EXCLUSIVE: Roman Kemp host the finish line the BBC’s latest big daytime TV bet The hunt potato producer.
Kemp, the famous radio presenter, was third I’m a celebrity… Get me out of here! 2019, co-starring Sarah Greene on the show, which is currently filming in Belfast.
Co-produced by Potato and Nice One Productions, The finish line sees five contestants take part in quiz races on a unique race track set and compete in a series of qualifying and head-to-head races for a chance to cross the finish line and win a cash prize.
The finish line is Kemp’s debut as a host. The son of east Actor Martin Kemp has appeared on a number of TV shows and has hosted the Capital FM Breakfast Show for the past six years.
Kemp praised the nature of the “brand new format based on an iconic horse racing carnival game”.
“I’m a big fan of quiz shows and being the first to host one, I can’t wait to be a part of it,” he added.
Michael Kelpie, managing director of The hunt Indie Potato, said he had “dreamed of doing TV shows for many years” in his home town of Belfast. “[Nice One boss] Chris Jones and I have been friends for many years and I look forward to working closely with him and the amazing team we have together The finish line,” he added.
Potato also made ITVs Ninja warrior Reboot, which has been on hiatus this year, with Nice One chasing the BBC Two format lightning with FizzTV.
The finish line is produced with funds from Northern Ireland Screen and performed by Potato’s Kelpie, Adam Adler and Nice One’s Jones. The series was commissioned by Alex McLeod for BBC One and BBC iPlayer.
Source: Deadline
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