Overview

• The BBC says the launch drew 6.5 million live viewers, and the celebrity edition airs Wednesdays and Thursdays, concluding with a 70‑minute finale on November 6.
• Multiple tabloids report that producers are exploring a new chat‑show vehicle for Alan Carr, though no deal has been announced or confirmed by the BBC or Carr’s team.
• Kate Garraway posted a playful Instagram video responding to a lighthearted on‑air quip from Carr about her finding the breakfast room.
• Fans are speculating about a potential mid‑series entrant after on‑screen clues, with Phoebe Waller‑Bridge floated online; the BBC has not confirmed any new cast additions.
• Tom Daley said the celebrity format poses a unique challenge because contestants come in with pre‑existing public personas and expectations.