

THE CELEBRITY INNER CIRCLE WITH AMANDA HOLDEN RENEWED FOR SECOND SERIES, DAYTIME VERSION WON'T RETURN
A second series of The Celebrity Inner Circle is coming to BBC One and BBC iPlayer, produced by the multi‑award‑winning production company Tern, a Zinc Media Company, with host Amanda Holden once again back at the helm. Across eight brand‑new episodes - up from six in the first series - the gripping, high‑stakes quiz show sees a contestant pair up with a celebrity with the aim of making it all the way to the final round where two players face the ultimate decision - split th


TASKMASTER RENEWED FOR FURTHER SIX SERIES ACROSS THREE YEARS BY CHANNEL 4
Channel 4 have commissioned a further six series of Taskmaster to air across three years. The recommission also includes New Year and Champion Of Champion specials. The mighty Taskmaster Greg Davies, under the vigilant observation of Little Alex Horne, will both return as hosts. The deal also includes full episodes on Channel 4’s YouTube channel for a UK audience. Tom Beck, Head of Live Events and Commissioning Editor, said: “Taskmaster is the most creative, funny and frankly


TYLER WEST REPLACES SCOTT MILLS AS HOST OF RACE ACROSS THE WORLD VISUALISED PODCAST
Race Across the World returns to iPlayer and BBC One for its sixth series from 2 April 2026, as five intrepid teams embark on the journey of a lifetime, racing more than 12,000km across Europe and Asia, the largest continental area on earth. Broadcaster, DJ and Celebrity Race Across the World contestant Tyler West hosts the new video podcast Race Across the World: The Detour. The podcast will also feature series four winner Alfie Watts, sharing his top travel tips and hacks.


ROAD TO A MILLION: JAMES BOND INSPIRED GAMESHOW 'SHELVED' BY PRIME VIDEO AFTER TWO SERIES
James Bond inspired game show 007: Road To A Million has seemingly been shelved by Prime Video after two series. Claims the show were set to be shelved first emerged from website Bother's Bar last Autumn. Since the first reports, Prime Video and those involved in making the show have declined to comment when approached by TV Zone. The second series, which landed last Summer, saw award-winning actor Brian Cox back as The Controller, overseeing a new cast of everyday heroes fr


HUNGRY BEAR PREPS ITV ENTERTAINMENT PILOT, JOEL DOMMETT HOSTS RUN-THROUGH FOR NEW QUIZ
Hungry Bear Media - the producers of BBC hits The Wheel, Michael McIntyre's Big Show and Gladiators - are piloting a new entertainment format for ITV, TV Zone understands. No details are known about the format at this stage, though pre-production has started and the broadcaster has a long-standing policy of not commenting on pilots. Separately, Joel Dommett has revealed that he recently took part in an office run-through for another new ITV quiz. Again, no further details are


MILLION POUND JACKPOT WON ON UPCOMING SERIES OF WHO WANTS TO BE A MILLIONAIRE AS HIT GAMESHOW RETURNS THIS APRIL ON ITV
ITV has announced that viewers are in for one of the most dramatic series of Who Wants To Be A Millionaire? yet, when the iconic quiz show returns to screens this April, with at least one contestant winning the £1 million top prize. In an exclusive reveal, the new series will see not one but two contestants make it all the way to the £1 million question, placing them just one answer away from winning the show’s ultimate prize and a life-changing sum of money. Winning £1 milli


JACK WHITEHALL ANNOUNCED AS NEXT HOST OF SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE UK AS SKY ANNOUNCES ONE-WEEK HIATUS
Saturday Night Live UK today announces its next host and musical guest. On 11 April, award-winning comedian and actor Jack Whitehall (The ‘Burbs, Jungle Cruise) will be joined by modern soul icon Jorja Smith. The series will then take a one-week hiatus, returning for the first of four more episodes on 25 April. Live from London at 10pm on a Saturday night, each 75-minute episode sees a different host take to the stage alongside SNL UK’s inaugural cast: Hammed Animashaun, Ayo


