ITV axes reality show after just two series – as sun-soaked location failed to win over viewers
ITV HAS axed a huge reality show after just two series on air – after failing to win over viewers.
Bosses at the broadcaster have brought the TV axe down on Loaded in Paradise.
The ITV2 format, which first launched in 2022, aired its second series earlier this year.
The Sun understands a decision has been made to scrap the promising show.
The Sun has contacted ITV for comment.
It saw a group of pairs given a ‘golden card’ that’s loaded with an eye-watering amount of euros to spend as they please and live a life of luxury.
However, just one pair at a time can have the card, leaving the other contestants playing a game of chase to get their hands on the plastic whilst living a budget lifestyle.
At the end of each chase all pairs took some time out of the game at one of Plutus’ palatial Safehouses.
Earlier this year The Sun exclusively revealed the five pairs who will who took on Greece’s Ionian Islands for series two.
Included in the Loaded in Paradise lineup was two Kardashian wannabe best friends, fashionistas and a rapper with his own clothing line.
Both series of the show are still available to stream on ITVX.
Crime dramas on ITVX
Crime drama buffs have a wide selection of choices on ITVX - here is a selection of some of the programmes available to binge.
- Professor T: Based on a Belgian TV series of the same name, former Death in Paradise lead Ben Miller plays the title character. Professor Jasper Tempest is a criminologist with OCD who helps the police solve crimes. The cast also includes Emma Naomi, Barney White and Andy Gathergood.
- The Beast Must Die: This series follows a mother’s grief for her son, who was killed in an accident. Nicholas Blake’s novel of the same name has been adapted for the programme. Stars include Cush Jumbo, Jared Harris, Billy Howle and Geraldine James.
- Red Eye: Starring Richard Armitage, Jing Lusi and Lesley Sharp star in this six-part thriller, which mostly takes place during an all-night flight between London and Beijing. With dead bodies piling up and a mystery to unravel, the heroes must work fast to get to the truth.
- The Twelve: This Australian drama originally aired as a miniseries in 2022, with the episodes dropping in the UK in February 2023. Four months later, the show was renewed for a second season. Jurassic Park star Sam Neill stars in the leading role of barrister Brett Colby.
- Manhunt: Martin Clunes stars in this drama based on true murder investigations. Series one focused on the death of Amélie Delagrange, which took place in 2004, while the second depicted the search for serial rapist Delroy Grant.