Andy Murray has reportedly signed up for an appearance on Superstars. The BBC is said to be planning a full series of the classic sports challenge, which returned for a Christmas special last month. Mo Farah, Nicola Adams, Anthony Joshua, Helen Glover and several other Olympic athletes took part in the one-off episode. David Beckham is also said to be on the BBC's wishlist along with other footballers, according to The Sun. Meanwhile, a celebrity edition of the show is also planned, with stars of shows like EastEnders and Coronation Street likely to take part. Gabby Logan and Iwan Thomas have reportedly agreed to return for a full series, having co-hosted the Christmas special. A source said of Andy Murray: "He's a massive all-rounder. (more)...
- 1/3/2013
- by By Tom Eames
- Digital Spy
David Beckham is wanted for a new series of 'Superstars'. BBC bosses are said to be keen to sign the 37-year-old footballer up to a new full season of the programme - which sees sports stars take on a series of athletic challenges against each other - in the spring/summer after a successful festive special attracted 6.5 million viewers last week. TV presenter Gabby Logan looks likely to return to host 'Superstars' alongside former sprinter Iwan Thomas, and there is expected to be a celebrity version of the show with soap stars from 'Coronation Street' and 'EastEnders' set to do...
- 12/31/2012
- Virgin Media - TV
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