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MICHAEL McIntyre is set to make £13million by selling his hit gameshow, The Wheel, around the world.

The funnyman - who co-owns the rights to the programme - is taking the concept global after it proved a ratings winner on BBC1.

Michael McIntyre will make a fortune by selling The Wheel around the world
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Michael McIntyre will make a fortune by selling The Wheel around the worldCredit: BBC

His production company, Hungry McBear, has just landed a ten-part series on  US channel NBC.

It’s a move which could see Michael, 44, crack America if he decides to host it stateside too.

A TV insider said: “Americans love an eccentric Brit, which is why they’ve lapped up the likes of Gordon Ramsay and James Corden.

“But they also love a good gameshow with a simple concept - and The Wheel has the added bonus of being one of the Covid friendly shows because the set up socially distances everyone taking part.

Gemma Collins has starred on the BBC show
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Gemma Collins has starred on the BBC showCredit: BBC

“As with other hit Brit exports, such as Who Wants to be A Millionaire? and  Britain’s Got Talent, they’ll be taking it to lucrative new markets in Asia and across Europe.”

The Wheel sees contestants posed with questions as they sit in the centre of a 42-foot wide wheel surrounded by seven celebrities. After it spins, the star sitting opposite has to help them provide the answers.

Speaking about the new US series, Michael said: “I’m thrilled The Wheel is spinning Stateside.

“Hosting this show is the most fun I’ve had on television.”

The show has been a ratings success
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The show has been a ratings successCredit: BBC

It became the BBC’s biggest gameshow launch in a decade when it first appeared on our screens in November last year.

The Saturday night favourite bagged almost five million viewers an episode, with Michael drawing a stellar line-up of star helpers including Holly Willoughby, 39, Mel B, 45, and Oti Mabuse, 30.

Last month The Sun exclusively revealed The Wheel would be returning for a second series in the UK.

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