ITV has commissioned Studio Lambert and Talpa Studios’ format, The Golden Elevators, a high-stakes new quiz show hosted by Richard Osman.
Produced by Studio Lambert and John de Mol’s Talpa Studios, the series “turns seemingly simple A or B questions into a game like no other, as ten contestants take on the game, each other, and two elevators in a bid to reach the penthouse and a huge cash jackpot.”
Set in the lobby of a towering skyscraper, every question presents two possible answers, each represented by an elevator. Before the doors close, players can confer, debate, persuade and mislead. Then they choose. Step into the correct lift and move closer to the top. Step into the wrong one and everyone inside is plunged straight to the lobby and out of the game.
The jackpot is shared between every player who makes it to the penthouse. “Will the group rise together through collective knowledge and trust – or will a lone wolf deceive their way to the top and take the whole cash prize for themselves?”
The series will air on ITV1, ITVX, STV and STV Player.
Richard Osman said: “I’m absolutely thrilled to be hosting The Golden Elevators. I signed up the moment they showed me the game. It’s so simple, but it takes such skill to win — I’ve never seen a quiz show quite like it. I really can’t wait for ITV viewers to see The Golden Elevators. Or, as I call it, The Golden Lifts.”
Katie Rawcliffe, Director of Entertainment, Reality & Daytime Commissioning ITV said: “We are excited to bring The Golden Elevators, hosted by the exceptional King of gameshows Richmond Osman, to ITV. It’s fast-paced, full of twists and turns, and with play-along perfect for primetime.”
Tim Harcourt, Chief Creative Officer, Studio Lambert said: “This simple game of questions and answers is fused with some of the most devilish game-play ever. The combination of the team at ITV, Jasper and John DeMol’s Talpa Studios, as well as national treasure Richard Osman, makes this feel like an all-star galactico TV line up. We can’t wait to share it with audiences.”
Jasper Hoogendoorn, Chief Creative Officer at Talpa Studios said: “The ambitions for this new format have been sky-high from the start. We are already in advanced discussions with multiple territories, and the strong international traction proves we’re building something truly special. Together with our fantastic partners at Studio Lambert, we’re incredibly grateful for ITV’s trust in becoming the first territory outside the Netherlands to join us on this journey.”
The Golden Elevators is commissioned by Katie Rawcliffe, Director of Entertainment, Reality & Daytime Commissioning ITV and Joe Mace, Entertainment & Reality Commissioning Editor ITV. The format is created and distributed by Talpa Studios. The Executive Producers are Tom Blakeson, Tim Harcourt, Toni Ireland, Stephen Lovelock, Stephen Lambert, John de Mol and Jasper Hoogendoorn, with Production Executives Kezia Walker and Hilary Berkshire.
Jon Creamer
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