Reboot of iconic noughties game show gets major update – 16 years after last series
AN ICONIC noughties game show set to rebooted has had a major update.
The BBC is set to make a new pilot of the hit format next month, 16 years after the last series.
Hole in the Wall was the show where celebrities competed in two teams as they had to contort themselves to fit through a giant moving wall.
Two teams of stars had to manage their position to fit through the cut-out holes of varying shapes to compete for £10,000.
They would have to stop themselves from getting knocked into a swimming pool as the giant polystyrene panel came towards them.
It has now been confirmed that the hit game show will get a pilot for a prospective series on BBC One.
TV Zone reports that recording of the show will take place on Thursday, April 10.
This comes after The Sun first reported that Alison Hammond is set to take the reins of the reboot.
A source previously told us: “Hole In The Wall got great ratings when it first came out so the Beeb have decided to bring it back.
“They are currently filming the pilot to see how it shapes up. They wanted to sign Alison and she jumped at the chance to do it…
“She’s one of TV’s most in demand stars right now and the Beeb is over the moon that they’ve signed her.”
Our insider added: “Alison adores her job and is always on the lookout for shows where she can have a real laugh -that’s why she loves presenting Bake Off and This Morning. They are light-hearted and fun.”
She also fronts another BBC show, Alison Hammond’s Florida Unpacked which sees her go on tour with her son.
There were only two series of Hole in the Wall, which first aired on BBC One in 2008.
The first season of the show saw radio DJ and Supermarket Sweep personality Dale Winton front the hit show.
A year later, Strictly Come Dancing judge Anton Du Beke took over hosting duties.
Alison Hammond's rise to stardom
SHE graces our televisions every Friday, as she co-hosts This Morning with Dermot O'Leary.
But just how did Alison Hammond first find fame?
2002 – Alison competed in Big Brother, and was the second housemate to be evicted . She won over viewers with moments such as when she broke the table in the garden by jumping up and down on it.
It was this year that she also started presenting for This Morning in a guest capacity.
2003 – Alison had a small acting role on TV drama Doctors.
2004 – This was the year that Alison returned to reality television, starring in shows including Celebrity Fit Club and Celebrity Stars in their Eyes – for which she performed as Nina Simone.
2010 – After several years of presenting gigs and reality show appearances, Alison was signed up to appear on I’m a Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here! She came in 10th place.
2014 – This was a busy year for Alison as she competed on both Celebrity Masterchef and Strictly Come Dancing, coming in 10th in the latter.
2020 – Alison appeared on The Great Stand Up to Cancer Bake Off – her first, but not last, time in the famous tent.
2021 – Alison co-hosted This Morning for three episodes alongside Phillip Schofield.
It was later announced that Alison and Dermot would be replacing Eamonn Holmes and Ruth Langsford as presenters of This Morning on a Friday.
2023 – Alison was announced as the new co-host of The Great British Bake Off, replacing Matt Lucas to present alongside Noel Fielding.
2024 – Following the death of Paul O’Grady, Alison stepped in as host of For The Love of Dogs.
2025 – An eight-part series titled Alison Hammond’s Big Weekend will premiere on BBC one next year, as she spends 48 hours with a celebrity in a bid to really get to know them.
British cricketer Darren Gough, rugby union player Austin Healey and EastEnders actor Joe Swash were the team captains.
Names to compete on the show included Phil Tufnell, Andi Peters and Vanessa Feltz.