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Scottish Sun
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Holly Willoughby in show U-turn as its confirmed she WILL return to ITV programme for another series – but with a twist
Fans previously learned of Holly's departure from the programme coming back Holly Willoughby in show U-turn as its confirmed she WILL return to ITV programme for another series – but with a twist A U-TURN will see Holly Willoughby return to an ITV programme for another series - but with a twist. Holly, 44, has presented several hit shows for ITV during her career. Advertisement 4 Holly Willoughby will return to a hit ITV show - with a twist Credit: Rex 4 She and Stephen fronted a You Bet! revival last year Credit: ITV 4 Stephen is continuing on as solo presenter - but fans haven't seen the last of Holly Credit: ITV Last year, she and Stephen Mulhern co-hosted the revived version of You Bet! Although the show is coming back for a second series, Holly will not be returning as co-host. You Bet! viewers will see the star again nonetheless - as she's appearing as a guest panelist this time around. Renamed You Bet! On Tour, Stephen will take over solo hosting duties for the second outing. Advertisement Also confirmed for guest appearances are Rob Beckett, Josh Widdicombe, Zoe Ball, Rylan Clark and Babatunde Aleshe. Each instalment of the seven-episode series - including a Christmas special - will take place a different location across the country. Once again, the celebrity panel must decide whether or not challengers will complete their task. Last month, Stephen opened up about continuing on as host without Holly. Advertisement Chatting to TV Biz, he said: 'I'm gutted she's not doing You Bet! with me, but I've had time to think about it and Bruce Forsyth was the first person to do You Bet! and he did it on his own. 'Matthew Kelly made it the best show on the telly. You Bet fans complain as iconic show fronted by Holly Willoughby and Stephen Mulhern returns with missing feature 'And every time I've been interviewed and they say, 'What show would you bring back?', I've always said 'You Bet!'. 'So maybe it happened for a reason. We've filmed one episode already without Holly, and it felt very comfortable. Maybe it is just a one-presenter show. Advertisement "I don't know what happened. She just said, 'Look, sorry, I can't do it'. She told me face to face. She said, 'Look, I'm gutted but it's all over'." The pair's other show, Dancing on Ice was shelved earlier this year with no plans for a new series, as revealed by The Sun. Stephen Mulhern's career so far The presenter is a mainstay on various ITV shows, but how did he become one of Britain's most well-known faces? Stephen first gained an interest in magic and tricks from his father who taught him as a kid. After performing at Butlins, he became the youngest member of the Magic Circle and even made an appearance on Blue Peter in a piece about Harry Houdini. His career started in Children's TV when he presenter the show Finger Tips in 2001. After four years, he launched Tricky TV on CITV in 2005, which he presented until 2010. During this time, he was handpicked by bosses to front the ITV2 spin-off for Britain's Got Talent. He presented Britain's Got More Talent until the cancelation of the companion in 2019. But it's not all bad news for Stephen who is known for his duties on a number of quiz shows. In for a Penny, a format originally launched on Ant & Dec's Saturday Night Takeaway was launched the same year. Before, he was chosen by bosses to host Catchphrase in 2013 and has been fronting the show ever since. Other huge shows he presented for ITV included Big Star's Little Star, Rolling In It and the reboot of Deal Or No Deal. He also made regular appearances on This Morning in 'The Hub' segment between 2011 and 2014. After the Philip Schofield scandal rocked ITV, he was chosen to reunite with his former CITV co-star Holly Willoughby as the host of Dancing on Ice. It came as Coronation Street's Sam Aston - aka Chesney Brown - won the latest outing. An ITV Spokesperson said: "Following another successful series earlier this year, Dancing On Ice will be rested in 2026 with no current plans for another series. Advertisement "We would like to take this opportunity to thank all of the cast and crew who have worked on the show since 2006, and over the previous 17 series, for all of their hard work both on and off the ice." You Bet! airs on ITV1 and ITVX.
