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Love Island’s Maura Higgins tipped to host reboot of classic gameshow

Love Island’s Maura Higgins tipped to host reboot of classic gameshow

Published by Daniella Wilson

Last year, it was confirmed that classic dating show Blind Date would be getting a reboot on Disney+, and now it has been reported that Love Island star Maura Higgins is in discussions to serve as the show’s host. Higgins would be taking on the role made famous by the late Cilla Black, who hosted the original Blind Date from 1985 to 2003 on ITV. Since first appearing on Love Island in 2019, Higgins has gone on to host the Irish version of Glow Up, and appear as a contestant on Dancing on Ice, Cooking with the Stars, I’m a Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here! and The Traitors US. She has also continued her association with Love Island, acting as the social media presenter for Love Island USA and Love Island Games, before more recently presenting Love Island USA: Aftersun and Love Island Games: Aftersun. Cilla Black. TV Times via Getty Images The report that Higgins will host Blind Date comes from The Sun, with a TV insider reportedly telling the publication that “discussions are …

PinkPantheress rejected from BBC gameshow at last minute for being ‘too famous’: ‘Let me on this TV show now’

PinkPantheress rejected from BBC gameshow at last minute for being ‘too famous’: ‘Let me on this TV show now’

Published by Daniella Wilson

Get the latest entertainment news, reviews and star-studded interviews with our Independent Culture email Get the latest entertainment news with our free Culture newsletter Get the latest entertainment news with our free Culture newsletter Pop star PinkPantheress may have won a Brit award, played Glastonbury and stormed the music charts, but there’s one milestone she’s not allowed to tick off – competing on BBC One’s Pointless. The “Illegal” singer, real name Victoria Walker, revealed at a concert in Manchester that she had made it to the last stage of applications to take part in the game show but was stopped before filming after producers realised who she was. “It’s is my favourite trivia show, and I wanted to be on the show,” the 25-year-old told the audience. PinkPantheress performing at Coachella this year (Getty) “And I made it to before they put you on TV at the last stage. I was in Manchester, I was ready to go on TV to play Pointless. Then someone comes in, and he goes, ‘wait, hold on – we …

Alison Hammond to host classic ITV gameshow as it returns after nearly 30 years

Alison Hammond to host classic ITV gameshow as it returns after nearly 30 years

Published by Daniella Wilson

Get the latest entertainment news, reviews and star-studded interviews with our Independent Culture email Get the latest entertainment news with our free Culture newsletter Get the latest entertainment news with our free Culture newsletter Alison Hammond has added another presenting gig to her ever-growing roster – with the This Morning star hosting ITV’s revival of Name That Tune. The game show, which first aired on the channel in 1976 with Tom O’Connor hosting, will see contestants go head to head in a series of rounds that test their music knowledge. Featuring music from every genre, players will need to “name that tune” to make it to the show’s finale. The format will return to our screens for the first time in 28 years, having last aired on Channel 5 in 1998. ITV’s reboot will be based on the show’s American version, which has aired for five seasons so far on Fox with 30 Rock’s Jane Krakowski hosting and Jackson 5 star Randy Jackson as the bandleader. “As a massive music lover, my biggest challenge as …

Graham Norton’s gameshow reveals trailer as release window confirmed

Graham Norton’s gameshow reveals trailer as release window confirmed

Published by Daniella Wilson

A first-look trailer has dropped for Graham Norton’s new “giant gameshow” as the release window is confirmed – and it’s soon! The Neighbourhood sees six real households from across the UK move in to “KeepYourEnemies Close” in the heart of the Peak District, and compete in a street-sized popularity contest where the last house standing will take home a life-changing £250,000. Audiences can tune in to the brand new show’s action next month (April) on ITV1 and ITVX with episodes of the 11-part series expected to air weekly. The first-look trailer released today shows The Master of Ceremonies, BAFTA Award-winning host Graham Norton, walking through the game show’s sets as he introduces viewers to the premise of the show. Want to see this content? This page contains content provided by YouTube. We ask for your permission before anything is loaded, as YouTube may use cookies and other technologies. To view this content, choose ‘Accept and continue’ to allow YouTube and its required purposes. Accept and continue “Oh hello, I’m TV’s Graham Norton,” he begins while …