Gary Lineker has said that he "can't wait" to present a new ITV game show, following his departure from the BBC.
The former England footballer and Match of the Day host, is to host a new game show called The Box. This show, which was first launched on Norway's TV2 earlier this year, sees ten yellow boxes house a celebrity contestant who will be taken to unknown locations, before being released to face whatever game awaits them on the other side of the door.
Each week will see two players face The Duel, a finale where the loser will leave the competition for good.
"I can’t wait to host The Box. I’ve always felt right at home in the box on a football pitch and whilst this is a different proposition, the fundamentals are similar", Lineker said. "The contestants will have to quickly and masterfully work out how each game works, whilst also trying to get ahead of the competition to take control".
"It’s going to be unpredictable and thrilling to watch, and I’m excited that I get to have a front row seat to all the action".
ITV's version of The Box will be filmed in the UK later this year, before airing next year.
Back in May, Lineker signed off as host of Match of the Day, saying it had been and absolute privilege" and "utterly joyous" to host the show for 26 years. More on this story here.
