CELEBRITY CATCHPHRASE GIVEN BUMPER COMMISSION BY ITV

Following record-breaking viewing figures this January, Celebrity Catchphrase will return for 13 new episodes this Autumn/Winter - the biggest commission in the show's history.

Gary Chippington, creative director of entertainment at STV Studios, said: "It’s hard to believe we’re preparing to make our sixth series of Celebrity Catchphrase, and the fact that we’ve landed our biggest-ever commission six series down the line is testament to the enduring popularity of this much-loved show...

"We’re grateful for ITV’s continued commitment to the brand, and can’t wait to get back in the studio with Stephen to make 13 new episodes of fantastic family entertainment for our ever-loyal viewers."

Emma John-Lewis, of entertainment commissioning at ITV, said: "Catchphrase is such a huge hit with our viewers."

Filming is due to begin in April with the episode airing later this year.

Celebrity Catchphrase continues Saturday at 6pm on ITV.