The Inner Circle (game show)

The Inner Circle
Also known asThe Celebrity Inner Circle
GenreGame show
Presented byAmanda Holden
Country of originUnited Kingdom
Original languageEnglish
No. of series1
No. of episodes25 (regular)
6 (celebrity)
Production
Executive producerDavid Marshall
Production locationGlasgow
Running time45 minutes
Production companyTern Television
Original release
NetworkBBC One
Release6 October 2025 (2025-10-06) –
present

The Inner Circle is a BBC game show which premiered on 6 October 2025. The Celebrity Inner Circle premiered on 4 October 2025.[1] It is hosted by Amanda Holden.[2]

Development

The series was announced in January 2025.[3] The show is reportedly inspired by shows such as The Traitors, Golden Balls and The Weakest Link.[4]

It is filmed and produced in Glasgow.[5] BBC Studios holds format and distribution rights.[6]

Episodes

There are 25 episodes and 6 special celebrity episodes.[7] The celebrity episodes include celebrity contestants.[8]

See also

  • Shafted, 2001 game show with a similar format

References

  1. ^ "The Celebrity Inner Circle". Episode 1. Series 1. 4 October 2025. BBC One. Retrieved 10 October 2025.
  2. ^ Garnsworthy, Jenny (19 September 2025). "Amanda Holden to present celebrity version of new BBC quiz show The Inner Circle". Evening Standard. Retrieved 10 October 2025.
  3. ^ https://www.bbc.com/mediacentre/2025/the-inner-circle-amanda-holden
  4. ^ Barr, Sabrina (30 September 2025). "Amanda Holden: 'The BBC wanted somebody slightly dangerous, so they got me'". Metro. Retrieved 10 October 2025.
  5. ^ "New quiz show The Inner Circle hosted by Amanda Holden is coming to BBC One and BBC iPlayer" (Press release). BBC Media Centre. 29 January 2025. Retrieved 10 October 2025.
  6. ^ https://www.bbc.com/mediacentre/2025/the-inner-circle-amanda-holden
  7. ^ Kettle, Emilia (12 February 2025). "Applications open for new BBC quiz show hosted by Amanda Holden - How to apply". BBC Shows and Tours (Press release). Retrieved 10 October 2025 – via Glasgow Times.
  8. ^ Lewis, George (19 September 2025). "Taskmaster favourites announced as part of line-up for brand-new BBC quiz show". Digital Spy. Retrieved 10 October 2025.