I am delighted to be taking on this iconic role for a new generation of viewers”
(Picture: Getty Images)Sir Trevor McDonald has been unveiled as the new face of the GameMaster reboot on E4 – which is returning after almost 25 years off air.
The iconic noughties show will hit screens later this year and after months of speculation of who will replace Sir Patrick Moore, fans are excited to learn it will be another legendary Sir.
McDonald, a popular ITV reporter for five decades, said: “I am delighted to be taking on this iconic role for a new generation of viewers.”
The 82-year-old will join esports expert and gamer Frankie Ward, Scottish presenter Robert Florence, and comedian Ty Logan in the tech competition.
They will see celebrities and superfans take part in challenges in a bid to win the Golden Joystick Trophy.
“I couldn’t be more excited to be part of the GamesMaster team, especially as the one thing I love almost as much as playing games is watching other people play them - and believe me when I say I take the art of celebrating their triumphs and failures very seriously indeed,” said Ward at the time of the announcement.
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Fans of the hit show took to Twitter to express their excitement about the news, with one calling it the “most incredibly good casting decisions ever.”
Sir. Trevor McDonald as the games master.
— Withnailmarwood (@Withnailmarwood) October 25, 2021
What a great shout.
I didn't even think of it but I have to say Sir Trevor McDonald being the new GamesMaster is one of the most incredibly good casting decisions ever.
— (Resident Evil) Zero (@ZeroLifex00) October 25, 2021
Sir Trevor McDonald is the new Gamesmaster. I LOVE this @GamesMaster ❤️
— 𝕸𝖆𝖗𝖙𝖎𝖓 𝕯𝖔𝖔𝖙𝖘𝖔𝖓 🏴 (@BigDoots1982) October 25, 2021
Sir Patrick Moore was a fantastic #Gamesmaster & Trevor will be great at stepping into his Shoes (although the GM was just a head, so I don’t think he wore Shoes 🤔😂) pic.twitter.com/pvjR6jVIkY
Trevor McDonald is the most unexpected choice to replace Patrick Moore as GamesMaster, but my word - What a perfect fit. Can't wait to see how this turns out.
— Pug Hoof Gaming (Lee) (@PugHoofGaming) October 25, 2021
Trevor McDonald hasn't presented the news in thirteen years, so there's going to be an entire generation of kids that *only* know him as the GamesMaster and that tickles me.
— Chris Murray (@chrismurraylaw) October 25, 2021
Sir Trevor McDonald as the GamesMaster? I can absolutely get on board with that
— Crystal Maze Fan Blog (@maze_blog) October 24, 2021
If it's true that Trevor McDonald's going to be the new Gamesmaster, then that is absolutely brilliant casting!
— Rob Francis (@robfrancis) October 25, 2021
Sir Trevor McDonald is the new GamesMaster. pic.twitter.com/XuWQRNA4xb
— Dave Listers Dad (@Coz_Mick) October 25, 2021
Sir Trevor McDonald has that same combination of dignity and fun that Patrick Moore had as Gamesmaster, he's a fantastic choice.
— James Hodden (@JamesHodden) October 25, 2021
Sir Trevor McDonald as Games Master... great choice!
— Codec Moments (@CodecMoments) October 25, 2021
