Future of iconic comedy panel show revealed after 32 series on air
Iconic comedy game Never Mind The Buzzcocks first launched on BBC Two in 1996.
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It combines classic comedy panel show with a pop music theme.
Following a six year hiatus, the show relaunched on Sky Max in 2021.
The programme has now been renewed for a new series - its fifth since being revived.
Greg Davies was selected as presenter when Never Mind The Buzzcocks returned to screen.
Joining the Taskmaster star is Noel Fielding, who reprises his team captain role from the original run.
Daisy May Cooper leads the other team, while Jamali Maddix is a regular panelist.
Mark Lamarr was the original presenter, followed by Simon Amstell and then Rhod Gilbert.
For several years, numerous guest hosts took over presenting duties.
Some examples include Jonathan Ross, who was the first guest presenter.
Meanwhile, Johnny Vegas, was the show's final guest presenter.
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It comes as a Noughties pop star looked unrecognisable as she featured on Never Mind The Buzzcocks.
More than 20 years had passed since Amy Studt's chart-topping song Misfit.
Viewers watched as Amy was part of the line-up game for their noughties special.
Taking to TikTok, the star explained why she had decided to take part.
Never Mind The Buzzcocks presenters
Comedy, music-infused panel game Never Mind The Buzzcocks has seen several presenters since debuting in 1996.
These include:
Amy shared: "A little while ago I took myself off to film in an episode of Never Mind The Buzzcocks in their line up game for their 00's special.
After a little considering, I decided that having professional comedians take the p**s out of me on telly sounded like a LOT of fun and I was gonna do everything I could to win the game of not laughing.'
'If you don't know the game, the line ups are tested to stay emotionless whilst the comedians do everything they can to make you laugh.'
Never Mind The Buzzcocks airs on Sky Max.
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