The Jeremy Clarkson-fronted television series has been renewed for additional episodes despite receiving a mixed response from audiences.

The ex-Top Gear broadcaster has accumulated considerable acclaim lately via Clarkson’s Farm, which now spans four complete runs.

Shot on his 1,000-acre Diddly Squat Farm in the vicinity of Chipping Norton, the programme has commissioned a sixth season slated for June.

Yet this represents only one of his broadcasting commitments, having also headed up the revived version of Who Wants to Be a Millionaire? on ITV since 2018.

The programme’s success prompted a derivative version called Millionaire Hot Seat, which launched its first episode in January.

Notwithstanding elevated hopes, the format drew mixed reviews, with audiences expressing dissatisfaction regarding contestants’ extended answers.

On the social networking site X, after the broadcast debuted, one commenter called it awful and dismissed it as terrible.

Furthermore, watchers spotted a potential loophole contestants could potentially abuse.

The competition’s chief aim involves securing the hot seat at the finish. When the initial participant seated in the chair elected to forfeit his query, Clarkson questioned whether it constituted a strategic decision.

Although the contestant admitted it was maybe strategic, the presenter offered greater certainty, affirming that such action enhanced his likelihood of victory.

He explained that if you use your pass now, there is a greater chance of you being back in that chair before the game ends.

According to the Daily Express, certain viewers believed Clarkson had exposed the game show’s weakness by disclosing the information.

Nevertheless, despite the tepid reception, Millionaire Hot Seat has reportedly received confirmation for a second run on ITV.

Fresh instalments are slated for transmission later this year during the autumn period, the source indicated.

A statement from TV Zone this week announced that Millionaire Hot Seat will return to ITV next year for a new series, with the show returning to the studio later this year. It will follow a new run of 10 episodes recorded as part of its first series, which are expected to air this Autumn on ITV.