LAST PUNDIT STANDING: MEET THE CAST OF NEW BBC THREE PUNDITRY COMPETITION SERIES

12 of the UK’s most-passionate football fanatics, who love creating content about the beautiful game on their social media channels, have been selected to battle for a coveted role as a BBC Sport contributor.

Last Pundit Standing, produced by Boom Social (part of ITV Studios) and JLA Productions, will be co-hosted by ex-Premier League player Troy Deeney and leading football YouTuber James Lawrence Allcott.

The series will see the potential pundits whittled down through a series of high-stakes tasks to see who will make it all the way to the final whistle and emerge victorious. The show will take place at iconic football locations as the creators are challenged by some of the biggest names in the game.

The line up has been confirmed as: Toby Addison (@blindtobes); Ally Tomlinson (@ally.tom7); Cathal Traquair (@calluketraquair); Fuad Abdul Aziz (@vipersport); Rukiah Ally (@Rukiah.ally2); Jess Watkins (@_jesswatkins); Raees Mahmood (@pythaginboots); Reggie Yembra (@reggieyembra); Nancy Baker (@nancebaker); Nahyan Chowdhury (@nahyan.chowdhury); Lia Lewis (@lia.lewis) and Oscar Browning (@oscarbrowning).

Alex Kay-Jelski, BBC Director of Sport, says: "These are 12 of the brightest football creators out there, the future of the football media industry. Seeing who comes out on top and lands the job should make great viewing.”

Fiona Campbell, BBC Controller of Youth Audience, BBC iPlayer and BBC Three says: “The BBC is a huge believer in investing in new talent. Through this unique collaboration between BBC Creator Lab and BBC Sport, Last Pundit Standing offers a unique opportunity to showcase 12 of the UK’s most passionate sports creators from right across the UK. We can’t wait for them to bring their passion and production excellence to the BBC and iPlayer”.

Troy Deeney, co-host, says: “I’m absolutely buzzing to co-host Last Pundit Standing! There’s something really special about the energy that surrounds an exciting new show like this. We’re bringing together some amazing creators in incredible locations, with some huge special guests. I can’t wait to dive in and have some fun over the series.”

James Allcott, co-Host, says: “I’ve always believed in the depth of talented new voices that are all over the country, giving their unique and authentic perspectives on the game of football. So I couldn’t be more excited to be a part of what will be a huge opportunity to showcase that wide range of talent with this series. The mix of charisma, intelligence and work ethic is clear to see in our ambitious contestants. It’s going to be a fierce battle with a special prize at the end of it to become a BBC pundit!”

Last Pundit Standing (7x15’) is a co-production between Boom Social (part of ITV Studios) and JLA Productions for BBC Three and iPlayer.