Major show hosted by Joel Dommett shelved after just two series
GAMESHOW In With A Shout is being slapped on ice after just two series on ITV.
The Saturday night programme, hosted by JOEL DOMMETT, first aired in April of last year and had a second season at the same time this year.
But ITV have confirmed it won’t be returning in the first half of 2025 – and can’t say when or if it will return.
A TV insider said: “Despite having a hugely popular host in the form of Joel, In With a Shout didn’t make quite the same impact as other Saturday night shows.
“It certainly didn’t have the same appeal as his other big gig, The Masked Singer.
“So it’s easy to see why ITV might be thinking carefully about the show’s future, though at this stage they aren’t saying it’s been given the chop.
“Joel is embarking on a nationwide comedy tour in the early part of next year – but it’s unclear whether the show’s being paused for that reason, or whether he’s doing the tour because the show’s been paused.
“Gameshows are a highly competitive market and ITV have already confirmed a raft of them will be returning in 2025.”
In With a Shout saw families literally shout at TV screens carrying images in order to win cash prizes, but it only got ratings of around 2.3m, despite being in a prime time Saturday night slot.
Joel’s Happy Idiot tour runs from February to June next year.
ITV declined to comment.