The Cube is set to return for a third series following a strong second run in a Sunday night slot.

The ITV game show where contestants have to complete tasks in Perspex box will begin filming next year, according to host Phillip Schofield.

Responding to questions on Twitter, the This Morning anchor said: “Brilliant ratings, new series will be recorded in the new year.”

The Objective Productions-made show has averaged 5.39m (22.54%) viewers on ITV1 and ITV1 HD in a Sunday evening slot to date. It builds on The Cube’s series average of 5m (22.93%) in a Saturday slot last year.   

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