MATT TEBBUTT DEPARTS MASTERCHEF: THE PROFESSIONALS AS FULLTIME JUDGE AFTER ONE SERIES
Matt Tebbutt will not be a full-time judge on the next series of MasterChef: The Professionals, it has been revealed. Instead, it is reported that existing judges Marcus Wareing and Monica Galetti will front the show on their own with no direct replacement for Tebbutt, who replaced Gregg Wallace on the show. It's understood Tebbutt will remain part of the MasterChef family as an occasional guest judge. Meanwhile, Gareth Baty, 40, has been awarded the prestigious title of Mast


BREAKING DAD: BRADLEY & BARNEY WALSH HEAD TO AUSTRALIA FOR SEVENTH SERIES ON ITV THIS SPRING
As exclusively revealed by TV Zone earlier this month, ITV have announced a seventh series of Bradley & Barney Walsh: Breaking Dad to air this Spring. The new series will see the father and son duo head to the Australian outback. As ever, Bradley won’t quite be getting the rest and relaxation he is hoping for as Barney is planning a packed itinerary full of adrenaline rushing challenges to push his dad to the limit. Bradley Walsh commented: "It’s so good to be back on the roa


GREG DAVIES TO HOST BAFTA TV AWARDS 2026 ON BBC ONE
BAFTA has today announced renowned comedian Greg Davies as the host of the 2026 BAFTA Television Awards with P&O Cruises, to be held on Sunday 10 May at the Southbank Centre’s Royal Festival Hall and broadcast that evening on BBC One and iPlayer. Greg Davies is one of the UK's most beloved comedians, writers and actors. Known for his towering presence and distinctive comedy style, he first came to prominence as the intimidating but loveable Mr Gilbert in The Inbetweeners, be


TASKMASTER RETURN DATE REVEALED FOR 21st SERIES ON CHANNEL 4
It has been revealed which five brand-new stout-hearted contestants are set to grasp the opportunity to impress the mighty Taskmaster Greg Davies, under the vigilant observation of Little Alex Horne, in series 21 of the International Emmy nominated, and BAFTA and Rose D’Or winning show. The fearless five who have signed up to leave all dignity at the door and demonstrate their nerve, cunning, and dexterity are: Comedian, actor and writer Amy Gledhill; BAFTA and Emmy award


REPORTS: JANETTE MANRARA AND FLEUR EAST 'DROPPED' AS HOSTS OF STRICTLY IT TAKES TWO
The BBC have reportedly dropped Janette Manrara and Fleur East as hosts of BBC Two companion show Strictly: It Takes Two, according to The Sun newspaper. It follows a reported 'bloodbath' at the show which has seen up to five professional dancers - Karen Hauer, Nadiya Bychkova, Gorka Marquez, Luba Mustak and Michelle Tsiakkas - all leave or not asked to return, as well as the departure of hosts Tess and Claudia who announced their departure last year. A source told The Sun:


NEW SERIES OF ALAN CARR'S PICTURE SLAM TO INCLUDE CELEBRITY AND CHRISTMAS SPECIALS
As exclusively revealed earlier this year by TV Zone, Alan Carr's Picture Slam has been confirmed for a fourth series on BBC One. The 9x45' run will also include celebrity specials for the first time. Two specials will air as part of the main series before a celebrity Christmas special in December. Picture Slam will see three teams face a series of pictures and each picture is worth cash. The more they can name the more they win, but for the big money they need to name them A


SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE RUN EXTENDED BY SKY AHEAD OF SERIES LAUNCH THIS WEEKEND
Ahead of its launch this weekend, Saturday Night Live UK has been handed an extra two episodes by Sky. The series will now run for a total of eight episodes, rather than original commission of six episodes. Saturday Night Live UK announced that Tina Fey, celebrated for her era defining years as head writer and cast member on the US version, will host the launch episode of SNL UK on 21 March. Tina will be joined by a chart-topping musical guest, Isle of Wight indie sensations


























































