Michael McIntyre gives major update on hit BBC shows The Wheel and The Big Show – ahead of 25th anniversary special
Michael recently marked his 25th stand-up comedy anniversary in a prestigious venue
MICHAEL McIntyre has provided a huge update on his BBC shows The Wheel and The Big Show.
Comedian and presenter Michael, 48, is a Saturday night favourite thanks to his two BBC smash hits.
Addressing the programmes’ future, he said: “I have a brand new series of The Big Show starting in January which we’ve filmed and is better than ever.
“Then more Wheels to film in the summer and hopefully another 25 years of stand-up!”
Michael McIntyre‘s Big Show originated as a one-off Christmas special in 2015.
A year later, it would become a full series.
The BBC variety show features musical performances, comedy sketches and celeb guests.
One of its most famous segments is “Send to All” – which sees Michael temporarily take control of a celebrity‘s phone.
He then sends awkward texts to the star’s equally famous contacts.
Previous examples include Bradley Walsh, Danny Dyer and Olly Murs, among others.
As for The Wheel, it first debuted on BBC One back in November 2020.
The format includes seven celebrities, different each week, who are each an “expert” in a chosen topic.
As the wheel spins, they help contestants with questions on these categories.
However, the game’s random nature means celebs are often challenged outside their expertise.
Meanwhile, Michael is celebrating 25 years of performing stand-up comedy.
To mark this milestone, he filmed a new special at the London Palladium.
Michael McIntyre's career so far
In a career spanning over two decades, comedian and presenter Michael McIntyre has become a familiar- and cherished – face on our screens.
Here is a look back at some of the star’s previous work over the years.
- Live At The Apollo: Much like many other comedians, Michael appeared in this then-BBC One stand-up comedy series. While comics performed in front of a live audience in the Hammersmith Apollo, the show itself was recorded. He appeared in three episodes from 2007 to 2009.
- Michael McIntyre’s Comedy Roadshow: Airing on BBC One, this programme ran from 2009 to 2011. It saw Michael host from different venues across the UK. In each episode, Michael himself performed along with three other comedians before a headline act. Some notable guests included Sean Lock, John Bishop and Sarah Millican.
- Royal Variety Performance: Michael has hosted the prestigious show on two occasions; in 2010 and 2014.
- Britain’s Got Talent: In 2011, Michael joined the long-running ITV entertainment series. He formed a new-look panel with Simon Cowell, Amanda Holden and David Hasselhoff. However, he ultimately exited after one series.
- Michael McIntyre’s Big Show: First introduced as a one-off Christmas special in 2015, the Big Show later became a full series. The BBC series features guest comedians, comedy sketches and musical performances – as well as fun surprises.
- The Wheel: Debuting in 2020, Michael both created and presents this game show format. It sees seven famous faces on a spinning wheel, who are selected at random to help contestants answer questions from a select group of categories. The celebs pick their expertise beforehand but are not guaranteed to answer questions in their topic of choice.
In other work, Michael presented a short-lived US version of The Wheel.
Airing on NBC, it ultimately lasted for just 10 episodes
Celebrity guests included The Addams Family’s Christina Ricci and Beverly Hills, 90210 star, Tori Spelling.
Michael was also formerly a judge on Britain’s Got Talent but left after one series.
