BRADLEY Walsh has revealed how his A-list pals have refused to come on Blankety Blank as they didnât want to âlook sillyâ.
The popular presenter, 65, is returning to Saturday night telly with the latest series of his much-loved BBC One quiz show.
Since then he has welcomed a number of huge stars onto the show, including Joanna Lumley and Alison Hammond.
However, despite Bradley having a long list of star friends, he revealed two of his showbiz pals who WONâT be coming on the show.
Ahead of the new series, the host said: âI tried to persuade Jodie Whittaker and Mandip Gill from our Doctor Who days to come on. They wonât have it because theyâre frightened to make themselves look a bit silly.
âBut thatâs what itâs all about! For me, youâve got to come on and have some fun. You really do.â
Blankety Blank returns to BBC One for a new series this weekend, and each week sees a different batch of celebrities joining the panel.
The show, which first started in the 70s and was hosted by the late Terry Wogan, sees big-name stars helping contestants fill in the missing blanks of questions asked by Bradley.
The new series sees celebrities like Jonathan Ross and Julian Clary in the celebrity panel.
Asked if they got up to any âmischiefâ, Bradley replied: âWell, loads! Jonathan Ross especially, heâs really the only person whoâs a non-comedian, but heâs got a wealth of experience.
âHeâs so funny. And Julianâs obviously steeped in this sort of stuff. So his dry remarks, his dry wit is perfect for the show, it really is.
âWhat Iâd like more of on the show, strangely enough, is more actors because weâve had Jason Watkins on who was very, very good, and people like Joanna Lumley, Stephanie Beecham, all those people.
âOnce the general public see big names like that from the acting world have come on then, itâs wonderful. It gives a different edge.â
Over the years Bradley has become the host of many HUGE primetime TV shows including Gladiators and The Chase.
However, it was recently revealed the bizarre reason that he didnât want the plum job of presenting Strictly Come Dancing.
The presenter insisted he wonât be in the mix to replace Claudia Winkleman, 53, and Tess Daly, 56, ahead of the new series later this year.
The duo announced their plans to step down from their iconic BBC telly role last year.
Previously, when all the stars in line to replace Tess and Claudia came to light, Bradley was high on the list.
However, the much-loved star has revealed he wouldnât want the Strictly hosting job as it would âruinâ his weekend.
He told Radio Times of his weekly routines and said: âI come home from the studio on a Friday, have dinner and watch Iâm A Celebrity.
âOn Saturday, Iâll watch the football results, have dinner and a pint, watch Strictly, then Iâm A Celebrity, and flip back to the BBC for Match of the Day.
âOn Sunday I get up late, watch some Columbo, then the football, followed by the Strictly results, then Iâm a Celebrity, and then Match of the Day.
âIf I was to host Strictly, it would absolutely ruin my weekend.â
Blankety Blank returns to BBC One on Saturday at 6.25pm
