MTV takes five

MTV has commissioned five series, including three new additions to its UK and international schedules.

The network has ordered new shows Car Crash Couples, Judge Geordie and Hire Me (working title), plus returning seasons of Geordie Shore and Ex on the Beach.

Dating format Car Crash Couples will be produced by 5Production for MTV International, the first commission for Channel 5’s in-house production arm from a Viacom network since the US entertainment giant’s takeover of the UK channel last year.

The 8×60’ series will focus on the challenges four young couples face when taking the toughest road trip of their lives across Mexico. It will be filmed this summer, premiering in the UK next year.

Meanwhile, Geordie Shore star Vicky Pattison will feature in spin-off series Judge Geordie as she travels the country helping to solve relationship nightmares.

Produced by long-time MTV partner Lime Pictures, the 10×60’ series will air across MTV’s network of international channels following the current 10th season of Geordie Shore, which will return for an 11th season later this year.

New reality format Hire Me (working title) focuses on young jobseekers who have proved unable to hold down a job but, when given he opportunity to try out their dream role, will face the biggest surprise of their life. The 8×60’ series will be made by the new factual entertainment division of Remedy productions and will air in the UK this summer.

MTV has also re-commissioned dating series Ex on the Beach for a third run, after its second season concluded in March.