The Weakest Link: Air date, new host, contestants and latest news
Comedian Romesh Ranganathan will be hosting the quiz featuring a line-up of celebrity contestants.
After almost 10 years off the air, The Weakest Link returns tomorrow evening with brand new host Romesh Ranganathan.
The reboot of the hit BBC One show, which first aired in 2000 and was previously hosted by Anne Robinson, will see a line-up of celebrity contestants go head-to-head as they answer questions for charity prize money.
Airing ahead of tomorrow night's Strictly Come Dancing final, the first episode will feature celebrities who've taken part in the BBC One dance show as the likes of Anton Du Beke, Janette Manrara and Clara Amfo take to the Weakest Link podiums.
BBC's Director of Entertainment Kate Phillips said: "Weakest Link has always been a firm favourite with audiences and Anne Robinson was a terrific and formidable host. I can't wait to see Romesh bring his own unique style of presenting to one of TV's most memorable roles."
Here's everything you need to know about The Weakest Link's return.
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When is The Weakest Link back?
The Weakest Link will return to our screens on Saturday 18th December at 6:10pm on BBC One.
Fans will also be able to stream the show live on BBC iPlayer.
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Who is The Weakest Link host?
Comedian Romesh Ranganathan will be taking over from iconic quizmaster Anne Robinson.
Ranganathan said in a statement: "It's an honour to be asked to bring what is basically a TV institution back to our screens. Anne was an amazing host and to step into her shoes is an anxiety-inducing privilege. I’m hoping we’ve found a way to make both the fans of the show happy as well as bringing a new audience to it. If not, accept this as my apology."
It was recently confirmed that Ranganathan has landed his own three-part BBC Two docu-series titled The Misinvestigations of Romesh Ranganathan, while he has also taken over as the presenter of Sky's sports quiz A League of Their Own. He currently hosts his BBC Two series The Ranganation, and stars alongside fellow comedian Rob Beckett for their Sky show Rob vs Romesh.
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Who are The Weakest Link celebrity contestants?
The first episode of the Weakest Link reboot will be a Strictly Come Dancing celebrity special, with all contestants having previously competed on the BBC One dance show.
Ranganathan will be joined by Strictly judge Anton Du Beke, former professional Janette Manrara and previous contestants Catherine Tyldesley, Dr Ranj, Emma Barton, Clara Amfo, HRVY and Ore Oduba.
The Weakest Link will return to BBC One on Saturday 18th December at 6:10pm on BBC One. Want something else to watch? Check out our full TV Guide or visit our Entertainment hub for the latest news.
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