EXCLUSIVE: ITV panel present Sorry, I Didn’t Know has landed a sixth season, with group captain Chizzy Akudolu stepping as much as host instead of Jimmy Akingbola, who’s filming the concluding season of Peacock’s Bel-Air.
The present has damaged its personal report to as soon as once more grow to be ITV’s longest-running present from a Black-led manufacturing firm, TriForce Productions.
Akingbola is changed by Akudolu, who can be getting into his internet hosting sneakers, hoping to maintain a decent rein on group captain Eddie Kadi and new group captain, the comic and actor Richard Blackwood, who replaces Akudolu. Filming will happen in the summertime and can function a roster of friends names following on from earlier season’s friends which have included Adjoa Andoh, Gina Yashere and Munya Chawawa. Akingbola will proceed to EP and will host future seasons.
The present sees group captains plus friends take one another on in a number of quiz rounds primarily centered on Black historical past. It is believed to be one of many longest-running exhibits from a Black-led indie throughout all UK networks.
Exec Fraser Ayres stated: “Chizzy has been part of the SIDK family since our pilot in 2016 and was amazing when she hosted an episode last series, so it’s great to see her in the hosting seat. And in Richard we have the perfect sparring partner for Eddie – They’re long-time friends and he has already shown he’s a brilliant and hilarious guest, so we are thrilled he will be joining the team on the regular.”
The sixth collection was commissioned by Katie Rawcliffe and Gemma John-Lewis. It can be exec produced for TriForce Productions by Fraser Ayres, Minnie Ayres and Akingbola. The collection producer is Delia Williams.