ITV has recommissioned a third series of their classic game show Wheel of Fortune, hosted by beloved TV & Radio presenter Graham Norton. Produced by Whisper North, the 9 x 60’ series includes a Christmas special and will once again invite contestants to spin the wheel and take their chances at winning the coveted £50,000 prize, as well as a variety of special prizes on offer along the way.
Now in its third series, Wheel of Fortune relaunched last year cementing itself as ITV’s biggest entertainment launch since The 1% Club. The second series of Wheel of Fortune aired earlier this year and has so far reached over 20 million viewers, averaging at 3.3 million with a high of 4 million.
Graham Norton says: “I can’t wait to get back to the wheel! Playing word games and giving away money seems like a pretty perfect combination to me.”
Whisper co-founder and CEO Sunil Patel says: “It’s brilliant news that Wheel of Fortune is back on ITV for Christmas and into the New Year. It’s the ultimate feel-good family show that has become essential viewing and a fixture of the festive season. Graham Norton expertly navigates the perfect balance between Saturday night entertainment and down-to-earth comedy, making Wheel of Fortune heart-warming and hilarious, and the perfect start to an evening in front of the telly.”
Katie Rawcliffe, Director of Entertainment, Reality & Daytime Commissioning ITV said: “Following two successful series, we’re delighted to welcome Graham back for a third outing of the Wheel of Fortune this Christmas and into the new year.”
Wheel of Fortune is a Whisper North production for ITV1, ITVX, STV and STV Player. The series has been commissioned by Katie Rawcliffe, Director of Entertainment, Reality & Daytime Commissioning ITV and Joe Mace, Entertainment Commissioning Editor ITV. The Executive Producers for Whisper North are Kerri Reid and Tom McLennan.
The format is owned and distributed by Sony Pictures Television, a Sony Pictures Entertainment Company.
Wheel of Fortune Christmas special is at 1930 on Saturday 27th December