Graham Norton to host Wheel Of Fortune as ‘iconic’ recreation present makes return

The much-loved recreation present Wheel Of Fortune is about to return to TV screens subsequent 12 months with Graham Norton as its new host.

The present will return for eight episodes, together with two celeb specials nonetheless but to be introduced.

Norton mentioned he was “beyond excited” to convey again the “iconic” present to the British public.

He added: “My first ever TV job was a game show on ITV so this feels like coming full circle.

“You would possibly even name it a wheel!”

Wheel Of Fortune was first launched within the UK in 1998 and it was final aired on ITV in 2001.

The UK recreation present was tailored from the hit US programme of the identical identify.

Nicky Campbell started internet hosting the present, adopted by Bradley Walsh, John Leslie and Paul Hendy subsequently serving as presenters.

Angela Ekaette, Carol Smillie, Jenny Powell and Terri Seymour additionally featured on the collection as “hostesses” – sometimes called “glamorous assistants”.

What is the sport all about?

The recreation is understood for its big carnival wheel because the contestants spin to win a money prize.

The flip of the wheel secures a money worth earlier than contestants choose a letter to assist them clear up a phrase puzzle.

But contestants might additionally lose the whole lot on a spin of the wheel, which incorporates a “bankrupt” part.

In addition to money, prizes are added to the pot to assist them attain the bonus spherical.

Everything is up for grabs, however just one contestant will get the possibility so as to add massive cash to their money pot and see if they’ll take it dwelling.

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The revival is about to return on ITV and ITVX subsequent 12 months.

Katie Rawcliffe, head of leisure commissioning at ITV, mentioned: “We are thrilled to have the much-loved Graham Norton bringing this iconic game show to our viewers.

“Anything can occur on the spin of a wheel, it’s going to be a lot enjoyable.”