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Taking the wheel this time around are trainspotter-turned-petrolhead Francis Bourgeois, alongside James Engelsman and Thomas Holland—the creators behind YouTube motoring phenomenon Throttle House.

Together, the trio will tackle motoring’s most pressing (and delightfully absurd) questions across some of the world’s most challenging terrains.

July 2026

Netflix’s ‘Monopoly’ Reality Series Kicks Off Casting With $2M Prize On The Line

Netflix is officially passing go on its reality competition series based on iconic board game Monopoly.

The streamer has greenlit the series, which comes from Studio Lambert, and has set a $2M grand prize.

Netflix has kicked off casting on the series, which is set to premiere next year.

Some 12 contestants will compete on a life-sized, “fully realized” Monopoly Town Square. Per the logline, the players will enter on equal footing. But equality won’t last long. To survive, contestants must accumulate everything, or lose it all. Every negotiation, every decision, and every roll could mean the difference between building an empire and going directly to jail. One by one, bankrupt players are eliminated — until a single winner is left standing to take it all.

Nia Yemoh, Tim Harcourt, Jack Burgess, Stephen Lambert and Kim Murphy will exec produce for Studio Lambert, while Gabriel Marano and Zachary Edwin will exec produce for Hasbro Entertainment.

Last year, Netflix struck a pact with Hasbro for the rights to Monopoly. It was a priority project for recently departed unscripted head Jeff Gaspin.

June 2026

The Circle returns featuring celebrity contestants and audience voting

Hulu has ordered a bold new iteration of the hit reality competition series “The Circle,” coming this year to Hulu and Hulu on Disney+ for bundle subscribers in the U.S. The series will feature celebrity contestants and introduce audience voting for the first time in the U.S., giving viewers expanded access to the game as it unfolds.

Reimagined as a fast-turnaround social experiment, Hulu’s “The Circle” brings together everyday players and celebrities to compete side by side in a game of popularity where identity is ever-changing, and anyone can be anyone. Filmed in real time, the series gives viewers exclusive access as twists and player ratings unfold, with audience votes shaping the game. This fresh take supercharges the original’s signature mix of strategy and deception into an addictive experience built for today’s always-on audience.

June 2026

The Traitors US announces a new civilian series

The Traitors: New Blood arrives on NBC and next day on Peacock. The all-civilian version of the Peacock competition, hosted by Alan Cumming, is set to premiere on Thursday 17 September at 8pm ET/ PT with a two-hour episode.

May 2026

ITV Commissions The Golden Elevators

ITV has commissioned The Golden Elevators, a high-stakes new quiz show hosted by Richard Osman, produced by Studio Lambert and Talpa Studios.

Set in the lobby of a towering skyscraper, every question presents two possible answers, each represented by an elevator. Before the doors close, players can confer, debate, persuade and mislead. Then they choose. Step into the correct lift and move closer to the top. Step into the wrong one and everyone inside is plunged straight to the lobby and out of the game.

Coming soon to ITV and ITVX.

May 2026

Two wins for The Celebrity Traitors at the 2026 BAFTA Television Awards

The Celebrity Traitors took home two awards at this year’s BAFTA Television Awards, winning the BAFTA for Reality and Memorable Moment for Alan Carr revealing that he was a Traitor.

Race Across The World was also nominated for Factual Entertainment, and Squid Game: The Challenge nominated for Reality.