GENIUS GAME 'SET FOR THE AXE' AT ITV AFTER FAILING TO FIND AN AUDIENCE

Reality gameshow Genius Game is set for the axe at ITV are failing to find a large enough audience to warrant a second run, according to The Sun newspaper.

Widely viewed as a ratings disaster - which led ITV to change its schedule from twice per week to once per week - ITV still maintain that 'no decision has been made' on the future of the show, which was fronted by David Tennant.

Genius Game, which is available to stream now on ITVX, sees strategically minded players, chosen not just for their high intellectual prowess but also their social IQ, face the ultimate battle of survival.

To win, contestants will participate in a host of never before seen games all designed to not only test their intellectual acumen but encourage them to carefully and creatively use the art of manipulation to outfox their opponents and win a cash prize.

David Tennant takes on the role of The Creator in the eight-part series which originates from South Korea, and guide players as they attempt to navigate each uniquely crafted challenge. But who has what it takes to deceive, collude & outsmart their opponents to become the first UK winner of ‘Genius Game’?

Genius Game is available now on ITVX.