Could David Tennant really front a Crystal Maze revival? (Picture: Getty Images/Crystal Maze)

As if the real-life Crystal Maze in London wasn’t enough, it now looks as though the iconic 90s show is on its way back to TV as well.

In what might be the most exciting news we’ve heard in ages, The Sun reports that the classic Channel 4 show is being revived for a one-off edition as part of Stand Up To Cancer in October.

Just to make things even more exciting, unconfirmed reports suggest that David Tennant is being lined up to take over presenting duties, from where Richard O’Brien left off.

And if it proves popular, then a full series could just be on the cards. Yes, people, it could happen.


The Channel 4 series was originally hosted by Richard O’Brien (Picture: Rex Shutterstock)

‘Even two decades after it last aired, there are very few shows that have been as magical and action-packed as The Crystal Maze,’ a source told the paper.



‘It is still remembered extremely fondly today.’

The show enjoyed a revival of sorts earlier this year as a real-life Crystal Maze opened in London, allowing fans to take part in the contest in front of a live audience.

The maze became a reality after the makers attempted to raise money for its construction via crowdfunding – hitting their £500,000 target in just eight days.#

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Meanwhile the original series, which ran from 1990-1995, was one of the most popular programmes on Channel 4 at the time, regularly pulling in around six million viewers.

Let’s be honest, who wouldn’t want to see it back on TV?

A spokesperson for Channel 4 said: ‘Channel 4 is looking at a special Crystal Maze for Stand Up To Cancer.’ Metro.co.uk has also contacted reps for David Tennant for comment.

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