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The Guardian
21-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Guardian
Tell us about a poem that reminds you of someone you've lost
In the Guardian's new video series 'Poems to remember' (published in collaboration with 'Celebration Day', an initiative that honours people who have died), actors including Helena Bonham Carter, Toby Jones, Stephen Mangan have read poems in memory of people they've lost. Now we would like to hear from you. You can tell us about a poem that reminds you of someone you've lost – and why – below and we'll include a selection in our Bookmarks newsletter. You can tell us about a poem that reminds you of someone you've lost using this form. Please include as much detail as possible. Please note, the maximum file size is 5.7 MB. Your contact details are helpful so we can contact you for more information. They will only be seen by the Guardian. Your contact details are helpful so we can contact you for more information. They will only be seen by the Guardian. If you include other people's names please ask them first.
Daily Mail
02-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Big budget reality show returning to screens this summer despite sparking explosive fakery row and string of fan complaints
A big budget reality show is set to return to screens this summer despite sparking a fakery row and a string of complaints from fans. The Fortune Hotel, presented by Stephen Mangan, 56, sees its participants lie to each other and figure out who the betrayers are as they stay in a luxury Caribbean resort and try to win a whopping £250,000. It will make a TV comeback this summer with eight episodes scheduled to air across four weeks. However, the ITV show was hit with backlash during the previous season when viewers questioned if some scenes were 'scripted'. During the show, contestants were given an Early Checkout Card if they are at risk of leaving. They can switch cases with their competitors by completing challenges, meaning they hand over the card to someone else, and even get hold of the luggage that carries the huge prize fund. But some viewers noticed that in a couple of instances, the players with the card won a daily task, which they argued could be 'staged', according to The Sun. Fans took to social media last year to share their theory and posted: 'I noticed this a few nights ago. 'This is beginning to seem very scripted & staged. I think to spice the show up in the future they should some nights force all contestants to swap cases regardless. It's becoming boring.' 'So YET AGAIN everything that happens, happens to the people with the card and the money. Come on now, it's way beyond a coincidence now.' 'This is starting to feel scripted.' The show was also hit with complaints from fans who accused it of being 'boring' and a 'carbon copy' of BBC's hit The Traitors. Last year, just three episodes into the series, TV buffs were left less than impressed and took to X to share their disappointment. One penned: 'I'm beginning to lose interest if I'm honest #FortuneHotel' 'It's a bit s*** innit #FortuneHotel Fans took to social media last year to share their theory on X 'Sorry managed 2 1/2 episodes switched back to race across the world #FortuneHotel' 'This programme should be electric on paper, so why am I just a bit bored? #FortuneHotel #TheFortuneHotel' 'just can't get on board with #FortuneHotel, it's SO me but nah' The Fortune Hotel airs on ITV1 and is available to stream on ITVX.
Scottish Sun
01-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Hit reality show confirmed to return to ITV this summer following fakery row
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) A HIT reality show's return to ITV this summer has been confirmed - and with big changes in store. Viewers were enthralled last year watching series one and will soon get to see more. Sign up for the Entertainment newsletter Sign up 4 The Fortune Hotel is returning this summer Credit: Rex 4 Stephen Mangan hosts the hit ITV reality competition Credit: Rex 4 A new batch of contestants will soon enter the game Credit: Rex Hosted by Stephen Mangan, The Fortune Hotel sees competitors forced to lie to each other in order to claim a £250,000 prize. The hit show will be back on viewers' screens this summer. In a change from the first series, the show will reportedly be airing two episodes per week across four weeks. Last time around, eight episodes aired on consecutive nights for two weeks. An accompanying podcast hosted by comedian Ellie Taylor is also said to be in development. Titled "Late Check Out", it will take listeners behind the scenes while offering an exclusive look at The Fortune Hotel's challenges and shock twists. The podcast is subject to funding and has not yet been formally commissioned, according to TVZone. Following series one, ITV confirmed applications and the audition process for next series's hopefuls had begun. Meanwhile, The Fortune Hotel previously faced a "fakery row" concerning the first series. The show came under fire for scenes that viewers felt were scripted/faked for dramatic effect. 'Why do this to us?!' rage The Fortune Hotel viewers as they threaten to boycott show after 'cliffhanger' ending Suspicions were raised on the programme over the validity of scenes after fans spotted a damning pattern between certain contestants. In particular, couples who had been handed the Early Checkout Card - which put them at risk of being kicked out of the Grenada hotel and out of the running for the money. Viewers noticed a streak of those with the Early Checkout card winning challenges and therefore saving their place. A total of 10 couples compete - with only one pair being armed with a briefcase containing the whopper cash prize. Eight suitcases are empty, with one containing the dreaded early checkout card, leading to elimination. From there, the challenge begins in order to find which case the cash is in. The first series saw mother and son Jo-Anne and Will emerge as the winners - but who will follow in their footsteps? The Fortune Hotel airs on ITV1 and ITVX.
