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ITV Cancels Stephen Fry’s Jeopardy! Reboot After Two Series

The Fry-fronted revival struggled to find an audience in a crowded mid-afternoon quiz slot.

Overview

  • TVZone reported the cancellation a year after the last episode aired, and programme makers offered no comment when asked.
  • The weekday daytime run faced established rivals including Lingo, Riddiculous and Tenable.
  • Viewers and TV commentators suggested the reverse-question format and presentation failed to connect with casual UK quiz audiences.
  • Fry also hosted an Australian edition filmed in the UK, and its status remains unclear.
  • The axing continues a pattern of short-lived UK versions after earlier attempts on Channel 4 (1983–84), ITV (1990–93) and Sky One (1995–96).