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Chris Evans and Clare Balding present the new Channel 4 show from 2 January that pushes celebrities to their limits in a series of extreme sports challenges.
The Boys
Charley Boorman
Best known for epic motorbike rides with fellow actor pal Ewan McGregor, Charley recently presented his own series ‘By Any Means’. Obviously he’s the man to watch on two wheels but can he get his fitness levels up? Charley, like all the contestants, does a huge amount for charity and he’s hoping to raise a few quid for kids this time.
Jonah Lomu
Literally a sporting giant. As an All Black, he became rugby union’s first superstar. He has recently battled back from kidney problems and dialysis to return to the rugby pitch. His motto is, ‘power within’ and he is fiercely determined to win everything. He’s not just strong, he’s fast too but can he master new challenges?
Rufus Hound
From humble beginnings doing kids shows at the Science Museum, Rufus has become one of the most popular comics on TV today. After doing stand up, he has forgotten the meaning of fear and he is pulling out all the stops to make sure he has the last laugh against fellow celebrities. With personal trainer, special diet and steely determination, Rufus is in it to win it.
Sam Branson
Sam’s a self-confessed adrenaline fiend. If he’s not taking up a new extreme sport, he’s off on adventures like his trip with his dad to the Arctic for three months. His band Delilah played at this year’s V Festival. He also finds time to be a model, surfer and acted in Superman Returns. Young, fit and unfazed by danger, is Sam the one to watch?
The Girls
Dame Kelly Holmes
Who can forget Kelly winning not one but two gold medals at the 2004 Olympics? As a former lorry driver in the army, she won't just be relying on fitness to triumph on Famous and Fearless either. How will she fare with abseiling, hovercraft and street luge though? One of our greatest Olympians and a formidable all round competitor.
Jenny Frost
Best known as the cool Atomic Kitten, Jenny’s used to punishing routines and high levels of fitness. More recently she’s had huge success with her show Snog Marry Avoid? and she also models Playboy’s underwear range. She’s no stranger to racing motor vehicles either. Can she harness her Atomic energy?
Kacey Ainsworth
Kacey earned a place in the nation's hearts with her award-winning portrayal of downtrodden Little Mo in Eastenders. Currently, Kacey combines TV and theatre work with campaigning on the environment. Kacey loves high speeds and she has run a marathon before. Driven and focused in real life, can Kacey master the skills needed to triumph over her formidable competition?
Sarah Jayne Dunn
Sarah walked onto the nation's screens at the tender age of 14 and spent the next decade as a regular face on Hollyoaks. After a break, she's back at Hollyoaks but also keen to show what she's made of on Famous and Fearless. And when she's not belting round the track you might find her garnering critical acclaim onstage at the theatre.
http://famousandfearless.channel4.com/
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Live shows! According to Chris on Alan Carr: Chatty Man, the girls will go against each other and the boys will go against each other, but in the final it will be boys vs. girls.
Should be good!
