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ITV’s The Box has exposed Gary Lineker for who he really is
The contestants must learn the rules as they go, while the show’s low stakes and long stretches of inactivity draw criticism.
- ITV launched The Box, which sees 10 celebrities emerge from yellow boxes into a glass-walled house to compete in a game with undefined rules.
- Participants wander through an industrial wasteland searching for yellow hexagons with no time limit, creating confusion since neither contestants nor viewers understand the rules or stakes.
- Morning TV presenter Ranvir Singh struggled to swim toward a yellow buoy, while Jenny and former Speaker of the House of Commons John Bercow also navigated the game; footballer Graeme Souness notably assisted them.
- Host Lineker fails to inject energy into the production, while the end-game contest—a confusing blend of rock, paper, scissors mixed with Deal—leaves viewers struggling to engage.
- Critics suggest the high-concept format fails to deliver sufficient rewards, casting doubt on a second series or even a festive Christmas showing for the program.
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ITV’s The Box has exposed Gary Lineker for who he really is - Politics, Policy, Political Views
‘What have I signed up for?’ wondered contestant Jenny Ryan early in proceedings on ITV’s The Box. It’s a question that might be more germanely asked by the show’s host Gary Lineker. A long time ago, American comedian Fred Allen said that ‘Television... The post ITV’s The Box has exposed Gary Lineker for who he really is first appeared on Politics, Policy, Political Views.
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