Overview
- Multiple UK outlets reported on Thursday that ITV has decided not to commission a second series of The Summit, with the coverage relying on unnamed insiders quoted to national papers.
- The eight‑episode show, filmed in New Zealand’s Southern Alps, challenged 14 contestants to reach a summit in 14 days while each carried a share of a £200,000 prize.
- Reported average viewing figures were around 1.1–1.2 million, a level outlets say was judged too low against the show’s high production costs and prime‑time expectations.
- Ben Shephard, the presenter, previously described the production as physically demanding and said there was at least one “very bad injury” during filming; ITV has not issued a clear public confirmation of the cancellation.
- Industry coverage frames the move as part of tighter commissioning choices at ITV that favour cheaper or proven formats, and the series remains available to stream on ITVX while scheduling decisions continue.