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MediaGuardian saying Tennant won't be the host.

Knowing Channel 4, Jimmy Carr will probably be hosting...

 

[aygomyownroad]

Why no Richard O'Brien? Will they keep the theme tune the same? Will there still be an Aztec zone?

So many questions.

I would actually LOVE to see him as a contestant, see how good he is!

I hope Tennant learns to play the Harmonica, as nothing beats the tension sounding music of that harmonica.

GOAT show, I hope Future Zone is there as well, it was like a Red Dwarf set! Ah the pressing the buttons on the keypads by the doors as if they served a purpose!

 

[Tregard]

MediaGuardian saying Tennant won't be the host.

Knowing Channel 4, Jimmy Carr will probably be hosting...

Remember the rumour of an ITV reboot with Amanda Holden hosting?

Ugh.

 

[mclem]

Do you use Bother's Bar by any chance?

I think we may have had this conversation before

Yep.

Remember the rumour of an ITV reboot with Amanda Holden hosting?

Ugh.

That was people getting their wires crossed about The Door, I think.


Actually, all this discussion makes me wonder who would be a good fit as a female mazemaster.

 

[Tregard]

I think we may have had this conversation before

Yep.



That was people getting their wires crossed about The Door, I think.


Actually, all this discussion makes me wonder who would be a good fit as a female mazemaster.

Aah sorry about that! I frequently get deja vu like that.

On the subject of female Mazemaster, I default to my usual answer for this sort of thing

 

[Nerdkiller]

Doesn't seem like Tennant will be hosting.

hope Richard at least has some little part in this

Would him in the Mumsy role do you alright?

 

[Dr Zhivago]

When are they rebooting Interceptor?

"Take me down Mikey!"

 

[Gigarator]

Actually, all this discussion makes me wonder who would be a good fit as a female mazemaster.

Angela Scanlon

 

[Tregard]

Doesn't seem like Tennant will be hosting.

Would him in the Mumsy role do you alright?

Methinks this was a controlled leak so the studio can show Tennant how positively received he will be in the role.

When are they rebooting Interceptor?

"Take me down Mikey!"

"OOOOOH I LIKE IT!"

 

[TwntyOneTwlv]

Doesn't seem like Tennant will be hosting.

Noooooo, come on Doctor! ALLONS-Y

 

[Ithil]

I hope they will have a mandatory IQ test. Anyone scoring over 100 will not be allowed to compete, to keep the quality consistent with the classic series.

 

[krang]

Well I guess that's probably the best you can do without paying for Cumberbatch - the ultimate modern maze master.

 

[frankie_baby]

Would him in the Mumsy role do you alright?

that'd be perfect

 

[Memento Mori]

The Crystal Maze to return to Channel 4 for Stand Up To Cancer.

Celebrity Special to be Produced by Fizz and filmed at Live London Experience

After a 21-year absence from our screens, celebrated adventure gameshow The Crystal Maze is returning to air as part of Channel 4’s Stand Up To Cancer campaign this October. Stand Up To Cancer is a joint national fundraising campaign from Cancer Research UK and Channel 4.

Comedian, writer and actor Stephen Merchant will host the one-off special guiding a team of celebrity contestants around the Aztec, Medieval, Futuristic and Industrial zones before sending them in to face the fans in the iconic Crystal Dome.

Stephen said: "As a huge fan of the original series, I’m honoured to support Stand Up To Cancer by hosting this one-off edition of The Crystal Maze. Richard O’Brien and Ed Tudor-Pole leave big shoes to fill, but I have size 14 feet, so I’ll do my best."

The team of famous faces from the worlds of entertainment and sport who are limbering up to crack The Crystal Maze will be announced soon. Rather than win a day out at an adventure park (or the booby prize of a replica crystal) each of our celebrities will be playing for time in the Crystal Dome – the gold and silver tokens they collect will all raise money for Stand Up To Cancer.

The special will be filmed in London at The Crystal Maze Live Experience created by Little Lion Entertainment, and is produced for Channel 4 by Fizz (part of RDF). The Crystal Maze was recreated as a live experience earlier this year by Little Lion Entertainment who are building a selection of old favourites and new games for the special.

Interesting choice.

 

[krang]

Interesting choice.

I like Steven Merchant, but I grow tiresome of him being the go-to whimsical Brit.

 

[Tregard]

Interesting choice.

Eeeehhhh

I absolutely adore Smerch, but I don't know if I see him being whimsical enough for this.

EDIT: Could a mod please change the title? :/

 

[CorrisD]

I feel like Tennant would have been an great maze master, he's got the personality and charm and people would have watched for him. Merchant is enjoyable in stuff, but he isn't someone I would have picked for this, I'd have to see him in the role as I can't see it in my head.

