Emily Atack and Laura Whitmore confirmed as Celebrity Juice captains

Laura Whitmore and Emily Atack have been revealed as the new team captains on Celebrity Juice.

Former Inbetweeners actor Emily, 30, hailed the new role as her ‘dream job’ as she posed alongside host Keith Lemon, and Love Island frontwoman Whitmore.

“Every time I’ve been on Juice in the past I’ve had such a good time, and now I’m doing it with two of my best mates and I’m a ruddy team captain!!! Can’t believe it,” she said on Instagram.

“I dread to think what we're going to be faced with, but Whitmore should know that I won’t be backing down and she is going to have some tough competition. But more importantly a wonderfully hilarious time.

"Bring it on!”

Whitmore, 35, added: “I’m so thrilled to be part of the Celeb Juice Family. I’ve been the biggest fan for years, I used to go and sit in the audience when I first moved to London and can’t believe I’m a team captain now!

"I can’t wait to see what Keith has got lined up for Emily and I this series… From past experiences, nothing would surprise me. I cannot wait to get stuck in and lead my team to victory each week… I love you Emily, but watch out! I’m so excited to start.”

The pair will be replacing Holly Willoughby, who chose to step down from the show in May after 12 years as a panellist to spend more time with her family.

Fearne Cotton completed the original panel as a captain, but she left she show in 2018, 10 years after the first episode in 2008.

Talking about his two new co-stars, 47-year-old Lemon (real name Leigh Francis) said: "Can’t wait to start new celeb juice with old friends. Exciting times ahead! The funnest job ever!”

The series returns to screens this Autumn on ITV2, with two 60-minute specials to follow.

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