MICHAEL McINTYRE'S BIG SHOW LANDS DOUBLE RECOMMISSION BY BBC

Michael McIntyre's Big Show has landed a double recommission, with the BBC ordering a ninth and tenth series of the hit entertainment series.

The BAFTA award winning comedian will be back on screens with his hit family entertainment series, filmed at London's prestigious Theatre Royal Drury Lane. Applications are now open for members of the public to surprise in a variety of brand-new ambitious stunts as well as finding talented performers to be the Unexpected Stars of the Show.  

Unexpected Star of the Show - Do you know someone who is an amazing performer? If so, and you would like to give them the opportunity to have their moment in the spotlight and show the nation their special talent?

Unexpected Young Star of the Show - Do you know a young person with a phenomenal musical talent? If you would like to secretly nominate them to be the Unexpected Young Star of the Show?

Big Show Audience Surprise - The show is on the lookout for people to nominate their friends, family or workmates for the surprise of a lifetime. If you know someone who would react brilliantly to being surprised by Michael and the Big Show team, then applications are open.

Elsewhere, Celebrities will start to get nervous as fan favourites Send to All and The Midnight Gameshow will return. If they snooze, they lose as sleepy celebs across the UK and beyond could be in for a rude awakening as Michael will be waking up more famous faces in the middle of the night to play the hilarious Midnight Gameshow. 

There will also be more incredible audiences surprises including amazing performances from the Unexpected Star of the Show, the Unexpected Star STAR of the Show, and Michael McIntyre's Wheel On Wheels.

Celebrities featuring across the latest series include Sam Thompson, Holly Willoughby, Michael Sheen, Judi Love, Josh Widdicombe, Miranda Hart and Jamie Oliver.

Michael McIntyre's Big Show is available on BBC iPlayer.