It has been reported that Freeze the Fear with Wim Hof, the competition reality show which first debuted in April 2022, has been cancelled on BBC One.
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The series was hosted by Holly Willoughby and Lee Mack, and saw eight celebrities being trained by Dutch extreme athlete and motivational speaker Wim Hof to complete challenges in sub-zero temperatures.
The news was first reported by The Sun, with a TV insider telling the publication that the cancellation "leaves a question mark" over where Willoughby goes next, after she left her job as co-host of This Morning last year.
A BBC spokesperson revealed to the publication that "there are no immediate plans for another series of Freeze the Fear on the BBC".
The series is back this January, with stars confirmed to be taking part including Ricky Hatton MBE, Claire Sweeney, Hannah Spearritt, Amber Davies, Greg Rutherford MBE, Miles Nazaire, Lou Sanders, Ricky Norwood, Adele Roberts, Roxy Shahidi, Ryan Thomas and Eddie 'The Eagle' Edwards.
Meanwhile, Willoughby's Freeze the Fear co-host Lee Mack was most recently seen starring in the 100th episode and Christmas special of his sitcom Not Going Out.
As to whether the show will return for another season beyond that milestone, Mack said: "I'm not sure about another 100 [episodes], but discussions are ongoing now and we will be back with you shortly with some more information, one way or the other!
"We're talking about it now. I'd love to do more, I love doing it, it's great fun, I love the cast but [...] it's not always my decision, these things. I just wait for someone to say, 'There's a bag of money, get on with it.'"
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James Hibbs is a Drama Writer for Radio Times, covering programmes across both streaming platforms and linear channels. He previously worked in PR, first for a B2B agency and subsequently for international TV production company Fremantle. He possesses a BA in English and Theatre Studies and an NCTJ Level 5 Diploma in Journalism.
