EastEnders star Ross Kemp is going to be presenting a brand new quiz show on BBC One starting this March. The actor and presenter best known for his on-and-off role as Grant Mitchell in the London-based BBC soap EastEnders since 1990 will be the new host of Bridge of Lies.
The 57-year-old is also known for presenting documentaries including Ross Kemp on Gangs and Ross Kemp on Afghanistan but he's now taking a new path in his career and said becoming host of Bridge of Lies was a new "challenge".
"I sometimes write treatments for documentaries," he explained. "And I always know that if I can picture it coming off the page, then there’s a good chance it will get made and will make good television. As soon as I read the treatment for Bridge of Lies, I could visualise it coming to life. It all made total sense straight away, and that was really exciting for me.
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"I watched lots of current quiz show hosts, like Alexander Armstrong and Bradley Walsh, as well as some icons like Brucie [Bruce Forsyth] during my research, and my main takeaway from that was: if you want to be successful in this role, you’ve just got to be yourself."
But when will the new quiz show air and what will contestants have to do to win the cash prizes up for grabs? Here's everything you need to know about Bridge of Lies:
What is Bridge of Lies and how does the game show work?
Bridge of Lies will see teams of friends/family members compete for cash by crossing 'the Bridge' - which is made up of stepping stones featuring general knowledge questions. Some of which are truths, others are lies. Each contestant will have to carefully select the truths but avoid the lies.
If the contestants step on a lie, they risk falling off 'the Bridge' and losing their place in the game. But if they manage to conquer 'the Bridge', they will go through to the final with the other successful contestants to join forces and face the final crossing for the chance to win however much cash they've raised on the journey.
Ross explained what makes Bridge of Lies stand out from other quiz shows. "Firstly, it’s very physical," he explained. "The contestants are not just standing behind a podium answering questions; they have to physically make their way across the Bridge, and that’s no easy feat.
"We also get to watch contestants reacting to how their fellow team members play the game. We see inside the various group dynamics and get an insight into how these people interact with each other. It can all get a little bit soapy actually. You don’t have to be a massive quizzer to get into it – it’s as much about following the journey of the contestants as it is about knowing or not knowing the answers.
"The Bridge can be kind, but it’s a formidable beast. The game relies on knowledge, strategy, and a little bit of luck. It’s loads of fun, but there’s also a lot of jeopardy involved.
When does Bridge of Lies start on BBC One?
The new series Bridge of Lies starts on on Monday, March 14 on BBC One and BBC iPlayer from 4.30pm. It will continue to air at the same time each weekday for five weeks.
There are 25 episodes in total to the new series and each episode will air for 45-minute. You will be able to catch up on any episodes missed via the BBC iPlayer.
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