Most recently the show has been broadcast from the Crystal Palace National Sports Centre in south London.

For the 2022 revival series, it is presented by Holly Willoughby and Freddie Flintoff, with Simon Brotherton taking over as commentator with Chris Kamara by his side.

They comprised MC Harvey, James Hewitt, Terri Dwyer and Josie d'Arby (Azra Akın was unavailable to take part).

The third series commenced on 25 March 2005 and the celebrities that took part were:[5][6] Morris pulled out half-way through the run, and was replaced by Foster.

The men competed in water ski jump, weights, Kendo, vault, diving, speed skating, cycling, javelin and 100m sprint.

The women competed in whitewater kayak, hurdles, cycling, gym floor, swimming, curling, archery, hammer and 100m sprint.

DJ Goldie was originally a competitor, but was forced to pull out due to an injury sustained in the training sessions for the water-ski event.

[11] The series was originally commissioned for 2020 as The Real Games, and then for 2021,[12] but both times were delayed due to COVID-19 restrictions and concerns.