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South Wales Argus
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- South Wales Argus
BBC's Hole in the Wall coming back after 'successful pilot'
Hole in the Wall originally aired in 2008, and was hosted by the late Dale Winton and Strictly judge Anton Du Beke. It ran for two series and featured players tasked with fitting through cutout holes in a variety of shapes in a polystyrene wall that slowly moved towards them. Now, reports say that the show is returning for a new series, with Alison Hammond set to host. NEW 🚨 The BBC have reportedly green-lit a full SERIES of iconic show 'Hole In The Wall' following a successful pilot. It'll film later this year to air in early 2026, and Alison Hammond will host! — sᴜᴘᴇʀ ᴛᴠ (@superTV247) July 12, 2025 BBC's Hole in the Wall coming back after 'successful pilot' The news that the BBC was reportedly looking to reboot the Hole in the Wall show came out earlier this year. Now, according to a new report from The Mirror, the BBC has given the green light for a full series after a "successful pilot". Alison Hammond, who already presents on ITV's This Morning, will become the new host of the gameshow. Since competing in Big Brother in 2002 and rising to prominence, Hammond has also become the co-presenter on Channel 4's The Great British Bake Off. The TV star has also been in a number of other shows, such as I'm a Me Out of Here! (2010), Strictly Come Dancing (2014), Celebrity Masterchef (2014), and as a panellist on ITV's Loose Women. On the pilot, a source told the publisher: 'Alison made a splash in the pilot, so it was a no-brainer for bosses. 'It's the perfect fit for her. It's fun, exciting and doesn't take itself too seriously - just like Alison.' It is reported that the series will be filmed later this year and air in 2026. How does Hole in the Wall work? Hole in the Wall was the BBC's adaptation of the Japanese game Brain Wall, also known as Human Tetris. The gameshow saw players work to contort themselves to fit through cutout holes of different shapes while a large polystyrene wall moved towards them. Top 10 Best British TV Series If contestants could not make the correct cutout shape, they would fall into the swimming pool behind them. Shows featured two teams of TV personalities competing for £10,000 for their chosen charity. Team captains over the two series were Anton du Beke, Darren Gough, Austin Healey and Joe Swash. The game was split into four rounds, as well as the final round. Recommended reading: Challenges varied from solo walls to mirrored and blindfolded ones, as well as 50/50 questions, using props and more. The fourth round was the team wall, with all three players taking part. Each round was worth different points before the final wall at the end.
Leader Live
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Leader Live
BBC's Hole in the Wall coming back after 'successful pilot'
Hole in the Wall originally aired in 2008, and was hosted by the late Dale Winton and Strictly judge Anton Du Beke. It ran for two series and featured players tasked with fitting through cutout holes in a variety of shapes in a polystyrene wall that slowly moved towards them. Now, reports say that the show is returning for a new series, with Alison Hammond set to host. NEW 🚨 The BBC have reportedly green-lit a full SERIES of iconic show 'Hole In The Wall' following a successful pilot. It'll film later this year to air in early 2026, and Alison Hammond will host! The news that the BBC was reportedly looking to reboot the Hole in the Wall show came out earlier this year. Now, according to a new report from The Mirror, the BBC has given the green light for a full series after a "successful pilot". Alison Hammond, who already presents on ITV's This Morning, will become the new host of the gameshow. Since competing in Big Brother in 2002 and rising to prominence, Hammond has also become the co-presenter on Channel 4's The Great British Bake Off. The TV star has also been in a number of other shows, such as I'm a Me Out of Here! (2010), Strictly Come Dancing (2014), Celebrity Masterchef (2014), and as a panellist on ITV's Loose Women. A post shared by This Morning (@thismorning) On the pilot, a source told the publisher: 'Alison made a splash in the pilot, so it was a no-brainer for bosses. 'It's the perfect fit for her. It's fun, exciting and doesn't take itself too seriously - just like Alison.' It is reported that the series will be filmed later this year and air in 2026. Hole in the Wall was the BBC's adaptation of the Japanese game Brain Wall, also known as Human Tetris. The gameshow saw players work to contort themselves to fit through cutout holes of different shapes while a large polystyrene wall moved towards them. If contestants could not make the correct cutout shape, they would fall into the swimming pool behind them. Shows featured two teams of TV personalities competing for £10,000 for their chosen charity. Team captains over the two series were Anton du Beke, Darren Gough, Austin Healey and Joe Swash. The game was split into four rounds, as well as the final round. Recommended reading: Challenges varied from solo walls to mirrored and blindfolded ones, as well as 50/50 questions, using props and more. The fourth round was the team wall, with all three players taking part. Each round was worth different points before the final wall at the end.
