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ITV game show labelled 'most expensive flop' faces axe after just one series

ITV is yet to confirm whether a new reality game show will be returning for a second series after it failed to attract viewers

ITV is reportedly poised to axe a game show that's been branded the 'most expensive flop in years' after its final episode attracted the same number of viewers as a BBC2 documentary about pangolins. The Genius Game, presented by David Tennant, is thought to have cost £2.5million to produce (Image: ITV) Read MoreRelated Articles Love Island fans only just realising Casa Amor bombshell was in X Factor girl band The Genius Game centres on intelligence and challenges participants to test their mental prowess through unprecedented puzzles whilst manipulating rivals for a monetary reward, though many viewers found it bewildering and hard to follow.

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