An American version of Michael McIntyre's new hit game show The Wheel is set to be made.

Variety has reported that NBC has ordered 10 new episodes.

Michel McIntyre and his production company Hungry McBear will be among the co-producers of the show but it has not been confirmed who will be the host or whether McIntyre might host the new version. He has previously done stand-up in America and gone down very well. 

McIntyre did tantalisingly say of the adaptation: "Hosting this show is the most fun I’ve had on television. The format creates wonderful camaraderie among the celebrities, natural hilarity and genuine suspense. I can’t wait for ‘The Wheel’ to roll across America.”

The stand-up star came up with the format himself: "I was thinking for a while about the evolution of entertainment television. There’s been so many talent shows. I just thought there hasn’t been any brand new formats for game shows and quiz shows. ‘They’re so well loved and they always do so well when people revive old formats. I thought [of the idea for The Wheel] in the bath literally within moments."

The BBC has recently commissioned a second series too.

Michael McIntyre Picture: BBC/Hungry McBear/Gary Moyes