Following his exit from the popular soap Eastenders, Danny Dyer is set to present a Channel 4 show that sees celebs denied light for days on end.
Back in January, Danny revealed that he would be leaving the fictional borough of Walford after playing Queen Vic landlord Mick Carter for a glorious nine years.
Many fans wondered what would be next for the 45 year old actor after previous roles in films The Football Factory, The Business and Human Traffic.
It has now been revealed that the London-born actor is said to present Channel 4’s Scared of The Dark.
The intense show sees celebrities like Gogglebox’s Scarlett Moffatt spend seven days in a specially designed space with zero light.
A source close to Danny told The Sun: “Danny is really excited to be attached to such a fun and different project.
“It’s a brilliant show and he’s looking forward to showing off his mischievous side.
“He loves being a host and is keen to do more entertainment work.”
According to Channel 4’s website, the contestants will be required to perform “thought-provoking” tasks while entrenched in darkness.
“Living in complete and total darkness the celebrities must endure the unique pressures of light deprivation in the lightless space that they will call home,” the website added.
Phil Harris, Head of Entertainment and Events at Channel 4, said that this is the next instalment in Channel 4’s catalogue of left-field ideas.
He said: “Channel 4 has always been home to some of the most outlandish and boundary pushing reality creations that challenge preconceptions through innovative formats and diverse casting, and Scared of the Dark is a commission firmly in that tradition.”
Similarly, Tom Beck, Head of Live Events at Channel 4, said: “Funny, frightening and totally unexpected, this idea really jumped out at us – much like we’ll be jumping out and surprising a load of terrified celebrities.
“The show promises an enticing mix of reality, entertainment and experiment and I can’t wait to turn the lights off and get started.”
Simone Haywood, Head of Factual Entertainment at MultiStory Media, said: “10 million of us in the UK are reportedly scared of the dark.
"From managing their primal fears to the nuances of group bonding without the aid of traditional social cues, exploring the different ways people cope with light deprivation makes for a fascinating experiment".
Danny’s inclusion in the Channel 4 series could spell trouble for Hollyoaks bosses, who were said to be hoping to grab the star following his soap exit.
A source told The Sun: "The scriptwriters think he would make a brilliant addition to the cast.
"They are putting their heads together to write a juicy part to entice him."
Reps for Danny Dyer and Channel 4 have been approached for comment.
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