Soccer AM's iconic celeb penalty shootout inspires new comedy series produced by huge TV comedian
The new series will see a line-up of big names stepping up to the penalty spot
ANY TEKKERS? Soccer AM's iconic celeb penalty shootout inspires new comedy series produced by huge TV comedian
SINCE Sky's Soccer AM left our screens two years ago, its celebrity penalty shootout has been much missed.
But I can reveal the fan-favourite format has now inspired a copycat segment from Graham Norton's So Television.
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A copycat segment from Graham Norton's So Television is set for our screens
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Soccer AM's celebrity penalty shootout has been much missed
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Just like Sky's original version, the new series will see a line-up of big names stepping up to the penalty spot to try to score.
But with comedian Chloe Petts in charge of proceedings, it will feature fellow comics only.
So far stars including Nish Kumar and Harriet Kemsley are on the team sheet.
A source said: 'Penalties frequently provide some of the funniest moments in football, so adding comedians to that mix will bring about endless laughs.
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'Soccer AM had big names like Stormzy, Ed Westwick and Louis Tomlinson desperate to be involved so everyone is very excited that this new spin-off could run and run.
"Chloe Petts is a genuine football fan and brings a wealth of knowledge, as well as humour. Filming begins this week in London and everyone can't wait to see how it turns out.'
In an increasingly common move, the series is first heading to YouTube.
The source added: 'This kind of content lends itself brilliantly to a short-form media and so will live online for now.'
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Soccer AM ran for 29 years on Sky until it was shelved in May 2023 due to falling ratings.
As well as the penalty spot, other segments included the Nutmeg Files, Unbelievable Tekkers and the Crossbar Challenge.
Plenty of comedic inspiration there too, I'd say.
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