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Contestants sought for new ITV quiz show with £1million jackpot
A nationwide search is under way for contestants to join a new Saturday night quiz show.
The ITV1 and ITVX series, Win Win with People's Postcode Lottery, will be hosted by comedy duo Mel Giedroyc and Sue Perkins.
Producers are looking for "fun, enthusiastic" individuals with standout personalities to take part in the six-week series.
The show's producers are seeking contestants for the new series (Image: Supplied) The show will be filmed in studio and will involve survey-based questions.
A total of 40 contestants will take part in each episode.
Mel Giedroyc said: "This quiz is so extra.
"Imagine winning something like a car just by playing along with a gameshow you're watching on a Saturday night in your pyjamas?
"I can't wait."
Sue Perkins said: "If I wasn't hosting this, I'd be playing it at home; sat in my leopard print onesie, cuddling the dog whilst trying to figure out the nation's favourite chocolate bar.
"Bring it on."
Viewers at home will have the chance to win the same prizes as those in the studio.
One contestant will also walk away with a guaranteed £1 million jackpot.
Other prizes on offer include holidays, luxury cars, and tickets to major sporting and entertainment events.
The ITV series is produced by Hello Dolly, and is described as the broadcaster's biggest-ever ad-funded series.
It has been co-funded by People's Postcode Lottery and will air on Saturday nights.
Katie Rawcliffe, director of entertainment and daytime at ITV, said: "We are delighted to have the brilliant Mel and Sue bringing this new format to life.
"Forget shouting at the telly or rowing with your family about the answers – you can actually join in and be in with a chance of winning the same prize you're seeing on screen."
Bhavit Chandrani, director of BE Studio from ITV, said: "This is our biggest ad-funded show yet and we're thrilled that by working with People's Postcode Lottery and Hello Dolly we're able to deliver such an interactive programme for viewers, who have real chances of bagging the same huge prizes they're seeing contestants win, from the comfort of their sofas."
Imme Rog, executive board member of the Postcode Lottery Group, said: "We have 35 years of experience in creating and promoting successful TV formats in our other countries, and we are delighted to be partnering with Hello Dolly and ITV in bringing Win Win with People's Postcode Lottery to the British prime-time audience."
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Victoria Ashbourne, CEO of Hello Dolly and executive producer, said: "We are thrilled to be working with People's Postcode Lottery and ITV to bring this innovative and exciting new format to life.
"For the first time ever, viewers at home get the same winning experience as the contestants in studio – as a programme creator and producer that is super exciting."
Casting is open now for applicants who are available to take part in the studio each week during the six-week series.
The show promises a mix of humour, drama, and life-changing decisions.
