There are reports that The Real Full Monty is set to return for a second show, with a new cast of celebrities.
The first show, earlier this year, was hosted by Alexander Armstrong and Ashley Banjo. Seven celebrities signed up for the show, including Matthew Wolfenden, Harry Judd, Wayne Sleep, and Dom Littlewood.
As well as celebrating the 20th anniversary of the iconic British film The Full Monty, the programme aimed to raise awareness of men's cancers, and encourage men to get tested.
Xander said before the first show:
We are using this film to raise awareness of men's cancer - prostate
and testicular - encouraging guys to check themselves, look out for
their friends, and act on symptoms if they have them.
If caught
early enough, prostate cancer is nearly 100 per cent curable, but if men
are not aware of the problem or ignore symptoms, the story is not such a
good one, as prostate cancer kills one man an hour.
I hope that
by showing these men have the balls to strip off in front of thousands
of people, it might encourage otherwise reluctant men to overcome their
embarrassment and get themselves checked.
Yhere's no word yet who will be presenting the new show, if indeed it goes ahead. Here's hoping they stick with Xander!
