Alan Carr’s hit BBC show ‘returns for third series’ – after dividing viewers over his Royal Variety Performance presenting role
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Alan Carr’s hit BBC show is reportedly returning for a third series.
The British funnyman, 48, is said to have had so much success with his latest series, Picture Slam, that the show, which debuted last year and returned in September, will make a comeback in 2025, according to the BBC. TV zone.
The show pits teams against the clock to name pictures in four rounds, including Picture Twist and buzzer rounds.
The winning team will receive a Picture Slam and a chance to win £10,000.
And after rave reviews, the BBC has reportedly given the show the green light for a new series.
MailOnline has contacted the BBC for comment.
Alan Carr’s hit BBC show is reportedly returning for a third series
The British funnyman, 48, is said to have had so much success with his latest series, Picture Slam, that the BBC, which debuted last year and returned in September, will make a comeback in 2025, according to TV Zone.
Alan’s success comes after some viewers were left unhappy with the comedian’s Christmas Variety Show.
Comedian and fellow presenter Amanda Holden opened the show with a series of jokes.
But some viewers found the presentation a bit ‘clunky’.
The annual charity fundraising event featured a range of famous faces including sir Elton John, Ted Lasso‘S Ellie TaylorAnd Britain has talent winner Sydnie Christmas performing for King Charles.
Alan started the show at the Royal Albert Hall, which was filmed in November, by making fun of Amanda’s racy dress, declaring it was ‘just on the right side of an Ofcom complaint’.
He continued, “I feel a great sense of comfort and security when I share a stage with you. It’s a high-profile event and if Just Stop Oil comes on stage, I can use you as my human shield.”
While Amanda joked: “Well, good luck to them because I’ll end up being their first victim to end up less orange.”
Some Just not funny. Why do they present: ‘Well, Alan Carr and Amanda Holden are absolutely terrible. This opening is so difficult’.
The show pits teams against the clock to name pictures in four rounds, including Picture Twist and buzzer rounds. The winning team will receive a Picture Slam and a chance to win £10,000
Alan’s success comes after some viewers were left unhappy with the comedian’s Christmas Variety Show
Comedian and fellow presenter Amanda Holden opened the show with a series of jokes. But some viewers found the presentation a bit ‘clumsy’
While someone else wrote: ‘Honestly who thought Alan Carr and Amanda Holden were the right choice for this? They may be good at other things, but the Royal Variety Performance needs presenters with the right balance of class and charisma. Bradley Walsh would have been perfect for the job.”
But many showered the duo with praise, with one token: “Amanda Holden is so hot, oh God!”
‘Talent at the Royal Variety Performance tonight is epic – Amanda Holden and Alan Carr, couldn’t ask for better presenters.’
‘Alan Carr and Amanda Holden are really good together.’
Alan Carr’s Picture Slam is available on BBC iPlayer.