Alison Hammond is set to present a reboot of the iconic game show Name That Tune on ITV, describing the opportunity as a 'full circle moment'. The This Morning presenter, a self-proclaimed music lover, will host the revived format which tests contestants' musical knowledge through quick-fire rounds spanning every genre.
Hammond said her biggest challenge will be resisting the urge to sing along when her favourite tunes play. 'I grew up absolutely loving the original show so being part of this now feels like a real full circle moment,' she said. The Birmingham-born star added that the show will be 'epic', with a live band performing hits from artists such as Adele and The Spice Girls.
The new series follows a successful US format and revives a British version originally hosted by Tom O'Connor and later Lionel Blair from 1976 to 1987. The show will feature a studio audience and a band of musicians who have performed with global stars.
Katie Rawcliffe, ITV's director of entertainment, reality and daytime, said: 'Name That Tune is such an iconic brand we are excited to be bringing this refreshed global format to the UK audience.' The reboot joins other revived ITV classics such as Bullseye with Freddie Flintoff and Wheel of Fortune with Graham Norton.
