When is new game show 99 To Beat on TV?
Adam and Ryan Thomas will host the show
Last updated 28th Aug 2024
After appearing on shows such as Emmerdale, Waterloo Road, Coronation Street, Celebrity Big Brother, I'm A Celeb and Dancing on Ice between them, brother duo Adam and Ryan Thomas are no stranger to TV, but now they are about to add presenting to their impressive CVs.
The pair have been announced as hosts of ITV/STV's brand new game show called 99 To Beat, which will air next year.
Speaking about their new appointment, Adam and Ryan Thomas said: “It’s new, it’s fresh, it’s fun and we can’t wait for people to see it! It really is the ultimate family show, and so we couldn’t be more excited to be hosting it together, as a family. It’s a dream come true for us. We can already imagine people at home playing these games with their families as it’s fun/silly/competitive & heartfelt.”
What is 99 To Beat?
99 To Beat is a brand new game show hosted by Adam and Ryan Thomas on ITV/STV.
Bosses say of the upcoming new show: '99 to Beat is the game show that anyone can win, but there’s one rule players must follow if they’re to be in with a chance of walking away with the cash prize – Don’t. Come. Last. As contestants battle it out against each other, each round will see the number of players whittled down until one person takes the top prize'.
The series will be made up of eight episodes.
When is it on TV?
It's understood 99 To Beat will launch in early 2025, alongside Britain's Got Talent, which is airing earlier in the year to fill the slot left by Ant and Dec's Saturday Night Takeaway.
How can I apply?
Applications closed on Friday 28th June 2024 at midnight.
Applications for the first series of 99 To Beat were open earlier this year, with people being urged to apply online.
The application website stated: 'We’re looking for 100 contestants from all walks of life to compete in deceptively simple challenges and be in with a chance of winning a big cash prize. Whether it’s finding a needle in a haystack, screaming as loud as you can or even putting on a frozen t-shirt, the games may be simple but the stakes are high.
'There’s ’99 To Beat’, so if you’ve got what it takes then we'd love to hear from you'.
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What channel is it on?
99 To Beat will air on ITV1 and ITVX, and STV1 and STV Player for viewers in Scotland.
Who is hosting?
Brothers Adam and Ryan Thomas have been announced to host the show.
Katie Rawcliffe, Head of Entertainment Commissioning ITV, said: “With their infectious laughs and undeniable warmth, I couldn't think of anyone more befitting than Adam and Ryan Thomas to front this exciting new series. With them at the helm, 99 to Beat is sure to be a supremely entertaining watch.”
Katy Manley, Managing Director of Initial, added: “I’m really excited about bringing this format to the UK. It’s so warm, funny and unique – we’re looking forward to finding some brilliant contestants, and to working with Adam and Ryan who will bring their fantastic chemistry and contagious energy to the show.”
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