Overview
- The prime‑time series, hosted by Ben Shephard, premiered on ITV1/ITVX with back‑to‑back episodes before moving to a weekly Tuesday slot through March 17.
- The format drops 14 strangers into New Zealand’s Southern Alps with 14 days to reach a peak while carrying equal shares of a £200,000 prize in their backpacks.
- Challenges set by a mysterious ‘Mountain’s Keeper’ and group vote‑offs shape the trek, with the pot shrinking when players are eliminated or leave.
- The opening instalment featured the season’s first vote‑off without revealing major plot details, establishing the show’s mix of endurance and social strategy.
- Shephard said one ‘very bad’ on‑set injury occurred when instructions were ignored, as early audience reaction ranged from enthusiasm to skepticism about the concept.