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Celebrity Hunted 2022 line-up: Who is starring on the Channel 4 show?

CELEBRITY Hunted follows celeb duos as they step into the role of a lifetime - that of fugitives fleeing the authorities.

The pairs head off on the run across the country in the hope of evading capture for a full two weeks.

Celebrity Hunted sees celebs pursued by police, intelligence experts and the army
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Celebrity Hunted sees celebs pursued by police, intelligence experts and the armyCredit: Channel 4

Who is in the Celebrity Hunted 2022 line-up?

Eight brand new celebs are taking on the challenge of outsmarting the police, former intelligence officers and members of the armed forces all tasked with tracking them down in 2022.

They'll be hoping to stay out of the clutches of the authorities for two weeks in the hopes of winning a hefty donation for charity Stand Up To Cancer.

Here's a full list:

Iwan Thomas

Welsh sprinter Iwan Thomas still holds the British 400m record
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Welsh sprinter Iwan Thomas still holds the British 400m record

Sprinter Iwan Thomas represented Great Britain in the 1996 Olympic games in Atlanta, and still holds the official British 400m record - which he secured in 1997.

The sprinter, who was awarded an MBE in 1998, now works as a sports commentator and makes regular television appearances.

Thomas has also appeared on Celebrity Island, Strictly Come Dancing, Countdown and Celebrity MasterChef.

Richard Whitehead

Richard Whitehead is a double Paralympic champion
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Richard Whitehead is a double Paralympic champion

Fellow sportsman Richard Whitehead will be teaming up with Iwan on Celebrity Hunted 2022.

The 45-year-old has four Paralympic medals, including two golds in the 200m T42 category which he won twice in a row - first in London, and then four years later in Rio.

In 2021, Richard secured a silver in the same event at the postponed Tokyo Olympic Games.

Ollie Locke

Ollie Locke made an epic return to Made in Chelsea in 2021
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Ollie Locke made an epic return to Made in Chelsea in 2021

Made in Chelsea star Ollie Locke will not only be taking part in Celebrity Hunted 2022, but he'll be doing it alongside his husband, Gareth.

Despite intially leaving Made in Chelsea back in 2018 after series 16, Ollie returned - husband in tow - to the show in 2021.

He's also appeared on Celebrity Big Brother and even launched his own dating app aimed at gay men, Chappy, in 2016.

Gareth Locke

Ollie and Gareth tied the knot in 2020
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Ollie and Gareth tied the knot in 2020

Husbands Ollie and Gareth will no doubt be putting their teamwork skills to the test as they attempt to flee the authorities as a pair.

The pair married in 2020 in London's iconic Natural History Museum, and Gareth has gone on to join his husband on Made in Chelsea.

As well as his TV appearances, Gareth reportedly works as a director at luxury clothing brand Holland Cooper.

Chizzy Akudolu

Chizzy Akudolu competed on Strictly Come Dancing in 2017
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Chizzy Akudolu competed on Strictly Come Dancing in 2017

Holby City actress Chizzy Akudolu found fame after impressing BBC bigwigs as a comedy performer competing in the broadcaster's Talent Initiative back in 2002.

Since then, the now-48-year-old has gone on to appear in EastEnders, The Inbetweeners and Death In Paradise.

She also competed in Strictly Come Dancing in 2017, the same year she left medical drama Holby City after five years.

Lisa Maffia

Lisa Maffia found fame as a part of hip-hop group So Solid Crew
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Lisa Maffia found fame as a part of hip-hop group So Solid Crew

Singer-songwriter Lisa Maffia is perhaps best known as the main female member of So Solid Crew, a hip-hop collective that found fame in the noughties.

She'll be joining Chizzy Akudolu on the run for Celebrity Hunted 2022.

In addition to her music career, Lisa, who is originally from Brixton in South London, has worked as a model, presenter and fashion designer.

The Vivienne

The Vivienne won Drag Race UK in 2019
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The Vivienne won Drag Race UK in 2019

Drag performer The Vivienne, whose real name is James Lee Williams, won the 2019 series of RuPaul's Drag Race UK.

The drag queen, who boasts almost 500,000 followers on their Instagram , is known to fans for being glamorous - but that might be about to change.

They'll be teaming up with Chloe Veitch and getting their hands dirty as they try to flee the authorities.

Chloe Veitch

Chloe Veitch will be teaming up with Drag Queen The Vivienne
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Chloe Veitch will be teaming up with Drag Queen The Vivienne

Chloe Veitch first found fame on Netflix's racy reality show Too Hot To Handle, which sees contestants try to resist kissing or touching each other as they attempt to build a genuine love connection.

Since then, Chloe has appeared on The Circle and has tried her hand at presenting.

She'll be joining The Vivienne as the duo attempt to stay under the radar of the experts tasked at tracking them down.

When is Celebrity Hunted 2022 on Channel 4?

The newest series of Celebrity Hunted will kick off on Sunday, January 30, 2022, at 9pm on Channel 4.

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The show will then run nightly for the duration of six episodes as we follow the celebs on the run.

It will also be available to watch online through All 4.

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