ITV confirms release date of twisted new show Genius Game – as it bids to be the new 1% Club
ITV HAS confirmed the release date of its brand new show the Genius Game.
The broadcaster will bring the new format to screens next month, with David Tennant on hosting duties.
It will see strategically minded players, chosen not just for their high intellectual prowess but also their social IQ, face the ultimate battle of survival.
To win, contestants will participate in a host of never-before-seen games all designed to not only test their intellectual acumen but encourage them to carefully and creatively use the art of manipulation to outfox their opponents and win a cash prize.
Host David will take on the role of The Creator in the eight-part series which originates from South Korea, and guide players as they attempt to navigate each uniquely crafted challenge.
But who has what it takes to deceive, collude and outsmart their opponents to become the first UK winner of the ‘Genius Game’?
ITV haven’t confirmed the exact launch date for the new show, but viewers will see it on screens next month.
Eight episodes of the format have been filmed, with them set to air over two weeks.
Speaking about the new show, Katie Rawcliffe, Head of Entertainment at ITV, said: “This exciting reality format is designed to keep not just the players but the audience on the edge of their seats with each episode containing compelling gameplay and thrilling twists.
“David Tennant is the perfect ringmaster to preside over this battle of brainpower, teamwork and deception.
“We’re delighted to be bringing Genius Game to the ITV audience.”
Do you have to pay tax on game show winnings in the UK?
Unlike in many other countries, such as the US, HMRC allows cash prizes from competitions and the National Lottery to be tax-free.
However, in order for the money to be seen as from a ‘competition’, there has to be a skill-based element, such as a quiz question, or the option of free entry.
This is why some competitions ask incredibly simple questions that even a five-year-old could answer, as they are trying to get around the requirement to offer a free entry option.