Denise Van Outen lands another new show just days after Channel 4 series was revealed
DENISE Van Outen has landed another new show – days after an upcoming Channel 4 series was revealed.
The actress and presenter, 50, has worked on The Big Breakfast and starred as Roxie Hart in the musical Chicago.
Now, Denise has shared she will be a team captain on an upcoming ITV game show.
Taking to Instagram, she wrote: “The news is out!
“I will be one of the captains on the new series of Pictionary hosted by @melgiedroyc (love her).
“This new series kicks off with two festive specials on ITV1 and ITVX this month with more episodes to air in January.”
Meanwhile, interior designer Laurence Lllewelyn-Bowen has been named as the opposing team captain.
The show, which was announced earlier this year, is based on the charades-inspired guessing game.
Responding to Denise’s post, one fan wrote: “Brilliant sounds great fun. Well Done x.”
Another added: “Aww congrats beautiful.”
The star’s update comes as she launched a new consumer show for Channel 4.
The Sun shared how Denise is fronting How to Heat Your Home for Less This Winter.
This one-off programme sees her uncover tips for the public to save money on their energy bills.
Denise told us: “I’ve got a radiator key ring attached to my car key and I’ve been going to my friends’ houses and bleeding their radiators, it’s hilarious.
“I’ve never really done that before and a couple of my mates like me, they’re single parents and they’re women ,you know, and it’s not something you think of doing.
“And I’m like, oh the top of your radiator’s not as hot as it should be, I’ve got a solution.”
Continuing, Denise said the programme had enough savvy tips to have made a full series.
Denise’s simple changes to make right now to save you hundreds
- Boiling a kettle can cost 6p, so a hot water bottle might not be your cheapest fix
- Make simple draft excluders to pop under your doors by stuffing a pillowcase
- If you don’t use your chimney, plug it with a chimney balloon or even an old duvet to stop heat escaping
- If you have a boiler, look for the radiator symbol and turn the dial to around 60 degrees. This could save you up to £200 a year.
- Bleed your radiators by letting air out as even the tiniest bit of air will lower its heat output by 30 per cent
- If you have a room thermostat, every single degree you turn the temp down by will save you
- Look on the government website to see your property’s Energy Performance Certificate and assess ways to make changes
- Then check out the Home Upgrade Scheme online to see if you’re eligible for funds to help improve your property’s efficiency
She shared: “Basically small adjustments can make big, big savings.
“Do what I do, go around and help a neighbour and help a friend by bleeding radiators!
“I’m available if anyone wants me.”
How to Heat Your Home for Less this Winter is available to watch on Channel 4‘s streaming service.