ITV’s primetime quiz show Beat The Chasers is officially set for a seventh series, bringing relief to fans after the previous run faced a significant broadcast hold-up. Production is scheduled for this Summer, pointing towards an early 2026 air date on ITV1 and ITVX.
Here’s the Lowdown: Confirmation of Series 7 comes after Series 6, filmed back in Spring 2023, was finally broadcast in January 2025 – nearly two years after completion. The upcoming seventh series is planned to enter production this Summer, suggesting a much quicker turnaround for its broadcast early next year on ITV1. Bradley Walsh returns to host the challenging quiz format.
What This Means Now: Fans won’t have to endure another extended wait for new episodes. The format remains unchanged: solo contestants first answer multiple-choice questions to build potential prize money. They then face offers from two or more Chasers – Mark ‘The Beast’ Labbett, Anne ‘The Governess’ Hegerty, Shaun ‘The Dark Destroyer’ Wallace, Paul ‘The Sinnerman’ Sinha, Jenny ‘The Vixen’ Ryan, and Darragh ‘The Menace’ Ennis – balancing time advantages against the cash amount.
The Bigger Picture: Despite keeping Series 6 on the shelf for an unusually long period, ITV is clearly backing the popular spin-off. The show pits individuals against arguably the UK’s most formidable quiz team in a tense race against time. Success requires contestants to outlast the combined might of the Chasers, with top offers reaching potentially life-altering sums up to £600,000. Previous episodes are available on ITVX.
