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Daily Mirror
16-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Who Wants To Be A Millionaire? undergoes major revamp as bosses reveal 'twist'
ITV's staple gameshow Who Wants To Be A Millionaire? will return next year, but bosses have also commissioned a spin-off with a big twist in-store for viewers Hit gameshow Who Wants To Be A Millionaire? will return to screens next year - but bosses have promised a twist. The ITV1 staple, which was initially hosted by Chris Tarrant during its initial run, has been fronted by Top Gear star Jeremy Clarkson since it was revived in 2018 and has gone on to become one of the most successful gameshows in the world in its near 30-year history. However, the next series of the hit show will mark the UK debut of the franchise spin-off Millionaire Hot Seat, which has already been part of its format in Australia for more than 2,500 episodes. The format requires players to think tactically and answer under pressure as they compete against the clock – and each other. During the segment, contestants sit in a queue whilst only the person in the Hot Seat can face Jeremy and answer questions on the Million Pound Money Ladder. To stay in the game, a player must continuously answer questions correctly, or pass and face being sent to the back of the queue, but an incorrect answer will send them out entirely. Only the top prize can be won, and the player must answer it correctly in order to win the cash prize. Whilst the classic version of Who Wants To Be A Millionaire airs in hour-long episodes, its spin-off promises something of a snappier format, with 18 half-hour editions having been commissioned. Katie Rawcliffe, Director of Entertainment & Daytime Commissioning ITV said: ' Who Wants To Be A Millionaire has reached 18 million viewers on ITV so far this year alone. ' Commissioning a new spin-off format to further capitalise on the brand's success and popularity was a no brainer, especially with Millionaire Hot Seat already doing so well in other territories also.' The move, facilitated by Stellify Media, the Sony Pictures Television joint venture, will also be accompanied by 19 episodes of the series in its regular format, seven of which will be celebrity specials. Filming for the spin-off is expected to commence in November, and it is expected to air at some point in 2026, and the Clarkson's Farm star will be at the helm of both. Matthew Worthy, Co-CEO Stellify Media, said: 'It is an honour to produce Millionaire for ITV. Millionaire Hot Seat is the main show's cheeky younger sibling, and gives us more Jeremy, enjoying more money-ladder moments - but with a whole new tone, pace, and feel." Who Wants To Be A Millionaire? made its debut in 1998, and has so far seen six contestants win the top prize of £1 million, including former Eggheads star Judith Keppel. The series even inspired a TV drama, called Quiz, which looked at the events surrounding fraudulent contestant Charles Ingram. The drama aired in 2020 with Michael Sheen as Chris Tarrant and Matthew Mcfayden as the army major.
South Wales Guardian
30-05-2025
- Entertainment
- South Wales Guardian
ITV Quiz launch date confirmed following ITVBe closure
ITV Quiz will air the likes of Lingo, Wheel of Fortune, Tenable, Deal or No Deal and Who Wants To Be A Millionaire. It was announced in April that the channel will replace ITVBe, that was known for being the home of reality TV series such as The Only Way is Essex. It first launched in 2014. It's The Series Finale! 🤩 #TOWIE Sunday, 9pm on ITVBe & ITVX ITV bosses confirmed today (May 30) that ITV Quiz would be launching on June 9. Dirty Dancing and The Towie Years will be among the final shows to air on ITVBe on Sunday, June 8, before its full closure at 6am on June 9. Current TV schedules show a welcome message for ITV Quiz from 6am with an episode of Lingo, hosted by comedian Adil Ray, kicking off the programming at 9am. The channel shake-up will see ITV2 become the home of reality TV series linked to the current ITVBe brand, such as The Real Housewives of Cheshire and Real Housewives franchises. A ITV spokesperson said: 'TOWIE and RHOCH join a rich schedule of returning formats, including Love Island and Big Brother, and exciting new commissions which are lined up throughout the remainder of 2025 on ITV2, and will continue to stream on ITVX. Recommended reading: How to apply to be on ITV's Who Wants To Be A Millionaire Deal or No Deal: Why is the top prize money only £100,000? ITV to axe popular reality channel ITVBe in summer shake-up 'As the flagship commissions move across to their ITV2 broadcast home, ITV will retire the ITVBe brand from its portfolio in June 2025. 'ITV plans to use the channel slot as ITV Quiz, drawing on ITV's popular, market-leading UK quiz and game shows, and the success and learnings of ITVX FAST channels.' TOWIE's move to ITV2 marks a homecoming for the show as part of its 15th anniversary year, having initially debuted its first 12 series on ITV2.
Rhyl Journal
30-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Rhyl Journal
ITV Quiz launch date confirmed following ITVBe closure
ITV Quiz will air the likes of Lingo, Wheel of Fortune, Tenable, Deal or No Deal and Who Wants To Be A Millionaire. It was announced in April that the channel will replace ITVBe, that was known for being the home of reality TV series such as The Only Way is Essex. It first launched in 2014. It's The Series Finale! 🤩 #TOWIE Sunday, 9pm on ITVBe & ITVX ITV bosses confirmed today (May 30) that ITV Quiz would be launching on June 9. Dirty Dancing and The Towie Years will be among the final shows to air on ITVBe on Sunday, June 8, before its full closure at 6am on June 9. Current TV schedules show a welcome message for ITV Quiz from 6am with an episode of Lingo, hosted by comedian Adil Ray, kicking off the programming at 9am. The channel shake-up will see ITV2 become the home of reality TV series linked to the current ITVBe brand, such as The Real Housewives of Cheshire and Real Housewives franchises. A ITV spokesperson said: 'TOWIE and RHOCH join a rich schedule of returning formats, including Love Island and Big Brother, and exciting new commissions which are lined up throughout the remainder of 2025 on ITV2, and will continue to stream on ITVX. Recommended reading: How to apply to be on ITV's Who Wants To Be A Millionaire Deal or No Deal: Why is the top prize money only £100,000? ITV to axe popular reality channel ITVBe in summer shake-up 'As the flagship commissions move across to their ITV2 broadcast home, ITV will retire the ITVBe brand from its portfolio in June 2025. 'ITV plans to use the channel slot as ITV Quiz, drawing on ITV's popular, market-leading UK quiz and game shows, and the success and learnings of ITVX FAST channels.' TOWIE's move to ITV2 marks a homecoming for the show as part of its 15th anniversary year, having initially debuted its first 12 series on ITV2.
