ITV has announced a thrilling new global adventure for one of its most beloved quiz shows. Bradley Walsh is set to host 'The Chase Around the World', a brand-new travel-themed spin-off scheduled to premiere later this year.
A Global Hunt for the Chasers
This ambitious new format, created by the same team behind the original The Chase, will see six pairs of contestants embark on an international quest. Their mission is to track down all six of the famous Chasers, who will be hidden in secret locations across the globe.
To succeed, teams must use their general knowledge, intellect, and puzzle-solving skills to decipher clues and solve riddles that lead to the quiz masters. The journey will take them past famous landmarks and culturally significant sites as they race against time and each other.
High-Stakes Competition and a Life-Changing Prize
The competition rules introduce a nail-biting twist. The last pair to arrive at a location must face the Chasers directly to avoid elimination and stay in the race. Correct answers allow contestants to advance to the next destination, while mistakes can cost precious time.
The adventure will culminate in a final destination where a life-altering prize is at stake. This will be decided by a high-pressure general knowledge showdown between the remaining contestants and the Chasers themselves.
Excitement from the Host and Producers
Bradley Walsh expressed his enthusiasm for the innovative format, stating it will test contestants' knowledge like never before by combining quizzing with travel. ITV commissioners Sue Murphy and Kate Teckman praised the show as an exciting evolution that takes the DNA of the iconic quiz into epic real-world locations.
Lily Wilson, Managing Director at Bright Entertainment, added that this global evolution is a testament to the strength of the brand, promising viewers the play-along quizzing they love within a nail-biting global adventure.
Launch Details and Legacy
'The Chase Around the World' will air on ITV1, ITVX, STV, and STV Player later in 2026. It follows the successful spin-off Beat the Chasers, which launched in 2020. The main The Chase format, hosted by Walsh since 2009, has also seen international versions produced in countries including Australia, the United States, and Germany.
