Iain Stirling, known as the voice of Love Island and a former Taskmaster contestant, is set to host a new comedy series for Comedy Central titled Roast the Internet. The show will focus on the absurdities of online life.
Here’s the Lowdown: The upcoming series will feature Stirling and various guests taking humorous aim at “dreadful online content.” They plan to discuss their personal online annoyances and propose funny solutions to the often chaotic digital world. Stirling himself joked about being able to “doom-scroll TikTok while calling it work.” The series will consist of eight hour-long episodes.
What This Means Now: This marks Stirling’s first major hosting project since his ITV panel show CelebAbility ended in 2023. While guests for Roast the Internet haven’t been announced, a non-broadcast pilot reportedly included Maisie Adam, Desiree Burch, and Mat Ewins. There is currently no confirmed air date for the series.
The Bigger Picture: The show aims to tap into the universally relatable experience of navigating the often bizarre landscape of the internet and social media. For Comedy Central UK, it represents a new original commission fronted by a comedian with broad recognition, particularly among younger audiences familiar with his Love Island narration.
