How to apply for The 1% Club
The new series airs every Saturday night
Last updated 18th Nov 2025
Since it first hit our screens back in April 2022, The 1% Club has become one of TV's most popular quiz shows around, as viewers play along at home in the ultimate IQ test.
Hosted by comedian Lee Mack, the show is growing more popular by the day, so much so that ITV/STV bosses have now renewed the show for two further series, including a Rollover series which will air in December.
When is The 1% Club next on TV?
Series five started at 8.40pm on Saturday 11th October, with weekly episodes every Saturday night on ITV/STV.
Will there be more series of The 1% Club?
Yes! Bosses have already confirmed the show has been renewed for a sixth series.
Host Lee Mack said of the new series: “Once again I am delighted to cause household arguments, as kids mock their parents for being not as bright as them. But us grown-ups can stay out as late as we want, so we get the last laugh.”
What is The 1% Club Rollover?
ITV/STV bosses have now confirmed a new version of the show called The 1% Club Rollover, which will air across five consecutive nights in December.
The new premise means the prize pot will rollover to the next day's show if it's not won, meaning there could potentially be a huge £500,000 up for grabs. Another twist for the Rollover series is that the player who gets to the 1% question automatically comes back to the next show, meaning they could win more than once!
Sue Murphy Head of Factual Entertainment ITV said: “The 1% Club Rollover as event TV is a perfect fit. The series continues to go from strength to strength and has become a must watch in homes across the country on Saturday nights. This special Rollover week will really be a primetime event that will have the nation hooked. Five nights of The 1% Club and Lee Mack… What’s not to like?”
Can I apply for The 1% Club?
Applications for the fifth series opened on Friday 21st February 2025, with the website stating: 'This show is all about how people’s brains work rather than what you learnt at school. Because of this, people of any age or background should have an equal chance of making it into The 1% Club.
'We encourage people from all ethnic backgrounds, sexuality and those who are deaf and/ or disabled to apply as we want to show a true representation of the UK. If you need special assistance in order to complete this application, please contact casting@magnumtv.co.uk.'
Applications closed on Friday 26th September 2025.
What channel is it on?
The popular show airs on ITV1 and ITVX, with viewers in Scotland able to watch the show on STV1 and STV Player.
What is The 1% Club?
The 1% Club is a quiz show hosted by Lee Mack, which features 100 contestants per episode answering questions based on an IQ test.
At the beginning of each episode, all 100 contestants are given a stake of £1000, with host Lee asking questions which increase in difficulty throughout. Before each episode, the questions are asked to members of the public and then given a percentage of difficulty, depending on the success rate.
For the contestant who makes it to the final question, also known as the 1% question, a prize of £100,000 is up for grabs.
How many episodes does it have?
Series one featured eight episodes.
Series two featured eight episodes.
Series three featured 12 episodes, with an additional four airing in December.
Series four featured 16 episodes.
Series five is expected to follow a similar format.
What is the prize?
The top achievable prize is £100,000.
When was The 1% Club on TV?
Series one: 9th April - 28th May 2022
Series two: 15th April - 10th June 2023
Series three: 17th February - 25th May 2024 and 9th-12th December 2024.
Series four: 25th February - 24th May 2025
Series five: Started on 11th October 2025
Is there going to be a kids special?
Yes! Bosses have now announced The 1% Club kids special, which will feature kids aged between 9-15 years old.
Applications for the special are now open, will filming set to take place in Manchester at the end of October 2025.
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