Who Wants To Be a Millionaire to return to ITV in May
It was then re-booted in 2018 with former Top Gear presenter Clarkson taking over the role as host.
When will new episodes of Who Wants To Be A Millionaire air on ITV?
The most recent series of Who Wants to Be A Millionaire? came to an end in March.
That's it for tonight and the current series! Join us again, later in the year for more #WhoWantsToBeAMillionaire… Good night! pic.twitter.com/FudRMonVaB — Who Wants To Be A Millionaire? (@MillionaireUK) March 23, 2025
But fans of the show won't have long to wait for new episodes, with the hit game show set to return to ITV with new episodes in May 2025.
Brand new episodes of Who Wants to Be A Millionaire? will begin airing on ITV1 and ITVX from Sunday, May 4 at 8pm, according to The Sun.
The new series has been split into two parts, the news outlet reported, which is why these episodes are able to air so quickly.
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How to apply to be on Who Wants To Be A Millionaire
If you fancy sitting in the world-famous Hotseat in an upcoming series of Who Wants To Be A Millionaire?, applications are open via the Stellify Media website.
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You must be over 18 and a British citizen to apply.
"YOU could be just 15 questions away from becoming a Millionaire," the website reads.
New episodes of Who Wants To Be A Millionaire? begin on ITV1 and ITVX on Sunday, May 4 at 8pm.
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