Channel 4 has reportedly commissioned a new series that will see celebrities meet hitherto-unknown relatives at a dinner party.
In each episode of DNA Diners, a celebrity will host a dinner party for a group of strangers and try to work out which one of them has been identified as their relative through DNA testing.
According to The Sun, the likes of former Countdown host Nick Hewer, comedian Joe Pasquale and ex-MP Ann Widdecombe have already signed up to take part in the unconventional format.
"DNA Diners was commissioned by Channel 4 because it's such a fun concept and has never been done before," a source told the newspaper.
"The premise is that celebrities will be coming face-to-face with relatives they didn't even know existed — all while hosting a dinner party.
"Before filming begins in September, each of the stars will have a DNA test and a genealogist will look into their family tree.
"When their family members are found, they'll be approached to take part in the show.
"The celeb will then host a dinner party for four guests, one of whom could be a cousin or a long-lost aunt or uncle.
"It's the celeb's job to ask questions and speak to their guests around the table to see if they can work out who their relative is.
"There has been a great response so far with Joe, Nick and even Ann Widdecombe saying they'd be up for taking part.
"Admittedly, it is a bit of an 'out-there' concept but it's going to be such good fun and should make for amazing telly."
The new series is expected to be on air either late this year or early 2022.
Neil Wilkes
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