The new series of Celebrity Hunted has finally landed
12 celebs are going on the run
Hunted spin-off series Celebrity Hunted is back for a brand new series this weekend, in aid of Stand Up To Cancer! After months of rumours about the famous faces taking part, Channel 4 bosses have now unveiled the line-up, which sees Giovanni Pernice making his first appearance on UK TV since the drama surrounding him around Strictly Come Dancing.
When is it on TV?
It has now been confirmed the new series begins at 9pm on Sunday 5th January 2025.
The first trailer was released one week before the new series, alongside the caption: 'Twelve famous faces go fugitive in the real-life thriller. Can they survive 14 days on the run from an elite team of hunters?'.
Check out the trailer below:
Who is taking part?
The official line-up has now been confirmed, with 12 celebs going on the run in pairs.
Matt Bennett, Director of Programmes for Shine TV, said: “There’s nothing more delicious than watching our much-loved celebrities turn fugitive and go on the run as they attempt to escape the hunters, all in aid of the excellent charity Stand Up to Cancer.
“This year we have a stellar line-up who have truly kept the hunters on their toes. With dramatic escapes to daring captures, this season of Celebrity Hunted will keep the Channel 4 viewer on the edge of their sofas from one programme to the next. Jason Bourne would be proud of them all!”
Check out the line-up below:
Kai Widdrington and Giovanni Pernice
Known for: Strictly Come Dancing professionals
Lucrezia Millarini and Simon McCoy
Known for: News Anchors
Danielle Harold and Kimberly Hart-Simpson
Known for: Soap stars
David Whitely and Zeze Millz
Known for: Podcasters
Duncan James and Christine McGuinness
Known for: Blue singer (Duncan) and model (Christine)
Denise Welch and her husband Lincoln Townley
Known for: Actress and Loose Women
What channel is it on?
Celebrity Hunted will air on Channel 4 and Channel 4's streaming service.
Tom Hutchings, Executive Producer for Shine TV, said of the new series: “This is hands down the most exhilarating series of Celebrity Hunted yet. When a helicopter chases a train through the Norfolk countryside and 12 celebrities escape, what will they do?
“Expect trips to Albert Square and Blue concerts; celebrities begging for money and clothes; failed camping attempts and blagged moments of luxury.... and a team of 30 hunters stopping at nothing to catch them. No celebrities were harmed in the making of this programme, only a few bruised egos.”
Now take a look at all of the shows we can't wait for the return of:
The Night Agent
After series one was Netflix's most-watched show of 2023, bosses were quick to commission The Night Agent for a second series! Netflix have now announced series two will land on Thursday 23rd January 2025. The show has also now been renewed for a third series.
Gladiators
Following the hugely successful first series, BBC bosses were quick to announce Gladiators had been commissioned for a second series! Although there's no official start date, filming took place in August, which also included a celebrity special!
Dancing On Ice
Stephen Mulhern and Holly Willoughby are set to return in early 2025 for a brand new series of Dancing On Ice, with a whole new bunch of celebs signing up to take part in the show.
The Apprentice
Lord Sugar is back at the end of January for series 19 of The Apprentice! 18 new candidates will be trying to impress Lord Sugar and his aides Baroness Karen Brady and Tim Campbell MBE. The new series begins on Thursday 30th January.
The Kardashians
The sixth series of The Kardashians will be available to stream on Disney+ from Thursday 6th February. Kris, Kim, Khloe, Kourtney, Kylie and Kendall will return for more drama.
Stranger Things
Netflix bosses confirmed in January 2023 that the fifth and final series of Stranger Things had officially started production! Despite this, there's still no word yet on a release date.
Celebrity Big Brother
Following the first rebooted series in 2024, which welcomed celebs such as Louis Walsh, Sharon Osbourne and David Potts, it was confirmed that Celebrity Big Brother will be returning for another season in 2025!
Hijack
Following series one back in June 2023, Apple TV bosses have now confirmed Idris Elba will return for a second series of Hijack! No plot or start date has been announced just yet, but reports are rife that production will begin soon.
Unforgotten
Following the tense ending to series five in April 2023, ITV/STV bosses were quick to reveal drama series Unforgotten had been commissioned for a sixth series. Filming started in March 2024, so we imagine the new episodes could land later in the year.
Black Mirror
In March 2024, Netflix bosses revealed a seventh series of Black Mirror will land in 2025, with one of the episodes set to be a sequel to series four episode USS Callister. No official date has been announced just yet.
The Bay
ITV/STV drama The Bay was immediately renewed for a fifth series, following the fourth in 2023. Marsha Thomason is set to reprise her role as DS Jenn Townsend. Although there's no start date just yet, filming wrapped in July 2024.
Race Across The World
Series four of Race Across The World was one of the BBC's most popular shows of the year, and they were quick to renew the show for a fifth series. With applications closing in May this year, we suspect the show will air around Spring 2025.
Clarkson's Farm
Following three amazing series, Prime Video confirmed a fourth series was in the works in 2024, with it due to land in 2025. As if that wasn't enough, Jeremy has now confirmed series five is in production!
Love Is Blind: UK
Following the successful first series of Love Is Blind: UK, with hosts Matt and Emma Willis, Netflix have now confirmed the series has been renewed for a second instalment! Applications are open now, with series two set to air in 2025.
Red Eye
ITV/STV crime drama Red Eye become one of the station's biggest shows in 2024, so it's no surprise it was commissioned for a second series. Filming is due to begin in 2025, but there's no word on any release date just yet.
Mrs Brown's Boys
The popular controversial comedy Mrs Brown's Boys is returning for a fifth season! The show made its almighty return to screens in 2023, with fans delighted at the news that not only do we have some festive specials on the way - but a brand new mini series coming our way - with filming set to begin in 2025.
Emily In Paris
That's right, after things got pretty interesting for Emily Cooper as we saw her set up camp in Rome, starring actress Lily Collins answered our prayers as she confirmed that a fifth season is officially on the way - with fans taking it upon themselves to dub the season 'Emily In Rome'.
Trigger Point
Following two successful series, ITV/STV bosses announced in October 2024 that they'd commissioned Trigger Point for a third series, with production set to begin in London in 2025. Vicky McClure will reprise her role as bomb disposal operative Lana Washington, with series three expected to air sometime in early 2026.
Nobody Wants This
It was one of the most popular rom-coms of 2024, so it's no surprise Netflix bosses were quick to renew Nobody Wants This, starring Adam Brody and Kristen Bell. Although there's no exact release date for series two just yet, we suspect it will be sometime in 2025.
The Day of the Jackal
Series one of thriller The Day of the Jackal has broken viewing records for Sky Atlantic, so there's no surprise that bosses were quick to renew the show for a second series, before the first was even over! Although there's no air date just yet, filming is expected to take place in 2025.
Squid Game
Although series two of Squid Game only dropped on Boxing Day, the good news is that series three has already been filmed, and it's due out in 2025! There's no start date just yet, but creator Dong-Hyuk has teased it could be out in the Summer.
Celebrity Hunted begins on 5th January 2025.
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