New Strictly Come Dancing host Josh Widdicombe struggles to manoeuvre an enormous ball on to a punt on a river as he films the pilot for new comedy show Let’s Play Ball.
The comedian was spotted trying to push a huge yellow ball down the streets of Canterbury before wedging it on to a punt on the River Stour.
He was joined by rugby player and Celebrity Traitors’ star Joe Marler and fellow comedian Harriet Kemsley as they tackled the task.
Kemsley, in a cream dress, could be seen holding on to the giant ball, which towered over her head as she travelled down the river.
In the show, two rival teams of comedians go head-to-head in a race to transport a gigantic ball across various terrain.
Based on a format from the Netherlands, the show is being made by producers Initial and Zeppotron, the team behind Last One Laughing.
The group were later joined by Josie Gibson, Rob Beckett and Kiell Smith-Bynoe.
They were all seen manoeuvring enormous balls in Dane John Gardens in Canterbury.
Teams navigate varied landscapes; from narrow city streets to rivers and countryside meadows.
Speaking when the show was first announced, Katy Manley, managing director of Initial, said: “This hilarious new show is the perfect next joint project for us.
“Initial brings the big red balls (we also make Wipeout), while Zeppotron will unlock its legendary black book to cast the funniest people in the country. We can’t wait to take this out to buyers in the UK.”
Peter Holmes, managing director of Zeppotron, added: “Like the Zeppotron team, Let’s Play Ball is very simple and very silly.
“We’re really looking forward to joining forces with Initial once more to put our own spin on this big, bold, ball-based format.”
Stand up comedian Widdicombe was last month announced as the new host of Strictly Come Dancing, alongside Emma Willis and Johannes Radebe.
The presenter, comedian and professional dancer will host the show as a trio in a first for the flagship entertainment programme.
The new line-up will take over from Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman, who announced their departure from the programme in October 2025.
