Game show host Zoe Lyons has been left devastated after her show, Lightning, was cancelled by the BBC. The comedian fronted the popular quiz show for two seasons, but it has been axed with immediate effect, reports the Daily Star.
The fast-paced show gave players the chance to battle it out to win a £3,000 jackpot, with contestants tasked with passing a light from themselves to a rival of their choosing by answering questions correctly.
Whoever was caught in the lightning bolt when time ran out was eliminated from the show. But the twist was, only the viewers at home could see the countdown, meaning players were not aware of their fate until the last second.Sharing a photo of her glittery blazer hung up on a coat hanger, Zoe tweeted: "Sadly all good quizzes must come to an end but I can’t tell you what a joy it was to work on @lightningquiz for @bbc2.
We made 2 cracking series and I loved every second of working with my pals at BBC Belfast. Every contestant was a [star emoji] and you can still catch up on @BBCiPlayer.” A BBC spokesperson told the Daily Star : "Lightning has had two great series but we need to make room for new opportunities.
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