ITV viewers convinced they’ve seen Ryan and Adam Thomas’ new game show before
The format is very familiar...
ITV viewers had plenty to say about the ‘entertaining’ new game show fronted by Ryan and Adam Thomas–and comparisons were instantly made.
Hosted by the soap showbiz brothers, 99 To Beat is a new reality TV show in which 100 contestants are whittled down to one after a series of challenges for a cash prize of £25,000.
In the first challenge of the first episode, which aired tonight, viewers naturally took to social media to share their excitement for the new show, with many comparing it to the Netflix phenomenon Squid Game.
Darren Pattison added: ‘Really enjoying #99tobeat it’s like a Soft Squid Game but it’s entertaining.’
@eloonabeth joked: ‘#99ToBeat is basically squid game without the murdering.’
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@Harkinson tweeted: ‘This is just Squid Game with no budget.’
99 to Beat features 100 contestants who are whittled down to one after a series of challenges for a cash prize of £25,000 (Picture: ITV) ‘Really enjoying #99tobeat it’s like a Soft Squid Game but it’s entertaining’ (Picture: ITV)Holly Carruthers wrote: ‘I get squid game vibes from this, but nice to see Ryan and Adam presenting together.’
It was recently reported that during filming a ‘small number of contestants’ received medical attention after having an adverse reaction to hay used in a game, an ITV spokesperson confirmed to Metro.
They added: ‘Contributor welfare remains our top priority, and this production was assessed and monitored in line with our robust health and safety processes and in consultation with external health and safety advisors.’
Speaking about the medical incidents on 99 To Beat for the first time, Ryan told The Sun: ‘I mean, accidents happen and you’ve got to expect it when you’re doing a show with 100 contestants that anything is possible from a game perspective and from an injury perspective, you’re never going to 100% come out of it unscathed.’
