Channel 4 has confirmed that its popular programme Secret Genius will return for a second series, expanded to seven episodes. Presenters Alan Carr and Susie Dent will once again host the show, which aims to uncover extraordinary talents in ordinary people through puzzles and intelligence tests.
The first series, which launched in February, attracted 2.1 million viewers for its opening episode. Contestants from various backgrounds took on large-scale interactive challenges inspired by Mensa IQ tests at Genius HQ.
The upcoming series, co-produced by Mothership and WPP Media Motion Entertainment, will feature more games for home audiences to participate in, alongside new methods to challenge contestants and viewers.
Alan Carr expressed his delight, saying: 'I'm absolutely thrilled Secret Genius is back and to be doing this alongside Susie again! We met people last series with unbelievable brains who had no idea how brilliant they were and watching that penny drop was genuinely magical.'
Susie Dent noted that the first series proved 'life-changing' for some participants, adding: 'I'm already excited at the prospect of witnessing some more incredible minds!'
Madonna Benjamin, Senior Commissioning Editor at Channel 4, said: 'Secret Genius and the wonderful Alan and Susie struck a real chord with the audience by celebrating intelligence in all its forms. We're delighted to be bringing it back with a bigger, bolder new series.'
