Michael McIntyre reveals huge change to his BBC hit Big Show ahead of new series
MICHAEL McIntyre has revealed a huge change to his Big Show ahead of its new series. The funnyman returns to the BBC with the fan-favourite show for its eight series. And in a shakeup to the format…
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MICHAEL McIntyre has revealed a huge change to his Big Show ahead of its new series.
The funnyman returns to the BBC with the fan-favourite show for its eight series.
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Michael McIntyre's Big Show is back with a brand new segmentCredit: BBC
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Sam Thompson and Zara McDermott will appearance on the first episode in their last TV appearance as a coupleCredit: BBC
And in a shakeup to the format, Michael, 48, has revealed fans will notice a brand new item involving famous faces.
Speaking to The Sun's TV Mag, the comic explained: “The big news is that we have a new item called ‘Remember Me’ where a celebrity sits in the royal box and a person from any time in their past appears on stage and asks the question: ‘Remember me?'"
He continued: “It could be anyone from the midwife who birthed them, to a holiday romance, or the driver who brought them to the theatre. I play it with Miranda Hart, Alan Carr and Holly Willoughby, with hilarious results.
“We also have Michael Sheen, Judi Love and Tony Bellew playing Send to All.
"We have more amazing Unexpected Star stars who had no idea they were going to be on the series but are each sensational, including Heather Small, Marti Pellow and Justin Hawkins, and the TV Takeover item - where we make a bespoke version of Olly Murs’ Who Do You Think You Are? and play it into the house of one of his superfans - is one of the funniest things we’ve ever done.”
The BBC variety show features musical performances, comedy sketches and celeb guests.
One of its most famous segments is "Send to All" - which sees Michael temporarily take control of a celebrity's phone.
He then sends awkward texts to the star's equally famous contacts.
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Previous examples include Bradley Walsh, Danny Dyer and Olly Murs, among others.
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Meanwhile, The Sun revealed a first look this week of the new series as ex couple Zara McDermott and Sam Thompson make their final TV appearance together.
Michael sneaked into their bedroom at midnight for an impromptu game show.
Michael also brought a trio of familiar Love Island stars along with him.
Jessy Potts, Harriett Blackmore and Ayo Odukoya all participated in the ITV show last year.
Michael McIntyre's career so far
By Conor O'Brien
In a career spanning over two decades, comedian and presenter Michael McIntyre has become a familiar- and cherished - face on our screens.
Here is a look back at some of the star's previous work over the years.
Live At The Apollo: Much like many other comedians, Michael appeared in this then-BBC One stand-up comedy series. While comics performed in front of a live audience in the Hammersmith Apollo, the show itself was recorded. He appeared in three episodes from 2007 to 2009.
Michael McIntyre's Comedy Roadshow: Airing on BBC One, this programme ran from 2009 to 2011. It saw Michael host from different venues across the UK. In each episode, Michael himself performed along with three other comedians before a headline act. Some notable guests included Sean Lock, John Bishop and Sarah Millican.
Royal Variety Performance: Michael has hosted the prestigious show on two occasions; in 2010 and 2014.
Britain's Got Talent: In 2011, Michael joined the long-running ITV entertainment series. He formed a new-look panel with Simon Cowell, Amanda Holden and David Hasselhoff. However, he ultimately exited after one series.
Michael McIntyre's Big Show: First introduced as a one-off Christmas special in 2015, the Big Show later became a full series. The BBC series features guest comedians, comedy sketches and musical performances - as well as fun surprises.
The Wheel: Debuting in 2020, Michael both created and presents this game show format. It sees seven famous faces on a spinning wheel, who are selected at random to help contestants answer questions from a select group of categories. The celebs pick their expertise beforehand but are not guaranteed to answer questions in their topic of choice.
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