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Scottish Sun
26-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
The forgotten quiz and game shows that deserved more than one series on air – and were fronted by TV's biggest stars
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) QUIZ and game shows have a cult following - and us Brits can't get enough of settling down with a warm or cold drink to enjoy them. They are very much a staple of the TV schedule - and are often big ratings drivers for channels. Sign up for the Entertainment newsletter Sign up On ITV, The Chase, Tipping Point, The 1% Club and the rebooted Deal or No Deal are firm fan-favourites. Over on the Beeb, Mastermind, Only Connect, Pointless and University Challenge keep viewers' brains occupied. But while these huge titles bask in their glory - and their prime time slots in the schedule, shows that hoped to be just like them didn't make the cut. Keep reading as we list shows in the last decade that failed to attract a cult following, yet deserved more than one series. Babushka 6 Rylan was forced to leave social media after receiving backlash from fans who thought his show Babushka had replaced The Chase Credit: ITV This thriller new game show was hosted by Rylan Clark and landed on ITV in 2017. The show worked similarly to Deal or No Deal - which sees people open up boxes to reveal cash prizes. It saw contestants putting their knowledge to the test as they search through 10 giant 'babushka' dolls in a bid to win a huge cash prize of up to £44,000. If a doll is empty, hopefuls lost all of their accumulated money – but a smaller doll inside meant they can continue to win more dosh. Rylan, 36, was forced to temporarily leave social media over abuse he faced after Babushka launched, replacing The Chase which took a break from screens. Sadly just 20 episodes of the show aired, with ITV confirming it had been axed after one series. Trailer for Rylan Clark-Neal's gameshow 'Babushka' Cannonball 6 Maya Jama and Freddie Flintoff both starred together on ITV's Cannonball Credit: ITV Staying in 2017, it was the same year ITV launched Cannonball - an exciting new game show presented by Freddie Flintoff. The Sun had first revealed the show's format and Freddie as host. Frankie Bridge, Radzi Chinyanganya, Ryan Hand and Maya Jama also starred on-screen as poolside reporters. Cannonball was described as a barmier version of Total Wipeout and aired on ITV1 but only managed to run for 10 episodes before being quietly shelved. The Button 6 Alex Horne was the voice of the BBC's short-lived game show The Button Credit: Rex In 2018 the BBC launched The Button - a brand new game show that was narrated by Taskmaster's Alex Horne. It saw families take part in challenges at random intervals throughout the day for cash prizes. Each clan would interact with 'the button' that set each challenge. At the end of every episode the family with the biggest amount of money would win and choose to walk away with their pot or risk it and return for the next episode in the hope of winning more money. Unfortunately just eight episodes of The Button aired, and it never returned for a second series. Go For It 6 Stephen Mulhern hosted Go For It, which lasted for just eight episodes Credit: Dan Charity - The Sun Deal or No Deal's Stephen Mulhern was at the helm of Go For It, another game show by ITV. It made its debut on ITV1 in 2016 as challengers put their unusual skills and implausible party tricks to the test for a cash prize. If the hopefuls successfully completed their challenge, they'd win £1,000. The show was based on the hit US game show Challenge Me, which has also enjoyed success in The Netherlands and Ukraine. However, it failed to have similar luck here and was taken off air after one series. Memory Bank 6 Jonathan Gould & Rachel Pierman pictured on set of Channel 5's Memory Bank Credit: Channel 5 Memory Bank aired on Channel 5 in 2004 and was presented by Jonathan Gould and Rachel Pierman. The show's format featured several rounds of memory-orientated games, with the final round consisting of the remaining hopeful remembering all 20 words - as each word remembered was worth a cash prize. Each episode featured three new contestants, vying to win the jackpot prize. Despite Memory Bank's entertaining format, it was shelved after one series by execs. The Celebrity Bank Job 6 George Lamb hosted The Bank Job for Channel 4 after moving on from Big Brother Fresh from signing off from Big Brother's Little Brother on Channel 4, George Lamb remained with the broadcaster to host their new game show. It launched in 2012 and saw contestants answer questions which resulted in them opening boxes to reveal cash prizes. While two regular series of the show aired, its celebrity version was short-lived and consisted of just two dedicated episodes at the end of the second run.
