Yahoo News Who's in The Fortune Hotel final and how much is the prize money?
As ITV's newest reality contest draws to a close, here's what to expect from the final - and who could win.
The Fortune Hotel will send one lucky duo home with the holiday souvenir of a lifetime in Thursday's final - but who is still in the running and what can we expect to see unfold?
ITV's newest reality contest has gripped viewers with a game of deception and manipulation as the pairs of players compete to walk away with the briefcase containing the prize money.
Here's all you need to know about what will happen in the final, how much they are hoping to win, and who could be the series one champions?
When is The Fortune Hotel final?
Season one of ITV's latest reality gameshow, The Fortune Hotel, draws to a close on Thursday night as host Stephen Mangan reveals which pair has won.
The Fortune Hotel will air its eighth and final episode on 23 May at 9pm on ITV1. All episodes are available to stream on ITVX, including Thursday's final for those who can't wait to see the result.
What is The Fortune Hotel prize?
It's worth battling through the final challenges for the remaining contestants as the prize fund they have been playing for is £250,000.
Contestants have had the chance to try to steal some of the jackpot for themselves throughout the series and each episode, pairs have been struggling to try to get possession of the briefcase containing the money and avoid the one hiding the Early Check Out card which would send them home.
Just one duo will be able to win the prize, a life-changing amount of money for all of them, so it's sure to be a tough fight in the final challenges.
Who is in the final of The Fortune Hotel?
There are three pairs of contestants left playing in the final of The Fortune Hotel - mother and son Jo-Anne and Will, best friends Jae and Cherish, and married couple Aysha and Samm.
Jo-Anne and Will have played a crafty game by managing to hold on to the cash case for most of the game, although they had a wobble on Tuesday night when Jae and Cherish made a secret swap with them.
Jo-Anne and Will
Age: 55 and 20
How do they know each other? They are mother and son.
Where from? Sheffield.
The pair are serious contenders on the show. “I’m not going to trust anyone at all,” says Will. “I’m 100% in it to win it!”
Jo-Anne admitted: “I didn't have much choice, I was pegging the washing out and Will told me about the opportunity, the next thing I know I was on a plane to the Caribbean.“
Jae and Cherish
Age: 30
How do they know each other? They are best friends.
Where from? South London.
They both complement each other with their contrasting personalities. “I would describe our friendship as being, I am the calm…,” says Jae, “and she is the storm!”
Cherish revealed why they couldn't resist the opportunity of taking part in the reality series. She said: “It think it was also an opportunity for us to travel as best friends and compete for a life changing amount of money in the Caribbean.”
Aysha and Samm
Age: 30
How do they know each other? They are a married couple.
Where from? London.
They are here to win the prize for their three children. “If we were to win this game it would be huge — and make our three girls proud,” says Aysha.
What may have surprised viewers is that the married couple have never travelled together before doing the show. This means The Fortune Hotel was always going to be a big milestone for them. Ayesha adds: “It was almost like a honeymoon for us without the relaxation and chill.”
What will happen in The Fortune Hotel final?
Viewers should prepare for high drama in the final as a "devilish twist" has been trailed in the last push to secure the prize.
The Room Service challenge includes a riddle that the pairs have to decode but the show-stopping moment will come in the Day Trip challenge where pairs must find a speedboat and escape a tropical island to race back to the hotel first.
Fans of the show will be pleased to know that it looks like this isn't the end for the series as it has been so successful that ITV are rumoured to be keen to commission a second season.
The Fortune Hotel final airs on ITV1 at 9pm tonight.
