Quick Summary
The reigning champions face off against sisters Jo and Lucy and the couple Elisha and Joseph in a competitive word‑game challenge. Using their powers of deduction, each team works to identify the hidden words that appear across the Lingo grids and Puzzlewords.
About This Program ✦
The programme pits the current title‑holders against a fresh set of competitors in a word‑based showdown. It follows the familiar format of the series, presenting a single episode where seasoned champions are challenged by newcomers, all vying for the same prize. In this instalment the challengers consist of two sisters, Jo and Lucy, alongside the couple Elisha and Joseph. Each participant brings a keen eye for detail, employing their powers of deduction to unravel the hidden vocabulary. Their task is to identify the correct words that appear within the Lingo grids as well as the accompanying Puzzlewords. Both teams rely heavily on logical reasoning to navigate the grid layouts, scanning for patterns and letters that fit the clues provided. The competition unfolds as they alternately propose answers, testing their ability to spot the intended words quickly and accurately. Throughout the episode, the focus remains on the mental agility required to solve these word puzzles, with each side striving to out‑think the other and claim victory.
Lingo broadcasts on ITV Quiz HD at 6:00pm, Saturday, 31 January 2026. (Subtitles)


