The highly anticipated Celebrity Hunted UK Series 6 is set to premiere on January 5, 2025, at 9 PM GMT on Channel 4, bringing excitement and suspense as 12 celebrities go on the run, evading capture from professional hunters.
This season, the beloved reality series showcases a unique competition, where famous faces must navigate the challenges of evading capture for up to 14 days. With the stakes high, participants aim to outsmart expert hunters drawing on technology and surveillance tactics to track them down. All for the cause of raising £100,000 for charity through Stand Up to Cancer.
Among the star-studded lineup are dynamic duos such as professional dancers Giovanni Pernice and Kai Widdrington, actress and television presenter Denise Welch alongside her husband, artist Lincoln Townley, and pop star Duncan James paired with model and reality TV star Christine McGuinness. They will also be joined by podcasters David Whitely and Zeze Millz, soap stars Danielle Harold and Kimberly Hart-Simpson, and news anchors Simon McCoy and Lucrezia Millarini.
Each week will deliver thrilling episodes, beginning with contestants making their daring escape from various locations, including the first episode’s escape from a train heading through picturesque Norfolk. Contestants must use all their mental and physical capabilities to remain incognito as they face planned challenges, anticipated encounters, and the constant threat of capture.
"I didn't realize how hard it would be on my own, I am gutted," reflected Saffron Barker, who had previously participated, commenting on the challenges experienced by those on the run.
Celebrity Hunted’s format involves the chosen hunters, comprised of highly trained police and military personnel equipped with advanced tools such as drones, live CCTV, and cyber forensic technology, making the chase more exhilarating. This blend of traditional hide-and-seek with cutting-edge technology promises viewers edge-of-their-seat moments devoid of predictability.
With eight episodes lined up, each week will bring new challenges and exciting changes, including attempts at world records, resourceful strategies by the fugitives, and guest appearances from charismatic figures lending hints of humor and camaraderie amid tension. The entire experience is set to explore human ingenuity, showcasing the highs and lows of celebrity life turned fugitive.
For fans eager to catch up on the action early, Channel 4 Plus members can stream episodes online prior to the traditional broadcast. The show is also accessible for free via Channel 4’s My4 app, offering those located within the UK exciting options to engage with the content. Alternatively, viewers outside the UK can utilize VPNs to bypass geo-restrictions and enjoy the series.
Seasoned audiences will find the new season filled with nostalgia and surprise, as familiar faces become fugitives and unexpected alliances emerge. Each episode promises rich stories filled with both individual challenges and group dynamics.
Don't miss out as the celebrities test their mettle against the stringent trials laid before them, all for charity, with the ultimate aim of securing financial support for Stand Up to Cancer. Tune in on January 5, 2025, for the thrilling return of Celebrity Hunted.