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The Princess Diaries back for 2 seasons on ITV in 2026

ITV are serving up double the trouble as The Princess Diaries returns for two seasons broadcasting and streaming in 2026. Chronicling the life of fledgling fashion icon and social media sensation Princess Andre, The Princess Diaries (produced by Optomen, part of All3Media) will be back on ITV2 and ITVX in 2026 with two separate four […]

October 15, 2025

Romesh Ranganathan to front Prime Video comedy reality series

Prime Video has announced it will launch a new comedy reality series Would You Rather: Decide to Survive, hosted by comedian Romesh Ranganathan. The series will be available exclusively on Prime Video in more than 240 countries and territories worldwide in 2026. Would You Rather… be invisible or be able to fly? Fight 1 giant […]

October 8, 2025

Danny Dyer and Emily Atack front Nobody’s Fool for ITV

2026 will see ITV1 and ITVX launch a brand new strategic reality quiz as Emily Atack and Danny Dyer host a compelling new game show called Nobody’s Fool. A co-production between ITV Studios label Lifted Entertainment and US-based prodco Nobody’s Hero, Nobody’s Fool is a unique reality event packed full of drama and deception where […]

August 19, 2025

Osun Group’s Blue Therapy adapted for Belgium as Koppels in Crisis

Osun Group, the IP owner behind the relationship reality format Blue Therapy, has announced Belgium’s localised adaptation, titled Koppels in Crisis. Produced by All3Media Belgium for streaming service Streamz – the series will be hosted by acclaimed relationship therapist Jess Donckers. In Koppels in Crisis, four couples undergo intensive therapeutic dialogues led by Donckers – […]

August 14, 2025

ITV greenlights Olivia & Alex Bowen reality series from Angel Eye Media

ITV2 and ITVX have commissioned a new six-part reality series from Angel Eye Media, following one of Love Island’s most iconic couples as they navigate the ultimate next chapter: Parenthood. Set to air later this year, Olivia & Alex: Parenthood offers intimate access to the couple’s real-life journey as they grow their young family from 3 […]

August 8, 2025

Mortimer stepping down at ITV

ITV’s Director of Reality and Acquisitions, Paul Mortimer, has decided to step down from his role at the end of the year, after 13 years with the broadcaster. Mortimer joined ITV as the Controller of Digital Channels in 2012. Under Paul’s leadership, ITV2 has become the market leader for young adults, with many of the […]

August 6, 2025

TwoFour announces new creative leadership structure

Tim Carter, Managing Director, Unscripted, UK, ITV Studios, has confirmed a new creative leadership structure for unscripted label Twofour.  In the first announcement to come from Carter in his newly appointed role, the senior leadership team at Twofour, are promoted into their roles with immediate effect. David Brindley is named as the label’s new Chief […]

July 3, 2025

Disney+ resurrects Blind Date; orders The Rooneys

Disney+ has announced a raft of reality commissions including the return of the iconic dating series Blind Date, reimagined for a contemporary audience.   The new Blind Date series will begin in a secret location, where contestants must choose between three potential suitors, hidden from view behind the legendary Blind Date wall, the only thing […]

June 30, 2025By Nik Roseveare

ITV Studios partners with Paprika Studios

ITV Studios has announced at NATPE Budapest a strategic partnership with Paprika Studios, an independent production company in Central and Eastern Europe (CEE). Paprika Studios will exclusively represent six of ITV Studios’ top non-scripted formats across seven key markets: Bulgaria, Czech Republic, Hungary, Lithuania, Romania, Slovakia and Slovenia. The six titles Paprika Studios will represent […]

June 24, 2025

ITV Studios appoints Carter as MD of Unscripted, UK

ITV Studios has named Tim Carter as Managing Director,  Unscripted, UK. Currently CEO of ITV Studios’ MultiStory Media and Twofour, Carter will take up the role in the summer from Angela Jain and will assume responsibility for all of ITV Studios’ unscripted business in the UK, which houses 11 unscripted labels. Carter will report directly […]

June 11, 2025