Former Great British Bake Off host and Eurovision Song Contest milkmaid Mel Giedroyc has landed herself a new presenting role.
The comedian will front a TV game show adaptation of Pictionary, the game in which you have to guess what your friends are trying to draw. It's already been turned into a show on American television and is on its third season.
The 25-episode season will see two teams competing against each other, each led by a celebrity team captain, to win prizes. It will follow the rules of the game pretty closely.
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"Everyone is familiar with Pictionary, and I am so excited to help bring the game to life on television," Mel said. "It is such a pleasure to be a part of and I know people will love the show."
"I am thrilled we are bringing this much-loved game show to the UK. It's perfect for all the family to enjoy and play along at home," Katie Rawcliffe, ITV's Director of Entertainment and Daytime.
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"With Mel Giedroyc at the helm, Pictionary is in the hands of a true entertainer. Her infectious energy and quick wit make her the perfect choice to host the show."
Meanwhile, Mel's Mel & Sue co-star Sue Perkins was recently announced as the host of a new chess competition series for the BBC, with a star from The Traitors season 2 also involved.
Is this the start of a shared cinematic universe of Mel & Sue game adaptations? We'd personally love to see the two of them hosting a TV version of Cluedo together.
Pictionary will begin with a Christmas special on ITV1 and ITVX, before going into a full season.
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