ITV Slates Millionaire Hot Seat

Stellify Media has secured a new commission from ITV for Millionaire Hot Seat as well as extended runs of Who Wants to be a Millionaire and Celebrity Who Wants to be a Millionaire.

Millionaire Hot Seat, which originated in Australia, will encompass 18 half-hour episodes hosted by Jeremy Clarkson. Filming is set to begin this November for launch in 2026.

ITV also opted for a new 19-episode order of Who Wants to Be a Millionaire, including seven celebrity specials.

Katie Rawcliffe, director of entertainment and daytime commissioning at 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 capitaliZe 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 of Stellify Media, aded: “It is an honor 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.”