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Channel 4’s The Jump may be transformed into a summer series to make it safer

Move would see celebs competing in sports like sailing and water polo instead of skiing

Laura Armstrong

Published: 2:26, 30 Jul 2017
Updated: 7:19, 31 Jul 2017

TELLY bosses are in talks for a safer summer version of dangerous snow show The Jump.

Celebs would have a bash at sailing and water polo instead of more extreme winter sports.

Axed Channel 4 show The Jump, hosted by Davina McCall, may be reimagined as a summer series — Axed Channel 4 show The Jump, hosted by Davina McCall, may be reimagined as a summer seriesCredit: BBC Handout

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Execs believe it will be a far bigger hit than The Jump, presented by Davina McCall, which is being axed.

One said: “There is a lot of interest in bringing The Jump back as a summer show.

"Instead of the ski jump, celebs could go head to head in athletics or hockey.

“Water sports would also be a good option for them.

Rebecca Adlington — Rebecca Adlington said her fall on The Jump was more painful than childbirth

Ola Jordan — Former Strictly dancer Ola Jordan said her leg would 'never be the same' after she took a tumble on an indoor ski slopeCredit: Fame Flynet

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“The idea is that as summer sports are less perilous, there would be fewer injuries.

“And contestants would be in fewer clothes which would make it sexier.”

A Channel 4 spokesman said: “We are always actively considering a range of programmes but a summer version of The Jump has not been commissioned.”

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