Graham Norton has been confirmed as the new presenter of the renowned game show Wheel of Fortune, which will return to our screens soon.
The show has been on the air in the United States since 1975, although the British version lasted from 1988 until 2001.
Late last year, it was reported that the programme might return, and ITV has now confirmed that eight episodes will be filmed.
The forthcoming season, hosted by BAFTA award-winner Graham, 60, will once again revolve around a massive funfair wheel, with competitors spinning to win a life-changing cash reward.
There will also be two celebrity specials.
‘I’m beyond excited to be bringing such an iconic American show to a new British audience,’ Graham said.
‘My first ever TV job was a game show on ITV so this feels like coming full circle.
‘You might even call it a wheel!’
Katie Rawcliffe, ITV’s Head of Entertainment Commissioning, described Graham’s return to the popular game show as “thrilling.”
‘Anything can happen on the spin of a wheel, it is going to be so much fun,’ she added.
The announcement comes after initial reports that This Morning’s Alison Hammond was set to front the reboot.
Alison, 48, was rumoured to be in discussions to host the updated edition of the programme in December 2020, but The Sun revealed in June last year that pilot episodes that had been recorded were destroyed, and the revival was put on hold.
Wheel of Fortune first aired on ITV in 1988, with Nicky Campbell presenting for eight years and Carol Smillie directing the game.
Bradley Walsh then presented for a year until John Leslie took over in 1998, with Paul Hendy hosting the last season.
It was cancelled in 2001 after 12 years and 14 seasons.
Wheel of Fortune will air later this year on ITV1.
