26th May 2016 09:33
LONDON (Alliance News) - STV Group PLC on Thursday said it is making a new four-part television series called Tour De Celeb for Channel 5.
The TV production company said the reality show will follow eight celebrities who have just three months to prepare for amateur cycling race L'Etape du Tour in France, which covers 146 kilometres of endurance cycling through the French Alps.
Former rugby player Austin Healey, retired cricketer Darren Gough and former skeleton racer Amy Williams will be joined by entertainment and reality TV personalities Louie Spence, Lucy Mecklenburgh, Hugo Taylor, Jodie Kidd and Angellica Bell as they embark on a training regime in preparation for the challenge ahead.
"We're so pleased to be making this exciting series for Channel 5. I'm positive that viewers will be captivated by the emotional and physical journey that our celebrities will take as they train and ultimately tackle L'Etape du Tour in France," Creative Director and Executive Producer Dan Korn said in a statement.
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By Karolina Kaminska; [email protected] @KarolinaAllNews
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