The Games returns with a new team of celebrities. (first productions)
The Games restart returns to TV this week, with Tyson Fury confirmed as the first guest star for the celebrity sports competition.
Boxer Fury is just one of many stars from the sporting world who will appear throughout the week to give the 12 famous contestants tips on how to up their game.
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Here’s everything you need to know about the new version of The Games – including who’s taking part, who the judges and hosts are, and what sports to look forward to.
When is The Games on TV?
The games return to televised tonight (Monday 9 May) at 9pm on ITV for a relaunched series.
Celebrity contestants then continue the competition throughout the week, with episodes airing at the same time each night until the finale on Friday, May 13.
Fans of the series may remember that it originally aired on Channel 4, where it ran for four series between 2003 and 2006.
Who are the celebs attending the games?
The prominent candidates have trained hard. (first productions)
There are 12 celebrities lining up in the series after weeks of intense training.
Famous Superfit attendees include former Strictly Come Dancing pro Kevin Clifton, ex-Coronation Street star Ryan Thomas and model and TV star Christine McGuinness.
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They are joined by former Love Islanders Olivia Attwood and Wes Nelson, Mel B’s daughter Phoenix Brown, The Wanted’ Max George and Harry Potter actor Josh Herdman.
Chelcee Grimes will attend the games. (first productions)
Look out for a clash of soap operas when Coronation Street’s Colson Smith and Emmerdale’s Rebecca Sarker both join the competition.
Rounding out the line-up are news anchor Lucrezia Millarini and footballer and singer Chelcee Grimes, who will no doubt put the skills she learned at Freeze the Fear with Wim Hof to good use.
Who are the moderators and commentators?
Freddie Flintoff, Holly Willoughby, Chris Kamara and Alex Scott present The Games. (first productions)
The series will be hosted by This Morning, Dancing On Ice and Freeze the Fear presenter Holly Willoughby and ex-cricketer and Top Gear star Freddie Flintoff.
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Experts are on hand with ex-soccer player and presenter Alex Scott as a reporter on the sidelines and ex-soccer player and presenter Chris Kamara as commentator.
A number of notable sports stars will make guest appearances each night to offer advice and insight, starting with world heavyweight boxing champion Tyson Fury and Olympic gold medalists heptathlete Denise Lewis and diver Matty Lee on Monday.
Tyson Fury is the first guest star. (PA)
Tuesday features Olympic swimmer Tom Dean and jumper Leon Taylor, while Wednesday features javelin thrower Hollie Arnold and her coach David Arnold.
Thursday’s swimming and cycling Paralympic lady Sarah Storey joins the team and Friday’s final stars are ex-England footballer Jermaine Jenas and Olympic gold decathlete Daley Thompson.
What sports will feature in The Games?
Participants have completed a crash course in various Olympic disciplines, covering the track and field arena, gymnasium, swimming pool and bike course.
Events at the Crystal Palace Stadium include the 100m and 400m, the hurdles, the hammer and javelin throws
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There will be a trip back to the London 2012 Olympics venue, the Lee Valley VeloPark, for cycling events, while pool events will include swimming and synchronized jumping.
Also keep an eye out for more unusual events like speed climbing, canoe slalom and weightlifting.
Christine McGuinness takes on Olympic disciplines. (first productions)
Each evening’s episode is live coverage of the events but also includes recorded footage of how the celebrities trained for each discipline.
Much of the action takes place throughout the week at Crystal Palace, where Friday’s finale will air as the celebrities attempt to top the medals tally and be crowned the winner of the series.
The games start tonight (Monday) at 9pm on ITV.
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