Brand new Channel 4 celebrity challenge show Scared of the Dark is starting on the channel this spring and is hosted by ex-EastEnder star, Danny Dyer. The show sees eight famous faces give up the light for seven-and-a-half days and compete in challenges for privileges like treats and time in the light.
They will be monitored by a psychologist in the five-part show which host Dyer says is 'emotional'. Danny said: "Being the host of it is beautiful, because I get them in and then I just watch it all unfold. I think that it's really simple, and there's just something really funny about watching people walking around in the dark banging their shins on things. It's really simple and bloody funny.
"And of course the brilliant f*cking twist is, Chris McCausland, who is a blind comedian, is also in there, and the way that pans out with a man that in everyday life has to depend on a lot of people in the light. But in the dark, of course he's the hero of the piece. So clever, and a really good mix of celebrities. And it's a very emotional show, I'll tell you.
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What is Scared of the Dark about?
In this world first, celebrities live, eat and sleep all in complete darkness. Can they endure the mounting psychological pressures of light deprivation, while also encountering their most primal fears in genuinely terrifying and faceless challenges?
If they fail, they lose their privileges, and life is made even harder. If they win, they get treats and time in the light. If at any time they feel too terrified and can't continue, they can stop the challenge or leave the show by saying 'I'M SCARED OF THE DARK’. For those strong enough to endure 180 hours in the dark, a peer-to-peer vote will determine the winner.
As the celebs endure the tasks, their every moment is watched over by clinical psychologist Dr T. He is on hand to explain the emerging relationships that form between the celebs and what is happening to them emotionally and physiologically; as individuals and collectively as a group. As time goes on, the celebs inevitably lower their guards, expect plenty of tears as they open up about their personal motivations for taking part in the show.
Who are the celebrities taking part?
Scared of the Dark sees eight famous faces give up the light side for a chance to challenge themselves. They are:
- Iconic footballer Paul Gascoigne aka Gazza
- Former Gogglebox star and I'm a Celebrity winner Scarlett Moffatt
- Former WBO middleweight and super-middleweight title holder, Chris Eubank
- Stand-up comedian Chris McCausland
- Donna Preston star of Apocalyse Wow, Hard Cell and Michael McIntyre's Big Show
- Love Islander Chloe Burrows
- Former The Wanted band member Max George
- Olympic boxer Nicola Adams
When is it on TV?
Scared of the Dark will air across five nights from Sunday, April 16 to Thursday, April 20 at 9pm on Channel 4.
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