ITV is believed to have called time on their latest game show, The Real Games, following a string of recently implemented coronavirus lockdown guidelines.
The decision comes just days after the network announced it had also made the huge decision to cancel this years season of Britain’s Got Talent due to the restrictions.
Host Holly Willoughby, 39, and former cricketer Freddie Flintoff, 43, had signed to present the games show which would see an array of celebrities compete in various challenges.
Alex Scott, 36, and Chris Kamara, 63, were set to complete the line up as a trackside reporter and commentator.
Holly’s latest television project is believed to have been postponed (Image: Getty Images)
However, the show has since been put on the back burner with a source telling The Mirror: “Unfortunately, the show has been postponed as it is not possible to film under the current circumstances.”
The source went on to say that they are hoping production can be arranged in the near future.
It’s believed that filming for the exciting project was set to commence in March, with those working behind the scenes being asked to step down by the production company and network.
Cricket ace Freddie Flintoff was due to co-present alongside Holly (Image: Mike Marsland/WireImage)
Last week, ITV and bosses at Britain’s Got Talent confirmed that the variety show competition would not be going ahead in order to protect those that work on the show.
Bosses at the show revealed the struggled to “make it work” in light of the ongoing pandemic.
Sharing the devastating news, a statement read: “Despite everyone at ITV, Thames and Syco doing their best to make it happen, and with our absolute priority of safeguarding the well-being and health of every person involved in the programme from judges, hosts and contestants to all of the crew and audience,
The news comes following the decision to postpone Britain’s Got Talent (Image: ITV)
“The decision has been made to – unfortunately – move the record and broadcast of the 15th series of Britain’s Got Talent to 2022.”
They added: ” BGT is known for its diversity of talent with big dance groups, wonderful choirs and lavish orchestras at its heart, and it has become clear that not only is it not possible to film auditions with these types of acts in a secure way but also that they are not able to adequately rehearse and prepare safely.
“Safety has to come first and, as a result, the recording of the show can’t currently go ahead as planned.”
Last year, ITV were forced to relocate I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! from sunny Australia to a damp Abergele in North Wales due to quarantine restrictions put in place across the globe.
Daily Star has approached ITV for comment.
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