ITV announces launch of huge new channel after ITVBe axed – and fans of some of network’s biggest shows will love it

ITV is launching a new channel dedicated entirely to game shows and quizzes.

Hit shows such as , and will be streamed 24/7.

ITVBe, home to unscripted reality shows such as Towie and the Real Housewives, has been axedITV is launching a new channel dedicated entirely to game shows, pictured The Chase

and ratings winner , are also likely to be screened on ITV Quiz.

The channel will launch in June, replacing , which was home to unscripted reality shows such as and the franchise.

Those programmes will air on instead.

ITV’s game shows have consistently dominated TV ratings.

Long-running favourite The Chase, hosted by , regularly reaches three million viewers — often second only to during the week.

And reboot of Deal or No Deal achieves 2.5million.

A TV insider said: “Britain’s love of endures, so creating a dedicated channel makes sense.

“And game shows are very cheap to make. Many episodes are filmed in one chunk, so they’re a popular job for big-name talent too.”;