ITV Studios' Potato has been commissioned to handle various titles and a host of recommissions. “2020 was probably the most challenging year any of us have experienced," Michael Kelpie, Managing Director of Potato, said. “We’ve had to change how we work and overcome the challenges of trying to make entertaining and engaging content. Looking forward to this year, we’re emerging stronger than ever. We took everything this last year threw at us and we beat it.”
The shows include "Ready to Mingle," a brand new dating game show for ITV2, "Ferne McCann: First Time Mum" for ITVBe, and ITV daytime quiz show "Winning Combination," hosted by Omid Djalili. The slate additions follow the acquisition of the new game show "Moneyball," a co-production with fellow ITV Studios label Possessed, which will be hosted by former England footballer Ian Wright. Potato's catalog features multiple genres and broadcasters.
"Beat The Chasers" made it into the 2021 RTS Programme Awards. The series is on its third season with other installments underway. Its titles include “The Chase Celebrity Specials,” “The Chase Christmas Specials” and“Chase Bloopers,” all of which have been commissioned for ITV. It was previously reveleaed that “The Chase EXTRA,” a new exclusive spin-off on the ITV Hub, is also set to launch soon. “The Chase” record saw most of its success in 2020 as it received a best-ever year for audience volume, leading to its largest audience ever in November with 5.1m viewers. Distributed globally by ITV Studios, it has been commissioned in 15 international territories, including Australia, Denmark, Germany, Spain, and the U.S., where it launched in January on ABC.
“Iain Stirling’s CelebAbility,” in which contestants take on a group of celebrities in a series of light-hearted challenges to try and win prizes, returns for a fifth series, and “Ferne McCann: First Time Mum,” is back to follow the adventures of the reality TV star and her daughter Sunday for a seventh series. “Winning Combination” wins a second run following its successful launch last year, when it averaged 1.3 million viewers across the series in the 3 pm slot. “Ready to Mingle” will follow a single girl in the search for her perfect partner, as 12 male suitors compete for her affection and the chance to win a big money prize.
2020 was probably the most challenging year any of us have experienced. We’ve had to change how we work and overcome the challenges of trying to make entertaining and engaging content. Looking forward to this year, we’re emerging stronger than ever. We took everything this last year threw at us and we beat it.” Michael Kelpie Managing Director, Potato
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