Whisper North has been commissioned by ITV to produce a brand-new New Year’s Day special treat for fans of fitness coach and broadcaster Joe Wicks.
The one-off programme, Joe Wicks New Year’s Day, will deliver the very best in festive, family-friendly lifestyle content, in Joe’s signature style – informative, invigorating, and entertaining providing viewers with an uplifting start to 2026.
Designed to “energise, motivate, and inspire the one-off 60-minute special will feature:
- Quick-fire workouts with Joe to get the nation moving
- Healthy and delicious recipes, featuring Nisha Katona of Mowgli Street Food, plus celebrity chef Tilly Ramsay joining Joe for a chat about her inspirations and New Year’s resolutions
- Clinical psychologist Dr Julie Smith sharing five top tips on sticking to positive changes for 2026
- Expert advice on health, wellness, and mindset, with Javeno McLean, exercise specialist and motivator joining Joe
- A celebrity interview and work out with Olly Murs to round out the hour.
The New Year’s Day special will air on ITV and ITVX, offering audiences a positive, practical and entertaining kick-start to the year ahead.
Leanne Clarke, assistant commissioner, entertainment and daytime, ITV, said: “We are delighted to be working with Joe Wicks to help get the nation moving on New Year’s Day. It promises to be fun-filled with valuable insights and practical tips to inspire a healthy and positive start to 2026.”
Sunil Patel, co-founder and CEO, The Whisper Group, added: “Joe Wicks and New Year’s Day are a match made in heaven. We’re thrilled to have produced Joe’s very own show on ITV, blending his infectious energy, brilliant guests and a massive dose of inspiration to get viewers’ 2026 off to a healthy and lively start. Watch to the very end for the Joe Wicks and Olly Murs magic you never knew you needed. TV gold!”
Joe Wicks New Year’s Day is a Whisper North production for ITV and ITVX. Executive producer is Tom McLennan and the show has been commissioned by Leanne Clarke, ITV assistant commissioner, entertainment and daytime.
