EXCLUSIVE: The host is Roman Kemp the finish line, the BBC’s latest big daytime TV bet from The hunt producer potato.
Kemp, the well-known radio host, was third I’m a Celebrity, Get Me Out of Here! 2019, will be joined by Sarah Greene on the show which is currently filming in Belfast.
Co-produced by Potato and Nice One Productions, The finish line sees five contestants compete in quiz races on a unique racetrack and compete in a series of qualifying tournaments and head-to-head races for a chance to cross the finish line and win a cash prize.
The finish line is Kemp’s first hosting gig. The son of EastEnders Actor Martin Kemp has appeared on a number of TV shows and has hosted the Capital FM Breakfast Show for the past six years.
Kemp praised the nature of the “brand new format based on an iconic horse racing carnival game”.
“I’m a huge fan of quiz shows and as this is my first time hosting one I can’t wait to get involved,” he added.
Michael Kelpie, MD from The hunt Indie Potato, said he had “dreamed about doing television shows for many years” in his hometown of Belfasct. “[Nice One boss] Chris Jones and I have been friends for years and I look forward to working closely with him and the amazing team we are putting together The finish line,” he added.
Potato also made ITVs Ninja warrior Reboot rested this year while Nice One was behind the BBC Two format lightning with FizzTV.
The finish line is produced with funds from Northern Ireland Screen and performed by Potato’s Kelpie, Adam Adler and Nice One’s Jones. The series was commissioned by Alex McLeod for BBC One and BBC iPlayer.