When it was announced that This Morning favourite Holly Willoughby and cricketing legend Freddie Flintoff would be jointly presenting a brand new sports reality series, set to air on ITV at prime-time, viewers couldn't wait to tune in. Although, it seems as though viewers were left less than impressed with what they saw on The Games however, as figures dipped lower and lower as each nightly episode aired earlier this month.
Holly Willoughby poses for seflie with new co-host Freddie Flintoff ahead of The Games on ITV
09.05.2022 - 12:05 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
Holly Willoughby has teased her upcoming ITV show alongside her new co-host. The This Morning presenter took to Instagram with a seflie alongside Freddie Flintoff as the pair prepare to join forces for a week of live TV.
Holly, 41, and former cricketer turned TV star Freddie, 44, will host The Games live on ITV every night this week, from Monday, May 9 to Friday, May 13. For weeks twelve celebrities have been stepping out of their comfort zones to be coached and trained before having to compete live to the nation in various Olympic-style events.
Among those hoping to be crowned top of the medals table is Coronation Street star Colson Smith, best known for playing the loveable Craig Tinker in the ITV soap, and Emmerdale's Rebecca Sarker, who stars as Manpreet Sharma. Joining them is former Corrie star Ryan Thomas, ex-Strictly Come Dancing pro and leading man Kevin Clifton, model and autism ambassador Christine McGuiness, and The Wanted's Max George.
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Completing the celeb line-up is former Love Islander and TV presenter Olivia Attwood, influencer and model Phoenix Brown, songwriter Chelcee Grimes, Harry Potter actor Josh Herdman, newsreader Lucrezia Millarini, and musician and TV star Wes Nelson.
Holly and Freddie will also be joined in the presenting line-up by two very familiar faces. Former professional footballer and presenter Alex Scott will appear as the show's trackside reporter and former professional football player and presenter Chris Kamara will act as a commentator.
Taking to Instagram on Sunday (May 8), Holly shared a seflie of her and Top Gear host Freddie to her millions of followers. The mum-of-three could be seen wearing a
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