BBC viewers share the same complaint over the return of beloved series
TV lovers have been left up in arms as they shared their thoughts on Alison Hammond's new hosting gig following the news of a beloved show revival.
According to recent reports, This Morning star Alison, 50, is set to present the iconic BBC programme Hole In The Wall, following a sixteen-year hiatus.
The reality game show, which previously aired on Saturday nights, featured two teams of celebrities attempting to squeeze through bizarrely shaped holes in huge moving walls.
The hilarious show, which was originally fronted by Dale Winton, had Anton du Beke of Strictly Come Dancing and former international cricketer Darren Gough as team captains.
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But although fans are happy to see the return of Hole In The Wall, some are not too pleased to see Alison as the face of another legendary series.
Heading over to X, fans shared their thoughts under TV Zone's account. One TV spectator wrote: "Is there NO ONE else available to ask to host this? Literally, no one gets hosting jobs except very few of the same people. It's sooooooo boring!!!!"
Another social media user penned: "Bringing it back isn't a bad idea, but why go with Alison Hammond as the presenter? Personally, I would try it as a vehicle for a Richard Hammond comeback in game show hosting. I'd watch a Richard Hammond Hole In The Wall but I don't think Alison Hammond would be a good fit."
A third also shared: "I'll give that a swerve. Same old recycled s**t. Latest flavour in TV presenters. Unoriginal."
But some were excited to see Alison potentially take on the leading role, with one fan writing: OH MY GOD YES I HAVE BEEN CALLING FOR THIS FOR YEARS!!!! Alison would be the PERFECT host!!!!"
Sharing insight into the show's return, a TV insider told The Sun: "Hole In The Wall got great ratings when it first came out so the Beeb have decided to bring it back. They are currently filming the pilot to see how it shapes up. They wanted to sign Alison and she jumped at the chance to do it...
"She's one of TV's most in demand stars right now and the Beeb is over the moon that they've signed her. Alison adores her job and is always on the lookout for shows where she can have a real laugh -that's why she loves presenting Bake Off and This Morning. They are light-hearted and fun."
A release date for Hole in the Wall is yet to be announced
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