The Crystal Maze is rumoured to be returning to our screens – with David Tennant as the host.
The classic game show will be rebooted with a celebrity special next month, 21 years after it was last on, reported The Sun.
And TV bosses apparently want former Doctor Who star David to take over the position formerly filled by Richard O’Brien and Ed Tudor-Pole.
David Tennant (Todd Williamson/Invision/AP)
A source said the series – which sees contestants taking on challenges in order to win “time crystals” – is still “remembered extremely fondly”.
“Channel 4 are hoping to tap into that nostalgia and believe viewers will jump at the chance to finally take on the show’s adventurous challenges themselves,” added the insider.
If the special goes down well, a full series is expected to follow.
On Twitter, fans of the problem-solving show, which ran from 1990 to 1995, are getting rather excited about the prospect of its return.
The Crystal Maze is returning, what a day to be alive!
— Seid (@odbsc) August 31, 2016
Waking up to the news that The Crystal Maze is coming back to TV. pic.twitter.com/7devyhB3Zm
— Rooftop Film Club (@rooftopfilmclub) August 31, 2016
The crystal maze is returning!!!! Maybe 2016 isn't so bad.
— Brooke Winters (@brookewinters33) August 31, 2016
The Crystal Maze is coming back? pic.twitter.com/R563OYKw0M
— Hayley (@fluffyhales) August 31, 2016
OH MY GOD A ONE OFF CRYSTAL MAZE
— STILLsad about Erwin (@MyWelshRomance) August 31, 2016
And there is a massive thumbs up to having the former Time Lord as host.
Rumours that The Crystal Maze could be making a return with David Tennant as host have got us really excited! 😀 🎉 💃🏽
— The Printworks (@The_Printworks) August 31, 2016
The crystal maze will only work with a really good presenter but @David_Tennant seems a really great choice
— Carbonzilla (@Carbonzilla) August 31, 2016
Used to love it with Richard O'Brien, but Tennant should be good. https://t.co/wbWuJ9ijSs
— Christopher Mills (@chrismi1) August 31, 2016
Crystal Maze coming back with David Tennant hosting. Aye that'll do.
— Rob Sinclair (@RobSinclair99) August 31, 2016
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