Alan Carr has been revealed as the host of a new Saturday night quiz show on the BBC called Picture Slam.
The show was announced by the public broadcaster and will air on BBC One and BBC iPlayer.
Alan Carr, who was previously a judge on Ru Paul's Drag Race UK will present the new show.
This comes as the TV presenter and comedian's previous programme Alan Carr's epic gameshow on ITV was "rested".
Of the new show, Carr said: “Who doesn’t love a good quiz? When I found out the BBC wanted little old me to present Picture Slam I jumped at the chance! I don’t know if I would be any good at the quiz, but luckily I don’t have to play it!”
Who is comedian and presenter Alan Carr?
Alan Carr is a popular English comedian and TV presenter who has fronted a number of shows over his long and successful career.
Alan started out as an aspiring comedian who had recently moved to Manchester. He worked in a call centre for five years before moving to full-time comedy.
He became well-known with his show Chatty Man, Friday Night Project and through his guest appearances on 8 Out Of 10 Cats.
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How does Picture Slam on BBC One work?
Picture Slam involves three teams facing a series of pictures with each of these being worth money.
The more pictures they can name, the more cash they accumulate but for the really big money, they need to name them all (getting a Picture Slam).
This is a fast-paced game that asks if you know your landmarks and world sites.
Only one team consisting of two contestants can make it to the final where they could take home a jackpot.
Kalpna Patel-Knight, Head of Entertainment for the BBC said of the format: “Picture Slam is a fast paced Saturday night play along quiz that requires contestants to be fast thinking and fast acting which results in loads of laugh out loud moments, making the quick-witted Alan Carr our perfect ringmaster!”
How to apply for Alan Carr's new BBC quiz show Picture Slam
Applications for the new BBC quiz show will remain open up until February 24, 2023.
To apply to take part in Picture Slam, please visit the BBC website and fill out the application.
The show will be filmed in Glasgow's Pacific Quay with further broadcast information to be announced in due course.
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