ITV plays Fremantle’s Game of Talents

UK commercial broadcaster ITV has commissioned a British version of a Spanish gameshow format in which contestants try to uncover secret talents among the general public.

Katie Rawcliffe

Game of Talents is being produced by Fremantle-owned Thames. It will see contestants teamed up with celebrities who will help them figure out surprising and bizarre hidden talents among mystery performers.

The show will be exec produced by Ashley Whitehouse for Thames and was commissioned by ITV head of entertainment commissioning Katie Rawcliffe and commissioning editor for entertainment Kevin O’Brien.

The format, devised by Fremantle, is now entering its third season in Spain with Mediaset. The 7×60’ episodes will air on ITV in 2021.

Amelia Brown, MD of Thames, said: “Game of Talents is a winning format and we can’t wait to bring it – along with lots of laughs, surprises and fun – to a UK audience. The show has a unique combination of performances mixed with gameplay that will entertain families ranging from young and old and everyone in between.”

Rawcliffe added: “This programme offers a different and hilarious take on the talent show and we can’t wait to bring it to our viewers in 2021.”