Wheel of Fortune will RETURN to TV in series reboot
Graham Norton will helm the new version!
ITV have announced that they're bringing back classic TV gameshow, Wheel of Fortune! The telly programme, which originally ran from 1988 to 2001, is getting a revamp with none other than Eurovision favourite Graham Norton at the helm.
With former hosts like Nicky Campbell, Bradley Walsh and Jenny Powell, fans of the original show will be glad that the revamp is in safe hands with veteran TV presenter Graham, who is also an accomplished author and comedian.
Graham said of the appointment: "I’m beyond excited to be bringing such an iconic American show to a new British audience. My first ever TV job was a game show on ITV so this feels like coming full circle. You might even call it a wheel!"
Katie Rawcliffe, Head of Entertainment Commissioning, ITV said: "We are thrilled to have the much loved Graham Norton bringing this iconic game show to our viewers. Anything can happen on the spin of a wheel, it is going to be so much fun."
ITV have confirmed that the show will be a run of eight episodes at one hour each including two celebrity specials, and have also released a synopsis for the reboot: "In this thrilling game of skill and luck, the turn of the wheel secures a cash value before they pick a letter to help them solve the puzzle.
"For every correct letter they reveal in the puzzle they win multiples of that amount. The pressure is on as they could lose everything at a spin of a wheel which contains ‘bankrupts’ and ‘lose a turn’ and the contestants' entire winnings could be wiped out.
"In addition to cash, they can also win some impressive prizes which are added to their cash pot to help them reach the bonus round. Everything is up for grabs but only one lucky contestant will get the chance to add big money to their cash pot and see if they can take it home."
We don't yet have an air date for the new series, but we'll be sure to keep you updated!
Read through to see which TV shows are getting a reboot in 2023:
Big Brother and Celebrity Big Brother
Reality TV fans across the UK were buzzing in 2022 when ITV bosses announced plans to reboot Big Brother, five years after it was cancelled by Channel 5.
The series kicked off on Sunday 8th October with new hosts AJ Odudu and Will Best. After six weeks, the final took place on Friday 17th November, where 26-year-old lawyer Jordan was crowned the winner.
The show has now been renewed for a second series, as well as Celebrity Big Brother airing in March 2024, with the final taking place on Friday 22nd March.
Channel: ITV2/STV2
Survivor
Despite being cancelled by ITV after two series in the Noughties, BBC bosses confirmed in 2022 that they were set to revive popular gameshow Survivor.
Starting on 28th October 2023 and airing for eight weeks, 18 people from across the UK were marooned in a tropical location in two tribes and went head-to-head in a range of physical and psychological challenges. During the final in December 2023, Matthew was crowned the winner.
Channel: BBC/BBC iPlayer
Deal or No Deal
Originally airing on Channel 4 between 2005 and 2016, it was announced in 2022 that hit gameshow Deal or No Deal was going to be rebooted by ITV, with brand new host Stephen Mulhern.
The brand new series kicked off on Monday 20th November 2023, taking over Tipping Point's slot on ITV/STV. Despite only airing for four weeks, the show was loved by viewers, and bosses have now confirmed the show will return for a second series later in 2024.
Channel: ITV/STV
Gladiators
90s gameshow Gladiators was a huge hit with viewers before it was axed in 2000, so it's no surprise fans were delighted when BBC bosses confirmed they were rebooting the show.
With Bradley Walsh and his son Barney confirmed as the new hosts, the 11-part series was filmed in Sheffield in June 2023, and hit our screens in January 2024, with six million people tuning in for the first episode. Following the series one final, the show has been renewed for a second series.
Channel: BBC/BBC iPlayer
Jeopardy!
The US version of Jeopardy! was a massive hit in the 1980s when it was first shown in the UK, and ITV bosses have signed up Stephen Fry to host a UK version!
The new show will have 20 episodes where contestants will get the chance to show off their general knowledge skills, and it kicked off on New Year's Day in 2024.
Channel: ITV/STV
Wheel of Fortune
ITV announced in June 2023 that they were rebooting classic gameshow Wheel of Fortune, with Graham Norton hosting the show. The new series will kick off on Saturday 6th January 2024.
The original series ran between 1988 to 2001 and was very popular with viewers.
Channel: ITV/STV
Waterloo Road
BBC school drama Waterloo Road was axed after 10 series back in 2015, but fans were over the moon in 2022 when it was announced the school's doors were re-opening, with some original cast members returning!
Series 11 aired on BBC One in January 2023, with series 12 starting on 16th May. Series 13 then kicked off in January 2024. The show has also been renewed for another series, which will air later in the year.
Channel: BBC/BBC iPlayer
Byker Grove
17 years after the final episode aired, Geordie duo Ant and Dec confirmed the news they were rebooting popular series Byker Grove! Titled, Byker, the new series will 'engage with a new generation of teenagers navigating the different challenges faced by young adults today'.
60 Minute Makeover
According to reports in March 2024, ITV/STV bosses are planning on rebooting home renovation show 60 Minute Makeover. The show first aired in 2004 with host Claire Sweeney.
Channel: ITV/STV
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