A WEEK after Baddiel and Skinner returned to the sofa for Gogglebox, I can reveal another duo are ready to reclaim their couch.
Chris Ramsey and his wife Rosie are dusting off their BBC chat show ready for a third series.
It comes after the broadcaster was forced to shelve the popular programme over a schedule clash.
But now producers Avalon have begun work on a new run, which is expected to air next year.
Having won an army of fans with their award-winning podcast Sh**ged Married Annoyed, the couple got off to a flying start when they transferred to telly in 2022.
So much so, bosses promoted them from BBC Two to BBC One for the second series.
An insider said: “The BBC absolutely love Chris and Rosie, they’re a hilariously entertaining duo but most importantly, real, so it was a proper blow when they couldn’t get a third series underway.
“The show was shelved until schedules could align and everyone is thrilled that work can now begin ahead of next year.”
Execs have begun casting for couples, siblings, or pals for a new segment of the show, too.
A note for a format point called It Goes or I Go has been posted, asking: “Does someone you love have something you hate? Now’s your chance to finally get rid of it, for good.”
The Chris & Rosie Ramsey Show sees the married stars invite another celebrity couple onto the sofa for a candid chinwag on their relationship.
Fans watched as Chris and Rosie probed the stars on their pet peeves, parenting issues, and bust-ups.
Big names including Martin and Shirlie Kemp, Craig Revel Horwood and his fiance Jonathan Myring, plus Ronan and Storm Keating and Fred Sirieix and his fiance Fruitcake appeared during the run.
Maybe Baddiel and Skinner would be up for it.
Carol’s maths lesson
Carol Vorderman was the resident maths whizz on Countdown for more than two decades.
But that doesn’t mean that she was studious when she was at school.
Ahead of her time on Romesh Ranganathan’s Parents’ Evening, Carol admitted: “I was always cheeky, always at the back of the class – but always at the top of the class.”
And she is left red-faced over a maths error on the ITV1 game show – which airs on Saturday at 9.10 pm – and receives a savage put-down from her son Cameron.
When the prize pot is reduced as a result of her mistake, she shouts: “We won’t have any money left!”
To which son Cameron quips back: “Yes, that’s how numbers work…”
Lorraine Kelly guest hosts an episode of Have I Got News For You this month.
The daytime TV star will be joined by comic Maisie Adam and radio host Matt Chorley on November 22 at 9 pm on BBC One.
Lorraine said: “The first time I did it was 20 years ago! I can’t wait!”
Fred’s Tour de Ireland
Fred Sirieix is heading off all by himself to film his own version of the Tour de France with a cycling adventure through Ireland[/caption]
He’s no stranger to a road trip after travelling the world with Gordon Ramsay and Gino D’Acampo on their now-defunct self-titled ITV series.
But now Fred Sirieix is heading off all by himself to film his own version of the Tour de France with a cycling adventure through Ireland.
The ITV five-parter will see the host make his way from Dublin to Donegal, as he explores the culture and history of the Emerald Isle and immerses himself in local life.
Fred said: “I’ve always wanted to spend some quality time in Ireland to explore the land, learn about the people, plus its food and culture.
“Travelling by bike can bring you even closer to a place.
“I can’t wait to get started!”
Leanne Clarke, assistant commissioner ITV, said: “There will be lots in store for Fred and our viewers in this new challenge!”
Anne-Marie Duff is among the famous faces bringing classic Brit novels to life as The Read returns this month for a third series.
The BBC show includes readings of Wuthering Heights, Jekyll and Hyde, and A Christmas Carol.
Sacha Dhawan and Vinette Robinson will also read tales.