The Irish Sun
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Holly Willoughby in show U-turn as its confirmed she WILL return to ITV programme for another series – but with a twist
A U-TURN will see Holly Willoughby return to an ITV programme for another series - but with a twist. Holly, 44, has 4 Holly Willoughby will return to a hit ITV show - with a twist Credit: Rex 4 She and Stephen fronted a You Bet! revival last year Credit: ITV 4 Stephen is continuing on as solo presenter - but fans haven't seen the last of Holly Credit: ITV Last year, she and Stephen Mulhern co-hosted Although the show is coming back for a second series, Holly You Bet! viewers will see the star again nonetheless - as she's appearing as a guest panelist this time around. Renamed You Bet! On Tour, Stephen will take over solo hosting duties for the second outing. Read more on Holy Willoughby Also confirmed for guest appearances are Rob Beckett, Josh Widdicombe, Each instalment of the seven-episode series - including a Christmas special - will take place a different location across the country. Once again, the celebrity panel must decide whether or not challengers will complete their task. Last month, Stephen Most read in News TV Chatting to TV Biz, he said: 'I'm gutted she's not doing You Bet! with me, but I've had time to think about it and Bruce Forsyth was the first person to do You Bet! and he did it on his own. 'Matthew Kelly made it the best show on the telly. You Bet fans complain as iconic show fronted by Holly Willoughby and Stephen Mulhern returns with missing feature 'And every time I've been interviewed and they say, 'What show would you bring back?', I've always said 'You Bet!'. 'So maybe it happened for a reason. We've filmed one episode already without Holly, and it felt very comfortable. Maybe it is just a one-presenter show. "I don't know what happened. She just said, 'Look, sorry, I can't do it'. She told me face to face. She said, 'Look, I'm gutted but it's all over'." The pair's other show, Dancing on Ice was Stephen Mulhern's career so far The presenter is a mainstay on various ITV shows, but how did he become one of Britain's most well-known faces? After performing at Butlins, he became the youngest member of the Magic Circle and even made an appearance on Blue Peter in a piece about Harry Houdini. His career started in Children's TV when he presenter the show Finger Tips in 2001. After four years, he launched Tricky TV on CITV in 2005, which he presented until 2010. During this time, he was handpicked by bosses to front the ITV2 spin-off for Britain's Got Talent. He presented But it's not all bad news for Stephen who is known for his duties on a number of quiz shows. In for a Penny, a format originally launched on Ant & Dec's Saturday Night Takeaway was launched the same year. Before, he was chosen by bosses to host Other huge shows he presented for ITV included He also made regular appearances on This Morning in 'The Hub' segment between 2011 and 2014. After the Philip Schofield scandal rocked ITV, he was chosen to reunite with his former CITV co-star Holly Willoughby as the host of Dancing on Ice. It came as Coronation Street's Sam Aston - aka Chesney Brown - An ITV Spokesperson said: "Following another successful series earlier this year, Dancing On Ice will be rested in 2026 with no current plans for another series. "We would like to take this opportunity to thank all of the cast and crew who have worked on the show since 2006, and over the previous 17 series, for all of their hard work both on and off the ice." You Bet! airs on ITV1 and ITVX. 4 Holly is returning to You Bet! in a different capacity Credit: PA
Daily Mirror
04-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
ITV show You Bet set to make major format change after Holly Willoughby exit
ITV bosses confirmed the return of legendary gameshow You Bet but it will now be filmed from different locations around the UK following Holly's Willoughby's exit Following the announcement that Holly Willoughby will not be co-hosting the ITV gameshow You Bet alongside Stephen Mulhern, bosses have now decided to shake up the format. Now, each of the seven episodes including the Christmas special will take place in different locations around the UK, following the positive response by viewers on it's relaunch last year. A spokesman for ITV said: "Free from the restrictions of the studio - our epic challenges are about to get a whole lot bigger. Watching on, our celebrity panel's job is simple; they must decide if each challenger will succeed - Yes or No. If they guess correctly, they'll be awarded points." The spokesman added: "The Celebrity with the most points at the end of the show will receive £5,000 for their chosen charity." The show is also set to undergo a re-name and will now be titled You Bet! On Tour. In March, it was confirmed that Holly would not be returning to the show. A spokesman for ITV told TV Zone: "Unfortunately Holly couldn't commit to the dates to host the new series of You Bet!, but will hopefully appear as a guest panellist on one of the shows in the new series." The original show from the eighties saw a members of the public take on a series of challenges as a panel of celebrities gambled on them guessing the outcome correctly. Celebrity guests include comedian Rob Beckett, Alison Hammond, Harry Redknapp and Rosie Ramsey. One of the challenges saw one couple identify the different type of cactus just by licking them. The show first aired in the late 1980's until 1997 and had a few high profile names present the show, such as the late Sir Bruce Forsyth, Matthew Kelly and Darren Day. Stephen will now host the show by himself. This was Holly's first show since leaving This Morning in October 2023. At the time Holly released a statement that read: "I have let ITV know today that after 14 years, I will not be returning to This Morning." Posting her statement on social media, she added: "It's been an honour to just be part of its story and I know this story has many chapters left to go. Sadly, however, I now feel I have to make this decision for me and my family. I will miss you all so much." Thanking her colleagues, she continued: "This is such a difficult goodbye, you are incredible and I forever will be proud of what we've done together. Thank you to everyone at ITV for being supportive. To every guest who has sat on our sofa, thank you," she said. Holly added: "Most of all, thank you to the wonderful viewers. You've been so loyal, so supportive and the very best company every day."
