Possessed Secures Double Order for 5 Gold Rings, Hires Two

Possessed, an ITV Studios label, has secured a double recommission of 5 Gold Rings and appointed two new hires to its senior leadership team.

ITV in the U.K. has ordered two more runs of 5 Gold Rings, which is coming off a successful second season at the network. The game-show format has also aired in France, Vietnam and the Netherlands. It is distributed internationally by Talpa.

Joining Possessed from Sky One and Sky Living is Adam MacDonald, who has become the label’s first chair and will shape its strategic and creative future alongside founder Glenn Hugill. Lesley Davies, who previously worked for Warner Bros. and Endemol, is Possessed’s new head of production.

“From the very outset, Possessed has been defined by the originality of our ideas and the quality of our delivery,” said Hugill. “Backed by the ITV Studios powerhouse, we were determined to stand toe to toe with the established majors. Rational optimism has always been the house mantra. Adam and Lesley joining up, followed by confirmation of a double recommission of 5 Gold Rings, speaks volumes as to just how far this exceptional team can go.”

MacDonald added: “I believe Glenn is one of the very best format developers and producers there is. I have always said that it would be great to work with each other again, so it was a perfect moment when Glenn invited me to join him and his hugely impressive team at Possessed.”