The Irish Sun
26-04-2025
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
The forgotten quiz and game shows that deserved more than one series on air – and were fronted by TV's biggest stars
QUIZ and game shows have a cult following - and us Brits can't get enough of settling down with a warm or cold drink to enjoy them. They are very much a staple of the TV schedule - and are often big ratings drivers for channels. Advertisement On ITV, The Chase, Tipping Point, The 1% Club and the rebooted Deal or No Deal are firm fan-favourites. Over on the Beeb, Mastermind, Only Connect, Pointless and University Challenge keep viewers' brains occupied. But while these huge titles bask in their glory - and their prime time slots in the schedule, shows that hoped to be just like them didn't make the cut. Keep reading as we list shows in the last decade that failed to attract a cult following, yet deserved more than one series. Advertisement more on quiz and game shows Babushka 6 Rylan was forced to leave social media after receiving backlash from fans who thought his show Babushka had replaced The Chase Credit: ITV This thriller new game show was hosted by Rylan Clark and landed on ITV in 2017. The show worked similarly to Deal or No Deal - which sees people open up boxes to reveal cash prizes. Advertisement It saw contestants putting their knowledge to the test as they search through 10 giant 'babushka' dolls in a bid to win a huge cash prize of up to £44,000. Most read in News TV If a doll is empty, hopefuls lost all of their accumulated money – but a smaller doll inside meant they can continue to win more dosh. Rylan, 36, was forced to temporarily leave social media over abuse he faced after Sadly just 20 episodes of the show aired, with ITV confirming it had been axed after one series. Advertisement Trailer for Rylan Clark-Neal's gameshow 'Babushka' Cannonball 6 Maya Jama and Freddie Flintoff both starred together on ITV's Cannonball Credit: ITV Staying in 2017, it was the same year ITV launched Cannonball - an exciting new game show presented by The Sun had first revealed the show's format and Freddie as host. Advertisement Frankie Bridge , Radzi Chinyanganya , Ryan Hand and Cannonball was described as a barmier version of Total Wipeout and aired on ITV1 but only managed to run for 10 episodes before being quietly shelved. The Button 6 Alex Horne was the voice of the BBC's short-lived game show The Button Credit: Rex Advertisement In 2018 the BBC launched The Button - a brand new game show that was narrated by Taskmaster's It saw families take part in challenges at random intervals throughout the day for cash prizes. Each clan would interact with 'the button' that set each challenge. At the end of every episode the family with the biggest amount of money would win and choose to walk away with their pot or risk it and return for the next episode in the hope of winning more money. Advertisement Unfortunately just eight episodes of The Button aired, and it never returned for a second series. Go For It 6 Stephen Mulhern hosted Go For It, which lasted for just eight episodes Credit: Dan Charity - The Sun Deal or No Deal's Advertisement It made its debut on ITV1 in 2016 as challengers put their unusual skills and implausible party tricks to the test for a cash prize. If the hopefuls successfully completed their challenge, they'd win £1,000. The show was based on the hit US game show Challenge Me, which has also enjoyed success in The Netherlands and Ukraine. However, it failed to have similar luck here and was taken off air after one series. Advertisement Memory Bank 6 Jonathan Gould & Rachel Pierman pictured on set of Channel 5's Memory Bank Credit: Channel 5 Memory Bank aired on Channel 5 in 2004 and was presented by Jonathan Gould and Rachel Pierman. The show's format featured several rounds of memory-orientated games, with the final round consisting of the remaining hopeful remembering all 20 words - as each word remembered was worth a cash prize. Advertisement Each episode featured three new contestants, vying to win the jackpot prize. Despite Memory Bank's entertaining format, it was shelved after one series by execs. The Celebrity Bank Job 6 George Lamb hosted The Bank Job for Channel 4 after moving on from Big Brother Advertisement Fresh from signing off from Big Brother's Little Brother on Channel 4, It launched in 2012 and saw contestants answer questions which resulted in them opening boxes to reveal cash prizes. While two regular series of the show aired, its celebrity version was short-lived and consisted of just two dedicated episodes at the end of the second run. Latest TV Show Axings All of the shows we've said goodbye to this year: The Masked Dancer, ITV
