Talpa Gameshow Caught In The Middle Renewed
The successful television format has been commissioned for a second season following high viewership.
Updated on Oct. 8, 2026 in Television
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Talpa Studios has secured a second series for its popular gameshow Caught In The Middle after the program surpassed 1 million viewers on SBS6. The show has also expanded its global reach with production agreements in Australia and Spain.
Why it matters
The show was created to offer accessible family entertainment, and its international expansion indicates strong demand for lighthearted, high-stakes game formats. Its success demonstrates a growing appetite for mass-contestant competition television.
The program features 100 contestants attempting to match answers with a central couple, with 10 potential correct answers available in the final round.
The players
Talpa Studios
Talpa Studios is a global production company founded by John de Mol that specializes in developing television formats for international distribution.
SBS6
SBS6 is a prominent Dutch television network that broadcasts a variety of entertainment programming and talk shows.
The details
In this format, contestants wearing target-style LED rings try to match the responses provided by a central couple to specific questions. Those who successfully match the couple are eliminated, leaving the remaining players or the couple to secure a prize.
Timeline
The second series of the show will air in January 2027.
An Australian version of the show is scheduled to air next year.
Industry Dynamics
The expansion of Caught In The Middle follows a pattern set by the international distribution of the Deal or No Deal franchise, which proved gameshow formats can be successfully exported globally.
Viewers can expect the second series to return to SBS6 in early 2027. International audiences in Australia and Spain will soon gain access to localized versions of the game through their respective regional networks.
The takeaway
The rapid international interest in this format shows that high-participation gameshows remain a staple of prime-time television. Producers continue to favor concepts that emphasize simple mechanics and large contestant pools to drive ratings.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by Broadcast.
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