Jason Manford has reportedly bagged himself a role as a judge on ITV’s newest talent show, Starstruck.
The 39-year-old comedian, who also competed in The Masked Singer last year, is said to be completing the judging panel for the Stars In Their Eyes reboot alongside Sheridan Smith, Adam Lambert and Beverley Knight.
According to The Sun, Jason has vowed to have a laugh on the judging panel when filming begins on the show in a matter of weeks.
An insider speaking to the publication has revealed that the 8 Out of 10 Cats star is expected to have his co-stars in stitches during the show.
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“Jason is a fantastic addition to the panel and completes the Starstruck line-up, alongside fellow judges Sheridan Smith, Adam Lambert and Beverley Knight,” the TV source said.
“He is hilarious and won’t hold back on his commentary about the acts giving it their all on stage.
The insider continued: “He has told everyone he wants to have a laugh on the panel and will be trying his best to make sure his fellow judges and the acts are in stitches.”
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A representative for ITV has been approached by The Mirror for comment.
News of Jason’s addition to the star-studded lineup came months after news emerged of ITV’s plans to remake the 1990s hit show Stars In Their Eyes.
The classic show, which saw contestants transformed into iconic celebrities, was a massive hit when it kicked off in 1990. The final episode of the music show was aired in 2006.
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Just one week before reports revealed that Jason was joining the cast, it was also confirmed that iconic musician Beverley Knight would also be on the judging panel.
In the reboot, it is believed that four teams of three contestants will compete in each episode to win the votes of the judges.
The winning team will then go head to head against each other as solo artists to land a spot in the final – and for a chance to win £50,000.
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