Adil Ray Announces New Celebrity Lingo Series on ITV, Fans React with Excitement
Good Morning Britain presenter Adil Ray has shared major career news, announcing that a brand new series of Celebrity Lingo is set to premiere on ITV1 and ITVX in the near future. The television star, who is widely recognised for his role on the ITV morning show, made the announcement via a video posted on his Instagram account, generating significant buzz among his followers.
Breaking News on a Rainy Day
In the Instagram video, captioned "Bringing you some good news on a rainy day", Adil Ray addressed his fans directly, stating: "Hello Adil here. I've got some breaking news for you. Brand new Celebrity Lingo coming soon to ITV1 and ITVX." This revelation marks an exciting development for fans of the popular wordplay game show, which features contestants competing in linguistic challenges.
Adil Ray's Hosting Journey and Fan Reactions
Adil Ray has been the host of Lingo since its revival in 2021, taking over from RuPaul, who initially fronted the celebrity version. Last year, he expressed his honour at being given the role, posting on Instagram: "HUGE NEWS! Lingo is coming back to our screens in 2026! So pleased to say we’re bringing you 30 more episodes, giving contestants a chance to win £15,000. And there’s MORE! I’ll also be hosting CELEBRITY LINGO. A new series for midweek evenings! I am so honoured. The country’s biggest word game is back!"
Fans were quick to respond with enthusiasm on social media. One commenter exclaimed, "Can't wait!!!", while another praised, "Welcome back, my favourite presenter." Additional reactions included remarks such as "Should be good, looking forward to it", "Yay! I still want to be on it!", "I am a big fan of this", and "Yippee".
Humorous Exchange and Show Background
In a light-hearted moment, when one fan admitted they "preferred the version with RuPaul", Adil Ray humorously replied, "Me too", showcasing his playful personality. Lingo, which originally aired in the 1980s, was revived in 2021 with Adil as host, and so far, four series of the main programme have been broadcast.
Good Morning Britain continues to air weekdays from 6am on ITV1 and ITVX, while Celebrity Lingo will feature on ITV as part of its midweek evening lineup. This announcement adds to the growing anticipation for the return of one of television's most engaging word games.
