Is The Chase Around The World A One And Done?

I recently read that ITV has seemingly decided not to commission a second series of The Chase Around The World.

In an article on the Mirror's website, the showbiz team declared the programme had been axed because it was seen to be 'one big flop'.

For what it's worth, a 'series spokesperson' has denied such a decision has been made. However, if the broadcaster has indeed pulled the plug on future series' of the unique game show, I would consider it unsurprising.

As I wrote on Friday July 17th, a day after watching the first ep, I floated the instinct that the game show - which saw teams of two go on trivia hunts across cities of the World with the prospect of facing two Chasers if they finish last - had potential of being a one and done.

Well, it looks like my guess could turn out to be accurate. There's no smoke without fire and all that.

I noticed lukewarm-to-negative reactions to episode one across social media. That despite the series, and most  - but not all! - of its contestants, growing on me as the episodes progressed.

The Chase Around the World was a fun spinoff of the teatime quiz show. I'll miss it if those initial reports turn out to be true.