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Channel 4 axes its newest reality show with a twist after just one series on air

Published on March 26, 2025 at 03:06 PM

Channel 4 axes its newest reality show with a twist after just one series on air
Watch the shocking moment Vicky Pattinson PUNCHES Pete Wicks in the face in first look at new reality show Josh Must Win

CHANNEL 4 has axed its newest reality show after just one series on air, despite a star-studded lineup.

The broadcaster has culled The Underdog: Josh Must Win from schedules after its debut last year.

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Channel 4 has axed its newest reality show after just one series
The cast of the reality series, "Josh Must Win."
Josh Must Win has been culled from the schedule
Josh from "The Underdog: Josh Must Win" sits in an orange chair.
The show saw famous faces rig a popularity contestant to ensure unsuspecting contestant Josh won

Airing on digital channel E4, the show saw the famous faces rig a reality show so that Josh won no matter what.

The unsuspecting star of the show battled it alongside other civilians to become the favourite in a popularity contest.

However, they were unaware that next door was a group of celebrities making sure Josh won, no matter what.

A TV insider told Flying Eze: “Channel 4 are known for creating space for new shows to make their mark on screens.

“Unfortunately the show didn't leave a lasting impressions on viewers though.

“It's been decided not to bring the format back for a second series.”

The star-studded lineup include Pete Wicks, Vicky Pattison, Nick Grimshaw and Amber Rose Gill.

Radio star Nick, 40, won't be stuck for presenting jobs after landing a new gig with Channel 4.

He was recently announced as the new host of its rebranded animal programme The Bag Dog Academy.

Watch the horrifying moment Pete Wicks attacks reality star’s NIPPLES as new show Josh Must Win takes sadistic twist

Meanwhile, Josh Must Win viewers were left double-taking after comparing the 23-year-old to a famous soap star.

Fans flooded social media convinced the rising star bore a striking resemblance to Coronation Street's Alex Bain.

Channel 4's best competition shows

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Channel 4 boasts a number impressive competition shows, but which ones are really the best?

Four in a Bed

  • Reality competition show Four in a Bed has been airing on Channel 4 since 2010. It follows four couples as they take turns to stay at each others B&Bs and hotels, rating their stays along the way. The couple with the establishment voted best value for money are the winners.

Come Dine With Me

  • Come Dine With Me has been staple British viewing since 2005, providing some outrageous telly moments over the years. Like Four in a Bed, the series moves around to different properties as it follows four contestants as they each host a (supposedly) gourmet dinner party for each other. After each dinner the guests score the host out of 10, will the winner being revealed on the final evening.

The Great British Bake Off

  • Another national treasure, The Great British Bake Off welcomes a group of 12 amateur bakers to put their culinary skills to the test with Paul Hollywood and Prue Leith judging their efforts. One contestant is eliminated each week until the final three face off in the last week.

Bake Off: The Professionals

  • Bake Off: The Professionals puts a twist on GBBO, pitting two teams of professional pastry chefs against each other in every episode. It's up to judgesBenoit Blin and Cherish Finden to determine who has what it takes to make it through to the final.
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