The Sun
26-04-2025
- Entertainment
- The Sun
The forgotten quiz and game shows that deserved more than one series on air – and were fronted by TV's biggest stars
QUIZ and game shows have a cult following - and us Brits can't get enough of settling down with a warm or cold drink to enjoy them. They are very much a staple of the TV schedule - and are often big ratings drivers for channels. On ITV, The Chase, Tipping Point, The 1% Club and the rebooted Deal or No Deal are firm fan-favourites. Over on the Beeb, Mastermind, Only Connect, Pointless and University Challenge keep viewers' brains occupied. But while these huge titles bask in their glory - and their prime time slots in the schedule, shows that hoped to be just like them didn't make the cut. Keep reading as we list shows in the last decade that failed to attract a cult following, yet deserved more than one series. Babushka 6 This thriller new game show was hosted by Rylan Clark and landed on ITV in 2017. The show worked similarly to Deal or No Deal - which sees people open up boxes to reveal cash prizes. It saw contestants putting their knowledge to the test as they search through 10 giant 'babushka' dolls in a bid to win a huge cash prize of up to £44,000. If a doll is empty, hopefuls lost all of their accumulated money – but a smaller doll inside meant they can continue to win more dosh. Rylan, 36, was forced to temporarily leave social media over abuse he faced after Babushka launched, replacing The Chase which took a break from screens. Sadly just 20 episodes of the show aired, with ITV confirming it had been axed after one series. Cannonball 6 Staying in 2017, it was the same year ITV launched Cannonball - an exciting new game show presented by Freddie Flintoff. The Sun had first revealed the show's format and Freddie as host. Frankie Bridge, Radzi Chinyanganya, Ryan Hand and Maya Jama also starred on-screen as poolside reporters. Cannonball was described as a barmier version of Total Wipeout and aired on ITV1 but only managed to run for 10 episodes before being quietly shelved. The Button 6 In 2018 the BBC launched The Button - a brand new game show that was narrated by Taskmaster's Alex Horne. It saw families take part in challenges at random intervals throughout the day for cash prizes. Each clan would interact with 'the button' that set each challenge. At the end of every episode the family with the biggest amount of money would win and choose to walk away with their pot or risk it and return for the next episode in the hope of winning more money. Unfortunately just eight episodes of The Button aired, and it never returned for a second series. Go For It 6 Deal or No Deal's Stephen Mulhern was at the helm of Go For It, another game show by ITV. It made its debut on ITV1 in 2016 as challengers put their unusual skills and implausible party tricks to the test for a cash prize. If the hopefuls successfully completed their challenge, they'd win £1,000. The show was based on the hit US game show Challenge Me, which has also enjoyed success in The Netherlands and Ukraine. However, it failed to have similar luck here and was taken off air after one series. Memory Bank 6 Memory Bank aired on Channel 5 in 2004 and was presented by Jonathan Gould and Rachel Pierman. The show's format featured several rounds of memory-orientated games, with the final round consisting of the remaining hopeful remembering all 20 words - as each word remembered was worth a cash prize. Each episode featured three new contestants, vying to win the jackpot prize. Despite Memory Bank's entertaining format, it was shelved after one series by execs. The Celebrity Bank Job 6 Fresh from signing off from Big Brother 's Little Brother on Channel 4 George Lamb remained with the broadcaster to host their new game show. It launched in 2012 and saw contestants answer questions which resulted in them opening boxes to reveal cash prizes. While two regular series of the show aired, its celebrity version was short-lived and consisted of just two dedicated episodes at the end of the second run.
