Secret Genius

Alan Carr and Susie Dent have invited twelve more contestants to battle for a place in the final. Each competitor must spot the common link between sets of words and then complete a sweet‑shop memory test to prove their recall.

The programme sees Alan Carr teaming up with lexicographer Susie Dent to steer a contest that pits twelve fresh competitors against one another. Their role is to set the challenges, judge the answers and ultimately decide who moves forward. The format is straightforward: a series of rounds designed to test both wit and recall, all under the watchful eyes of the two hosts. In each round the participants are presented with a collection of words and must pinpoint the single thread that ties them together. Success hinges on spotting that hidden connection quickly and accurately. Following the word‑link exercise, the contestants face a nostalgic memory test centred on a classic sweet shop, where they must recall specific details from the imagined confectionery setting. Both tasks are crafted to gauge mental agility and associative thinking. The ultimate aim for the twelve hopefuls is to secure a coveted slot in the final showdown. By navigating the word‑link puzzles and surviving the sweet‑shop recall, they earn the chance to advance. Throughout the episode, Carr and Dent guide the competition, offering clues, confirming solutions and keeping the pressure on as each contender strives to be the one who earns a place in the concluding round.