THE excitement that followed the arrival of Squid Game was only surpassed when Netflix announced it was making reality spin-off Squid Game: The Challenge.
And I can reveal that celebrities will now be competing alongside members of the public in the new show, which will see participants face the same stomach-churning challenges as in the South Korean hit drama.
And one of the first famous faces set to sign up is former Celebrity Big Brother star, Perez Hilton.
A TV insider said: “Fans are likely to be whipped into a total frenzy by these fresh revelations. It was thrilling enough to think they would see ordinary people attempting the tasks – though obviously no one will be hurt or killed attempting them.
“But the idea that celebs will be among those taking part adds a whole new dimension to the concept.