ITV bosses have pulled the plug on Noel Edmonds’ latest TV project, Kiwi Adventure, after just one series.
The three-part special followed the former Deal Or No Deal host, 76, as he showcased his new life in New Zealand alongside wife Elizabeth Davies, 55.
According to The Sun, Noel had hoped the show would become a fixture on the channel – but that dream has now been dashed.
A spokesperson for ITV confirmed to the Daily Mail on Thursday: ‘There are no current plans for more new episodes but audiences can enjoy the show on ITVX.’
The news reportedly comes as a blow to Noel, who believed he was onto a winning formula.
A TV insider told The Sun: ‘It’s a blow to Noel as he was convinced he was on to a winning idea.
ITV bosses have pulled the plug on Noel Edmonds’ latest TV project, Kiwi Adventure, after just one series
The three-part special followed the former Deal Or No Deal host, 76, as he showcased his new life in New Zealand alongside wife Elizabeth Davies, 55
‘There was a great buzz around the series and it was well received by both viewers and critics alike.’
Dubbed the Clarkson’s Farm of New Zealand, Kiwi Adventure offered a glimpse into Noel’s quirky passions, including his fascination with crystal healing and sustainable living.
However, The Sun reported that sources close to the star said extreme weather played a major role in the show’s downfall.
They revealed: ‘River Haven has been hit badly by flooding, it’s made working on the estate almost impossible.’
The source added that meant filming would have been ‘seriously hampered’, but as far as Noel is concerned, the show has been ‘put on ice’.
This marks yet another setback for Noel, whose last big TV comeback was back in 2018 when he entered I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here! as ITV’s highest-paid contestant – only to be the first star voted off.
Noel first shot to fame in the 1970s as a BBC Radio 1 DJ, known for his cheeky on-air style and appeal to younger listeners.
His radio success quickly led to a transition into TV, where he became one of the most recognisable faces on British screens.
According to The Sun, Noel had hoped the show would become a fixture on the channel – but that dream has now been dashed
A spokesperson for ITV confirmed to the Daily Mail on Thursday: ‘There are no current plans for more new episodes but audiences can enjoy the show on ITVX’
The news reportedly comes as a blow to Noel, who believed he was onto a winning formula. A TV insider told The Sun: ‘It’s a blow to Noel as he was convinced he was on to a winning idea’
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He became a household name thanks to long-running hits like Multi-Coloured Swap Shop, The Late, Late Breakfast Show, and Noel’s House Party, which introduced the iconic character Mr Blobby and turned Noel into a Saturday night TV staple throughout the 80s and 90s.
Earlier this year, ITV teased Noel’s Kiwi Adventure as part of its new slate, giving fans a sneak peek into his rural life abroad after leaving the UK in 2018.
Noel and wife Liz moved to New Zealand in 2019, where they now own an 800-acre estate in the riverside town of Ngatimoti.
The couple have since launched a hospitality business that includes a vineyard, general store, coffee cart, restaurant, and pub.
Noel Edmonds’ Kiwi Adventure is still available to stream on ITVX.