Jeremy Clarkson confirmed to lead "ruthless" new Who Wants to Be A Millionaire? spin-off
The series is already hugely successful in Australia.
Jeremy Clarkson is returning to presenting duties once more as he leads a new series, Millionaire Hot Seat.
In what has been described as a fast-paced version of the global Who Wants to be a Millionaire format, Millionaire Hot Seat will require players to think tactically and answer under pressure as they compete against the clock – and each other.
The series is already a proven success in Australia, with high ratings and over 2,500 episodes having already aired.
Filming for the UK series will get underway in November, with a premiere slated for 2026.
In the new series, audiences will watch on as six contestants sit in a queue around the Hot Seat, and only the person in the seat can face Jeremy Clarkson and answer questions on the Million Pound Money Ladder.
If they answer correctly they can climb the ladder, but if they answer incorrectly, they'll be out and the prize fund decreases.
Only the top prize remaining on the ladder can be won, with the player who takes on that question being the one who has to answer it correctly to take home the money.
And that isn't all, with ITV also commissioning further episodes of Who Wants to be a Millionaire, including seven celebrity specials.
Katie Rawcliffe, Director of Entertainment and 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."
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? is available to stream on ITVX.
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Katelyn Mensah is the Senior Entertainment Writer for Radio Times, covering all major entertainment programmes, reality TV shows and the latest hard-hitting documentaries. She previously worked at The Tab, with a focus on reality TV and showbiz news and has obtained a BA (Hons) in Journalism.