Rhyl Journal
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Rhyl Journal
BBC's Hole in the Wall coming back after 'successful pilot'
Hole in the Wall originally aired in 2008, and was hosted by the late Dale Winton and Strictly judge Anton Du Beke. It ran for two series and featured players tasked with fitting through cutout holes in a variety of shapes in a polystyrene wall that slowly moved towards them. Now, reports say that the show is returning for a new series, with Alison Hammond set to host. NEW 🚨 The BBC have reportedly green-lit a full SERIES of iconic show 'Hole In The Wall' following a successful pilot. It'll film later this year to air in early 2026, and Alison Hammond will host! The news that the BBC was reportedly looking to reboot the Hole in the Wall show came out earlier this year. Now, according to a new report from The Mirror, the BBC has given the green light for a full series after a "successful pilot". Alison Hammond, who already presents on ITV's This Morning, will become the new host of the gameshow. Since competing in Big Brother in 2002 and rising to prominence, Hammond has also become the co-presenter on Channel 4's The Great British Bake Off. The TV star has also been in a number of other shows, such as I'm a Me Out of Here! (2010), Strictly Come Dancing (2014), Celebrity Masterchef (2014), and as a panellist on ITV's Loose Women. A post shared by This Morning (@thismorning) On the pilot, a source told the publisher: 'Alison made a splash in the pilot, so it was a no-brainer for bosses. 'It's the perfect fit for her. It's fun, exciting and doesn't take itself too seriously - just like Alison.' It is reported that the series will be filmed later this year and air in 2026. Hole in the Wall was the BBC's adaptation of the Japanese game Brain Wall, also known as Human Tetris. The gameshow saw players work to contort themselves to fit through cutout holes of different shapes while a large polystyrene wall moved towards them. If contestants could not make the correct cutout shape, they would fall into the swimming pool behind them. Shows featured two teams of TV personalities competing for £10,000 for their chosen charity. Team captains over the two series were Anton du Beke, Darren Gough, Austin Healey and Joe Swash. The game was split into four rounds, as well as the final round. Recommended reading: Challenges varied from solo walls to mirrored and blindfolded ones, as well as 50/50 questions, using props and more. The fourth round was the team wall, with all three players taking part. Each round was worth different points before the final wall at the end.
The Herald Scotland
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Herald Scotland
BBC's Hole in the Wall coming back after 'successful pilot'
It ran for two series and featured players tasked with fitting through cutout holes in a variety of shapes in a polystyrene wall that slowly moved towards them. Now, reports say that the show is returning for a new series, with Alison Hammond set to host. NEW 🚨 The BBC have reportedly green-lit a full SERIES of iconic show 'Hole In The Wall' following a successful pilot. It'll film later this year to air in early 2026, and Alison Hammond will host! — sᴜᴘᴇʀ ᴛᴠ (@superTV247) July 12, 2025 BBC's Hole in the Wall coming back after 'successful pilot' The news that the BBC was reportedly looking to reboot the Hole in the Wall show came out earlier this year. Now, according to a new report from The Mirror, the BBC has given the green light for a full series after a "successful pilot". Alison Hammond, who already presents on ITV's This Morning, will become the new host of the gameshow. Since competing in Big Brother in 2002 and rising to prominence, Hammond has also become the co-presenter on Channel 4's The Great British Bake Off. The TV star has also been in a number of other shows, such as I'm a Me Out of Here! (2010), Strictly Come Dancing (2014), Celebrity Masterchef (2014), and as a panellist on ITV's Loose Women. On the pilot, a source told the publisher: 'Alison made a splash in the pilot, so it was a no-brainer for bosses. 'It's the perfect fit for her. It's fun, exciting and doesn't take itself too seriously - just like Alison.' It is reported that the series will be filmed later this year and air in 2026. How does Hole in the Wall work? Hole in the Wall was the BBC's adaptation of the Japanese game Brain Wall, also known as Human Tetris. The gameshow saw players work to contort themselves to fit through cutout holes of different shapes while a large polystyrene wall moved towards them. Top 10 Best British TV Series If contestants could not make the correct cutout shape, they would fall into the swimming pool behind them. Shows featured two teams of TV personalities competing for £10,000 for their chosen charity. Team captains over the two series were Anton du Beke, Darren Gough, Austin Healey and Joe Swash. The game was split into four rounds, as well as the final round. Recommended reading: Challenges varied from solo walls to mirrored and blindfolded ones, as well as 50/50 questions, using props and more. The fourth round was the team wall, with all three players taking part. Each round was worth different points before the final wall at the end.
Daily Mail
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Alison Hammond 'set to host BBC's Hole In The Wall reboot as it's greenlit for a full series after she impressed bosses in the pilot'
Alison Hammond is reportedly being eyed by BBC bosses to host its upcoming Hole In The Wall reboot. The bubbly This Morning presenter, 50, impressed with her role in a pilot for the revival, and it's now been greenlit for a full series, It originally aired from 2008 to 2009 and featured celebrities trying to fit through moving wall cut-outs to avoid being pushed into a pool of water. A source told The Mirror: 'Alison made a splash in the pilot so it was a no-brainer for bosses. 'It's the perfect fit for her. It's fun, exciting and doesn't take itself too seriously - just like Alison.' The show was previously hosted by Dale Winton, with star Anton Du Beke later taking over to front the show. It's thought that filming for the revival will take place later this year, and it will hit screens in 2026. MailOnline has reached out tro representatives for Alison Hammon and the BBC for comment. The TV show is based on a Japanese format and sees a host of lycra-clad celebrities try to squeeze through odd-shaped holes in a moving wall. The presenter shouts: 'Bring on the wall!' for it to be activated. Each week, two teams of television personalities competed for £10,000 in prize money to be donated to their chosen charity. It's the latest telly job for Alison, who is extremely in demand at the moment. Her rarely-seen sister recently made her TV debut as the pair teamed up for Celebrity Gogglebox. The This Morning presenter sat down to watch the latest shows alongside her sister Saundra and son Aidan on a recent instalment of the Channel 4 programme. Photos released of the upcoming episode show the trio sat together, with Alison and Saundra holding matching mugs. The TV star expressed how thrilled she was to be joined by her son and sister, describing Saundra as 'fabulous'. She said: 'I'm so excited to be doing Celebrity Gogglebox with my son Aidan. 'We've always loved watching telly together, and now we get to do it on the sofa for the nation! 'It's a real family affair too, because my fabulous sister Saundra is getting involved as well. Expect laughs, eye-rolls, and lots of commentary, classic Hammond style!'
