Daily Star reporting the 'civilian' version has been axed in favour of a Celebrity edition.
I expect Gemma Collins is already signed up.
I’d say that’s a given - didn’t she sing on a show quite recently? They should try and entice Rebecca Loos back.
Only thing on my mind is how this would fit alongside I’m A Celeb. To have 2 celebrity challenge shows running side by side seems a bit too much, given they’ll no doubt be fishing in the same pool for participants too.
I think this is a good way to give the show a rest without a rest, though.
Whether it's a Champions or Celebrity edition it puts the whole focus on just the performance shows, traditionally the weakest part of XF.
The most popular part of XF is usually the stuff that becomes before the performance shows, ie. Auditions, Six Chair & Judges Houses. This plan would still leave ITV with a lot of hours to fill. Another show will be needed.