FRIENDS LIKE THESE: BBC SCRAP PLANS FOR GAMESHOW REBOOT
The popular noughties gameshow - originally hosted by Ant & Dec - will not be returning to screens after all. The BBC recorded a pilot last Spring with new hosts Vernon Kay and Alison Hammond.
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This pilot of the classic gameshow Friends Like These saw see real life friends Alison Hammond and Vernon Kay keeping the peace as two teams of pals face-off in a series of head-to-head studio challenges.
The teams decided amongst themselves who will be best placed to take on each challenge, depending on their strengths – it’s all about the perfect pick! The team won the most challenges will get the chance to play for a cash prize. The format is the ultimate game to test friendship.
A source told The Sun: "Bringing back Friends Like These seemed a no-brainer but bosses felt it wasn’t the right time, as the light entertainment schedule is just so packed. It’s no reflection on either Alison or Vernon, who did a sterling job as hosts. There’s hope it could be reignited further down the line."
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The pilot recorded on Thursday 3rd March 2022 at Dock10 Studios in Manchester.