Channel 4 Greenlights Third Series of Hit Show Tempting Fortune, with Rob Beckett as host

Channel 4 today confirms that its smash-hit reality series Tempting Fortune will return for a third series, produced by Voltage TV in partnership with Motion Entertainment, a WPP Media company.

Rob Beckett will host the new series, as 12 new fortune seekers face more enticing temptations, harsher terrain and even higher stakes in this hilarious high-stakes adventure show.

Following two hugely successful series, the popular show will once again challenge a brand-new group of contestants to trek through the Malaysian jungle armed with nothing but basic supplies and their own willpower.

Starting with a pot of £300,000, the group must decide if they want to save the pot so it can be won at the end of the journey, or spend it on the little luxuries that appear during their arduous and exhausting trek. Every time a contestant caves to comfort, be it a hot meal, a soft bed or a personal phone call home, this pot, which is the group prize fund takes a hit.

With big brands lining up to transport their products to the jungle to offer up comforting tastes of home, the temptations on offer are more tempting and more emotionally evocative than ever before.

This new series promises more extreme conditions, more enticing temptations, and some dramatic new twists that will put even greater pressure on the shared cash pot. New host Rob Beckett will travel with the group to tease them with temptations and guide viewers through all the dramatic twists directly from the stunning yet unforgiving tropical location.

Rob Beckett said, “Put people in the jungle, take away everything nice, then tempt them with hot showers and burgers. It’s hilarious. Everyone thinks they can resist temptation … until they’re hot and filthy, and suddenly morals go out the window. I’m very happy to be hosting this show, especially from the comfort of a lovely crew hotel.”

Genna Gibson, commissioning editor, Channel 4 said, “Tempting Fortune has struck a real chord with UK audiences, blending adventure and psychological tension in a fresh, compelling way. We’re excited to raise the stakes again for series three and viewers can expect more of the emotional highs and lows, fiery debates and fractured alliances that have made Tempting Fortune a breakout reality phenomenon.”

The third series of Tempting Fortune was commissioned by Genna Gibson for Channel 4. Executive Producer for Motion is Melanie Darlaston. Cineflix Rights is the worldwide distribution partner.