Late Check Out with Ellie Taylor: New Vodcast Announced Ahead of The Fortune Hotel’s Explosive Second Season
Ellie Taylor is to host a new vodcast to accompany the second series of ITV's 'The Fortune Hotel'.
Get ready to check back in—but this time, don’t forget to check out, too! ITV1 and ITVX’s hit reality competition The Fortune Hotel, produced by Tuesday’s Child, is returning for a much-anticipated second series this summer—and this season comes with an exciting twist: a brand-new companion vodcast, Late Check Out, hosted by comedian Ellie Taylor.
Ellie Taylor, Host of 'Late Check Out', commented: "I'm so excited to be unpacking all the delicious drama from The Fortune Hotel on 'Late Check Out'! We'll be getting all the gossip, dissecting the most jaw-dropping moments, and hearing directly from the contestants reflecting on their unforgettable Fortune Hotel experience.”
Premiering alongside each episode, Late Check Out promises fans even more drama, insight, and mischief from the tropical paradise where £250,000 is always one swap away. Available on ITVX, YouTube, and all major podcast platforms including Spotify and Apple, the vodcast takes viewers behind the scenes with exclusive interviews, never-before-seen clips, and post-episode reactions from freshly eliminated pairs. Expect juicy gossip, hidden footage, and even some comedic chaos from host Stephen Mangan, who features in two hilarious outtake episodes. Plus, the vodcast includes the much-anticipated “Golden Case reveal,” where eliminated guests finally learn who had the money all along.
The main series, once again fronted by the effortlessly charming Stephen Mangan, brings back the signature blend of luxury, deception, and high-stakes game play that made it a breakout hit. This time, the game is more cutthroat than ever with brand-new challenges like the revamped Room Service games—now scattered throughout the hotel—and brand-new Day Trips designed to test the trust (and cunning) of each guest.
Stephen Mangan, Host of The Fortune Hotel, said: "I am absolutely thrilled to have returned to the sunshine to check in a new set of unsuspecting guests to The Fortune Hotel. The stakes are higher, the games are bigger, and the twists are even more unexpected. I can't wait for viewers to witness all the drama, the laughter, and jeopardy of the high-stakes competition this time around. It's going to be quite the ride!"
Critics were quick to praise the first season: The Guardian called it “a fiendishly addictive mix of The Traitors and The White Lotus,” while The i declared, “The Fortune Hotel has already hit the jackpot.” And audiences clearly agreed—with over 6.5 million streams and nearly 12 million viewers tuning in across ITV1 and ITVX.
As new holidaymakers check in, fans can now check out more than ever before. With The Fortune Hotel returning stronger, slicker, and sneakier—and Late Check Out unlocking every secret—you won’t want to miss a moment.
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