learning and teamwork — and we’re proud to see it reaching young audiences across both of Belgium’s major public broadcasters.”

With two adaptations now produced in Belgium, The Search has reached seven international versions to date, while the format is currently under option in the UK, Brazil, Argentina, Mexico, Portugal, the Netherlands and Greece.