Celebrity Mastermind Moves to Friday night slot on BBC One

The line-up for the new season of Celebrity Mastermind has been announced by the BBC, and the show’s new home on BBC One will be Friday nights at 8 o’clock.

BBC host Clive Myrie presides as celebrities brave the intimidating black chair to collect money for a cause close to their hearts. Candidates this year include professional footballer Troy Deeney, singer-songwriter Andrew Roachford, and BBC News reporter Jane Hill, to name just a few.

The first celebrities to be put through the paces are Rosie Jones (comedian), Gemma Bradley (DJ; BBC Radio 1), Dan Gillespie Sells (musician; The Feeling), and Andy Goldstein (broadcaster).

Rosie Jones comments: “I grew up watching Mastermind and it was a complete dream of mine to one day sit in that famous leather chair, and let me tell you, it did not disappoint. I had a hoot!”

Mrs. Brown’s Boys’ Danny O’Carroll, Drag Race UK’s Cheddar Gorgeous, Coach Trip’s Brendan Sheerin, and comedian Jayde Adams square off in the second episode.

Clive Myrie comments: “What I love about Celebrity Mastermind, is that our famous contenders are game for anything. Up for a grilling in the famous black chair. It’s wonderful entertainment helping out their favourite charities. Game on!”

The complete list of 2023 episodes includes:

Nick Pickard, Hollyoaks actor on Star Trek: The Next Generation
Karen Bardsley, former Lioness on the Films of Will Ferrell
Harpz Kaur, DJ and Radio Presenter on Indian singer Diljit Dosanjh
Terry Christian, broadcaster on Manchester United in the Tommy Docherty years
Jane Hill, BBC News presenter on the Music of Abba
Mica Ven, Gogglebox star on the Films of Eddie Murphy
Dr Amir Khan, TV doctor on the R&B group TLC
Jamie MacDonald, comedian on the Adrian Mole books of Sue Townsend
Andrew Roachford, singer-songwriter on the Music of Stevie Wonder
Sara Barron, comedian on the musical Guys & Dolls
Jason Mohammad, BBC Sport presenter on the Films of Al Pacino
Troy Deeney, professional footballer on Sam Raimi’s Spider-Man Trilogy
Jasmine Harman, A Place in the Sun presenter on Prince
Wayne’s World
Dana, singer on UK Hit Singles 1969-1976

The next series of Mastermind is currently accepting applications through BBC Shows & Tours.