British Comedy Guide

Rio Ferdinand

  • Producer and sportsperson

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Josh Widdicombe among contestants for Crystal Maze

Alongside footballer Rio Ferdinand and Coronation Street star Michelle Keegan will be Paralympics champion Jonnie Peacock, TV and radio host Sara Cox and comedian Josh Widdicombe. Stephen Merchant hosts.

Duncan Lindsay, Metro, 29th September 2016

A panel of top-drawer celebrities, including Richard Ayoade, David Mitchell, Mel B, Micky Flanagan, Sarah Millican and Kevin Bridges are grilled by Jimmy Carr to see which of them has retained the most knowledge of 2014. To win the crown, they'll need to recall who purred down the phone in September, why Bono issued a worldwide apology in October, and what sporting event was the most-tweeted-about ever in July. Providing assistance are a host of varyingly beloved celebs including Michael Palin, Rio Ferdinand and Lily Allen.

David Stubbs, The Guardian, 19th December 2014

Wayne Rooney wants role on The Inbetweeners

The show's stars Blake Harrison and Simon Bird told the Daily Star: "Apparently, Wayne Rooney and Rio Ferdinand want parts in the show," they said. "And Amanda Holden told us she wants to play a sexy English teacher in the next series."

On The Box, 15th September 2010

Video: James Corden trains footballers for Sport Relief

Wayne Rooney and Rio Ferdinand have been put through their paces by Gavin and Stacey star James Corden.

BBC News, 1st March 2010

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