Channel 4 has issued a major update on the future of TFI Friday Unplugged.
The broadcaster has confirmed that it is recommissioning the popular series for a further six episodes after the show’s successful first run.
Presenter Chris Evans was clearly thrilled at the news, exclaiming: “Yee haa, we’ve been recommissioned!”
Original show TFI Friday, which was fronted by Chris, was a big hit in the 1990s and this year the star rebooted it as a podcast format with Virgin Radio UK.
Earlier this year Channel 4 announced that it had acquired six episodes of the show, taking the iconic entertainment format back to its original home.
View 3 ImagesChris Evans also fronted the original TFI Friday(Image: Channel 4 screengrab)
With its mix of celebrity conversation, live music and humour, the Unplugged series has been a hit, with the broadcaster saying it had “delivered a clear uplift for Channel 4 at 11pm, performing strongly with under 34s and proving competitive with commercial rivals in late peak”.
Viewers have been full of praise for the reboot, with one person posting on Instagram: “We are loving watching every week.
“Me and hubby now old enough to remember all the old clips too. One recommendation/move it to straight after Gogglebox!!”
“I have to say that @chrisevanstfi is the best presenter and show maker in the last 30 years! Genius,” said someone else, as one fan called the show “great stuff”. “I have missed this,” said another, adding a heart emoji.
“Missed this show, been so good to have it back,” remarked another impressed viewer, as one person asked for it to be moved to an earlier time slot than 11pm, posting: “Watching it now. Love it but even better if on live at 6…”
View 3 ImagesThe show has been a hit with viewers(Image: Channel 4 screengrab)
“Chris has always been a master at it!” one fan wrote on X, which was formerly Twitter.
Cimran Shah, commissioning editor at Channel 4, said as the news was announced: “Unplugged delivered exactly what we’d hoped for – great guests, brilliant music, unpredictable moments and a strong response from younger audiences.
“We’re thrilled to be bringing it back for another six episodes and can’t wait to see where Chris takes it next.”
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TFI Friday Unplugged is on Channel 4 on Fridays at 11pm and is also available on Channel 4 YouTube and streaming.