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Alan Carr’s Epic Gameshow ‘axed by ITV’ as host ‘won’t be taking this hard’

Claims TV star 'will be glad of the rest'

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Earlier this year Alan Carr fans were handed a blow amid news that his Epic Gameshow had been cancelled by ITV.

The series, which revived much-loved TV gameshows from the past and repeats this weekend (November 3), was said to have been rested by telly bosses last year.

However, The Sun reported in May that the axe has fallen on the primetime show. It began in 2020 and ran for three series.

However, while fans were saddened by the news, Alan himself has plenty on his plate to keep him busy.

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Sad news, but it is believed Alan Carr’s Epic Gameshow won’t return for a fourth series (Credit: ITV)

Alan Carr’s Epic Gameshow ‘cancelled’

According to the news outlet, bosses decided on chopping the Saturday night series after careful consideration.

But it was stressed that the funnyman host has a raft of shows in production.

A TV insider is said to have said: “Alan won’t be taking this too hard. The three seasons Epic Gameshow ran for on ITV were well received. And it’s not like he’s short of other projects.

Alan won’t be taking this too hard.

“On ITV alone, he has primetime game show Password coming up later this year, as well as a second series of his autobiographical comedy drama Changing Ends.

“Plus, he has shows on the BBC including Picture Slam and Interior Design Masters, and his home makeover programme with Amanda Holden.”

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You can’t beat a bit of Bully from Bullseye but it’s reportedly been axed (Credit: ITV)

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Epic Gameshow proved a welcome return for some of the most enduring ITV favourites from the 1970s, 1980s, and 1990s.

It included telly comebacks for shows like Bullseye, The Price Is Right, Play Your Cards Right, as well as Strike It Lucky.

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Alan Carr is a telly darling whatever show he appears on (Credit: ITV)

But despite the hit of TV nostalgia, The Sun also suggests the busy star “will be glad of the rest”.

ED! has approached ITV for comment about The Sun’s story.

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Alan Carr’s Epic Gameshow repeats on Sunday November 3 at 2.45pm.

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Robert Leigh
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