HOLEY MOLEY: ANT & DEC BRING CRAZY GOLF GAMESHOW FORMAT TO THE UK, DUO TO PRESENT THE NEW ITV SERIES

ITV announces the commission of Holey Moley - bringing the global smash hit extreme crazy golf show to the UK stage in this four-part entertainment television event, hosted by inimitable duo and golf fanatics Ant & Dec. 

Co-produced by Talkback Thames (a Fremantle label) and Mitre Studios, Holey Moley transforms crazy golf into an adrenaline-fuelled primetime event. This is crazy golf - supersized. Contestants will tackle an epic, zany, visually jaw-dropping course packed with inventive obstacles, physical challenges and laugh-out-loud jeopardy. 

Bringing together the UK’s most passionate crazy golfers - from top class professionals to keen amateurs - who are fearless everyday thrill-seekers, the series delivers skill, scale and Ant & Dec’s trademark comedy mischief in equal measure. Expect big swings, bigger laughs and unmissable family entertainment. 

Across each episode, eight players will go head-to-head to win the coveted Holey Moley golden putter, green plaid jacket and a fantastic prize. To get there, the contestants must step into the Holey Moley alternative universe and combine precision putting with stamina and nerve as they battle through ambitious, larger-than-life holes.

From spinning windmills and exploding obstacles to slippery slopes and surprise hazards, competitors must combine skill, agility and determination to stay in the game. Hosts Ant & Dec will be at the helm and be joined throughout the series by a host of famous faces to add to the fun. 

Ant said: "This show is absolutely perfect for us. It's all about pure fun and entertainment for the whole family from start to finish. Anyone who knows us knows we are adore golf, but you don’t need to be a golf fanatic to enjoy it, there's something for everyone!"

Dec said: "Holey Moley blends the game with huge entertaining moments that the whole family can sit down together, watch and enjoy. It’s epic, bold and full of laughs. We're really excited to bring the show to the UK!"

Katie Rawcliffe, Director of Entertainment, Reality & Daytime Commissioning ITV adds: “We couldn’t be more excited to announce a brand-new entertainment format presented by Ant & Dec. Holey Moley is brilliantly competitive and enormous fun, making it a compelling watch for all.”

Charlie Irwin, Managing Director, Talkback Thames says: “Holey Moley is big, it’s funny and it’s unapologetically entertaining. It’s already demonstrated its strength as a global entertainment format, combining scale, humour and genuine competitive jeopardy so with Ant & Dec at the helm, it’s perfect for ITV and we’re delighted to be bringing it to UK audiences.”  

Gemma Nightingale, Head of Entertainment, Mitre Studios said: “Holey Moley is a fantastically fun format that’s perfect for the whole family. It has a bit of everything; ambition, tension, laugh-out-loud moments and of course Ant & Dec, who’ll be teeing off all the action. We can’t wait to introduce ITV viewers to the crazy world of Holey Moley."

Casting for Holey Moley is now open and applications are open until 15^th May. The public can apply by visiting talbackthames.com/takepart.