The show proved to be a hit with ITV viewers but the show is now reportedly facing an uncertain future
The show proved to be a hit with ITV viewers but the show is now reportedly facing an uncertain future(Image: ITV/Tuesday’s Child/Si Johns/Shutterstock)
There’s bad news for fans of the reality show, The Fortune Hotel, as it’s been reported ITV has “shelved” the show with no confirmed plans for its comeback.
The series, fronted by Stephen Mangan, debuted in May 2024 with a second run following in August 2025, and was branded as the broadcaster’s rival to The Traitors.
The format brings together 10 pairs of contestants at The Fortune Hotel, where each receives a crucial briefcase. One case conceals the grand prize of £250,000 in cash, eight contain nothing, and one holds the feared Early Checkout Card.
Whichever duo ends up with that particular case at each episode’s conclusion will face an abrupt and dramatic exit from the competition. Daily, the contestants get opportunities to deduce who possesses which case by tackling engaging challenges, as the puzzle intensifies for those staying at the hotel.
Each episode reaches its tension-filled peak during the case exchange in the alluring Lady Luck bar, where every pair must choose whether to retain or switch their briefcase, reports the Manchester Evening News.
Audiences are kept guessing whether the couple holding the fortune managed to deceive their rivals and deflect attention, or whether their case will be mercilessly snatched away.
Home viewers remain informed throughout, privy to every scheme and tactic as events unfold. The well-received programme attracted substantial audiences but now faces an unclear path forward despite its millions of fans.
The Mirror has contacted ITV for comment. Nella and Tope emerged victorious in the latest series, walking away with an impressive £210,000. The pair triumphed over rivals Fred and Min, as well as Martina and Briony.
During the finale, the Hotel Game saw contestants frantically tackle a cunning puzzle in their rooms before dashing across the Caribbean Sea in the series’ final Day Trip Challenge.
Yet only one duo could depart with the prize money, and fortune favoured Nella and Tope in the concluding Night Cap. As Stephen Mangan congratulated the victorious pair, ITV viewers flocked to social media to express their reactions to the outcome.
Taking to X, formerly known as Twitter, one fan wrote: “Fair play, they played a consistently strong game. #TheFortuneHotel.”
Another added: “I wanted Nella and Tope to win, and they won.” A third person said: “LET’S GO TOPE AND NELLA #thefortunehotel.”
A fourth social media user said: “Aww Nella and Tope ! ! I’m so happy for you #TheFortuneHotel #FortuneHotel. “Nella and Tope well well deserved. They played a great game,” a fifth person said.
Meanwhile, Sheffield mother and son duo Jo-Anne and Will claimed victory in the inaugural series, securing an impressive £210,000.
The Fortune Hotel is available to stream on ITVX
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