How does 99 to Beat work? ITV show rules explained - and who presents it

What's On How does 99 to Beat work? ITV show rules explained - and who presents it By Matthew Mohan-Hickson Digitial Reporter Comment Published 5th Apr 2025, 10:00 BST Watch more of our videos on ShotsTV.com and on Freeview 262 or Freely 565 Visit Shots! now 99 To Beat is ITV’s newest game show 🎉 Sign up to our daily The Scarborough News Today newsletter Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with an ad-lite subscription to The Scarborough News, you get 70% fewer ads while viewing the news that matters to you. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues.

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. This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Notice and Terms of Service apply. 99 to Beat is ITV’s newest game show.

It is described as ‘Squid Game meets It’s a Knockout’. But how does it work? ITV’s new game show 99 To Beat continues this week, but you might not yet have tuned in. It is part of the broadcaster’s Saturday night offering in spring 2025.

Adam and Ryan Thomas host the new show, which has been described as ‘Squid Game meets It’s A Knockout’. It will be followed by the latest episode of Britain’s Got Talent. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Listen now on Screen Babble: The Oscars - a year to forget? The White Lotus, Mystery Boxes and Harry Potter But what exactly is 99 To Beat? Here’s all you need to know: How does 99 to Beat work? Adam and Ryan Thomas host new ITV challenge show 99 To Beat.

| ITV ITV’s new game show is based on a Belgian TV show which first started in 2018. It has since been adapted across Europe and it finally arrives in the UK. In its review of the show, the Radio Times describes it as “Squid Game meets It’s a Knockout”.

It will see “100 ordinary people compete in a series of simple games to win a cash prize, all they have to do is not finish in last place”. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Read More Who are 99 to Beat presenters? ITV start time and what show is about BGT ITV 2025: why is Bruno Tonioli missing from auditions - and who is guest judge? BGT 2025: who are the golden buzzer acts in ITV series 18? Full list so far BGT 2025: why isn’t it on TV this week? ITV schedule explained Players who finish in last place during a game are eliminated with this continuing until one winner remains. The preview for the third episode adds: “Sixty-three players remain and are tasked with knocking over a balloon with a rubber band slingshot, balancing ten nails on top of a single nail and estimating the number of peas in a bottle to try and avoid elimination.

” What time is 99 to Beat on and how to watch? The show will make its debut on ITV this evening (April 5). It is due to start at 6pm and will run until approximately 7pm, around an hour including ad-breaks. It will be broadcast on ITV1/ 1HD but if you can’t watch it live, the show will be available on catch up via ITVX.

Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Who presents 99 to Beat? The British version of the show, which starts on ITV today (March 22), is hosted by Adam and Ryan Thomas. The brothers have had long careers in the public eye, with Ryan first finding fame as Jason Grimshaw in Coronation Street before winning both Celebrity Big Brother and Dancing on Ice. Best streaming deals for you right now Get your favourite shows for less with these hand-picked offers.

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Click here . Adam Thomas started out as Donte Charles on Waterloo Road - initially appearing on the show from 2006 to 2009, before returning for the reboot in 2023. After leaving the BBC show in 2009, he joined Emmerdale and played the character of Adam Barton until 2018.

Their other brothe r Scott Thomas recently appeared on Love Island: All Stars , a spin-off of the hit reality show on ITV2. He quit during the show and ended his time early in the villa. Are you planning to watch 99 to Beat this evening? Let me know your thoughts on the show by email: [email protected] .

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