Huge A-list star signs up to take part in new series of BBC show

THE latest series of a hit BBC entertainment show will have some added star power in its line-up.

Having launched in late 2020, Michael McIntyre’s The Wheel has established itself as a firm Saturday night favourite.

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Actor Michael Sheen has signed up to appear in an upcoming episode.

He has worked extensively across film, television and theatre, with success both in the UK and in the United States.

Michael has played real-life people, including former Prime Minister Tony Blair and original Who Wants to be a Millionaire host Chris Tarrant.

Since 2019, the actor has starred as Aziraphale in the fantasy comedy series Good Omens, opposite David Tennant, which airs on BBC Two in the UK.

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Meanwhile, The Wheel's format sees seven celebrities each designated as an ‘expert’ on a subject.

They sit in chairs on a human roulette wheel which spins throughout each episode.

The celebrity guests are aiming to help the contestants answer questions correctly and win big cash prizes.

Other famous faces set to appear, according tosocial media posts, include Strictly Come Dancing judge Motsi Mabuse, actress and presenter Anita Rani and television presenter Steph McGovern.

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Taking to Instagram, Anita wrote: “a legit A lister on the Wheel last night. 

“Michael Sheen was vibes. Team glam @sarahjanewai @naradkutowaroo Loved it #glam #entertainment #tv #gameshow.”

Previous guests throughout The Wheel's history include Dermot O'Leary, Gabby Logan, Gok Wan and Clare Balding, to name a few.

The success of The Wheel ultimately led to an American version being made and it ran for 10 episodes on NBC in late 2022.

As it happens, The Wheel is not the first game show Michael Sheen has appeared on.

He served as a team captain on the film-based comedy panel show There’s Something About Movies.

The programme aired on Sky One from 2019 to 2021.

Presented by Alan Carr, Michael was joined by comedian Micky Flanagan as a captain in series one.

However, actress and comedian Jennifer Saunders took over in series two.

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