Panel show for Katherine Ryan and David Morgan

Comedians Katherine Ryan and David Morgan are to be the team captains on a new ITV2 panel show.

Safe Word will be hosted by Rick Edwards and is based on the 'roast' format of mocking celebrities.

Each week guests have their public profiles scrutinised and their social media accounts hijacked – until they say the safe word to make the embarrassment stop.

Seven 45-minute episodes have been commissioned, to air from next month.

Morgan said: 'This will be fun. Can't wait to see how I can get celebrities to yell a safe word.'

The show is being produced by STV Productions and Group M Entertainment. STV's head of entertainment Gary Chippington said: 'We're thrilled to be working on a brand new comedy for ITV2. Rick, Katherine and David are huge talents, and we're all looking forward to roasting some of the nation's favourite stars.'

Claire Zolkwer, ITV's commissioning editor for comedy entertainment said: 'Rick's love for celebrity culture paired with Katherine and David comedic talents is a perfect combination for a great, fun ITV2 watch.'

Ryan's previous TV credits include Have I Got News For You , Mock the Week and 8 out of 10 Cats; while Morgan has appeared on Sweat The Small Stuff, Virtually Famous and The Xtra Factor.

Published: 4 Jun 2015