"Despite the current silence, consistent ratings suggest Mr. Chips won't be retiring his golden suit anytime soon."
Stephen Mulhern’s infectious energy and the animated antics of Mr. Chips have made Celebrity Catchphrase a shout-at-the-screen staple. Watching famous faces panic over visual riddles offers a unique brand of living room chaos that few other formats can match. Yet, the golden buzzer has gone quiet. Following the latest finale, viewers are stuck in the agonizing wait for renewal news, wondering if ITV1 will queue up another round of high-stakes guessing. The uncertainty is louder than a klaxon on a wrong answer. To ensure you are ready to 'say what you see' the moment the squares reveal a return date, setting a reminder now is the ultimate winning strategy.
| Watched? | # | Air Date | Episode Name |
|---|---|---|---|
| E1 | Jan 03, 2026 | Natalie Cassidy, Sam Aston and Lou Sanders | |
| E2 | Mar 21, 2026 | Joe Swash, Joanna Page and Angellica Bell | |
| E3 | Mar 28, 2026 | Samia Longchambon, Amy Dowden and Will Best | |
| E4 | Apr 04, 2026 | Aisling Bea, Chris Packham and Kate Lawler | |
| E5 | Apr 11, 2026 | Stephen Mangan, Kemi Rodgers and Tom Allen | |
| E6 | Apr 18, 2026 | Guz Khan, Angela Scanlon and Joel Corry | |
| E7 | May 02, 2026 | Motsi Mabuse, Rob Delaney and Amber Rose Gill | |
| E8 | May 09, 2026 | Frankie Bridge, Jamie-Lee O'Donnell and Harry Pinero | |
| E9 | May 30, 2026 | James Acaster, JB Gill and AJ Odudu | |
| E10 | TBC |
Release Window: Late Summer / Early Autumn
Celebrity Catchphrase has maintained a steady Annual rhythm for 11 years, typically returning in August. This ITV staple has evolved from a summer filler into a reliable primetime anchor for the network. Since its revival in 2013, the production cycle has remained remarkably consistent, navigating the transition from mid-summer launches to its current late-summer or early-autumn slot. The show serves as a key bridge in the scheduling grid, often bridging the gap between major reality franchises and the heavy-hitting autumn dramas.
Historically, the series has demonstrated significant resilience, maintaining high viewership figures through its simple but effective format. While there was a slight disruption during the 2020 period, the series quickly realigned with its traditional broadcast window. It now functions as a cornerstone of Saturday night television, providing a predictable and family-friendly lead-in for the ITV weekend lineup throughout the third and fourth quarters of the year.