Jeremy Clarkson is set to return to television screens to host a brand new series of his beloved show.
Jeremy Clarkson fans have reason to celebrate as his popular ITV programme is set to make a comeback.
The 66-year-old is due to return as host for another series of Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?, a role he first took on in 2018 when ITV revived the iconic game show.
ITV has confirmed that Jeremy will be back at the helm for a fresh series, with the broadcaster’s applications page now open for prospective contestants eager to take part in the new instalment.
The broadcaster revealed that the audition and casting window will run between July 13 and October 30 this year, suggesting new episodes are likely to air in 2026.
This announcement comes ahead of the upcoming series, due to kick off on April 26, and promises nail-biting, high-stakes drama throughout, reports the Mirror.
Viewers can expect two contestants to battle their way through to the final question, with at least one of them walking away with the staggering £1 million top prize.
The broadcaster has noted that only six contestants in the show’s entire UK history have claimed the ultimate prize, with just one winner since Clarkson took over as host.
Billed as “the most dramatic series yet”, one unfortunate contestant will endure one of the most painful losses in the programme’s history, dramatically forfeiting £186,000 in a single agonising moment.
Speaking ahead of the new series, Jeremy Clarkson said: “I think this may be my favourite series so far. Seeing two people get to the £1 million question was extraordinary.
“When they’re sitting there on that final question, the tension in the studio is incredible, you can really feel it. Can’t wait for people to watch it.”
A synopsis for the 36th series of Who Wants to Be a Millionaire teases further memorable moments, with the opening episode set to have viewers on the edge of their seats from the very beginning.
It reads: “The nail-biting new series will see contestants once again attempt to climb the famous Million Pound Money Ladder, using their lifelines – Ask the Audience, 50:50, Ask the Host and Phone a Friend – in a bid to secure life-changing winnings.
Whilst details of the contestants and their gameplay are being kept tightly under wraps, viewers will be left wondering whether one or more contestants will join the elite group of contestants who have won the coveted £1 million prize in the show’s UK history.
“The new run begins with a gripping opening episode that sets the tone for a series packed with tension, high-stakes decisions and unforgettable moments.”
