[Loukas]

For people that know of the show its back in 2009 on ITV

Top presenter Ben Shephard will host the return of The Krypton Factor to ITV.

Ben, who co-anchors GMTV Today, will put a new generation of contestants through the mental and physical tests on Britain’s toughest game show.

The 33-year-old has previously worked on top-rated programmes including Who Dares Sings, 1vs100, The XTra Factor and T4 and his interviews with celebrities, politicians and sports stars have made him a firm favourite with TV audiences.

Away from his day job, Ben is renowned as a sports-mad action man who has twice represented England in Soccer Aid charity matches. Earlier this year he defeated singer Lemar in a boxing match for Sport Relief.

Ben will bring The Krypton Factor back to prime time audiences in January, nearly 14 years after it last appeared in the schedules.

The show was presented by television journalist Gordon Burns during an 18-year run on ITV between 1977 and 1995. Contestants were tested on their memory, logic and general knowledge before facing the infamous army assault course with its dramatic rope swing finish.

The assault course is back for the new series but will be more gruelling than ever before and all the challenges have been updated using the latest state-of-the-art technology.

Ben said: “The Krypton Factor is an iconic UK show and I'm really excited to be picking up the mantle from the legend, Gordon Burns. As a kid, I was desperate to have a go on the assault course and make a mess of the puzzles. Having said that, considering the makeover the show is having for the 21st Century, I'm very glad I'll be asking the questions not answering them!”

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[im_not_Britney]

i used to watch that. at the time i thought it was good. today it would be mildly entertaining. and only just that. i wont watch the new series. no point. i do find it strange how they keep bringing back old game shows. maybe they shouldnt have left.

[Mark]

Meh. It just won't be the same without Gordon Burns presenting. It will be way way too modern, flashy lights, big sound.

Bring back Crystal Maze maybe, but let Krypton Factor remain with legendary status

[im_not_Britney]

Originally posted by Mark
Meh. It just won't be the same without Gordon Burns presenting. It will be way way too modern, flashy lights, big sound.

Bring back Crystal Maze maybe, but let Krypton Factor remain with legendary status

gordon burns has a new home. firmly placed on "north west tonight." i doubt they would pay him anywhere near what he is making now. just for a mere gameshow. the crystal maze was great. but the master was richard obrien. mr rocky horror.