A HIT BBC TV series has bagged its sixth season – with a Celebrity Traitors star at the helm.
The daytime programme, full of celebrity contestants, brain-teasers and a cash prize, will return to screens with production currently reportedly underway.
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A hit BBC series has been given the nod for the sixth season Credit: BBC
The Weakest Link, fronted by Romesh Ranganathan, will film in summer Credit: BBC
The Weakest Link, previously anchored by Anne Robinson and now fronted by Romesh Ranganathan, 48, will film this summer, according to TV Zone.
The show was rebooted in 2021 after its first run, hosted by Anne, came to an end in 2012.
In comparison to its original run, the show now stars a whole host of famous faces as contestants as opposed to members of the public.
It has also featured special editions whereby the celebs are grouped into categories including Eurovision specials, EastEnders specials and a newsreader edition.
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With Romesh at the helm, the format changed to focus on celebrity guests Credit: BBC
He was revealed in the Celebrity Traitors line-up, with the series set to air this year Credit: PA
The Weakest Link has found itself as a new Saturday night favourite sitting amongst other BBC heavyweights including Strictly Come Dancing, Gladiators and Michael McIntyre‘s Big Show.
In a bid to raise money for charity, the celebs have to build up a bank of cash whilst one of them is voted off each round for being the Weakest Link.
With the game show reveal, telly fans are set to see a lot of Romesh this year.
The BBC Radio 2 anchor has been confirmed in the second Celebrity Traitors line-up, alongside the likes of Ross Kemp, Maya Jama and Julie Hesmondhalgh.
Romesh was spotted arriving at Inverness Airport in Scotland earlier this year as he prepared to film The Celebrity Traitors Credit: Splash
He recently told of his ‘delight’ to be a part of Saturday night telly Credit: BBC
His reveal followed months of speculation about who could be taking part.
Meanwhile, speaking about being involved with The Weakest Link, Romesh recently said: “It’s really a delight to be part of the BBC One Saturday night experience.
“I once again look forward to taking the credit if it goes well and blaming the format if it doesn’t.”
Often referred to as one of the UK’s hardest-working comedians, Romesh is famous for his work on panel shows, travelogues, and quiz shows.
Although he is known for being a comic, Romesh was a teacher before he became famous.
He left teaching in 2011, as his stand-up comedy hobby began to take off.
