Series to return later this year – including a comedians' special

Romesh Ranganathan is to host a fourth series of The Weakest Link later this year, the BBC have announced.

The celebrity quiz show will  feature a number of themed episodes including Strictly Come Dancing, comedians, Gladiators, and duos in the next run.

The show is currently averaging 3.5million viewers within 28 days of each episode’s release,  peaking at 4.4 3.5million for the EastEnders special.

Ranganathan said: ‘It’s really a delight to be part of the BBC One Saturday night experience. I once again look forward to taking the credit if it goes well and blaming the format if it doesn’t.’

The new series begins filming in Glasgow this spring.

Published: 27 Mar 2024