ITV has reportedly shelved reality programme The Fortune Hotel, with no immediate plans for a third series. The show, hosted by Stephen Mangan, debuted in May 2024 and aired a second series in August 2025, positioning itself as the broadcaster's rival to The Traitors.
The format featured 10 pairs of contestants checking into The Fortune Hotel, each receiving a briefcase. One case contained £250,000 in cash, eight were empty, and one held an Early Checkout Card, leading to the elimination of the duo holding it at the end of each episode. Contestants competed in challenges to deduce who held which case, culminating in a tense exchange in the Lady Luck bar.
Despite attracting millions of viewers, the show's future is uncertain. An ITV 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 as part of ITV’s biggest ever August.'
The second series was won by Nella and Tope, who took home £210,000. They triumphed over rivals Fred and Min, and Martina and Briony in a final challenge involving a puzzle and a race across the Caribbean Sea. The first series was won by mother-and-son duo Jo-Anne and Will, also securing £210,000.
