[2] In March 2013, Ross bemoaned his declining ratings due to a poor selection of guests, as some top celebrities seemed to prefer the atmosphere of The Graham Norton Show.

[7] On 20 October 2014, ITV announced that Ross had signed a new contract to continue his show until the end of 2015, which would consist of two series and a Christmas special.

"[8][9] After much rumour and speculation over the future of the programme, ITV and representatives for Ross confirmed that the show had not been axed and would return for its 11th series in the autumn of 2016, which would also include a Christmas special.

During 2020 and 2021, the set design had to be changed due to the Covid 19 pandemic, when social distancing measures had to be put into place.

However Series 19 saw the return of the regular set, with guests once again waiting in the "green room" and being seated close together on the couch.