The 1% Club is getting a family special and applications are open
Fancy it?!
From the moment Lee Mack's quiz show The 1% Club hit our screens back in 2022, it was an instant hit, as contestants from around the UK attempted to show off their knowledge to win big cash.
In the last few years, the show has expanded with a number of specials, including The 1% Club Rollover and The 1% Club Kids, and now the series is getting another special for New Year!
Titled The 1% Club New Year Special, the special show will feature families for the first time, with a casting advert saying: 'The 1% Club are making a New Year special and we are looking for family groups of 3, 4 and 5 to take part. 🤩🥳
'If you would like to be considered, all members of your family must fill in and complete the application form, link in Bio! Good Luck!! ✨'.
How to apply?
Applications for all upcoming series and specials of The 1% Club are open now.
The full advert for the family special states: 'The 1% Club is making a New Year special! The quiz show like no other is returning and we are looking for family groups of 3, 4 and 5 to take part for the chance of winning up to £100,00.
'We want family groups of any age (18+), gender and background to be part of our show'.
When is filming?
Applications are due to close on Friday 30th October 2026, with filming for the New Year special set to take place at Elstree Studios on Monday 16th November 2026.
When will it be on TV?
There's no official date for The 1% Club New Year special just yet, but we imagine it will air sometime in between Christmas and New Year on ITV/STV.
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Author: Alex Ross
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