Mel Giedroyc leaves Bake Off behind as she joins Gary Barlow in Let It Shine promo shot
IT'S not due to kick off until the start of next year, but fans have now been given the very first look at the Let It Shine judges panel.
The first look at the Let It Shine judges and presenters has been shared online
Mel Giedroyc recently announced that she's leaving The Great British Bake Off, after it was revealed the much-loved baking show would be heading to Channel 4.
However, she's certainly not short of work, with the presenter now being pictured alongside Graham Norton in the glamorous new promo shot for the upcoming BBC talent show.
The new show will see Gary Barlow attempt to cast a new West End musical based on Take That's biggest hits.
The singer will be joined by Dannii Minogue, Martin Kemp and Amber Riley and he wants the panel to "bring their breadth of experience in music, acting, stage and TV" to the screen.
Gary Barlow's aim is to find a new Take That
Mel Giedroyc is presenting the show alongside Graham Norton
BBC One and Gary Barlow unite for new night series Let It Shine
Mel said of her latest hosting role: “This show brings together so many of the things I love – singing, dancing, Gary Barlow and Graham Norton. What’s not to love?
“I can’t wait to meet the singers and see the performances which I know will be utterly spectacular.”
Graham added that it was “an offer he simply couldn’t refuse”, saying: “If I wasn’t a part of Let It Shine I know I would be watching it at home – this way I just get the best seat in the house.”
Mel and Sue Perkins recently announced they were leaving GBBO
Speaking about being on the panel, former X Factor judge Dannii gushed: "I'm so excited to be returning to the UK and joining the judging panel of Let It Shine.
"To be a performer, you must have a burning desire to perform, then you train at all the skills you need to shine. This show gives everyone that chance. I can't wait."
Let It Shine will kick off in the New Year for an eight-week run.
BBC bosses are hoping the show will fill the hole left by The Voice after it jumped ship to ITV.