TVTV NewsITVThe ITV show has reportedly been "dropped" following reports of disappointing viewing figures14:46, 02 Jul 2026A big-budget ITV reality show has been ‘cancelled’ after just one series, according to reports.‌ITV have reportedly decided to drop competition program The Summit; this comes after audience figures failed to reach the peak.‌The show promised adrenaline-fuelled excitement as 14 participants navigated challenging landscapes and obstacles to conquer a mountain for a chance to claim £200,000.‌Fronted by This Morning favourite Ben Shephard, the eight-part series debuted in February this year during a prime-time weekday slot, attracting 1.1million viewers.By the final episode in March, that figure had merely climbed to just over 1.2million. A television source claimed: "Competition is fierce out there right now."‌"And even shows with big budgets and big-name presenters are not a guarantee of success," they continued to The Sun.“And unless they make an impact, quite quickly execs have to weigh up whether the cost of making these shows is worth the ratings, and therefore the advertising revenues, to make it worthwhile."Everyone is looking for 'The Next Big Show'. Unfortunately The Summit wasn't it, even though commentators remarked on the fact it did seem to try to tap into some of the energy of The Traitors.”‌Mirror have reached out to ITV, who declined to comment.Adapted from an Australian format, the competition witnessed 14 ordinary Brits climb one of the peaks in the Southern Alps of New Zealand.‌They encountered various challenges - including from a menacing black helicopter in relentless pursuit - while also facing elimination by fellow contestants.However, if they reached the summit within 14 days - under Ben's vigilant supervision - they were in line to secure the cash prize. Each participant carried a portion of the jackpot in their rucksack.Ben previously explained that the series featured some shocking moments. He said: "We had an elite team setting these challenges. They were all extraordinarily, sort of brilliantly laid out by experts.Article continues below"But you look at it, and if it goes slightly wrong, it can go very, very wrong. And we had one very bad injury at one point."You can stream season one of The Summit on ITVXChoose Daily Mirror as a 'Preferred Source' on Google News for quick access to the news you value.‌ITVBen ShepherdReality shows