In a bombshell announcement that’s sending shockwaves through the TV world, ITV Studios has officially thrown open the doors to its sizzling new entertainment label Bright Entertainment – and they’re not messing about! 🎉

Kicking off with fireworks, Managing Director Lily Wilson unveiled the brand’s inaugural commission: the heart-pounding, globe-trotting mega-format The Chase Around the World – a radical evolution of Britain’s beloved quiz juggernaut The Chase!

Hosted once again by the unstoppable Bradley Walsh, this isn’t your average studio showdown. Oh no – this is high-stakes adventure on steroids! Six pairs of plucky contestants will jet-set across the planet, racing to track down all six iconic Chasers – The Beast, The Governess, The Vixen, The Menace, The Dark Destroyer and The Sinnerman – hidden in top-secret locations around the globe.

Unravelling fiendish puzzles, solving mind-bending clues and battling jet lag, geography and pure brainpower, the winning duo will finally face off against the Chasers in an ultimate quiz showdown for a life-changing cash prize! One wrong move and it’s game over – but get it right, and you could walk away with a fortune!

Bradley Walsh, the king of Saturday night telly, couldn’t contain his excitement: “This bold new take on The Chase combines quizzing with travelling and will test contestants’ knowledge like never before. The Chasers are already famous around the world, so fans can look forward to seeing them ply their trade in some superb secret locations.”

Lily Wilson, the powerhouse MD steering Bright Entertainment, declared: “What better way to launch Bright Entertainment – not only with the news of our inaugural commission, but a reimagining of one of the most successful television quiz formats. The Chase Around the World is a fittingly global evolution for an iconic format, developed and being produced by a great team. We look forward to launching the series later this year and it being the first of many more exciting formats to come!”

The six-part primetime series – commissioned by ITV’s Sue Murphy and Kate Teckman – promises edge-of-your-seat drama, stunning international backdrops, surprise twists and that classic Chase tension viewers crave. It’s the perfect fusion of brain-teasing quizzing and real-world adventure – think Race Across the World meets The Chase on steroids!

Bright Entertainment, with offices buzzing in London and Glasgow, brings together top talent including Creative Director Tom Williams (fresh from TalkbackThames), Creative Directors Martin Scott and Phil Mount, Head of Production Christina Clayton, and Director of Development Ian Gill. The label now houses powerhouse catalogues from Potato (behind The Chase, Beat the Chasers, Bullseye with Freddie Flintoff) and 12 Yard (The Finish Line, Celebrity Puzzling) – setting the stage for a flood of fresh, scalable hits.

ITV bosses are hailing it as a game-changer: “The Chase Around The World is a really exciting new format taking the DNA of Britain’s most iconic quiz into epic real-world locations, in a high-stakes battle of knowledge. The show is full of surprises, problem-solving, and fantastic play-along for viewers. Combined with The Chasers’ intellect and host Bradley’s inimitable wit, viewers are in for an absolute treat!”

The original The Chase has been a ratings monster for 17 years, racking up awards, beaming into 22 territories worldwide (including the US), and spawning spin-offs like Beat the Chasers in 11 countries. Now, with this globe-spanning twist, the franchise is set to conquer even more screens – and ITV Studios will handle international distribution to make it a worldwide sensation!

Fan frenzy is already exploding online, with viewers begging for casting details and speculating on exotic Chaser hideouts – from bustling Tokyo streets to serene Icelandic fjords or sun-soaked Australian outback!

And the excitement doesn’t stop there – applications are NOW OPEN for contestants brave enough to chase the Chasers around the world! Head to the link in bio (or check ITV’s official channels) if you think you’ve got the brains, guts and passport ready for the ultimate quiz quest!

This is more than a launch – it’s a full-blown TV revolution! Bright Entertainment is here, Bradley Walsh is packing his bags, the Chasers are going global, and the quiz world will never be the same.

Buckle up, Britain – the chase is officially around the world, and it’s going to be unmissable!