ITV viewers were thrilled on Wednesday as The Fortune Hotel returned for its second series, with the first episode airing at 9pm. The 'underrated' show kicked off with a shock elimination and a 'tense cliffhanger' that left fans on the edge of their seats.
Hosted by Stephen Mangan in the Caribbean, the game show revolves around luck and strategy. Pairs of contestants carry suitcases, one containing the cash prize, while another holds a check-out card leading to elimination. Strategic swaps and trust are key to the game.
Fans took to X to express their excitement. One wrote: 'I FORGOT HOW GOOD THE FORTUNE HOTEL IS OMGGG it's literally an opening episode cliffhanger and I am already gagged beyond belief.' Another added: 'So glad #TheFortuneHotel is back! Such an underrated show.'
Spoiler alert: Besties Chelsey and Briony were eliminated before even checking in, handed the early check-out card on the beach and sent to the airport via speedboat. Fans were 'gutted' for the pair, though one speculated they might return later in the series.
The episode ended on a cliffhanger with couple Nella and Tope unsure whom to swap with after a tense game. One viewer joked: 'ARE YOU KIDDING ME??? I did not ask for an early checkout!!' The series is filmed at Silversands Grenada resort in the Caribbean, which is open to the public when not in use for filming.
