HUNTED AND CELEBRITY SPIN-OFF RENEWED FOR FURTHER SERIES ON CHANNEL 4

Channel 4 has commissioned two new series of the Grierson award-winning and Bafta nominated Hunted & Celebrity Hunted from Banijay UK label Shine TV. 

Series eight of Hunted is set to film this year, while the sixth celebrity version recently concluded. Hunted continues to be a gripping, edge-of-your-seat factual thriller, in which civilians and celebrities alike must evade detection and capture to be in with a chance of winning a share of the prize.

The fugitives are tracked by some of the world’s best elite hunters comprising of serving and former police officers, some of the best cyber and OSINT experts in the UK working alongside ex-military and intelligence services personnel. Fugitives can run, but can they hide undetected, when under intense psychological pressure? 

Series seven of Hunted, which broadcast last year, consolidated at 2.4m after 28 days. It was above Channel 4’s 28-day slot average market share by 70% for All Individuals, and performed particularly well for Adults 16-34, doubling the broadcaster’s slot. 

Celebrity Hunted, which recently finished, consolidated at 1.85m viewers. It came in above C4’s slot average share by 43% and performed particularly well for 16-34s, almost doubling the slot average. It also outperformed the slot average across all key demographics. 

Leon Wilson, CEO Shine TV & Zeppotron, said: "We’re thrilled to be back into production on two new series of Hunted in 2025 for Channel 4. The series was co-developed by our brilliant new Director of Programmes, Matt Bennett, who I’m delighted to say will once again be overseeing the show. Viewers are also in for a treat with the Celebrity version, with an ace cast of new celeb fugitives raring to go on run."

Ian Dunkley, Commissioning Editor Documentaries & Factual Entertainment for C4, added: “It’s great to be returning one of Channel 4’s most popular brands. Expect thrills, spills and the latest cutting-edge tech, as once again the fugitives discover just how hard it is to escape the investigative skills of a seasoned team of hunters.”

Hunted is currently accepting applications from pairs for its brand new series - if you think you’ve got what it takes to go on the run and become a real-life fugitive, you can apply at www.huntedapplications.com. Applications close May 31 2025. Applicants must be 18+ when applying.