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The Finish Line's Roman Kemp opens up on fear of quiz shows after losing dad Martin £1m
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Roman Kemp is set to team up once again with Sarah Greene for a third series of The Finish Line, but he's candidly shared how his stint on Million Pound Drop was a tough lesson. At 32, the presenter is all in for another round at the helm of the BBC quiz show, saying, "I would never do a show I don't enjoy," he says, "For quiz shows, series three is a bit of a myth. So many don't even make it to that." The emphasis is always on enjoyment, even when contestants falter—this is close to Roman Kemp's heart after his own quiz show ordeal. He recalls the sting of losing big on Million Pound Drop alongside his dad, Spandau Ballet legend Martin Kemp, back in 2012: "I once lost my dad a million pounds on Million Pound Drop," he says, "This was peak Twitter, I got killed and I felt so stupid." That bruising encounter has influenced his hosting style: "From the moment this show was launched, I wanted to make sure that no one ever left feeling like that," he insists. "The most important thing for me is that people have fun." Sarah Greene is equally thrilled about their reunion. She affectionately regards Roman as her "He's heard me say this a hundred times over, but I do consider him my TV son," saying, "He's heard me say this a hundred times over, but I do consider him my TV son," She adds, "I'm there purely to look after him, and he looks after me too. He's the only one I want." As for what's in store for The Finish Line aficionados, they're in for a treat with some fresh twists this season. Following the second series' track extension, which ramped up the suspense, Sarah hints at an electrifying new feature: the supercharged end zone. "You haven't seen anything until you've seen our supercharged end zone," she boasts, "It almost sets the studio alight as people are getting towards the finish line. Roman also gets through more questions on this series than the last two put together!" The BBC show is famed for its heart-pounding tempo, pushing contestants to answer rapid-fire questions with barely a moment to breathe - it's high stakes with no room for slip-ups. Roman revels in the high-octane drama of players stretched to their limits, yet he can't help but find delight in their trip-ups, confessing: "You're going to see a lot of people fail this season," and admits, "And there's a sick part of me that quite enjoys seeing people set on victory and not make it." Meanwhile, Sarah has a soft spot for the dark horses. She remarks, "It's very compelling for viewers to see someone who comes in a little more unsure of themselves," She observes how, despite nerves, some contestants dazzle purely by chance when the right questions roll their way. But the game show's allure transcends mere triumph; it's about personal journeys. This season, one participant's motive struck a chord with Roman. He shares, "He came on wanting to win money for his dad. "He didn't think his dad would be around for much longer, and he wanted to take him to see a Six Nations rugby match and travel, do things only money can buy," Roman reveals. He adds: "I won't give it away if he did it or not, but you can't help but root for someone like that." Some contestants came with rather quirky goals in mind. Sarah reveals, "One player wanted to buy a goat because they couldn't afford a lawnmower," painting a picture of the unique array of aspirations among participants. Meanwhile, another hopeful had an inventive twist for their potential winnings, aiming to create a bit of mystery in Edinburgh. Roman shares, "Someone made a game out of our game," hinting at plans to bury the cash prize and spark a treasure hunt.
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