Overview
- On his Reel Talk podcast, Ross said Ricky Gervais was invited to take part but declined, fearing bigger names would be targeted and voted out.
- Ross said Gervais’ reasoning mirrored the show’s “Big Dog” theory voiced by contestants Joe Marler and Joe Wilkinson about famous players being singled out.
- He added that a couple of fellow contestants still struggle to accept the deceit as part of the game, while declining to name anyone.
- The BBC has confirmed a second celebrity series for 2026 after the edition delivered record ratings, including a 14.8 million 28‑day audience for its opener.
- Fans have been debating online who Ross might have meant, underscoring continued interest in the cast dynamics after the finale.