BBC developing celebrity gymnastics show? - Daily TV round-up

The BBC is reportedly developing a celebrity gymnastics show.

The show, which the team behind 'Strictly Come Dancing' is said to be working up, would find celebs trained up to perform with professionals.

A title of 'Strictly Come Gymnastics' is even being floated, with the possibility of it being aired in 2014 to go up against 'Britain's Got Talent'.

A source told The Sun: “Gymnastics might not sound like the most glamorous thing in the world but once you sprinkle some Saturday night stardust on it, it could be a big hit.

[Reid - Strictly's ruining my sleep]

“The Olympics showed us people really like gymnastics and there are some decent stars in the sport. Plus there are so many different gymnastics disciplines out there, it would be a show with a lot of variety.

“Imagine watching a soap star giving the pommel horse a go, or someone from Downton Abbey trying the asymmetric bars.”

According to the report, Olympic star Louis Smith is being talked up as a potential judge or trainer on the programme.

The show would follow on from the surprising success of ITV's celebrity diving show 'Splash!'. [The Sun]

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