Takeshi’s Castle fans refuse to watch reboot after bosses make BIG change to show
TAKESHI’S Castle is finally getting a proper reboot – but fans said they won’t tune unless narrator Craig Charles returns.
The hit Japanese reality game show is being rebooted by Amazon Prime Video and will premiere in 2023.
It gained popularity in the UK with actor Craig Charles co-writing and providing the voiceover between 2002 and 2004 for Challenge TV and notably coined the contestants “Keshi-heads”.
It saw contestants tackle a number of ridiculous obstacles in a bid to get closer to the castle, first hit television screens in the UK in 2002.
It ran for six successful series before it made a one-off return in 2013 for a special episode.
Comedy duo Dick & Dom – known for Dick & Dom in da Bungalowm- then took over commentating duties in 2013, but their presenting skills were heavily slammed by fans.
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Fans of the show are desperate for the Red Dwarf actor to do the voiceover for the new series – but viewers will have to wait as bosses have not yet confirmed who will be the narrator.
One fan wrote: “There is no point if Craig Charles isn’t commentating though. #TakeshiscCastle”
Another posted: “Craig Charles commentary was classic! We need him back.”
“Love Takeshi’s Castle, top notch insanity…but Craig Charles has to be involved,” another echoed.
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A fourth agreed: “Takeshi’s Castle needs the over the top commentary from Craig Charles or it’s just not worth it.”
The original series ran from 1986 to 1990, and was broadcast in more than 150 countries across the globe.
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Since Takeshi Castle has been off air a number of shows have tried to fill it’s hole, including Total Wipeout, which is voiced by Richard Hammond.
Ninja Warrior, hosted by Rochelle Humes, has also been compared to the show, as has new show Cannonball, with Freddie Flintoff and The Void hosted by Diversity’s Ashley Banjo.
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