Countdown’s Rachel Riley, Amandaland’s Lucy Punch and McFly’s Dougie Poynter are set to take on sharks in an outrageous new reality series that makes I’m A Celebrity look tame.

Shark! Celebrity Infested Waters is due to hit our screens next year on ITV1, ITVX, STV and STV Player. 

The new series, which will coincide with 50th anniversary of Jaws, will see a bunch of famous faces, who are terrified of the sea, face their fears head on by taking a plunge surrounded by the scary predators.

Filming will take place in Bimini in the Bahamas – where 7-10 different types of sharks live on the island. 

The celebrities who are confirmed to take part are Rachel, 39, Lucy, 47, Dougie, 37, Ade Adepitan, 52,  Helen George, 40, Sir Lenny Henry, 66, and Ross Noble, 48.

The official press release states: ‘The show will dare a group of ocean-phobic celebrities to confront their greatest fear – sharks.  

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The line-up of the brand new reality TV show  Shark! Celebrity Infested Waters has been revealed – and it’s due to hit our screens soon

Countdown star Rachel Riley is one of the famous faces that will be taking the plunge as part of the new programme 

Amandaland actress Lucy Punch will also be starring in the new show that will be filmed in the Bahamas 

‘Throughout their adrenaline-fueled, challenge-heavy journey in the Bahamas – the shark capital of the world – these A-listers will push past their limits to come nose to nose with nature’s ‘villains.’ 

‘Their firsthand experiences will provide immeasurable excitement and new perspective.

‘They’ll come to appreciate sharks’ valuable place on the food chain and in our ecosystem, recognizing that a world devoid of these notoriously terrifying creatures is downright frightening.

‘Those taking part will be getting up close and personal with a number of different breeds of sharks throughout filming.’

Head of Factual Entertainment at Plimsoll Productions, Karen Plumb, said: ‘The team at Plimsoll is uniquely positioned to pioneer this format that blends conservation with wildly entertaining pop culture.

‘We’re constantly looking for innovative approaches to wildlife storytelling and are certain that our fish-out-of-water spin – delivering 50 years after Jaws – will transform the world’s perception of these critical predators before it’s too late.’

Head of Entertainment Commissioning ITV, Katie Rawcliffe, said: ‘We’re super excited to be combining the work of Plimsoll – a Blue Chip natural history production company – with the expertise of ITV Entertainment. 

‘SHARK! Celebrity Infested Waters promises to be a once in a lifetime challenge for some of the bravest celebrities out there.’

McFly legend Dougie Poynter is another one of the celebrities that will be appearing on the brand new programme 

Shark! Celebrity Infested Waters is due to hit our screens next year on ITV1, ITVX, STV and STV Player

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Rachel is best known for presenting Countdown.

She joined the show as the numbers expert in 2009. 

Meanwhile Lucy has appeared in various films and TV shows over the years.

However she’s arguably best known for appearing in Motherland, Amandaland.

Film wise she’s had roles in H๏τ Fuzz, You Will Meet a Tall Dark Stranger and Ella Enchanted. 

Dougie has been part of boyband McFly since they joined forces in 2003.

Some of their best songs include Five Colours in Her Hair, Obviously, Star Girl, Shine a Light and I’ll Be OK. 

Ade is known for being a TV presenter and wheelchair basketball player. 

He’s landed roles in Desperados, Casualty and Freight, but also presented the likes of Xchange and the Paralympic Games. 

The star has also won gold at the Paralympic World Cup for the Men’s wheelchair basketball in 2005, as well as various other medals in the Paralympic Games and Wheelchair Basketball World Championships. 

Meanwhile Helen is best known for playing Trixie Franklin in Call the Midwife. 

She’s also played characters in the likes of Hollyoaks, H๏τel Babylon, The Three Musketeers and D.I Ray. 

Comedian Lenny has been a well-known face in the industry since the 70s.

He will be joined by another funnyman Ross, who has starred in TV shows such as Have I Got News For You.