Series synopsis
Tipping Point: Lucky Stars is an American reality television series that premiered on ITV1 on June 9, 2013. It stars Ben Shephard, Chris Kamara, Rachel Riley and Janette Manrara.
Ben Shephard hosts the quiz show in which three celebrities take on an extraordinary machine in the hope of winning 20,000 pounds for charity.
Premise
Ben Shephard hosts the quiz show in which three celebrities take on an extraordinary machine in the hope of winning 20,000 pounds for charity.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Ben Shephard as Presenter
- Chris Kamara as Self - Contestant
- Rachel Riley as Self - Contestant
- Janette Manrara as Self - Contestant
- Claire Richards as Self - Contestant
- Owain Wyn Evans as Self - Contestant
- Jennie McAlpine as Self - Contestant
- Vicky Pattison as Self - Contestant
Supporting cast
- Jo Brand as Self - Contestant
- Olly Smith as Self Contestant
- John Barnes as Self - Contestant
- Charlotte Church as Self - Contestant
- Stephen Bailey as Self - Contestant
- Kate Robbins as Self - Contestant
- David Baddiel as Self - Contestant
- Fay Ripley as Self - Contestant
- Keith Duffy as Self - Contestant
- Gok Wan as Self - Contestant
- Lesley Garrett as Self - Contestant
- Lucrezia Millarini as Self - Contestant
Guest cast
- Chris Kamara as Self - Contestant
- Rachel Riley as Self - Contestant
- Janette Manrara as Self - Contestant
- Claire Richards as Self - Contestant
- Owain Wyn Evans as Self - Contestant
- Jennie McAlpine as Self - Contestant
- Vicky Pattison as Self - Contestant
- Jo Brand as Self - Contestant
- Olly Smith as Self Contestant
- John Barnes as Self - Contestant
- Charlotte Church as Self - Contestant
- Stephen Bailey as Self - Contestant
Episodes
This series spans 11 seasons with 105 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 0 | 10 | December 19, 2014 | December 26, 2023 |
| Season 1 | 12 | June 9, 2013 | August 25, 2013 |
| Season 2 | 8 | July 5, 2014 | August 23, 2014 |
| Season 3 | 8 | October 15, 2016 | December 3, 2016 |
| Season 4 | 8 | September 3, 2017 | October 29, 2017 |
| Season 5 | 12 | July 7, 2019 | September 22, 2019 |
| Season 6 | 12 | September 13, 2020 | November 29, 2020 |
| Season 7 | 7 | April 4, 2021 | May 16, 2021 |
| Season 8 | 9 | April 3, 2022 | July 17, 2022 |
| Season 9 | 9 | July 16, 2023 | September 24, 2023 |
| Season 10 | 10 | September 8, 2024 | December 1, 2024 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Text Santa Special 2014 Richard Arnold, Charlotte Hawkins, Andi Peters, Susanna Reid |
December 19, 2014 |
| 2 |
Christmas Special 2018 Lesley Joseph, Vicky Pattinson, Christopher Biggins |
December 29, 2018 |
| 3 |
Christmas Special 2019 Ben Shephard hosts a seasonal edition of Tipping Point: Lucky Stars with comedian Joe Pasquale, TV favourite Rustie Lee and actress Nina Wadia. |
December 25, 2019 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Chris Kamara, Rachel Riley, Stacey Solomon This week's challengers are Chris Kamara (Ninja Warrior UK), Rachel Riley (Countdown), and Stacey Solomon (X Factor). |
June 9, 2013 |
| 2 | Dennis Taylor, Kym Marsh Lomas, Rav Wilding | June 16, 2013 |
| 3 | Denise Welch, Ed Byrne, Amir Khan | June 23, 2013 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Carol Vorderman, Mark Charnock, Joe Swash | July 5, 2014 |
| 2 | Jonathan Ross, Carl Froch, Samantha Womack | July 12, 2014 |
| 3 | Lorraine Kelly, Phil Tufnell, Ryan Thomas | July 19, 2014 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jimmy Carr, David Haye, Charlotte Crosby | October 15, 2016 |
| 2 | Rufus Hound, Nadia Sawalha, JB Gill | October 22, 2016 |
| 3 | Freddie Flintoff, Tim Vine, Angellica Bell | October 29, 2016 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Melanie C, Louis Walsh, Anton du Beke Ben Shephard presents the celebrity edition of the game show, as Melanie C, Louis Walsh and Anton du Beke attempt to beat the machine and win thousands of pounds for charity. |
September 3, 2017 |
| 2 |
Sara Cox, Julian Clary, Alan Halsall Ben Shephard hosts the celebrity version of the hit game show. Can comedian Julian Clary, radio DJ Sara Cox or Coronation Street regular Alan Halsall beat the machine? |
September 10, 2017 |
| 3 |
Sean Kelly, Sair Khan, Professor Green Ben Shephard hosts the celebrity version of the hit game show. Can Professor Green, Coronation Street's Sair Khan or Storage Hunters' Sean Kelly beat the machine? |
