JEOPARDY! WITH STEPHEN FRY RETURNS TO ITV FOR SECOND SERIES, LAUNCH DATE REVEALED

Quiz format Jeopardy!, which is hosted by Stephen Fry, is returning to ITV later this month for its second series.

Series one went out as part of ITV’s daytime schedule in January 2024, launching with 2.5 million viewers and regularly attracting an average audience of over 1.6 million

The weekday entertainment show provides nostalgia for fans of the world-renowned format, while introducing the family quiz show to a UK audience. Guided by host Stephen Fry, contestants play to win, using their best general knowledge to win rounds and always delivering the answer as a question. They may continue to amass winnings, the longer they stay in the game. 

Host Stephen Fry said: “Thrilled to be back at the Jeopardy! lectern for another series. Aside from the sheer entertainment value of the format, it’s especially wonderful to see contestants from all over the country revealing such wonderful, varied knowledge and quick wits. 

“Thanks to ITV and to our audience. Here’s hoping the second series finds new devotees and unearths more astonishing contestants.”

Sunil Patel, Whisper CEO said: "Jeopardy! is a cultural phenomenon in the US and now, thanks to the brilliant talent of Stephen Fry and the skill of our amazing production team, it has become a fixture in living rooms across the UK. 

“I’m delighted the show is being recommissioned. Jeopardy! is legendary and to be delivering it to a new generation of UK quiz fans on ITV is something very special. Whisper North continues to grow its successful slate and this commission confirms another stellar production in its portfolio.  Beyond that, this recommission generates further momentum within The Whisper Group and adds to our continuing multi-genre growth.”

Jeopardy! returns Monday 17th March on ITV1.