Graham Norton has teased 'let the games begin' as the first look at his new ITV series, The Neighbourhood, was unveiled on Thursday evening (December 4). The Irish presenter, best known for his BBC One talk show, is fronting the reality game show which sees families and households compete in a street-sized competition for a £250,000 prize.
The 20-second clip, released ahead of the show's 2026 premiere, offers a glimpse of 'The Neighbourhood' itself – a colourful community situated on 'Keepyourenemies Close'. Real-life households from all walks of life move in and live side by side, becoming both neighbours and fierce competitors. Norton explains: 'Welcome to The Neighbourhood, where you don't just have to get on with the people next door, you have to beat them… let the games begin.'
Produced by Lifted Entertainment and The Garden, both part of ITV Studios, the series will air 12 episodes on ITV1, ITVX, STV and STV Player next year. The synopsis states: 'This is a game the households will live as well as play. They'll be with each other 24/7, sleeping and eating in their houses, socialising between them - and then voting each other out.'
Norton previously said: 'Like everyone, I'm always intrigued by what goes on behind closed doors. Add to that some dastardly challenges and a life changing prize and I'm hooked.' Katie Rawcliffe, ITV's Director of Entertainment & Daytime, added: 'The Neighbourhood offers audiences the perfect blend of high-stakes competition and reality drama, with a very relatable cast. With the beloved Graham Norton at the helm, it's going to make for an unmissable entertainment experience.'
