ITV has confirmed it is "resting" The Full Monty this year, usually fronted by Diversity star Ashley Banjo.
The entertainment show which first launched with a men-only version in 2017, sees brave celebrities put through their paces, as they prepare to take to the stage and bare all to raise awareness of life-saving cancer checks.
In 2018, an all-star women's version also aired to highlight female cancers.
Some celebrities which have taken part over the years have either been diagnosed with cancer themselves or had loved ones affected by it.
The Real Full Monty last aired in December 2023 and featured the likes of Julia Bradbury, Paul Burrell and Gemma Collins, but sources have reported finding a new bunch of famous faces to take part this year has proven difficult, according to The Mirror.
This means the broadcaster has decided to "rest" to show for 2024.
One source explained: “Getting celebrities to agree to take off all their clothes in front of not only a live audience but millions more thanks to the cameras, is no small task.
“Even Coleen Nolan, who has been involved for many years, has told how absolutely terrifying she finds it. So the decision has been made to give it a break. It does not mean it will never come back, but there are no plans in the pipeline at this point.”
An ITV spokesperson confirmed: “The Real Full Monty has taken a number of guises over the past few years from the original men-only line-up to a version on ice, in order to raise awareness around cancer. We are resting the format this year.”
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Six years ago Loose Women star Coleen Nolan first took part in The Real Monty.
Ahead of her first appearance, she previously said: “I’m terrified about what I’ve let myself in for, considering I won’t even wear a bikini on the beach let alone get my kit off in front of 2500 people and millions at home, but getting women to talk about breast cancer checks is way more important than any body hang-ups or nerves I’ve got.
“We are determined to give the audience a show they will never forget and hopefully raise awareness that could help save lives.”
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