NETFLIX’S big budget adventure series Bear Hunt has been axed after just one series, The Sun can reveal.
The show, set in , was fronted by Bear Grylls and – and means Holly, 44, is currently for the first time in over 20 years.
The decision not to recommission the heavily backed series comes following a series of last ditch production meetings where various cost-cutting measures were discussed.
Last night a source said: “Everyone involved with Bear Hunt is absolutely gutted – they loved the format, and it actually hit its targets from the streaming side.
“But the and, of course, securing big name talent proved too dear – it was completely untenable even after they looked at filming closer to home, and making more of a budget show.
“It is no slight on Holly or Bear either and execs are now trying to find another formula for them to showcase their talents.
“Naturally it’s a real blow to Holly as it’s the latest show to have time called, but she’s a professional and knows that sometimes this is how it goes.
“She’s got a number of other exciting projects in the pipeline; that’s showbiz, after all.”;
News of the show’s termination comes just four months after it first aired.
It showed adventurer Bear hunting down 12 celebrities in the jungle including Boris Becker, Mel B, Shirley Ballas and Lottie Moss, whilst Holly, 44, presented it.
Fans were frustrated she was not given more air time and, according to reports, she therefore earned the equivalent of £40,000 per minute she was on air.
It has been a tricky few months for the star.
After she quit in October 2023 – following a horrific rape and kidnap threat – she took a three month break from telly to be with her family.
She bravely returned to ITV’S – a show she had hosted alongside former best pal , 63, since 2006 – last January.
But the once-popular skating showed was also earlier this year – which she latterly fronted alongside with – whilst she , another show starring Stephen, 47, in March.
Recently, the mum of three also on her lifestyle brand.
The presenter is founder of wellbeing business, established back in 2021, which encourages shoppers to “value reconnecting with yourself.”;