Daily Mirror
03-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Stephen Mulhern's You Bet returns with huge change as Holly Willoughby steps back from ITV show
ITV has confirmed a new series of hit gameshow You Bet! with new episodes airing later this year - however host Stephen Mulhern will now be riding solo Hit ITV gameshow You Bet! will be returning to screens later this year, but host Stephen Mulhern will be alone as Holly Willoughby confirmed her exit from the show earlier this year. The legendary gameshow, which was initially hosted by Bruce Forsyth was revived by the duo last year, and proved a huge success with audiences. The show sees celebrities place their bets on the ability of members of the public to achieve unlikely challenges and stunts. This year, however, ITV has introduced a huge new twist - as the show will be going on the road. The seven new episodes, which includes a Christmas special, will all be filmed in different locations across the country, as the challenges are set to get "a whole lot bigger". "Free from the restrictions of the studio - our epic challenges are about to get a whole lot bigger," ITV said. "Watching on, our celebrity panel's job is simple; they must decide if each challenger will succeed - Yes or No. If they guess correctly, they'll be awarded points. The Celebrity with the most points at the end of the show will receive £5,000 for their chosen charity." Not only that, the series is set to have a new name, being rebranded as You Bet! On Tour. Earlier this year, it was announced that Holly wouldn't be returning to the show as she "couldn't commit to the dates" of the new series. However, ITV said she would "hopefully appear as a guest panellist on one of the shows in the new series." It comes after Holly and Stephen faced a blow after ITV show Dancing on Ice was axed following the 2025 series. Earlier this year, a spokesperson for ITV confirmed: "Following another successful series earlier this year, Dancing On Ice will be rested in 2026 with no current plans for another series. "We would like to take this opportunity to thank all of the cast and crew who have worked on the show since 2006, and over the previous 17 series, for all of their hard work both on and off the ice." Now, the set for the show is said to be being dismantled and placed into long term storage following the decision to bring the show to an end. The show, which launched in 2006, was originally hosted by Phillip Schofield and Holly Willoughby. In December 2023, Stephen Mulhern was announced as Schofield's replacement after he resigned from ITV earlier that year.
Scottish Sun
03-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Stephen Mulhern's You Bet confirmed to return to ITV but there's a MAJOR twist – as Holly Willoughby leaves as co-host
STEPHEN Mulhern's gameshow You Bet! WILL return to ITV - but with a major new twist. TV presenter Stephen, 48, will present solo when the revamped series returns later this year after it was revealed co-host Holly Willoughby had quit the show in March. 4 You Bet! will return for another series but with a MAJOR twist Credit: PA 4 The new format will see the show go on the road and filmed in different locations Credit: PA 4 Holly Willoughby will NOT be returning to the series Credit: PA ITV confirmed You Bet! will be back with new episodes following the successful relaunch last year, but with a new format change. It has been revealed that the show which saw competitors take on strange challenges will be taking it on the road. Each of the seven episodes, including a Christmas special - will take place in a different iconic locations around the country. An an ITV spokesman said: "Free from the restrictions of the studio - our epic challenges are about to get a whole lot bigger. "Watching on, our celebrity panel's job is simple; they must decide if each challenger will succeed - Yes or No. If they guess correctly, they'll be awarded points. "The Celebrity with the most points at the end of the show will receive £5,000 for their chosen charity." The show will be re-named You Bet! On Tour for the new series. In March it was revealed Holly would not be returning to the show. An ITV spokesman told TV Zone: "Unfortunately Holly couldn't commit to the dates to host the new series of You Bet!, but will hopefully appear as a guest panellist on one of the shows in the new series." You Bet! given second series by ITV bosses - before reboot with Holly Willoughby and Stephen Mulhern has even aired The iconic 80s gameshow featured ordinary people taking on a range of bizarre challenges as a panel of celebrity guests gambled on their success. Rob Beckett, Alison Hammond, Harry Redknapp and Rosie Ramsey made up the star gamblers as contestants vied for a £10,000 prize. Challenges included one couple identifying different types of cactus just by licking them. Another challenge was identifying different board games by the sounds they make when they are emptied from their boxes. The likes of Bruce Forsyth, Matthew Kelly and Darren Day previously fronted the show on their own. You Bet! was a homecoming for Holly as she returned to ITV with her first new format since she left This Morning. It was hoped the show would cement her partnership with Dancing on Ice co-star Stephen Mulhern as the new golden hosting couple of the most popular commercial broadcaster.
