ITV's new channel branded ‘dire' just hours into launch as viewers demand big change to quiz show schedule
Called ITV Quiz, the new channel hit our screen on Monday, June 9 and streams game shows for a whopping 16 hours daily.
The likes of Who Wants To Be A Millionaire?, Wheel of Fortune, Tenable, Lingo, Tipping Point and Deal Or No Deal all air between 9am and 1am.
However, just one day after its launch, ITV Quiz has received a mixed reception and quiz show fans and viewers have pointed out some problems.
On X, one penned: '#itvquiz is dire, it needs retro itv game shows not just modern, challenge tv.'
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According to the Express, another wrote: 'Too much same schedule episodes of same shows together too often, need more variety !! @ITV #itvQuiz Aussie version of #TheChase be good addition.'
While someone else suggested different shows should be added and said: 'It's pretty decent so far. Hopefully some classic gameshows could be shown in the future.
'This would help make it more competitive with Challenge. And maybe show The Chase in the future too. But, having The Chase on ITV1 on weekdays also works well.'
Another chimed in: '@ITV get Aussie version of #Thechase and other countries versions of other game and quiz shows in schedule so not just all repeats of UK versions.
'Such mass options of alternative versions of shows available to fill daily schedule that aren't even on itvx.'
Others called for QuizMania to feature on the channel and penned: 'Please bring back QuizMaina on #ITVQuiz';
'#ITVQuiz please can we get QuizMaina on the channel please it was fantastic.'
However, just one day after its launch, ITV Quiz has received a mixed reception and quiz show fans and viewers have pointed out some problems
The official press release stated: 'ITV Quiz promises the very best in game show entertainment from the iconic classics to recent hits and with an array of star-studded quizmasters at helm including Graham Norton, Stephen Mulhern, Warwick Davies, Mel Giedroyc, Jeremy Clarkson and more.
'Whether it 's trivia games, picture games, parlour games, general knowledge or simply luck and chance, ITV Quiz has something for everyone from the devoted trivia buff to the casual quizzer.'
Viewers will be able to watch ITV Quiz through a number of television services.
It will air on channel 28 on Freeview, 22 on Freely, 28 on YouView, 119 on Freesat, 131 on Sky Q, 125 on Sky Glass, and 119 on Virgin 119.
ITV Quiz is also available to stream on ITVX.
Jeremy Clarkson, 65, hosts Who Wants To Be A Millionaire.
The Clarkson Farm star took on the role of presenter in 2018, after taking over from Chris Tarrant.
The programme premiered on ITV in 1998 and ran until 2014, before being revived in 2018.
Meanwhile Stephen Mulhern, 48, presents Deal Or No Deal.
He took on the role in 2023.
The popular series first hit our screens in 2005 and was originally presented by Noel Edmonds.
It was originally aired on Channel 4 and ran for 11 years before wrapping up in 2016.
However, it was revived in 2023 on ITV.
Graham Norton, 62, is the face of Wheel of Fortune.
The quiz show was on our screens between 1988 and 2001 and was revived in 2024.
Over the years Nicky Campbell, Bradley Walsh, John Leslie and Paul Hendy have hosted it.
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