It's gone from something I would have caught on the night to something I'll catch up with afterwards.

 

[Blue Lou]

The contestants have been confirmed.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/newsbeat/article/37505639/crystal-maze-here-are-the-contestants

Rio Ferdinand is confirmed, along with Last Leg comedian Josh Widdicombe.
They'll be competing against Paralympic champion, Jonnie Peacock, radio presenter Sara Cox and former Corrie actor, Michelle Keegan.

 

[Memento Mori]

First picture:

 

[RetroMG]

I have no idea what this is, but I'm pretty sure that I'm contractually obligated to watch anything with David Tennant in it.

EDIT: No Tennant? Boooo.

 

[Sephiroth503]

Merchant going all in!

 

[TetraxShards]

First picture:

Aztec Zone?

 

[IdreamofHIME]

I have no idea what this is, but I'm pretty sure that I'm contractually obligated to watch anything with David Tennant in it.

Good news, he's not in it so you're not obligated.

 

[decaf]

Are they using the live version studio to film it?

Would love to see this and Knightmare back on the box.

 

[Symphonia]

When are they rebooting Interceptor?

"Take me down Mikey!"

Do they still show that on Challenge?

 

[Tregard]

Are they using the live version studio to film it?

Would love to see this and Knightmare back on the box.

Yep! And also they're building a new, bigger "Live Experience" in Manchester, which several people have speculated would be used to film a full series with less restrictions on space and such.

Also, the idea of replacing the zones has been bounced about on Bothers' Bar, whilst I feel like replacing the zones would be a potential disaster, some interesting ideas were suggested:

- Victorian
- Polar
- Ancient Rome
- Subterranean/Bunker
- Pirate

 

[frankie_baby]

Just a quick heads up, its on Tonight

 

[StayDead]

Just a quick heads up, its on Tonight

What time?

 

[frankie_baby]

What time?

9pm

 

[RangerX]

Nostalgia overload. I grew up with this show. Richard O'Brien was a great host.

 

[Stop It]

Just a quick heads up, its on Tonight

It's on.

I love me some Crystal Maze and Tennant just seals the deal. I hope this does well and comes back properly.

 

[frankie_baby]

It's on.

I love me some Crystal Maze and Tennant just seals the deal. I hope this does well and comes back properly.

Its not tennant hosting the original article got it wrong, it's Steven Merchant

 

[Slowdive]

It's on.

I love me some Crystal Maze and Tennant just seals the deal. I hope this does well and comes back properly.

Tennant isn't hosting, Stephen Merchant is. He said if it comes back properly he probably won't host though.

 

[Triggerhappytel]

Disappointed Tennant isn't presenting, but I'll probably watch this all the same. And I now have the theme in my head again!

 

[Chinner]

Merchant has shaved his head too.

 

[Stop It]

Tennant isn't hosting, Stephen Merchant is. He said if it comes back properly he probably won't host though.

Nooo! Darn the title being wrong.

Still watching tonight though, hopefully.

 

[giant_frying_pan]

Can't wait to see Rio Ferdinand get merk'd.

 

[JonathanEx]

Please don't be shit please don't be shit please don't be shit.

This is proper exciting though. A proper OH BUGGER moment when I realised I'm at a standup gig tonight, sooo, it better be on All4 pretty damn quickly because I will watch it the second I'm back in.

 

[frankie_baby]

Merchant has shaved his head too.

It was shaved for a movie i believe

 

[Lucreto]

What? Tonight?

Fuck my other plans. I am watching his.

 

[Lagamorph]

Tennant isn't hosting, Stephen Merchant is. He said if it comes back properly he probably won't host though.

Thank God for that.
Whoever picked Merchant is hopefully no longer in a job where they can make such decisions.

 

[frankie_baby]

it's on in a minute

 

[Fur_Q]

Thank God for that.
Whoever picked Merchant is hopefully no longer in a job where they can make such decisions.

Bellend. Merchant is perfect.

 

[Fur_Q]

Hahaha knew Richard O'Brien would make an appearance.

 

[bryanee]

lol that Tennant gag.

Merchant has been just fine so far.

 

[Kalor]

It's nice to see Richard O'Brien do something for this.

 

[Lucreto]

Richard had to make an appearance.

I liked the theme tune.

 

[Memento Mori]

He's not available.


Ha.

 

[bryanee]

They could of done something about the ceiling looking like a regular office ceiling.

 

[Jamie OD]

They could of done something about the ceiling looking like a regular office ceiling.

Or at least film away from the smoke alarm.