First look at Richard Ayoade in The Crystal Maze on Channel 4

First look at Richard Ayoade in The Crystal Maze on Channel 4

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Friday, 26th May 2017
Richard Ayoade takes centre stage. (Credit: Channel 4)

Richard Ayoade is taking over hosting duties for Channel 4's The Crystal Maze.

A new image released by the broadcaster shows Ayoade taking centre stage in front of the all-new Crystal Dome. He was announced as new host at the beginning of the year taking on the role of the Maze Master.

The new series will see teams of five contestants navigate the Aztec, Medieval, Industrial and Future zones of the maze.

They will face a range of skill, mystery, physical and mental challenges to win crystals that equal to time in the the Crystal Dome.

The Crystal Maze, which originally aired from 1990 to 1995, made a triumphant return this year for a Stand Up To Cancer celebrity special with Michelle Keegan, and Rio Ferdinand, and Stephen Merchant as the Maze Master. It proved a hit with both old and new fans, drawing in 4.3 million viewers.

New celebrity specials for Stand Up To Cancer will also air later this year.

The series is filmed at The Bottle Yard Studios in Bristol, where a purpose built maze spanning over 30,000 square feet has been created by the original Crystal Maze designer, James Dillon.

The Crystal Maze will begin on Channel 4 in June.

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Richard Ayoade is taking over hosting duties for Channel 4's The Crystal Maze.