How to apply for Channel 4's Hunted - applications now open

Find out who won Celebrity Hunted this year <i>(Image: Channel 4)</i>
Find out who won Celebrity Hunted this year (Image: Channel 4)
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Do you have what it takes to become a real-life fugitive? If so, you might be interested in applying for the next series of Hunted.

Applications for the Channel 4 show are currently open – it comes as two new series of Hunted and Celebrity Hunted have been announced.

Series eight of Hunted is set to film this year, while the sixth celebrity version recently concluded, seeing Duncan James and Christine McGuinness crowned winners.

The “edge-of-your-seat” factual thriller, sees pairs of civilians and celebrities try to evade detection and capture, to be in with a chance of winning a share of the £100,000 prize.


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The fugitives are tracked by some of the world’s “best elite” hunters comprising of serving and former police officers, some of the best cyber and OSINT experts in the UK, working alongside ex-military and intelligence services personnel.

How to apply for Hunted on Channel 4

The official Hunted website shares: “Channel 4's hit series Hunted, the real-life thriller where ordinary people go on the run, is currently accepting applications for its brand-new series.

“We are looking for duos up and down the country who think they could become real-life fugitives and avoid being captured by an expert team of Hunters tracking them down.

“If you can successfully avoid capture, you could win a share of £100,000.

“Where will you hide? Who can you trust? What will you do?”

Fill out your Hunted application here.

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Hunted adds: “You and your partner should complete this form together, or you can also fill out separate application forms which we can combine once you have submitted your application. 

“Please complete the application form in as much detail as possible. Once you’ve completed your application it will be looked over by a member of the casting team who may get in touch to discuss the next steps in the application process.”

Applications close at 12am on Saturday, May 31 – make sure you read the terms and conditions before applying.

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