June 20th 2024.
As we all know, Michael McIntyre's The Wheel is a popular show that brings together celebrities from different fields to spin the wheel and try their hand at winning a cash prize. However, it seems that the spinning can be a little too much for some, as one celebrity had to pull out of the show due to feeling sick after being spun around. This incident was revealed by Richard Osman, who also appears on the show, during an episode of The Rest Is Entertainment podcast.
Richard shared some behind-the-scenes secrets of The Wheel and mentioned that before the show even starts, the celebrities are spun around about 30 times for various cutaway shots. He then went on to reveal that one of the celebrities he was paired with had to leave the show due to feeling too dizzy and ill. This unforeseen circumstance led to boxer Tony Bellew stepping in as a last-minute replacement, as he happened to be in the studios at the time.
Although Richard did not reveal the name of the sick celebrity, he did mention that this had only happened once before in the show's history. It goes to show that even the most experienced and tough celebrities can struggle with the spinning wheel. But as Richard jokingly puts it, it's not quite SAS: Are You Tough Enough, but it's not far off.
For those unfamiliar with The Wheel, it's a game where seven celebrities sit around a giant wheel, each with their own expertise on a specific subject. Underneath the wheel, several contestants are waiting for their turn to rise to the top and answer a question to win a cash prize. The chosen player gets to pick a category and is randomly paired with one of the celebrities to help them answer the question. And if they get it right, they can win either £3,000 with a non-expert celebrity or £10,000 with an expert.
The show has had some big names appearing as celebrity guests, including Clare Balding, Anton Du Beke, Gemma Collins, Lorraine Kelly, Katherine Ryan, and Richard Madeley. And as if that's not enough, Richard Osman is also gearing up for the film adaptation of his bestselling novel, The Thursday Murder Club. The film boasts an all-star British cast, including Dame Helen Mirren, Pierce Brosnan, and David Tennant.
For those who haven't read the book, it follows four friends living in a retirement home who enjoy solving cold cases as a hobby. However, things take a serious turn when they get involved in a real crime after a shady property developer is found dead. The book was released in 2020, followed by three sequels: The Man Who Died Twice (2021), The Bullet That Missed (2022), and The Last Devil to Die (2023).
All in all, it seems like Richard Osman is keeping busy with both The Wheel and his upcoming film. And for those interested, the next episode of The Wheel will be airing on BBC One and iPlayer this Saturday at 7.35pm. And as always, if you have a celebrity story, video, or pictures, feel free to get in touch with the entertainment team at The Agency. They can be reached via email, phone, or through the Submit Stuff page on their website. They would love to hear from you!
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