'The Cube' given second run by ITV1

ITV1 has announced a second run of its Phillip Schofield-fronted gameshow The Cube.

A show insider confirmed via Twitter: "ITV has recommissioned new hit gameshow format The Cube for a 2nd series. The programme will be broadcast in 2010."

Earlier this year, the series made a decent debut, averaging 5.52m (26.7%) after a lead-in from the series six opener of The X Factor.

ITV is currently seeking applicants for the show's second run.