The ITV game show Time is Money, hosted by Dragons' Den and Strictly Come Dancing star Sara Davies, has been axed after just one series. According to TV Zone, the high-stakes programme will not return for a second season following its premiere on 1 January, 2026.
Show Format
The series saw contestants starting each game with their prize money. Facing difficult questions, every time a player failed to answer correctly or even hesitated, their money would slip away.
Davies said on her official website: "What I love most about Time Is Money is the energy. It's quick, it's intense, and it's full of those make-or-break moments where staying calm under pressure really matters – something I know a lot about!" She added: "This show is exhilarating, unpredictable, and packed with drama and I know audiences at home will be shouting at the telly, willing contestants to beat the clock."
ITV's Other Cuts
While Time is Money is not expected to return, all episodes of season one remain available to stream on ITVX. Earlier this year, Ben Shephard's The Summit was also reportedly axed by ITV after its February launch during a prime-time weekday slot, following lower-than-expected viewership figures. That series followed 14 strangers attempting to climb one of New Zealand's highest peaks for a £200,000 prize.