The Sun
01-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Hit reality show confirmed to return to ITV this summer following fakery row
A HIT reality show's return to ITV this summer has been confirmed - and with big changes in store. Viewers were enthralled last year watching series one and will soon get to see more. 4 4 4 Hosted by Stephen Mangan, The Fortune Hotel sees competitors forced to lie to each other in order to claim a £250,000 prize. The hit show will be back on viewers' screens this summer. In a change from the first series, the show will reportedly be airing two episodes per week across four weeks. Last time around, eight episodes aired on consecutive nights for two weeks. An accompanying podcast hosted by comedian Ellie Taylor is also said to be in development. Titled "Late Check Out", it will take listeners behind the scenes while offering an exclusive look at The Fortune Hotel's challenges and shock twists. The podcast is subject to funding and has not yet been formally commissioned, according to TVZone. Following series one, ITV confirmed applications and the audition process for next series's hopefuls had begun. Meanwhile, The Fortune Hotel previously faced a "fakery row" concerning the first series. The show came under fire for scenes that viewers felt were scripted/faked for dramatic effect. 'Why do this to us?!' rage The Fortune Hotel viewers as they threaten to boycott show after 'cliffhanger' ending Suspicions were raised on the programme over the validity of scenes after fans spotted a damning pattern between certain contestants. In particular, couples who had been handed the Early Checkout Card - which put them at risk of being kicked out of the Grenada hotel and out of the running for the money. Viewers noticed a streak of those with the Early Checkout card winning challenges and therefore saving their place. A total of 10 couples compete - with only one pair being armed with a briefcase containing the whopper cash prize. Eight suitcases are empty, with one containing the dreaded early checkout card, leading to elimination. From there, the challenge begins in order to find which case the cash is in. The first series saw mother and son Jo-Anne and Will emerge as the winners - but who will follow in their footsteps? The Fortune Hotel airs on ITV1 and ITVX. 4
The Irish Sun
01-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Hit reality show confirmed to return to ITV this summer following fakery row
A HIT reality show's return to ITV this summer has been confirmed - and with big changes in store. Viewers were enthralled last year watching series one and will soon get to see more. 4 The Fortune Hotel is returning this summer Credit: Rex 4 Stephen Mangan hosts the hit ITV reality competition Credit: Rex 4 A new batch of contestants will soon enter the game Credit: Rex Hosted by Stephen Mangan, The Fortune Hotel sees competitors forced to lie to each other in order to claim a £250,000 prize. The hit show will be back on viewers' screens this summer. In a change from the first series, the show will reportedly be airing two episodes per week across four weeks. Last time around, eight episodes aired on consecutive nights for two weeks. Read more on The Fortune Hotel An accompanying podcast hosted by comedian Titled "Late Check Out", it will take listeners behind the scenes while offering an exclusive look at The Fortune Hotel's challenges and shock twists. The podcast is subject to funding and has not yet been formally commissioned, according to Following series one, ITV confirmed applications and next series's hopefuls had begun. Most read in Reality Meanwhile, The Fortune Hotel previously faced The show 'Why do this to us?!' rage The Fortune Hotel viewers as they threaten to boycott show after 'cliffhanger' ending Suspicions were raised on the programme over the validity of scenes after fans spotted a damning pattern between certain contestants. In particular, couples who had been handed the Early Checkout Card - which put them at risk of being kicked out of the Grenada hotel and out of the running for the money . Viewers noticed a streak of those with the Early Checkout card winning challenges and therefore saving their place. A total of 10 couples compete - with only one pair being armed with a briefcase containing the whopper cash prize. Eight suitcases are empty, with one containing the dreaded early checkout card, leading to elimination. From there, the challenge begins in order to find which case the cash is in. The first series saw mother and son The Fortune Hotel airs on ITV1 and ITVX. 4 Who will win big this time around? Credit: ITV
