THE full-up for Alan Carr’s Celebrity Interior Design Masters can be revealed ahead of its debut later this year.
We have exclusively learnt that the BBC celeb spin-off will feature two 80s pop legends, as well as a supermodel and marriage-split comedian.
Those who have signed on the dotted line include Martin and Shirlie Kemp, Jon Richardson, Leomie Anderson, Darren Harriott and Joanne McNally.
A TV insider told us: "The show's been a huge success for the BBC, the bosses absolutely love Alan and now they're putting an exciting celeb twist on the format.
"They've been able to sign up some incredible stars, who they think will bring lots of fun whilst still maintaining their competitiveness.
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"Martin and Shirlie are especially big sign-ups, of course, and everyone's hoping viewers will love their marital dynamic.
"Production on the new series has just wrapped, with an air date set for sometime later this year."
A spokesperson for the BBC has been approached for comment.
The current format pits ten amateur interior designers against each other for the life-changing chance to impress head judge Michelle Ogundehin and win a commercial contract with a top boutique hotel in the Lake District.
Contestants meet each other for the first time when arriving at a design studio in London before being introduced to Alan and head judge, former Elle Decoration editor-in-chief Michelle Ogundehin.
Each week, Michelle, who is highly regarded in the design industry, sets the designers a different commercial design challenge.
Her task is then to scrutinise their designs alongside big name industry specialists acting as guest judges.
Set to be featured on the show comprise of the below.
Martin and Shirlie Kemp
Shirlie Holliman married hunky Spandau Ballet guitarist, bassist and singer Martin in 1988.
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At the time, she had already enjoyed fame as a backing singer for pop megastars WHAM!
Shirley revealed on Good Morning Britain in August 2017 that it was George Michael who set her up with Martin.
She recalled: “I did fancy Martin, as many girls did. We bumped into him and he gave me his number.”
Shirlie was however too shy to call him, so George took it upon himself to dial Martin’s number and hand it over to her before she got a chance to stop him.
Fortunately Martin was very happy to hear from her and they have been together ever since.
They went on to have two children, daughter Harley and son Roman.
Jon Richardson
Jon is going solo after his shock split from Lucy Beaumont after nine years of marriage.
The pair, who share one daughter together, tied the knot in April 2015.
A statement shared by PA news agency today said: "After 9 years of marriage, we would like to announce that we have separated. We have jointly and amicably made the difficult decision to divorce and go our separate ways.
"As our only priority is managing this difficult transition for our daughter, we would ask that our privacy is respected at this sensitive time to protect her well-being.
"We will be making no further comment."
Funnyman Jon, 41, and Lucy, 40, started dating in 2013 after they met each other through their friend Roisin Conaty.
The pair said 'I do' two years later.
In 2016 they welcomed their daughter Elsie Louise into the world.
The couple have starred in a number of TV shows over the years.
They've appeared in Dave's mockumentary style programme Meet The Richardsons since 2016.
Leomie Anderson
Model Leomie, 31, is said to be the perfect candidate after impressing bosses while hosting the BBC Three show, which searches for Britain's next top make-up artist.
A source has exclusively told The Sun: "The BBC love Leomie and are thrilled with how she went down as the host of Glow Up, especially as following in the footsteps of Maya Jama isn’t easy, so they were super keen to sign her up for another show."
They added: "Interior Design Masters has also proved a huge smash for the Beeb, so it made sense that they would do a celebrity version and Leomie was a natural choice to be a contestant.
"She’s gorgeous, funny and attracts a youthful demographic.”
Leomie previously appeared on the 2011 reality TV show The Model Agency.
She is most famous for being a runway model for Victoria's Secret and also appeared in ad campaigns for companies like Topshop and Moschino.
Darren Harriott
Darren is a confident comedian with a captivating charm, capable of making millions burst into laughter.
He first appeared on TV screens in 2016 on Stand Up Central for the channel Comedy Central.
These days, Darren can be seen on panel shows such as 8 out of 10 Cats.
He has also been on the likes of Celebrity Mastermind, Richard Osman's House of Games and Roast Battle.
He was one of the hosts on the BBC show Britain's Top Takeaways with Sara Cox.
In October 2022, it was announced that Darren had joined the Dancing On Ice lineup for its 2023 series.
Joanne McNally
Comedian Joanne, 41, is best known for co-hosting the My Therapist Ghosted Me podcast with Vogue Williams.
She debuted in 2014 with Singlehood, catching the eye of comedian PJ Gallagher, who introduced her to stand-up comedy.
The Irish star supported him on his 2015 tour and co-wrote Separated At Birth, which toured nationally.
She briefly co-hosted RTÉ2's Republic of Telly in 2015-2016.
Her one-woman show Bite Me, about her experience with eating disorders, was a hit at the Dublin Fringe Festival and Edinburgh Festival Fringe.
She also writes a monthly column for Stellar magazine and appeared on Channel 4's The Big Fat Quiz of Everything.
