MARK Wright has signed up for his first big presenting role on the box since returning to the UK. The Sun can exclusively reveal the former Towie star, 35, is the new host of the UK version of The Challenge on Channel 5.
A telly source said: “Mark really impressed the producers on The Challenge and they signed him up immediately. “It is a big deal as it is the first time the show is being made with UK stars. “Mark filmed the series at the end of last month in Argentina and he’ll be seen on screen as the celebrities take on a series of tough challenges. “It is a role that was made for Mark because he loves fitness and is competitive.
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Heart FM DJ Mark’s former Towie co-star Joey Essex will also appear, alongside Geordie Shore’s Nathan Henry. The show is a brainchild from MTV and was a hit in the US.
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