The Latest Breaking News from The Assembly

‘Are they your real teeth?’ How TV’s best – and most gloriously blunt – chatshow ripped up the rulebook

As Rylan Clark takes the final hot seat on The Assembly, the makers tell all about this revolutionary show. Where else would a politician be driven to tears? Or Stephen Fry be asked about his sexual proclivities?

The Guardian - UK · May 23

Rylan Clark says he doesn’t regret ending marriage: ‘I never think about him’

TV presenter split from Dan Neal in 2021, after six years of marriage

The Independent UK · May 22

TV tonight: Anna Maxwell Martin on telly’s most revealing chatshow

The actor slides into the hot seat on The Assembly. Plus: an Australian dating series for people who are scared of dating. Here’s what to watch this evening

The Guardian - UK · Apr 21

Hit TV show The Assembly to return for a second series

The programme involves a group of interviewers who are autistic, neurodivergent and/or learning disabled grilling celebrities

Evening Standard · Jul 17, 2025

‘It’s not tokenistic’: how The Assembly became an international hit

Unpredictable questions from neurodivergent audience have created perfect interview format for social media age

The Guardian - UK · Jun 14, 2025

The Assembly: Inside the most groundbreaking TV show of the year

IN FOCUS: As Gary Lineker becomes the final guest to be grilled by a panel of neurodivergent and learning-disabled people on the no-rules interview show ‘The Assembly’, Ellie Muir speaks to its producers about making the series happen, encouraging celebrities to open up and portraying disability on screen

The Independent UK · May 11, 2025

Watch: Jade’s Thirlwall’s response when asked if ‘it’s the end for Simon Cowell’

Former Little Mix star Jade Thirlwall was asked whether it’s “the end for Simon Cowell” when she appeared on ITV’sThe Assembly on Sunday, 4 May.

The Independent UK · May 5, 2025

The Assembly viewers praise emotional Danny Dyer: ‘One of the TV moments of the year’

Viewers of The Assembly have heaped praise upon Danny Dyer following the premiere of ITV’s The Assembly on Saturday (26 April).

The Independent UK · Apr 27, 2025

TV tonight: Danny Dyer gets the ultimate grilling in this genius show

Neurodivergent people fire tough questions at the actor in The Assembly. Plus: Rose Ayling-Ellis guest stars in Doctor Who. Here’s what to watch this evening

The Guardian - UK · Apr 26, 2025

Producers wanted to avoid being ‘unpleasant’ to interviewers on The Assembly

The show sees celebrities interviewed by a group of autistic, neurodivergent and learning disabled people.

Evening Standard · Apr 23, 2025