The Finish Line looking for contestants to take part in third series of quiz show filmed in Belfast

-Credit: (Image: William Cherry/Press Eye/ BBC)
-Credit: (Image: William Cherry/Press Eye/ BBC)


An exciting BBC quiz show filmed in Northern Ireland is set to return to film a third series.

The Finish Line sees host Roman Kemp putting contestants through their paces in a race format, accompanied by Sarah Greene and is set to start filming again in Belfast in early 2025.

Knowledge equals speed and the more you know, the further you go. In each episode, contestants will battle across a series of qualifiers and head-to-head races for the chance to win a cash prize.

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The aim of the game is simple - make it to the finish line before your rivals.

‘Potato TV’, the production company behind ‘The Chase’, are looking for fun and lively contestants, with a competitive edge, to take part in the new series.

Roman Kemp said: “We’re back, and I couldn’t be more delighted to be returning to Belfast. We’re looking forward to seeing what the next round of contestants have to offer and witness some more thrilling racing action.”

Sarah Greene added: “Roman and me we love this show: the photo-finish suspense, the giggles and the heroic determination of our guests. We can’t wait to welcome everyone back for Series 3 of The Finish Line!”

Martin Scott, Executive Producer at Potato, part of ITV Studios, said: “We’ve loved being in Belfast for two series and can’t wait to return for a third.

"Working alongside our fantastic partners - Nice One TV, Northern Ireland Screen, Kaboom!, Blackstaff Studios, BBC Daytime – has been brilliant, and we’re thrilled to reunite the dream team Roman & Sarah to put contestants through their paces.”

If you think you've got what it takes, you can apply here. Applications close on December 6, 2024.

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