ITV’s You Bet on Tour viewers claim ‘fix’ after Oti Mabuse’s nail-biting race

Published on September 14, 2025 at 10:09 AM
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ITV viewers were left less than impressed by the latest You Bet On Tour episode – and promptly called out Oti Mabuse’s victory.

The game show – which is a re-boot of the 80’s series – initially saw , teaming up with to front it as it arrived on the broadcaster.

The You Bet On Tour hosts, Oti Mabuse, Stephen Mulhern, and two other men.ITV’s You Bet on Tour viewers claimed a ‘fix’ after Oti Mabuse’s nail-biting race Screenshot from ITV's You Bet on Tour showing Oti Mabuse and a male contestant reacting to a race.Oti was seen celebrating after she was crowned celebrity champion last night Screenshot from ITV's You Bet on Tour showing a rowing race.The Cool Runnings row team came out on top Screenshot of ITV's You Bet on Tour showing a man reacting during a race.Some fans suggested the outcome of Stephen Mulhern’s series was staged

Yet the new spin-off – which sees Stephen going solo after – features a host of famous faces instead.

It sees ordinary people across the UK take on a host of huge challenges in an attempt to win £5K.

A revolving celebrity panel then place their bets on which team they think will succeed.

On Saturday, Oti Mabuse came out top – yet viewers weren’t convinced.

The drama was started after the final challenge, which saw rowing team Cool Runnings bet that they could complete their 2000 metre challenge quicker than the Olympic Rowers squad.

Strictly champ Oti was pitted against McFly singer Danny Jones and former Olympian Greg Rutherford.

Both Danny and Oti backed red team Cool Runnings – who ultimately came out on top – with the dancer then being crowned the overall celebrity champion of the episode

The outcome sparked an outcry on social media, with one fan posting on X: “Absolute fix #youbet.”

Another wrote: “100% fix.”

One bluntly branded the episode: “Absolutely s**t!!!!!!!!”

Another surmised: “THIS is fucking abysmal.”

The Sun has gone to ITV for comment.

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Earlier this summer, the came to light.

Stephen Mulhern’s career so far

The presenter is a mainstay on various ITV shows, but how did he become one of Britain’s most well-known faces?

first gained an interest in magic and tricks from his father who taught him as a kid.

After performing at , he became the youngest member of the Magic Circle and even made an appearance on in a piece about Harry Houdini.

His career started in Children’s TV when he presenter the show Finger Tips in 2001.

After four years, he launched Tricky TV on CITV in 2005, which he presented until 2010.

During this time, he was handpicked by bosses to front the spin-off for .

He presented until the cancelation of the companion in 2019.

But it’s not all bad news for Stephen who is known for his duties on a number of quiz shows.

In for a Penny, a format originally launched on ‘s was launched the same year.

Before, he was chosen by bosses to host in 2013 and has been fronting the show ever since.

Other huge shows he presented for ITV included , Rolling In It and the reboot of .

He also made regular appearances on in ‘The Hub’ segment between 2011 and 2014.

After the scandal rocked ITV, he was chosen to reunite with his former CITV co-star as the host of .

It was revealed how hosts and will appear on the series as will soap star brothers – Ryan and .

BGT judge is also on the bill with Radio 2’s and also expected to appear.

Comedian , favourite , Olympian and comedians and Josh Widdicombe will also play their part.

The series comprises of six full-length episodes as well as an additional Christmas special which was filmed in Cambridgeshire.

The festive episode will air in December and filmed at Kimbolton Castle.

That episode will feature This Morning’s Alison Hammond, comedian Rob Beckett and actor Nick Mohammad.

Meanwhile, speaking about the series, host Stephen said: “I’m absolutely thrilled that You Bet! is back – and this time we’re hitting the road!

“Each week I’ll be joined by a top celeb panel, as our challengers take on some brilliantly bonkers and amazing challenges.

“With the title of You Bet Champion on the line, it’s going to be unbelievable from the start.”

Holly Willoughby and Stephen Mulhern on the set of You Bet! with a contestant.The series has taken on a different format since Holly Willoughby’s depature Promotional image for the TV show "You Bet!" showing the hosts and various acts.Holly will return for a single episode this season

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