September 17, 2017 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Alan Davies, Sally Phillips, Ranj Singh Ben Shephard finds out if Alan Davies, Sally Phillips or Ranj Singh have what it takes to beat the extraordinary machine and win thousands of pounds for charity. |
July 7, 2019 |
| 2 |
Chizzy Akudolu, Russell Kane, Ricky Wilson Ben Shephard finds out if Chizzy Akudolu, Russell Kane or Ricky Wilson have what it takes to beat the extraordinary machine and win thousands of pounds for charity. |
July 14, 2019 |
| 3 |
David Ginola, Chris Hughes, Janet Street-Porter Ben Shephard finds out if David Ginola, Chris Hughes or Janet Street-Porter have what it takes to beat the extraordinary machine and win thousands of pounds for charity. |
July 21, 2019 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Paul Merton, Sally Lindsay, Jamie Laing Comedy legend Paul Merton, TV star Sally Lindsay and Made in Chelsea's Jamie Laing each put their wits to the test to discover if any of them can master the machine. |
September 13, 2020 |
| 2 |
Michael Owen, Tess Daly, Hal Cruttenden With football legend Michael Owen, Strictly host Tess Daly and funny man Hal Cruttenden. |
September 20, 2020 |
| 3 |
Joe Lycett, Melody Thornton, Henry 'Blowers' Blofeld Comedy favourite Joe Lycett, Pussycat Doll Melody Thornton and legendary cricket commentator Henry 'Blowers' Blofeld attempt to master the machine. |
September 27, 2020 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Jason Manford, Iwan Thomas, Debbie McGee Comedian Jason Manford, athletics legend Iwan Thomas and the lovely Debbie McGee will each need the quick wits and nerves of steel if they're to capture the prize. |
April 4, 2021 |
| 2 |
Melvin Odoom, Tom Allen, Patti Clare Melvin Odoom, Tom Allen, Patti Clare |
April 11, 2021 |
| 3 |
Fern Britton, Iain Stirling, Mark-Francis Vandelli Fern Britton, Iain Stirling, Mark-Francis Vandelli |
April 18, 2021 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Janette Manrara, Ade Adepitan, Sarah Millican Janette Manrara, Ade Adepitan, Sarah Millican |
April 3, 2022 |
| 2 |
Josh Widdicombe, Louise Minchin, Michelle Ackerley Josh Widdicombe, Louise Minchin, Michelle Ackerley |
April 10, 2022 |
| 3 |
Nick Hewer, Zoe Lyons, Joe Duttine Nick Hewer, Zoe Lyons, Joe Duttine |
April 24, 2022 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Christopher Biggins, Rosemary Shrager, Gareth Chilcott Ben Shephard hosts as Christopher Biggins, Rosemary Shrager and Gareth Chilcott answer questions to win turns on an arcade-style machine. Dropping tokens down a choice of four chutes, they hope to knock piles of them off a moving shelf - and the more they collect, the better their chances of collecting the £20,000 prize for their selected charity |
July 16, 2023 |
| 2 |
Vernon Kay, Dion Dublin, Amanda Barrie TV and radio presenter Vernon Kay, former footballer and property presenter Dion Dublin, and much-loved actress Amanda Barrie put their wits to the test to discover if any of them have what it takes to master the machine. |
July 23, 2023 |
| 3 |
Jonathan Ross, Katie Piper, Antony Cotton Chat show legend Jonathan Ross, TV presenter and charity campaigner Katie Piper, and Corrie star Antony Cotton need to keep cool under pressure if they're to master the machine. |
July 30, 2023 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
John Barnes, Charlotte Church, Stephen Bailey Football legend John Barnes, singer-songwriter Charlotte Church, and comedian Stephen Bailey put their wits to the test to discover if any of them have what it takes to master the machine. |
September 8, 2024 |
| 2 |
Kate Robbins, David Baddiel, Fay Ripley Actress Fay Ripley, comedian and writer David Baddiel, and actress and singer Kate Robbins put their wits to the test to win £20,000 for charity. |
September 15, 2024 |
| 3 |
AJ Odudu, Tony Cottee, Vanessa Feltz Presenter AJ Odudu, broadcaster Vanessa Feltz, and footballing legend Tony Cottee put their wits to the test to discover if any of them have what it takes to master the machine. |
September 22, 2024 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | ITV1 |
|---|---|
| First aired | June 9, 2013 |
| Last aired | December 1, 2024 |
| Status | continue |
| Schedule | Sunday |