The Assembly future confirmed for 'rollercoaster' ITV series
ITV has confirmed the future of The Assembly after two series.
The Assembly is returning for a third series.
The hit ITV show, which recently saw the likes of Sir Stephen Fry, Sir Lenny Henry and Rylan Clark appear on the second run, will be back for more of its unique interview format with a fresh lineup of famous faces.
Katie Rawcliffe, Director of Entertainment, Reality and Daytime Commissioning at ITV, said: “We’re immensely proud of this series.
"The Assembly takes the celebrities and viewers on a complete rollercoaster ride - it really is a show where you have to expect the unexpected.”
The show features a group of inquisitive interviewers who are all autistic, neurodivergent and/or learning disabled as they grill celebrities on a range of topics.
The programme has drawn huge attention for its approach, which removes typical interview constraints and allows contributors to ask questions that might otherwise go unspoken.
David Smyth, Entertainment and Reality Commissioning Editor at ITV, added: “There are so many more celebrities who need The Assembly experience.
"Everyone that’s done it walks away saying it’s the best thing they’ve ever done, and the warmth we receive from fans and critics alike shows viewers agree.
"We can’t wait to get cracking with more.”
The upcoming series will feature six stars with an episode each, with casting details to follow.
The Unseen and More Unseen extra montage episodes will also make a return.
Stu Richards, from Rockerdale Studios, joked that the team have some massive names in mind for future episodes.
He teased: “Crikey, here we go again, I’m buzzing.
"I can't wait to make a show in which we ask Queen Camilla about her first kiss or The Pope how often he clips his toenails.
"To be clear we haven't booked any of those people, I'm just manifesting.”
And Rockerdale Studios' Michelle Singer added: “That we get to return to ask more questions of even more celebrities is thrilling, of course.
"That our brilliant team on and behind the cameras can come back to do what, collectively, we do best is wonderful.
"We can’t wait for audiences to see and hear more.”
