English broadcaster and host on Channel 5, BBC, ITV and Netflix’s Love Is Blind
The first season drew a large audience as Bob Mortimer and Richard Ayoade led a dramatic, rapid-fire contest in which laughter ends a comedian’s run. The show has a Halloween special, with the second series already planned for next year. Ten comedians are confined to a room for six hours, earning yellow cards for smiles and laughs; a potential final twist is imminent as the Halloween episode nears.
ITV confirms a panel refresh for The Voice UK, with Cheryl and Aitch joining as coaches and Sir Tom Jones leaving a full-time role. Emma Willis will host, with Solomon and Dixon taking over the presenting duties. The changes come amid insurance cost concerns and a push to refresh the show.
BBC and The Guardian report a major refresh for Strictly Come Dancing as Emma Willis, Josh Widdicombe and Johannes Radebe take the helm. New professional dancers join the show, the partner-reveal is staged in front of a studio audience, and the format gets a broad shake‑up while still delivering the familiar glitz.
The Independent reports that Nellis, a 33-year-old former air-traffic controller, has joined Strictly Come Dancing in the latest series, alongside Stacey Walters and other familiar faces. Walters, aged 64, is also part of the BBC show’s new lineup after host changes. Both profiles highlight career shifts into entertainment and the public’s reception of their TV debuts.