Freddie Flintoff to return with more Bullseye!
Following the success of last year’s specials, ITV has confirmed that Bullseye with Freddie Flintoff is to return for a full series later this year on ITV1, ITVX, STV, and STV Player.
The one-off Bullseye special, which aired during the festive season last year and attracted an audience of over 8.6 million, featured cricket legend and darts enthusiast Freddie Flintoff hosting the return of this beloved family show.
The 2024 Christmas special saw more than 30,000 fans applying for the chance to play a round of Bullseye, and the iconic game show has now been commissioned for four 60-minute episodes, along with a 2025 Christmas special (one 60-minute episode).
The programme will stick to its original format, with teams consisting of an amateur dart player, the ‘thrower’, and their partner, the ‘knower’. The teams will combine their dart-throwing skills and general knowledge to earn ‘points and prizes’.
This brand-new series, produced by ITV Studios, will also feature professional darts players assisting the contestants, along with the return of Master of Ceremonies Richard Ashdown. Bullseye will be distributed internationally by ITV Studios.
Freddie Flintoff said: “I love the darts and Bullseye was one of my favourite shows as a kid. I was really pleased people seemed to like the Christmas special and so now I’m thrilled I get to host the series. You can’t beat a bit of Bully!”
Joe Mace, Entertainment Commissioning Editor said: “Following the success of the Bullseye Christmas special last year, we’re thrilled to have commissioned an additional four episodes and a Christmas special for ITV viewers to enjoy this year. And we are delighted that Freddie will be returning as host to entertain our audiences and darts fans alike.”
Romesh Ranganathan’s Parents’ Evening is returning to ITV for its second series also, having reached over 6.7m viewers across its first run.
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