Yahoo
22-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Kendrick Lamar is Chanel's newest brand ambassador
'Not Like Us' rapper Kendrick Lamar stars in Chanel's latest eyewear campaign in his first move as the luxury house's brand ambassador. Kendrick Lamar is bringing his artistry and creativity to luxury fashion. The Pulitzer Prize-winning rapper has officially joined Chanel as a brand ambassador, starring in the fashion house's latest eyewear campaign launching Tuesday, April 22, as reported exclusively by Business of Fashion. 'I visited the Chanel ateliers and saw the process of how something goes from design to execution,' Kendrick shared in a statement. 'Seeing the people who work hard and bring these visions to life resonates with me.' That attention to detail? Right in line with Dot's creative DNA. Now, the 'Luther' rapper is no stranger to elevating his aesthetic. In the song's music video, Lamar is already seen flexing in Chanel frames, a subtle nod to this very collab. 'Chanel has a timeless legacy and that is always something I can get behind,' he added. 'Since they don't make clothes for men, I knew it would have to be glasses.' Photographed by Karim Sadli, the campaign places Kendrick alongside other bold-faced Chanel ambassadors, but this moment feels especially full circle. He previously rocked a custom quilted Chanel bomber courtesy of the brand's former creative director, Virginie Viard, at the 2023 Met Gala. That same year, Dot and his creative partner Dave Free helped conceptualize Chanel's haute couture show set and directed its buzzy short film 'The Button,' starring none other than Naomi Campbell and Margaret Qualley. With Lamar now aligned with Chanel and style heavyweights like A$AP Rocky and Pharrell Williams co-chairing this year's Met Gala, it's hard not to wonder: Is this collab setting the stage for Dot's return to the Met Gala and debut on the Met Gala steps? More must-reads: 17-year-old suspect in Frisco track meet stabbing moved to undisclosed location for his safety Todric McGee, 21-year-old college football player in Missouri, dies after possible 'accidental self-inflicted' gunshot wound Ben Stiller blasts media outlet for questioning the success of 'Sinners'' opening weekend
Fashion Network
21-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Fashion Network
Chanel appoints Kendrick Lamar as brand ambassador for eyewear
Chanel has tapped Grammy-winning rapper and entrepreneur Kendrick Lamar as the face of its upcoming eyewear campaign, set to launch on April 22, 2025. The appointment marks a bold move by the French luxury house to deepen its cultural footprint through collaborations that blend fashion, music and storytelling. The Spring 2025 campaign highlights Chanel's latest eyewear collection and features Lamar alongside actors Margaret Qualley, Lily-Rose Depp and Nana Komatsu. With this move, Chanel aims to engage younger, culturally connected consumers in key global markets. Chanel first began building ties with Lamar in 2023, when he wore a custom look by the house to the Met Gala. In early 2024, his creative company pgLang collaborated with Chanel on 'The Button,' a fashion short film that premiered during the brand's haute couture presentation in Paris. 'Chanel has a timeless legacy, and that is always something I can get behind,' said Lamar. 'Since they don't make clothes for men, I knew it would have to be glasses.' Eyewear remains one of Chanel's most dynamic commercial categories, serving as an entry point for new customers. The brand has continued to grow its presence in this segment with expanded retail efforts and seasonal storytelling. According to Bruno Pavlovsky, president of Chanel's fashion division, eyewear is more than a functional accessory—it plays a strategic role in the house's business model and overall brand strategy. With this appointment, Lamar joins a select group of male ambassadors at Chanel, including G-Dragon and Timothée Chalamet. The partnership is expected to evolve beyond the eyewear campaign, with additional creative projects led by pgLang. The collaboration bridges Chanel's heritage fashion codes with contemporary cultural storytelling. As the campaign rolls out this week, Chanel's move reflects a growing shift in luxury marketing, where cultural credibility and cross-industry partnerships are essential to maintaining global relevance in a competitive landscape.
