The Doctor Who star will front the UK version of the South Korean reality game show. 

Actor, presenter, podcaster – it appears that David Tennant is adding yet another string to his bow. The ever-industrious star has just been announced as the host of a new itv game show. Just when does he sleep?

Here’s what itv say about the show:

Genius Game is a brand-new reality game show that will see strategically minded players, chosen not just for their high intellectual prowess but also their social IQ, face the ultimate battle of survival. To win, contestants will participate in a host of never before seen games all designed to not only test their intellectual acumen but encourage them to carefully and creatively use the art of manipulation to outfox their opponents and win a cash prize.

Tennant will take on the role of The Creator, who guides the players as they attempt to navigate each uniquely crafted challenge.  The show promises to test their analytical reasoning, attention to detail, memory and loyalty as they form alliances, deciding who to trust and who to betray, in order to survive.

With a £50,000 prize up for grabs, the show comes from Remarkable Entertainment and will run for eight instalments.

Oh, and it might just be us, but does that set look a bit TARDISy?