First look at Holly Willoughby’s new Netflix show as she screams in horror and celebrities clash over ‘hell’ tasks
FIRST look at Holly Willoughby’s new Netflix show sees the blonde bombshell screaming in horror.
The Sun was the first to reveal the full line-up for the exciting new show earlier this year, with the new series due to air on Netflix early next month.
The show is an upcoming reality competition television series starring Bear Grylls, and presented by Dancing on Ice star Holly.
With a star-studded line up, the trailer has now dropped for the exciting new survival programme that sees the celebrities get hunted by Bear.
In the trailer, celebrities could be seen clashing as they took part in the challenges that they were faced with, while Holly looked seriously shocked as she covered her face with her hands.
Some of the celebs also bonded, with them heard chatting about growing up on housing estates and going into rehab while in the camp as they filmed the programme.
Reacting to the jam-packed trailer and cast reveal, fans on X have shared their thoughts.
One person said: “We are SO READY.”
Another added: “Cannot wait to see Shirley Ballas and Steph McGovern on Bear Hunt!”
“Mel B vs. Bear Grylls in the jungle? This is going to be wild! Can’t wait for February 5,” penned a third.
While a fourth said: “this sounds like the ultimate adventure, can’t wait to see how mel b and the others handle the jungle vibes with bear grylls!”
FANS EXCITED AFTER FULL LINE UP AND TRAILER
And a fifth added: “It’s gonna be amazing.”
Spice Girl Mel B will star in the series alongside Strictly Come Dancing judge Shirley Ballas, Ted Lasso actor Kola Bokinni and model Leomie Anderson, as well as The Inbetweeners star Joe Thomas, and TV star Steph McGovern.
Other stars confirmed for the series are sporting stars Boris Becker and Danny Cipriani, TV chef Big Zuu, The Saturdays singer Una Healy, model Lottie Moss, and TV interior designer Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen.
The series will premiere on Netflix on February 5, 2025.
Netflix says of the new series: “Holly Willoughby hosts this action-packed competition show that sees a group of unlikely celebrities dropped into the Central American jungle as prey for one of the world’s most fearsome predators – Bear Grylls.
“Bear believes there’s an action hero inside us all – even the celebs – but how strong is their will to survive?
Could You Bet! be the full circle moment Holly Willoughby needs?
By Joshua Rom
When Holly Willoughby finally announced her departure from This Morning in October 2023 it felt almost like a crescendo. After her feud with Phillip Schofield, dealing with the revelation about his workplace relationship, months of speculation, a lacklustre return to the daytime show and a horrendous kidnap plot it seemed like her own departure was almost a relief.
She made her return to TV on Dancing On Ice, a show that first shot her to superstardom that she knew inside and out. This was combined with a long-standing colleague from her days in children’s TV to serve as her co-host in the form of Stephen Mulhern. It was a safe and steady bet for the star that placed emphasis on the continuity of her career despite unprecedented challenges.
She was previously announced as one of the hosts for a new jungle challenge show for Netflix called Bear Hunt. The streamer reportedly spent £1million on a ‘ring of steel’ security detail made up of ex-special forces and former military guns to protect her against drug gangs and kidnappers. We are still yet to see this show but with contestants such as Mel B, Shirley Ballas and Steph McGovern it is sure to be a must-watch.
But You Bet! feels like a proper homecoming for the star as she returns to ITV with her first new format since she left This Morning. Her partnership with Stephen Mulhern will continue and the new show could cement them as the new golden hosting couple of the most popular commercial broadcaster. Huge names like Olly Murs and Harry Redknapp will only bolster their star power and viewers will surely love the on-screen reunion with her former colleague and BFF Alison Hammond. Plus, you cannot go wrong with a beloved TV game show format from the 90s. The BBC can attest to this with the success of Gladiators.
On paper, this news has all the qualities for a major success and maybe it will be the show to usher in a new era for Holly Willoughby.
“As Bear puts them through their paces, those who fail to impress will face the dreaded Bear Hunt – a brutal game of cat and mouse where they’ll be hunted down by Bear himself and, if captured, face elimination from the show.”
CELEB THREATENS TO QUIT
This comes after a source told us that rugby hunk Danny Cipriani thought that “Holly was getting special treatment”, with him even threatening to quit.
Yesterday, a source told us: “Danny seemed to think host Holly was getting special treatment and every decision was being made around her comfort.
“That’s to be expected for a host – after all, they have to film when she’s available and she’s the star of the show – but it really didn’t sit right with Danny – he’s been pretty open about his spiritual journey as of late and he’s all about things being fair and equal.”
They added: “Danny was adamant he was going to leave and even packed his bags, giving producers no option but to step in.
“They persuaded him to stay but it really ruined the rest of his time on the show.
“He made a couple of new friendships but it’s safe to say Danny has ruled out reality TV for good – he was relieved when it was over and couldn’t wait to get back to LA.”
Netflix was approached for comment at the time.