Jason Manford ‘joins judging panel for upcoming ITV Stars In Their Eyes reboot Starstruck’

‘He is hilarious and won’t hold back’: Jason Manford ‘joins judging panel for upcoming ITV Stars In Their Eyes reboot Starstruck’

He was runner up as the hedgehog on the masked singer last year. 

And Jason Manford will be joining the judging panel for the upcoming Stars In Their Eyes reboot, titled Starstruck. 

The comedian, 39, is the fourth and final judge to join the ITV show alongside Sheridan Smith, Adam Lambert and ­Beverly Knight. 

Judge Jason: Jason Manford will be joining the judging panel for the upcoming Stars In Their Eyes reboot, titled Starstruck

A source told The Sun: ‘Jason is a fantastic addition to the panel and completes the Starstruck line-up.’

‘He is hilarious and won’t hold back on his commentary about the acts giving it their all on stage. 

 ‘Jason knows all about the pressures of performing live, not only from his stand-up but from his stint on The Masked Singer as Hedgehog.

‘He has told everyone he wants to have a laugh on the panel and will be trying his best to make sure his fellow judges and the acts are in stitches.’

What a line up! The comedian, 39, is the fourth and final judge to join the ITV show alongside Sheridan Smith, Adam Lambert and ­Beverly Knight

What a line up! The comedian, 39, is the fourth and final judge to join the ITV show alongside Sheridan Smith, Adam Lambert and ­Beverly Knight

Throwback: Stars In Their Eyes ran from 1990 through to 2006 and was hosted by Matthew Kelly (pictured in 1993)

Throwback: Stars In Their Eyes ran from 1990 through to 2006 and was hosted by Matthew Kelly (pictured in 1993)

It comes after the announcement that Olly Murs is gearing up to present the forthcoming series. 

The star, 36, is said to be ‘absolutely thrilled’ about his exciting new gig, with ITV bosses certain he’s ‘the right choice to present’.

 A source told The Sun: ‘Olly can’t wait to get started on the show and thinks this is going to be a great launchpad for him doing more solo presenting work in the future.’

They added: ‘Olly has great stage presence and knows exactly what it’s like to be on a TV show where you’re being judged.’ 

Host: It comes after the announcement that Olly Murs is gearing up to present career the forthcoming series

Host: It comes after the announcement that Olly Murs is gearing up to present career the forthcoming series

Throwback: Gary Mullen as Freddie Mercury Stars in Their Eyes (pictured in 2000)

Throwback: Gary Mullen as Freddie Mercury Stars in Their Eyes (pictured in 2000)

Formerly an X Factor competitor himself, Olly – who placed as a runner up on the world-famous talent show’s 2009 series – appeared on The Voice for four seasons alongside Sir Tom Moore, Anne-Marie and will.i.am. 

Stars In Their Eyes ran from 1990 through to 2006 and was hosted by Matthew Kelly.

The TV staple invited members of the public to dress up as their favourite music star and perform their chosen artist’s hits to an audience.

Starstruck will begin filming in May, each episode will see four groups of three people being transformed into their favourite stars for a one-off performance.

Jason, Sheridan, Adam and Beverley will then pick their favourite group — who will perform again.

Throwback: Stars In Their Eyes ran from 1990 through to 2006 and was hosted by Matthew Kelly (1995 logo)

Throwback: Stars In Their Eyes ran from 1990 through to 2006 and was hosted by Matthew Kelly (1995 logo)