NBC has announced that five time Emmy Award winner Neil Patrick Harris is to host a new variety show, based on UK show Ant & Dec's Saturday Night Takeaway.

The How I Met Your Mother actor commented 'As I watched the show, I couldn't stop smiling. Now that I've seen many seasons, my face hurts. It's a game changer. Nothing like this has been done before, and its unique structure fits right into my random skill set. I can't wait to roll up my sleeves and have some fun!'. Air date tba.