Celebs go on an oarful adventure
DON’T ROCK THE BOAT
ITV, 9pm WANT to see celebrities puking in a bucket or weeping as they leap over a cliff? You’re in luck!
This brand new TV challenge show, on every night this week, sees 12 join a race to row the length of Britain.
Divided into two teams, they will face a battle on sea and compete in terrifying land challenges, while presenters Freddie Flintoff and AJ Odudu watch smugly from the side.
There is an I’m A Celebrity feel about this show, with lots of voiceover yelling about them being pushed to the limit.
On each leg of the race there are chances to win treats – this time the winners get to sleep in a posh hotel, while the losers are in tents.
Embarking on the adventure are ex-MP Tom
Watson, Olympic gold medallist Denise Lewis, supermodel Jodie Kidd, actor Craig Charles, pop star Fleur East, YouTuber Joe Weller, and Love Island winner Jack Fincham.
They’re also joined by Corrie’s Lucy Fallon, Olympic gold medal-winning cyclist Victoria Pendleton, The Chase’s chaser Shaun Wallace, actor Adam Thomas and Pussycat Dolls singer Kimberly Wyatt.
Their daunting 650-mile row is a colossal undertaking that requires training and commitment to the cause.
But sea sickness floors a few of them straight away as they tackle the 90 miles of the first leg.
Some of the team remain on land for this stretch, but have to race down a 170ft cliff to secure the luxury stay for their team.
As they all put their, er, oar into it, banter and excitement soon gives way to panic...