ITV has decided not to move forward with a UK version of the American game show Pyramid, despite filming a pilot episode hosted by Jane McDonald in 2023. The news was revealed by The Sun newspaper.
Here’s the Lowdown: Pyramid, a word-association game, is a popular format in the US, currently airing on ABC. The UK pilot, hosted by Jane McDonald, featured celebrity guests Justin Moorhouse, Marlon Davis, and Jenny Ryan. The game involves teams of two (one celebrity and one contestant) trying to guess words based on clues, competing for a potential £60,000 prize.
What This Means Now: ITV won’t be adding Pyramid to its lineup. The pilot, which was filmed last year, will remain unaired. UK viewers looking for a word-association game fix will have to look elsewhere.
The Bigger Picture: Game show formats frequently get piloted, but not all make it to a full series. ITV’s decision suggests that the Pyramid pilot, despite featuring a well-known host and celebrity guests, didn’t meet their expectations or fit their current programming strategy. It is a popular format, so could possibly turn up elsewhere in future.
