All of the popular TV shows looking for applicants right now
Fancy being on TV?
Ever sit and watch the TV and think 'that could be me?' Shows like The 1% Club, The Apprentice, Love Island and Deal or No Deal are forever growing in popularity and always looking for new contestants for the new series. Just in case you're thinking about appearing, we've pulled together a handy little guide of which popular shows are currently looking for applicants.
Whether it's quiz shows such as The Chase or Pointless, or slightly more out there shows like The Traitors, Love Is Blind UK and Married at First Sight UK - or even Race Across The World, find out everything you need to know about the application process below.
Apply to be on TV:
Apply to be on Race Across The World
Applications for series seven of Race Across The World opened on Monday 5th January 2026, with bosses looking for applicants who are available for filming between September and December 2026.
Apply to be on Race Across The World right here.
Closing date: 8th May 2026.
Apply to be on Gladiators
The BBC has announced Gladiators will return for a fourth series, with applications now open!
Apply to be on Gladiators here.
Closing date: 31st May 2026.
Apply to be on The Traitors
BBC bosses are on the lookout for applicants for series five of The Traitors! Filming is due to take place in Summer/Autumn 2026, so if you fancy it, apply now.
Apply to be on The Traitors right here.
Closing date: 31st May 2026.
Apply to be on First Dates
If you're single and looking for love, then Fred and the team want to help you find your perfect partner, in the new series of First Dates.
Apply to be on First Dates here.
Closing date: Unknown
Apply to be on DIY SOS
DIY SOS is returning to BBC and Nick Knowles is on the hunt for applicants. If you want to nominate a family, or apply for yourself, you can register online now.
Apply to be on DIY SOS right here.
Closing date: Unknown.
Apply to be on Second Marriage At First Sight
Following the news that MAFS is getting a spin-off show called Second Marriage At First Sight, bosses are now looking for applicants to marry the former contestants from the UK and Australia.
Apply to be on Second Marriage At First Sight right here.
Closing date: 31st July 2026.
Apply to be on Love Island
Following the dramatic 12th series in 2025, Love Island bosses are now on the lookout for singletons for future series.
Apply to be on Love Island right here.
Closing date: 26th July 2026
Apply to be on Dogs Behaving (Very) Badly
Dog trainer Graeme Hall is on the hunt for misbehaved dogs for the new series of Dogs Behaving (Very) Badly. If you have a naughty pooch, you can ask expert Graeme for help.
Apply to be on Dogs Behaving (Very) Badly right here.
Closing date: Unknown
Apply to be on Dragons' Den
BBC bosses have confirmed Dragons' Den will return for a 22nd series in 2026, with applications now open! If you have a business or business idea that's looking for investment, this one is for you!
Apply to be on Dragons' Den right here.
Closing date: Unknown
Apply to be on The Repair Shop
The BBC are looking for applicants for the upcoming series of hit show The Repair Shop. If you have a treasured item that's seen better days and you think the experts can help, get applying!
Apply for The Repair Shop now.
Closing date: Unknown
Apply to be on Countdown
Channel 4 are on the lookout for brain box contestants to appear on game show Countdown.
Apply to be on Countdown right here.
Closing date: Unknown
Apply to be on The Chase
Bosses are on the hunt for contestants for The Chase, so if you fancy taking on one of the Chasers, this one is for you.
Apply to be on The Chase right here.
Closing date: Unknown
Apply to be on Four In A Bed
If you're a hotel or B&B owner and you're interested in taking part in hit Channel 4 show Four In A Bed, applications are now open!
Apply to be on Four In A Bed right here.
Closing date: Unknown
Apply to be on Sort Your Life Out
It looks like Stacey Solomon's Sort Your Life Out will be back for a sixth series, as bosses are urging applicants to register their interest online.
Apply to be on Sort Your Life Out here.
Closing date: Unknown
Apply to be on Long Lost Family
Davina McCall and Nicky Campbell are looking for applicants for the new series of Long Long Family, for anyone looking for a missing family member.
Apply to be on Long Lost Family here.
Closing date: Unknown
Apply to be on MasterChef
With a change in hosts, the BBC are now accepting applications for the 2026 series of cooking show MasterChef.
Apply to be on MasterChef right here.
Closing date: 31st July 2026.
Apply to be on The Wheel
Michael McIntyre is looking for hopeful contestants to take part in Saturday night gameshow The Wheel.
Apply to be on The Wheel right here.
Closing date: 15th May 2026
Apply to be on The Chase Around The World
Popular quiz show The Chase is evolving, and bosses are now on the hunt for pairs of fun, quick-thinking contestants.
Apply to be on The Chase Around The World here.
Closing date: 1st March 2026.
Apply to be on Long Lost Family
Long Lost Family follows the stories of people who have, for one reason or another, experienced long term separation from members of their family and are seeking to be reunited with them.
Apply to be on Long Lost Family here.
Closing date: Ongoing
Apply to be on Secret Genius
Secret Genius is a competition series that sees adults from all walks of life go on an incredible journey of self-discovery by competing in a set of immersive intelligence games. If you think you're a secret genius, this one is for you!
Apply to be on Secret Genius here.
Closing date: 1st June 2026.
Apply to be on Love Is Blind: UK
As we await the third series of Love Is Blind: UK to land, bosses are now on the lookout for singletons to appear in the fourth series, which is due to air in 2027.
Apply to be on Love Is Blind: UK here.
Closing date: 31st August 2026.
Apply to be on Bad Boyfriends
Olivia Attwood's reality series Bad Boyfriends has been renewed for a third series, with bosses saying: 'Don't tell your partner that you have applied for the show. once submitted, a member of the casting team may be in touch to discuss the next steps in the application process'.
Apply to be on Bad Boyfriends here.
Closing date: 1st August 2026.
Apply to be on Game of Wool: Britain's Best Knitter
If you are a passionate hand knitter, then Tom Daley is looking for you! Tom's Channel 4 show will Game of Wool: Britain's Best Knitter will return for a second series later this year, and applications are open now.
Apply to be on Game of Wool here.
Closing date: Unknown
Apply to be on The Floor
Hosted by Rob Brydon, high-stakes general knowledge game show The Floor is returning for a second series, and bosses are on the lookout for applicants!
Apply to be on The Floor here.
Closing date: 5th June 2026.
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