ITV viewers searching for their next binge need look no further, as a brand new quiz programme launches tonight, Saturday 23 May. Nobody's Fool, fronted by Danny Dyer and Emily Atack, features ten participants competing in a strategic quiz show with an unexpected twist.
How the Game Works
In this format, contestants' survival depends not on their own intelligence, but on how clever their rivals perceive them to be. Throughout the competition, players must identify the weakest link amongst themselves and vote them off in a ruthless elimination process.
A synopsis teases: "With quizzes played in secret, preconceptions, prejudices and first impressions start to come into play, with snap judgements and misdirection keeping the contestants, and viewers, guessing."
"As each of the contestants sets out to prove their worth and value to the rest of the group, can the players suss out who is a genuine asset and who is simply faking it in a bid to stay in the game? And can a blagger with a plan ever beat a genius without one?"
Hosts' Comments
Presenter Danny Dyer said of the new series: "This is a blinder of a game show and unlike anything I've seen before. Emily and I had a brilliant time making it and much like the audience at home will be, we were kept guessing right until the very end."
Co-host Emily Atack added: "It's so exciting to be part of something this new and fresh. The chance to work with Danny again was a no brainer for me. We had such a laugh. Can't wait for everyone to watch, it's an absolute must see."
When Does Nobody's Fool Begin?
Nobody's Fool premieres on Saturday 23 May at 9pm on ITV1 and ITVX. The opening instalment runs from 9pm until 10:10pm. Further episodes will follow on Sunday and Monday evenings, also at 9pm.
Meet the Contestants
John
John, 73, from London is an old Etonian and banker. He wants others to view him as 'Honest John'.
Melissa
Melissa, 49, from Broadstairs is 'Oxbridge' educated with a secret she's keeping from her fellow contestants: she joined Mensa aged 12, achieving a score surpassing Einstein's.
Omar
Omar, 31, from Benfleet is an entrepreneur who compares himself to Jordan Belfort and Mark Zuckerberg while possessing the interpersonal abilities of Oprah Winfrey.
Billy
Billy, 55, from Harrogate is a clairvoyant but plans to conceal his legal and biochemistry credentials from rivals, as he prefers being underestimated.
Ella
Ella, 21, from Leeds is a waitress with qualifications in musical theatre. She acknowledges that general knowledge isn't her strongest suit but reckons talking her way out of situations is.
Harry
Harry, 33, from Carmarthenshire is an 'Oxbridge' educated consumer journalist. He plans to leverage his distinguished academic education at Oxford to bolster his intellectual credibility.
Kamaal
Kamaal, 25, from London is a Financial Analyst with a chemical engineering degree. He says people usually underestimate his intelligence because of his looks and are surprised when he tells them about his job and degree.
Sonja
Sonja, 32, from Ipswich is a legal project manager. Her move from Macedonia to the UK taught her she was 'fearless'. She's banking on her sharp mind, language abilities and straightforward nature to secure the win.
Jackie
Jackie, 68, from Morecambe is a retired HR Manager. A seasoned quizzer, she's eager to challenge any preconceived notions the other competitors might have about her.
Parissa
Parissa, 32, from Crawley is a make-up influencer with a Masters in Psychology and works in Human Resources. She's aiming to be the unexpected contender, using her psychological expertise to read behaviour patterns, identify the imposters and gain the upper hand.
Nobody's Fool launches on Saturday 23 May at 9pm on ITV1 and ITVX.
