BBC game show spin-off ‘AXED after tanking in the ratings’

The US version of Michael McIntyre’s star-studded game show The Wheel has been axed after the single series tanked in the ratings

The British comedian, 47, who came up with the concept in lockdown, saw his show become a big hit on the BBC after its first broadcast in 2020 with over 5 million viewers.

However, the show has not been a success in the credited states The sun: ‘Michael got a prime time slot and millions of dollars were poured into giving the show the best chance of success’.

Despite broadcaster NBC booking big celebrities for the show, including Christina Ricci and Ricki Lake, they said, “Unfortunately, it just didn’t capture the public’s imagination.”

“American fans were not warm to the show or the game.”

MailOnline has reached out to NBC and the Hungry Bear Media for comment.

Created with Michael’s production company Hungry Bear Media, The Wheel has contestants ask questions while sitting in the center of a wheel with seven celebrities placed around them.

The one the contestant faces when they stop after spinning is the one who must help them find the answer.

Michael was reportedly raking in an impressive £13 million from his hit game show The Wheel after launching it worldwide.

Speak against Variety regarding the show heading to the United States in 2021, Michael said, “Hosting this show is the most fun I’ve had on television.

“The format makes for wonderful celebrity camaraderie, natural hilarity and genuine suspense. I can’t wait for The Wheel to roll across America.”

And it seems the excitement is mutual, as the president of Warner Bros. Unscripted Television’s Mike Darnell revealed that he and NBC “picked up” the show within just 24 hours of it being pitched.

Success in the UK: The British comedian who came up with the concept in lockdown saw his show become a huge hit on the BBC with over 5 million viewers

Coming soon: Despite broadcaster NBC booking big celebrities for the show, including Christina Ricci (pictured) and Ricki Lake, a source said, “Unfortunately, it didn’t capture the public’s imagination

The all-new American version featured a colossal spinning wheel of celebrity guests helping everyday contestants win money that changes their lives.

The series features high-stakes thrilling trivia, laugh-out-loud moments, and more than 50 all-star guests sitting on a spectacular 40-foot wide spinning wheel.

The all-star lineup includes Clay Aiken, Carole Baskin, Brie Bella, Tom Bergeron, Bobby Berk, Bre-Z, Jaime Camil, Christine Chiu, Margaret Cho, Deepak Chopra, Cat Cora, Victor Cruz, Ester Dean, Russell Dickerson and Taye Diggs.

Sheila E., Shawn Johnson East, Josh Flagg, Kate Flannery, Vivica A. Fox, Debbie Gibson, Todrick Hall, Tony Hawk, Matt Iseman, Jojo, Chris Kattan, Steve Kornacki, Ricki Lake, Lyric Lewis, Loni Love, and Judge Greg Mathis also appears.

In its element: The series features thrilling, high-stakes trivia, laugh-out-loud moments, and over 50 all-star guests sitting on a spectacular 40-foot spinning wheel

Entertaining: Created and hosted by Michael, each hour-long episode follows six celebrity guests who spin, advise and support charismatic contestants as they try to be the last one standing

Continuing the cast are Mark McGrath, Chrissy Metz, Mike ‘The Miz’ Mizanin, Terrell Owens, Kyla Pratt, Christina, Andy Richter, Amber Riley, Adam Rippon, Captain Lee Rosbach, Jalen Rose, Sanya Richards Ross, Amber Ruffin, Mark Sanchez.

Tori, Curtis Stone, Raven-Symone, Jackie Tohn, Bruno Tonioli, John Urschel, Buddy Valastro, Kym Whitley, Justin Willman, Carnie Wilson and Captain Sandy Yawn also appear.

Created and hosted by Michael, each hour-long episode follows six celebrity guests who spin, advise and support charismatic contestants as they try to be the last one standing.

As the contestants compete for the chance to win over $100,000, the celebrities lend their expertise in a variety of hilarious and outrageous categories, from candy and comedians to poker and politics.