BBC set for celebrity version of hit reality show Interior Design Masters - with a model as first contestant

The BBC are said to have commissioned a celebrity version of one of it’s hit reality shows following the ongoing success of the series civilian series on BBC One. Interior Design Masters, the show where ten novice designers compete for a chance to win their break in the world of commercial interior design, is the latest BBC programme to have a spin-off featuring famous faces, following on from The Traitors.

The series will reportedly continue to be hosted by Alan Carr and air on BBC One, although the BBC have not yet formally announced the commission.

The Sun have reported that Leomie Anderson, host of another BBC reality show - Glow Up: Britain’s Next Make-Up Star - is the first celebrity to sign up for the new series.

31-year-old Anderson, who is also a model, is said to have impressed bosses while hosting Glow Up on BBC Three, which documents the search for the country’s next top make-up artist. Anderson took over hosting duties on Glow Up from Love Island host Maya Jama, and the pair are said to be good friends.

A source told the publication: "The BBC love Leomie and are thrilled with how she went down as the host of Glow Up, especially as following in the footsteps of Maya Jama isn’t easy, so they were super keen to sign her up for another show."

They added: "Interior Design Masters has also proved a huge smash for the Beeb, so it made sense that they would do a celebrity version and Leomie was a natural choice to be a contestant. She’s gorgeous, funny and attracts a youthful demographic.”

The format for the usual series sees contestants arrive at a design studio in London and meet each other for the first time, before being welcomed by Carr and Former Editor in Chief of Elle Decoration magazine Michelle Ogundehin, who is the judge.

She sets the designers a different commercial design challenge each week, and then inspects their designs alongside some big-name industry specialists. She then ultimately decides which designers have created her ‘Stand Out Space’ and which designers will be sent home.

The contestants are competing to win a commercial contract with one of the UK’s top boutique hotels in the Lake District.

It’s not known if there will be a prize for the celebrity version, or if having the acolade of being the winner will be sufficient for the famous faces. It is thought that the format will broadly be the same. No details on a potential release date for the show have yet been released.

While we wait for more news about the celebrity version, you can watch series 5 of Interior Design Masters on BBC iPlayer now.