Michael McIntyre will host new family game show The Wheel

Michael McIntyre has landed new prime time game show \'The Wheel\' on BBC One.

The broadcaster has commissioned the new Saturday night programme which will see the 44-year-old comedian - who has fronted \'Michael McIntyre\'s Big Show\' on the channel since 2015 - stepping in as host with celebrity guests, great contestants and "laugh out loud moments" putting a new spin on "the most exciting funfair ride".

He said: "I am thrilled to be hosting a show that does reinvent the wheel!

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"Contestants will be competing to win big money, celebrity experts will have their knowledge put to the test, and I will desperately be trying to avoid too many puns.

"I simply can\'t wait to get behind the wheel, I\'m dizzy with excitement!"

With cash prizes on the line for the new entertainment series - which will run with 10 hour long episodes - has been described as "fun, laughter and tension for the whole family".

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Dan Baldwin - managing director for production company Hungry McBear - added: "We are delighted to be teaming up with Michael and the BBC on \'The Wheel\'.

"Think of the most exciting funfair ride, put the world\'s best comedian at the centre of it and throw in a collection of brilliant celebrity experts... welcome to \'The Wheel\'.

"Truly amazing fun, laughter and tension for the whole family."

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The upcoming show was commissioned by Charlotte Moore, director of BBC content, and Kate Phillips, controller for entertainment commissioning.

The latter commented: "Michael is the perfect ringmaster for this unique game that will get celebrities in a right old spin and everyone at home playing along."

BBC noted that broadcast dates for \'The Wheel\' will be announced in due course.