Channel 5 ‘to reboot’ iconic reality series after nearly two decades off air
ALMOST two decades since it last captivated audiences, Faking It is reportedly set to make a comeback with Channel 5.
According to industry insiders at Broadcast, the reboot is in the “advanced” stages of development.
Production company Banijay is leading the way with bringing the iconic programme back to life.
Faking It originally aired on Channel 4 between 2000 and 2006.
The show, which can still be streamed on Channel 4’s online platform, was highly acclaimed during its original run.
It even won two prestigious BAFTA awards for its innovative approach to reality television.
The premise of Faking It saw ordinary members of the public paired up with seasoned professionals to learn a new skill or craft over the course of a month.
Participants were then put to the test by competing against genuine experts in the field they had been training in.
The ultimate goal was to fool a panel of judges, who would determine which contestant was the ‘faker’ based on their performance.
No other details are known about the potential reboot as of yet, but fans of the original can look forward to seeing one of their favourite reality shows back on screens again.
This news comes after Channel 5 bosses revealed that they will be putting out a series of dramas with soap stars at the helm.
Corrie alum Will Mellor will front an exciting new series of the anthology show, The Teacher.
Meanwhile former EastEnders star Jo Joyner is going to lead a new six-part mystery drama called The Wives, and Hollyoaks actor Claire Cooper has swapped soap drama for an enthralling rags-to-riches story.
Channel 5 poured a lot of energy into its original dramas, including popular series like The Teacher, All Creatures Great and Small and Dalgliesh, which are returning to the small screen later this year.