With a new tropical location of Ha Long Bay, Vietnam, The Bridge will see 16 strangers come together for a chance to bag a big cash prize, unaware of the epic challenge required to take the money home.

AJ Odudu will present the eight-part series that will put the competitors’ physical ability, mental skill, and teamwork to the test. Two teams will go head-to-head in a race to build a bridge over 1,000 feet of water in just 12 days, to reach the cash held on top of ‘Fortune Rock’. The contestants must put their egos and differences aside to reach the jackpot, which has been doubled to a huge £200k. But will the first person to reach the cash choose to share it with their teammates?

Adventurer and explorer Aldo Kane will join the teams in the paradise islands of Vietnam to oversee the challenges that will test the competitors’ nerves and ability. With surprise dilemmas and a pressure-cooker environment set to derail the competition, viewers will uncover who is prepared to deceive their teammates for their own personal gain.

AJ Odudu said: “The opportunity to front The Bridge has happened almost serendipitously. From the Strictly Ballroom I have taken off onto my next, new adventure. Literally. It's so exciting to front a show that promises to push the envelope and I know The Bridge is going to be bold, full of excitement and filled with plenty of drama. Bring it on.”

Aldo Kane added: “Over the last 25 years, I have been operating in some of the world’s most extreme, remote and hostile locations, but this is one of the highest-stake missions I’ve ever worked on. For those involved in the challenge, if they can survive the pressure, this could be a truly life-changing experience, for more reasons than just the prize money.”