A VICAR and deaf contestant lead the lineup for the new series of Paddy McGuinness’ Tempting Fortune as it returns with a massive shakeup.
The former Top Gear star returns for a second helping of the Channel 4 adventure show following its debut in 2023.
It sees ordinary civilians from all walks of life compete in a gruelling trek across a remote location with some of life’s best luxuries to tempt them.
However, doing so sees the £300,000 prize pot decrease and upsets the rest of the tired and starved group.
In a shakeup for series two, Tempting Fortune has moved to a new location – Langkawi, Malaysia.
And the temptations are even great than before – with a Chinese Restaurant, a Spa, a 7-star Super Yacht, luxury hotel and a larger-than-life swimming pool all built across the vast Malaysian landscape all up for grabs.
Tempting Fortune launches on Sunday, March 16 at 9pm on Channel 4 and streaming. Keep scrolling to meet this year’s cast…
David, Vicar, 37
David has been an Anglican vicar for the past five years and lives within his means.
As a priest he’s learned that money is not what life should be valued on – but when it comes to the wilderness, David will be tested.
Henry, amateur footballer, 23
Henry has been deaf since he was born and has found people always underestimate him.
He sees Tempting Fortune as an opportunity to prove wrong the people who have underestimated him throughout his life.
Henry has a game plan – get the group to take temptations but resist them himself.
Hugo, university student, 20
Hugo also wants to prove everyone wrong and plans to embrace the experience and come out on top.
He’s grown up privileged and admits he doesn’t know the value of money – and can also be influenced easily by others.
But a terrible liar, it remains to be seen how Hugo gets on while in the wilderness.
Imani, fashion blogger, 32
Imani never likes denying herself a chance at joy and thinks life is all about experiences.
Fashion and material obsessed, Imani wants to test herself and try and make it to the end of the challenge.
Martha, ex yacht stewardess, 25
Martha says people tend to judge her before they’ve gotten to know her, but isn’t afraid of getting her hands dirty and trying new things.
Having worked on yachts, Martha has seen how the other half live – and wants her own shot at luxury.
How will she fair when she comes face-to-face with the luxurious yacht along the way?
Nathaniel, personal trainer, 29
Nathaniel is a self-confessed city boy and thinks the wild and the city don’t mix well.
He’s never been without basic necessities but has already made plans for how he’d spend the money.
When it comes to the group, Nathaniel has no issue with deceiving people he only knows for three weeks…
Sam, ex restaurant owner, 40
Having been incredibly independent since her childhood, Sam was left gutted when she lost her business in 2023 due to inflation.
She’s determined to provide for herself and her children and says her experience in hospitality has given her a backbone like no other.
Sam says she’s a ‘broken’ woman, but reckons she can succeed thanks to her persuasive nature.
Ted, retired prison officer, 58
Having worked in both the Royal Navy and a high-security prison,
Ted would like to step outside of his comfort zone once again and
conquer an unknown challenge like he did in his former years.
Ted is now a Park Volunteer and one of his motivations is to
inspire the youth of the valleys areas and use any prize money to
invest back into the parks and gardens to give back to his
community.
Thom, hospitality sales manager, 33
While he’s a life-long grafter, Thom has been known to splash the cash in the past.
Now with a young family, he’s determined to change his spending habits and think Tempting Fortune is just the thing to help him.
While admitting he’s naturally nosey, finding out information on others may prove useful during the game.
Tomasz, firefighter, 39
Growing up in Poland, Tomasz’s father was very frugal with money;
despite earning a lot, he wanted to save for the future. Sadly, he
passed away from cancer before he could enjoy the savings.
Seeing his father’s approach to money has made Tomasz re-evaluate its worth and he now lives in the moment.
Between working as a firefighter coupled with his intense workout, he reckons he can survive the game.
Trish, paramedic, 59
Proving age is just a number, Trish loves to push herself to her limits.
Between losing her dad at the age of 18 and joining the ambulance service, she also likes to the see positives of life.
Trish doesn’t think she’ll be tempted throughout the challenge as she says she’ll feel too guilty if she took cash from the prize pot.
Vicki, greeting card entrepreneur, 37
Growing up in a low-income household with her siblings, Vicki knows all too well what it’s like to live with minimal means.
Now that she is the managing director of a successful business, she
splurges on experiences and holidays she couldn’t have before.
As an ex-hostage negotiator, Vicki has lots of persuasive techniques
up her sleeve to convince others to join the bandwagon on her
approach to temptations and challenges.
Tempting Fortune launches on Sunday, March 16 at 9pm on Channel 4 and streaming.
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