BBC Three joins the dating fray with Rob Riggle-led format
February 22, 2012 3:00pm by Such Small Portions
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A new comedy dating show will launch on BBC Three, with the Daily Show's Rob Riggle signed up as part of the cast.
World Series of Dating will bring the overblown stylings of American sports to genuine British dating efforts.
Bantley Kalu, Torchwood actor Tom Price and Balls of Steel's Thaila Zucchi will also feature as part of the commentary team.
BBC commissioner Alan Tyler said: "It's dating, it's sport, it's comedy and we are delighted to have such a 'prestigious' tournament showcased on BBC Three.
"It's a huge bonus to have [Price and Zucchi's characters] Doyle MacManus and James Chetwynd Talbot on board to provide the kind of sensitive commentary that is a perfect companion to that tricky and unforgiving first date moment."
Joff and Simon said: “Working with a contemporary comedy icon like Rob Riggle is an absolute pleasure and we wrote the role with him in mind. Using a cross-genre combination, we have been able to utilise our reality and comedy experience to create a unique entity. BBC Three is the perfect home to celebrate an awkward right of passage we all go through, with humour and fun.”
The new show follows the success of Paddy McGuinness on ITV1's dating hit Take Me Out, while Tom Allen is creating a dating pilot for E4.
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