Comedy Central UK has announced that a brand new series ofTakeshi’s Castle will be starting on the 22nd of November at 8pm, with Roman Kemp confirmed as the brand new host for the cult gameshow. 

In a change to previous series, each week Roman will be joined by celebrity friends as together they provide hilarious on screen commentary of the most ridiculous challenges and obstacles as contestants attempt to storm the castle. 

Guests already confirmed for the new series include the reigning Queen of the Jungle and Made in Chelsea star, Georgia ‘Toff’ Toffolo, heart throb and former Love Island contestant Chris Hughes,  TOWIE favourites Georgia Kousoulou and Tommy Mallet, Comedians London Hughes, Stephen Bailey and Lauren Pattison (pictured), Capital Breakfast presenter Vick Hope and keeping it in the family, Roman’s father Martin Kemp (EastEnders, Spandau Ballet) will be making a rare appearance alongside his son.

“We’re so excited to welcome Roman Kemp to the Comedy Central family as he takes the hosting reigns for a brand new series of Takeshi’s Castle. We’re really mixing things up this series by having celebrity commentators visible in the corner of the screen and Roman’s cheeky, energetic humour fits perfectly with the crazy antics of Takeshi’s Castle” commented Louise Holmes, Vice President, General Manager, Comedy Central UK.

Takeshi’s Castle starts 22nd November at 8pm on Comedy Central UK.