ITV The Assembly future sealed as bosses share huge announcement
ITV's The Assembly's future has been sealed by executives and fans will be thrilled to learn, it's good news.
The smash-hit series is set to return for a bumper-series two after it received rave reviews from viewers and critical acclaim.
Hailed as "the best interview show" by fans, we previously saw celebrities such as Little Mix star Jade Thirlwall, Eastenders ' legend Danny Dyer, Doctor Who's David Tennant and Sky Sports star Gary Lineker risk everything as they faced an "ask me anything" interview like no other.
A remarkable group of inquisitive interviewers who are autistic or neurodivergent put each celebrity to the test asking questions that have zero bounds.
The group who touched the hearts of the nation - and are allowed to ask anything they choose - will once again return, putting their unique questions to a brand new batch of brave celebrities.
ITV have been clear, that for season two, the rules will remain the same; no question is off the table and no topic is out of bounds.
The news on which six famous faces taking part in the new season is not yet known and no exact release date has been established just yet.
However, what we do know, is that fans will be able to tune in to see an additional episode, which includes The Assembly: Unseen, this will include all the missed tidbits from each celeb interview previously.
Speaking about the show's return, Katie Rawcliffe, Director of Entertainment & Daytime Commissioning ITV said: "This really is ITV entertainment at its best: warm, funny, revealing and just that little bit mischievous.
"We've got lots of ideas about which famous faces will join for series 2 and we're eager to see what we'll learn from the fantastic questions The Assembly will have."
David Smyth, Entertainment Commissioning Editor ITV also commented: "The response to series 1 was thrilling and completely deserved for this fantastic cast and crew. There was no doubt in my mind that we needed to do more. I can't wait to see what questions The Assembly will put to our next group of bold celebrities and what their responses will be..."
In series one, things took an emotional turn when former Little Mix star Jade Thirlwall admitted she'd "sold her soul" for her on-stage career.
The loveable group made up of autistic or learning disabled interviewers, asked the singer if she'd ever felt as though she'd "sold her soul" to be a music star.
Evidently astounded by the question, she responded: "You've trumped me. Maybe a little bit in the beginning. I was so young and I just signed on the dotted line.
"But as the years have gone by I've learned more and more about the industry. I've been collecting — a bit like [Marvel superhero] Thanos with the stones — I've been collecting parts of my soul back as I've gained more creative freedom."
It is due to air on ITV1, ITVX, STV and STV Player in 2026.
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