Yahoo News The Fortune Hotel line-up in full
Get ready to check into the ITV game show where nothing is as it seems…
The Traitors better watch out — there’s a new batch of liars on telly and they’re all in The Fortune Hotel in the sunny Caribbean.
ITV’s answer to BBC One’s deceptive megahit invites 10 couples to a sunkissed resort where they’re each given a mysterious briefcase by series host Stephen Mangan. The contents of each case vary but one contains a big cash prize.
The couple that can lie, swap and bamboozle their way to the final episode with the big money briefcase in hand will leave with a life-changing sum of money — and a nice suntan to boot.
Read more: Everything we know about Celebrity Traitors
What else do we know about The Fortune Hotel? Keep reading to explore our series cheat sheet for information about its start date, trailer and contestants.
When does The Fortune Hotel start?
The Fortune Hotel starts at 9pm on Monday 13 May on ITV1 and STV.
The show will consist of eight hour-long episodes which will run nightly between Mondays and Thursdays over the following fortnight.
Those who miss the action live can catch up on-demand via streamers ITVX and STV Player.
Is there a trailer for The Fortune Hotel?
Check-in for The Fortune Hotel opens soon. In the meantime, ITV has released a 30-second trailer packed with drama, deception and scenes of a dreamy holiday resort.
Watch it below:
How does The Fortune Hotel work?
Much like The Traitors, The Fortune Hotel relies on its players’ ability to blag their way to the top.
Upon entering The Fortune Hotel, each couple will be given a briefcase and only they will know what is inside it. Eight cases are empty, one contains an early check-out card and one contains a jackpot cash prize of £250,000.
The aim of the game is to end your time at the resort with the money in your case - but holding onto the cash won’t be easy, as the show's synopsis explains. “Every day the contestants have the chance to try to uncover who has which case through playing compelling challenges, and as the “Whogotit” mystery ramps up for the hotel guests viewers at home will remain deliciously in-the-know throughout, witness to all of their plans and strategies playing out.”
At the end of each episode, our 10 couples will head to the Lady Luck bar where they must decide whether to hold on to their case or trade it for a new one — all while avoiding the one that contains the dreaded early check-out card.
“Have the couple with the life-changing sum of cash managed to bluff and blag their way free of suspicion? Or will their case be ruthlessly taken off them? And who will be left holding the case containing the Early Checkout Card?”
All these questions will be answered when The Fortune Hotel opens its doors.
Who are The Fortune Hotel contestants?
10 couples will enter The Fortune Hotel but only one pair can leave with their pockets full of cash. Let’s say hello to the players…
Jen and Susan
Jen and Susan are best friends hoping to win big “I might drop some red herrings about my job to throw people off the scent,” says Jen.
Louie and Chloe
Louie and Chloe are business partners and no strangers to ruthless tactics: “Working in the beauty industry, first impressions are we’ll be underestimated,” says Louie, who previously appeared on E4 show The Underdog: Josh Must Win.
Adam and Michael
Best pals Adam and Michael are hoping to kill with kindness: “Working in the beauty industry, first impressions are we’ll be underestimated,” says Adam.
Jae and Cherish
One’s feisty, one’s relaxed: “I would describe our friendship as being, I am the calm…,” says Jae, “and she is the storm!”
Will and Jo-Anne
Will and Jo-Anne are mother and son, and they’re not messing around: “I’m not going to trust anyone at all,” says Will. “I’m 100% in it to win it!”
Scott and Tommy
Best mates Scott and Tommy's plan is to not have a plan: “The game plan was to convince everyone we had a game plan, which we don’t!” laughs Scott.
Daniel and Claire
Married couple Daniel and Claire hope their day jobs help them win big: “As a criminal barrister, I hope this game will involve bluffing and manipulating,” says Daniel.
Gary and Lesley
Winning the show could be life-changing for partners Gary and Leslie, as Gary explains: “Since being made redundant, getting that £250,000 would change our lives.”
Tracey and Abbie
Mother and daughter duo are hoping to pull the wool over people’s eyes, as mother Tracey explains: “People will think we’re ditsy, fun and giggly, so we’ll be good contenders.”
Aisha and Samm
Married couple Aysha and Samm are playing with their kids in mind: “If we were to win this game it would be huge — and make our three girls proud,” says Aysha.
The Fortune Hotel starts at 9pm on Monday 13 May on ITV1, STV and STV Player.
