Tipping Point’s future ‘has been revealed’ after ITV halted the show’s production for an entire year.

While the production was paused, the show’s host, Ben Shepard, scooped up a string of new shows in the meantime.

And the lack of production sent their loyal fans into a frenzy as many have complained over recent months that the broadcaster streaming repeats.

The last new show which was recorded was filmed in 2023 and some are still yet to make their debut.

While the UK has been treated to many shows over the years, such as Deal Or No Deal’s reboot and Mel Giedroyc’s Pictionary, Tipping Point is here to stay, according to The Sun.

A source told the publication: ‘Tipping Point has a cult viewership and is seen as a flagship show for ITV.

Tipping Point’s future ‘has been revealed’ after ITV halted the show’s production for an entire year

While the production was paused, the show’s host, Ben Shepard, scooped up a string of new shows in the meantime

‘Last year Ben had a big change in his diary, having taken over as full-time host of This Morning alongside Cat Deeley and landing his own adventure series.

‘Blocks of new episodes of Tipping Point are typically recorded during the summer, but last year that was Ben’s time off with his family.’

Over 1,500 episodes and 103 specials have been aired to date.

The ITV daytime game show has been on screens since 2012.

It features contestants answering general knowledge questions to win tokens to play an arcade-style coin push machine to try and win a £10,000 jackpot.

The news comes after fans celebrated a huge milestone as Ben finally returned to screens with a new episode in November.

Delighted fans shared their enthusiasm at the return of a brand new series of the ITV quiz show, hosted by the This Morning presenter.

Three new contestants faced the coin machine in a new episode, in a bid to take home a cash prize of up to £20k.

And the lack of production has sent their loyal fans into a frenzy as many have complained over recent months that the broadcaster keeps streaming repeats

The news comes after fans celebrated a huge milestone as Ben finally returned to screens with a new episode in November 

Taking to social media after its airing, viewers shared their joy at a new episode after ‘six months of repeats’.

A contestant on the show also reached out to fans ahead of the episode, as he shared his excitement at the TV appearance in a wholesome exchange with host Ben. 

Sharing their excitement about the game show’s return, fans wrote on X, formerly Twitter: ‘It’s been an eternity, but it’s back – brand new #TippingPoint,’; 

‘It’s been a while. And it’s NEW #TippingPoint too. Hola,’; ‘It’s only a brand new #TippingPoint! Hola tippers,’;

‘After six months of repeats, it’s Monday, it’s 4 o’clock, it’s brand-new #TippingPoint!’

One of the contestants on the brand new episode was blogger and radio host Ben, from Cornwall. 

Taking to social media after its airing, viewers shared their joy at a new episode after ‘six months of repeats’

Announcing his TV appearance on X with a snap of himself and Ben, Ross said: ‘Oh hey @BenShephard! 

‘So I’ve been sitting on some news… and can finally reveal that I will be a contestant on ITV’s #TippingPoint TONIGHT at 4pm!! It’s gonna be a lot of fun, so tune in if you can.’

Replying to the post, Ben said: ‘Loved having you on Ross – hope you enjoyed the show, so glad people can finally see it!!’

Joining Ross on the latest episode were contestants Clifton, a postman from London, and Caroline, a fitness instructor from Glasgow.

Tipping Point airs weekdays on ITV1 from 4pm and is available to stream on ITVX.