ITV comedy show axed after seven series as bosses brand it ‘tired’

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Love Island star Iain Stirling's ITV2 game show, CelebAbility, has been axed after seven seasons.The Sun reports that the comedy game show, launched in 2017 to follow the Love Island audience, was deemed "tired" by bosses.

Iain, who provides the narration for Love Island, presented the show alongside regular celebrity guests Scarlett Moffatt and Stacey Solomon.The show saw showbiz stars go up against members of the public in various challenges, as they showed of their unique talents.

An insider told The Sun: "CelebAbility had a decent run, but ultimately the format was a bit tired, and celeb panel shows can feel dated. "Bosses are always keen to try new ideas and invest in fresh telly projects.

It's time for a change, and Iain isn't short of work." An ITV spokesman confirmed that "there are no current plans for another series." Some ITV viewers have also expressed their disinterest in the show, taking to X, formerly known as Twitter, to voice their opinion.