Rob Brydon’s next TV show revealed after Gavin and Stacey’s emotional finale
ROB Brydon’s next TV project has been revealed after Gavin and Stacey’s emotional finale.
Millions across the nation last night tuned in for the final chapter of the beloved BBC One comedy.
It was the happy ever after that Gavin & Stacey fans had been dreaming of for 17 years – Nessa and Smithy finally said: “I do.”
During the 90-minute special actor and comedian Rob Brydon reprised his fan-favourite role as Uncle Bryn for the last ever time.
But as the 59-year-old waves goodbye to the character and Barry Island, his next TV role has been revealed.
Rob will host a brand new high budget competition show for the BBC – called Destination X.
Described as an innovative format, the Beeb said it will have “spectacular adventure travel and immersive gameplay with the ultimate guessing game”.
Cameras will follow contestants on a road trip around Europe – but they’ve no idea where they are.
In order for them to win, they’ll have to figure out their mystery locations.
Speaking about hosting the show, Rob said: “How could I turn down the opportunity to become the mastermind of Destination X, the thrilling new travel adventure series coming to the BBC next year.
“It’s a show that turns the whole of Europe into a board game – manipulating the players and the audience at home along the way.
“I can’t wait to be the puppet master orchestrating every twist and turn as our contestants are taken on a journey where everything is not as it seems. It’s going to be a wild ride!”
The Sun was first to reveal Rob’s new project earlier this year, with filming already completed.
Destination X is expected to launch early next year on BBC One.
Gavin and Stacey: The Finale wins Christmas Day ratings battle
THE Christmas Day ratings battle was won by Gavin and Stacey: The Finale – with 12.5million viewers and climbing.
Part two of the 2019 BBC special was must-watch telly on Christmas Day.
It spelled the end of Ruth Jones and James Corden‘s series for ever – 17 years after it was first created.
It was a big day for the BBC, with the return of Wallace & Gromit after 14 years bringing in 10m for Vengeance Most Fowl.
And it was a huge Christmas for EastEnders – with an astonishing 8.7m watching Cindy Beale clobbered with a shovel and left for dead.
EastEnders’ huge bounce comes as a result of being aired after Gavin and Stacey.
Just 2.8m tuned in to watch Gail Platt’s goodbye on Coronation Street.
Meanwhile some 5.1m watched The King’s Speech, and 6.9m sat down for the Call The Midwife Christmas Special.