ITV has announced the star-studded line-up for a major new entertainment series, The Assembly, which will see celebrities being questioned by a remarkable group of inquisitive interviewers who are autistic, neurodivergent and/or learning disabled.

The show’s format is an adaptation of French series Les Rencontres du Papotin, which has featured appearances from notable French figures including star Camille Cottin and even President Emmanuel Macron, who was memorably asked by the panel if it’s really role model behaviour to marry one’s teacher.

Viewers tuning in to the new series will be joined by a different celebrity forced to cast aside everything they were ever taught by their media trainers and can expect plenty of mischief and surprises once they get in the hotseat.

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Among the famous faces set to appear on the show is football legend and there is no doubt that he will have plenty of stories to share after a long and illustrious career as both a Golden Boot-winning footballer and top sports broadcaster, and with his tenure as the longest-serving presenter of Match of the Day drawing to a close this summer.

Joining him on the line-up is acting legend David Tennant. In his defining role as the Tenth Doctor in , Tennant faced Cybermen, Daleks and The Master but a grilling from The Assembly could be his most nerve-wracking encounter yet.

After 11 chart-topping years as a member of era-defining girl group , Jade is also going to appear on the show.

The Brit-nominated pop star recently embarked on a successful solo career, and her honest lyrics about challenging experiences in the music industry suggest a candid interview with The Assembly is on the cards.

Completing the line-up is actor and presenter, Danny Dyer. The star of Rivals and is a national treasure known for his frank, no-nonsense outlook – potentially making him the perfect candidate for an interview where no area is out of bounds and no question is off the table.

Katie Rawcliffe, Director of Entertainment & Daytime said: “We’re delighted that such an esteemed group of famous faces have agreed to be part of this fresh and distinct format coming to ITV1 and ITVX soon.

"Gary, David, Jade and Danny’s interviews with The Assembly all promise to be captivating, unmissable television with real warmth and we cannot wait to share it with our viewers.”

The Assembly will air on ITV1, ITVX, STV and STV Player in 2025