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The Weakest Link to return with Romesh Ranganathan as host

The Weakest Link to return with Romesh Ranganathan as host
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Romesh Ranganathan is to host a new version of The Weakest Link more than nine years after the original run ended.

The Weakest Link is to make a return with Romesh Ranganathan as its new host, the BBC has announced.

The gameshow was a staple part of the BBC's daytime and primetime schedules between 2000 and 2012 and was hosted by Anne Robinson, who was known for her acerbic putdowns and dismissive catchphrase "You are the weakest link, goodbye".

The BBC has given the go-ahead to a 12-episode new series, featuring only celebrities as the contestants, and with comedian Ranganathan in Robinson's role.

"It's an honour to be asked to bring what is basically a TV institution back to our screens," he said.

"Anne was an amazing host and to step into her shoes is an anxiety-inducing privilege.

"I'm hoping we've found a way to make both the fans of the show happy as well as bringing a new audience to it. If not, accept this as my apology."

The BBC's director of entertainment Kate Phillips added: "Weakest Link has always been a firm favourite with audiences and Anne Robinson was a terrific and formidable host.

"I can't wait to see Romesh bring his own unique style of presenting to one of TV's most memorable roles."

The news comes just as Robinson starts her new role hosting Channel 4's long-running Countdown.

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