The Million Pound Drop Live

8:00pm Saturday, October 13 on C4

It’s time to polish the silverware and give a royal welcome to team eventing winner Zara Phillips and gold medalist boxer Anthony Joshua, who join forces in an attempt to claim a big win for their chosen charities. Davina will be guiding them through the drop and the eight questions that stand between them and a million pounds.

Olympians Zara Phillips and Anthony Joshua will appear on a charity edition of The Million Pound Drop this month.

The London 2012 athletes will be attempting raise money for their respective charities on the October 13 edition of the Channel 4 series.

Joshua claimed gold in boxing at the games earlier this year while Phiilips was a part of the silver medal-winning equestrian team. Continue reading »

Channel 4 announced today that The Million Pound Drop mobile app has now hit over 1 million downloads just 3 months after its launch.

The mobile app launched on iOS in May and on Android in July this year following the success of the UK’s most successful and award-winning play along show, The Million Pound Drop Live.

The free app allows viewers to play along with the show and has a Play Anytime game mode (on iOS), which users can pay to unlock, allowing them to play whenever they like. Continue reading »

9:20pm Saturday, September 15 on C4

Back with a new series over six consecutive weekends Davina McCall is at the helm as new pairs take on the Drop in an attempt to win big. Another lucky viewer will play alongside special celeb guest Peter Andre later in this series. There are also more celebrity duos playing for charity and the show will mark its 100th birthday with a special night of celebrations. With only eight questions standing between the players and one million pounds, they stand to take home a fortune. However, one wrong move could see thousands of pounds drop through the floor.

9:00pm Friday, September 14 on C4

Back with a new series over six consecutive weekends Davina McCall is at the helm as new pairs take on the Drop in an attempt to win big. Another lucky viewer will play alongside special celeb guest Peter Andre later in this series. Hopeful contestants can find out how to apply by watching this first episode of the new series. There are also more celebrity duos playing for charity and the show marks its 100th birthday with a special night of celebrations.

Plus, X Factor Boot Camp to be in Liverpool this year, and TOWIE star to play Million Pound Drop

We’ll begin today’s look at the world of reality TV with the sad news that Bo Bruce, who of course was a finalist on the BBC’s The Voice UK, is in mourning after her mother Rosamund passed away.

As Bo’s fans will know, throughout her appearances on The Voice, she was always haunted by the knowledge that her mum, who had pancreatic cancer, was nearing the end of her life, and she dedicated her cover version of Coldplay’s hit Charlie Brown to her stricken mother.

Yesterday, Bo wrote on Facebook, “Light a candle, thousands of us, light a candle,” and a message on behalf of the singer was posted on her official website thanking fans for their support.

Poster yesterday, July 4th, it reads, “Bo’s mother Ros passed away peacefully in the night, at home, surrounded by loved ones.

“Bo would like to thank all of you for the messages of love and support, they mean so much to her… Continue reading »

Go Compare ad draws complaints

Sue Barker’s new Go Compare TV advertisement has drawn 43 complaints from viewers, according to the Advertising Standards Authority. The ad features the presenter firing a rocket launcher at the brand’s opera singer Gio Compario.

Dancing on Ice viewers put off by Bleakley

An ITV poll has confirmed that viewers were turned off Dancing on Ice last season by new co-host Christine Bleakley. Only 45% of those polled admitted to liking her as the show’s co-host. Continue reading »

9:00pm Friday, July 6 on C4

Davina McCall presents another episode of the series in which just eight questions stand between each pair of contestants and a million pounds. Viewers at home can play with a virtual million pounds alongside the contestants with the hugely successful online game. And those who do will also have the chance to apply for the show and play for real money, live on Channel 4.

10:00pm Saturday, June 23 on C4

The Million Pound Drop Live continues. With Davina McCall at the helm, new pairs of players will be taking on the Drop in an attempt to win big. And, once again, there will be some celebrity duos playing live in the hope of bagging some serious cash for their chosen charities. Viewers at home can also play with a virtual million pounds.

9:00pm Saturday, June 16 on C4

The Million Pound Drop Live continues. With Davina McCall at the helm, new pairs of players will be taking on the Drop in an attempt to win big. And, once again, there will be some celebrity duos playing live in the hope of bagging some serious cash for their chosen charities. Viewers at home can also play with a virtual million pounds.