Taking over from Paddy McGuinness

Rob Beckett is to replace Paddy McGuinness on Channel 4’s Tempting Fortune.

The reality show is to return for a third series with a dozen contestants trekking through the Malaysian jungle armed with nothing but basic supplies – with a £300,000 prize pot that can be spent on luxuries along the way.

Beckett will travel with the group to tease them with the temptations.

He said: ‘Put people in the jungle, take away everything nice, then tempt them with hot showers and burgers. It’s hilarious. 

‘Everyone thinks they can resist temptation … until they’re hot and filthy, and suddenly morals go out the window. I’m very happy to be hosting this show, especially from the comfort of a lovely crew hotel.’

McGuinness revealed he would not be returning to the show in December, telling The Sun: ‘I am happy to be passing the baton on and the new host is in for a real treat because it's a great show. I will be sad to leave it, but with other commitments and enjoying more family time, I've had to make some difficult choices.’

The first series was set in South Africa, with action moving to Malaysia for series two.

Genna Gibson, who commissioned the third series for Channel 4, said: ‘Tempting Fortune has struck a real chord with UK audiences, blending adventure and psychological tension in a fresh, compelling way. 

‘We’re excited to raise the stakes again for series three and viewers can expect more of the emotional highs and lows, fiery debates and fractured alliances that have made Tempting Fortune a breakout reality phenomenon.’

Last year’s second series started its run with an overnight audience of 700,000.

Published: 25 Feb 2026