History of The Real Full Monty in Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: February 19, 2026

The Real Full Monty is a British television series on ITV, starting in 2017, featuring celebrities stripping to raise money for cancer charities. Ashley Banjo coaches the celebrities and choreographs the performances across all specials. The format has expanded internationally to Australia, Italy, Spain, and soon the United States. However, ITV announced the cancellation of the show on September 30, 2024, confirming there will be no further seasons.

June 2017: The Real Full Monty Series Debut

In June 2017, The Real Full Monty, a series of British television specials, began airing on ITV. The series features celebrities stripping to raise money for cancer charities.

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June 2017: First Episode of The Real Full Monty Aired

On June 15, 2017, the first episode of The Real Full Monty, featuring eight male celebrities, aired.

2017: ITV Commissioned The Real Full Monty

In 2017, ITV announced the commissioning of The Real Full Monty, a television special featuring male celebrities stripping to raise cancer awareness and money for charity.

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March 2018: The Real Full Monty and The Real Full Monty: Ladies' Night Aired

On March 28 and 29, 2018, The Real Full Monty and The Real Full Monty: Ladies' Night aired.

2018: The Real Full Monty: Ladies Night Aired

In 2018, The Real Full Monty aired a Ladies Night special.

2018: International Expansion of The Real Full Monty

Starting in 2018, local versions of The Real Full Monty franchise were produced in Australia, Italy, and Spain.

2018: Reviews of The Real Full Monty

The 2018 special of The Real Full Monty received mixed reviews. Michael Hogan of the Daily Telegraph described the 2018 special as not being "the slickest production" adding that "hats fell off, red G-strings malfunctioned, and awkward pauses occurred". Barbara Ellen of The Guardian described The Real Full Monty: Ladies Night as "brave", but argued that the message a female charity striptease [sent] out was "complicated and unhelpful".