ITV has confirmed that its award-winning show 'The Assembly' will return for a third series. The programme, which was hailed as 'one of the best of 2026' by The Guardian, features a unique interview format where autistic, neurodivergent, and learning disabled interviewers question celebrity guests.
Critically Acclaimed Format Returns
The Assembly has been praised for its innovative approach, with The Guardian calling it a 'delightful gem' in a five-star review. The third series will consist of six 30-minute episodes, along with the return of additional montage episodes 'Unseen' and 'More Unseen'. The line-up of six celebrities for the new series has yet to be announced.
Previous guests have included Sir Stephen Fry, Sir Lenny Henry, Rylan, and Nicola Sturgeon. The show's interviewers, who are autistic, neurodivergent, or have learning disabilities, ask unexpected and insightful questions that viewers didn't know they were curious about.
Impressive Viewing Figures
The Assembly has been streamed 6.9 million times and attracted over 10 million viewers across ITV channels and ITVX. On YouTube, viewing figures have reached 2 million and continue to rise. The series is produced by Rockerdale Studios in collaboration with ITV, working alongside autistic and neurodivergent organisations to ensure authenticity.
Industry Praise
Katie Rawcliffe, Director of Entertainment, Reality & Daytime Commissioning at ITV, said: 'We're immensely proud of this series. The Assembly takes the celebrities and viewers on a complete rollercoaster ride - it really is a show where you have to expect the unexpected.'
David Smyth, Entertainment & Reality Commissioning Editor at ITV, added: 'There are so many more celebrities who need The Assembly experience. Everyone that's done it walks away saying it's the best thing they've ever done, and the warmth we receive from fans and critics alike shows viewers agree. We can't wait to get cracking with more.'
Production Team Enthusiasm
Michelle Singer from Rockerdale Studios commented: 'That we get to return to ask more questions of even more celebrities is thrilling, of course. That our brilliant team on and behind the cameras can come back to do what, collectively, we do best is wonderful. We can't wait for audiences to see and hear more.'
Stu Richards from Rockerdale Studios added humorously: 'Crikey, here we go again, I'm buzzing. I can't wait to make a show in which we ask Queen Camilla about her first kiss or The Pope how often he clips his toenails. To be clear we haven't booked any of those people, I'm just manifesting.'
Series one and two of The Assembly are currently available to stream on ITVX.
