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ITV is set to bring back the iconic ITV game show ‘Bullseye’ after 27years away from our TV screens with Freddie Flintoff tipped to be the new host, stepping into the shoes of the legendary Jim Bowen.

The much loved darts themed quiz show is set to come back to our screens. The show formerly hosted by the late Jim Bowen entertained audiences from 1981, all the way to 1995. Flintoff is set to bring the show back with a festive special edition.

Flintoff, 46, expressed his excitement to the Sun newspaper, saying: “I love the darts and Bullseye was one of my favourite shows as a kid. I can’t quite believe I’ll get to host this Christmas special.”

Paying tribute to Bowen, Flintoff also echoed the popular catchphrase: “You can’t beat a bit of Bully.”

Fans of darts and trivia, take note: ‘Bullseye’ is making a comeback, combining the two as competitors battle it out for cash and prizes. The show enjoyed a revival on Challenge TV back in 2006 with comedian Dave Spikey presenting, but unfortunately only lasted two series before getting the chop.

ITV’s director of entertainment and daytime commissioning, Katie Rawcliffe, is thrilled about its return, saying: “Bullseye is back and we can’t wait to welcome Freddie Flintoff back to ITV too.”

She added, “It’s a real treat to have both as key parts of our Christmas schedule on ITV1 and ITVX this year.”