ITV is gearing up to launch its latest reality series, The Summit, hosted by Ben Shephard. The show, which has been in production for two years, will air its first episode on Tuesday, 10 February at 9pm on ITV1, with a second episode following the next night. Subsequent episodes will air weekly on Tuesdays, culminating in a finale on 17 March.
The series follows 14 contestants as they attempt to reach the summit of a mountain in New Zealand's Southern Alps. Over two weeks, they must form alliances and vote each other off, all while carrying their share of the £200,000 prize money. Any contestant who is eliminated or drops out takes their money with them, reducing the final pot.
Shephard, known for presenting This Morning and Tipping Point, described the show as “an adventure and challenge-based show” requiring mental focus and teamwork. He added that the twist of carrying winnings adds drama, calling it “some of the best reality drama you’ll ever see, crossed with adventure on an epic scale.”
The first two episodes will be available to stream on ITVX from 10:15pm on 10 February. However, to avoid spoilers, subsequent episodes will only be available on ITVX after their linear broadcast. The show draws comparisons to The Traitors due to its elimination mechanics.
