The comedic word and math quiz panel game returns to SBS.
Comedian and host Michael Hing, maths whiz Lily Serna and word master David Astle are back for the second season of Celebrity Letters & Numbers, premiering at 7.30pm on Saturday 5 March on SBS and SBS On Demand.
Produced by ITV Studios Australia, the celebrity adaptation of the popular series Letters & Numbers follows a similar format with guests fighting for the top prize, only this time with a comedic twist. Each week, three courageous and comedic celebrities and a special guest will join David in Dictionary Corner. The new season will welcome guests including Merrick Watts, Ben Law, Tanya Hennessy, Akmal Saleh, Susie Youssef and Aaron Chen amongst others.
With twelve, hour-long episodes airing over the span of the season, the quiz show boggles even the sharpest of minds in a quick succession of high-pressure letters, numbers and conundrum games. As time ticks away, each game sees the contestants scramble to beat the clock, proving the simplest of tasks overwhelmingly challenging. Only one celebrity will prevail and take home the grand prize and glory of being Australia’s Celebrity Letters & Numbers champion.
Host Michael Hing said:
“In a world where modern television is an increasingly drug-fuelled haze of sex and madness, it is truly incredible that SBS has seen fit to bring back our Letters & Numbers show for a second season. Will this season be sexier? I’ll be there, so probably not, but it will have all the cognitive break downs, scholarly mishaps, and occasional triumphs that you’ve come to know and love, plus, actual answers from Lily and David.”
SBS Head of Entertainment, Emily Griggs said:
“After a successful first season and return of Celebrity Letters & Numbers, we’re so pleased to be announcing the show’s second season. Bringing viewers shows that educate and entertain is something that we strive to do at SBS and Celebrity Letters & Numbers truly brings this to life in humorous quiz form. We can’t wait for Aussies to enjoy even more comedic personalities lined up for our second season.”
ITV Studios Australia’s Head of Entertainment, Majella Wiemers said:
“We are incredibly thrilled to bring a second season of Celebrity Letters & Numbers to SBS audiences. It has proven to be a winning formula with its combination of smarts, wit and comedic relief from the everyday grind. Viewers can sit back and enjoy or interact and play along with some notably familiar faces on screen.”
Celebrity Letters & Numbers is produced by ITV Studios Australia.
CELEBRITY LETTERS AND NUMBERS season two – premieres at 7:30pm Saturday 5 March on SBS and SBS On Demand. Episodes continue weekly.
All twelve episodes of Celebrity Letters and Numbers Season One are available on SBS On Demand.
