ITV has reportedly shelved its reality show The Fortune Hotel after two series, despite strong ratings. The programme, hosted by Stephen Mangan, was positioned as a rival to the BBC's The Traitors and first aired in May 2024, with a second series following in August 2025.
The format featured 10 pairs of contestants at a Caribbean hotel, each receiving a briefcase. One case contained £250,000, eight were empty, and one held the Early Checkout Card, which eliminated the pair holding it at the end of each episode. Contestants competed in challenges to deduce who had which case, culminating in a tense exchange in the Lady Luck bar.
Despite attracting millions of viewers, ITV has not confirmed a third series. A spokesperson said: 'The Fortune Hotel hasn’t been confirmed for another series at this stage, and talks are still underway regarding the show's future. Both previous series are available on ITVX, where the show regularly ranked amongst the top ten shows, and this summer the second series received 4.4 million streams.'
The second series was won by Nella and Tope, who took home £210,000. The first series was won by Sheffield mother-and-son duo Jo-Anne and Will, who also won £210,000.
