BIG WEEKEND: FIRST GUESTS REVEALED FOR ALISON HAMMOND'S NEW BBC SERIES

Alison Hammond’s Big Weekend is a brand new entertainment series which will see the much-loved TV host take the celebrity interview into an exciting new direction as she spends two days with some of the UK’s biggest celebrities, giving viewers an exclusive glimpse into their homes and lives.

In this six-part series is due to air this Summer on BBC One, each episode will see Alison spend 48 hours with a celebrity where she will really get to know them. The show, made by BBC Studios Entertainment, will be serving up big laughs, big revelations and a whole load of celebrity realness.

Filmed across the UK, Alison will be asking all the big questions in her unique and hilarious way. The Sun newspaper reports that three of the six guests will be Perrie, Mel B and Luke Evans.

Alison Hammond says: “I’m so excited to serve up some big lols and tons of OMG revelations on the BBC as I spend some quality time with some of the UK’s favourite celebrities. When I’m on a mission no secret is safe, and trust me no stone or cupboard will go unturned!”

Kalpna Patel-Knight, Head of Entertainment at the BBC says: “Alison is one of the most warm-hearted presenters in the UK and it’s no surprise that big name celebrities are lining up to have her spend the weekend at their homes. It’s going to be a blast!”

Mel Balac, Creative Director for Entertainment at BBC Studios says: “Alison is the perfect woman for the job. She wears her heart on her sleeve and her incredible openness, energy and warmth will shed new light on the celebrities she spends the weekend with. When Alison comes knocking it’s a special appointment you won’t want to miss!”

More details will be announced in due course.