Sara Pascoe and Roisin Conaty Embark on Hilarious Travel Adventure in Zero Stars
Former Great British Sewing Bee host Sara Pascoe has joined forces with fellow comedian and best friend Roisin Conaty to front a new travel series with a unique twist. The show, titled Zero Stars, will see the duo journey across the globe, staying, eating, and experiencing places that have garnered only the funniest and worst reviews. This eight-part series aims to deliver a truly unique experience far removed from the typical five-star beach resort getaway.
Premiere Details and Behind-the-Scenes Insights
Zero Stars is set to kick off on TLC this weekend, with Pascoe and Conaty sharing insights into their adventurous filming process. Sara Pascoe remarked, "Sadly, I think the days of sending comedians on luxury trips are over! The show had already done really, really well across Scandinavia so we got to see some of it and knew what we were getting into." Interestingly, the show's creators initially considered celebrities like Naomi Campbell and Kate Moss for the roles, which would have resulted in a very different dynamic.
Roisin Conaty added, "When my agent phoned and said there was a travel show they wanted me and Sara to do I thought 'that's an exciting couple of sentences'. Sadly that was quickly followed up by them saying it’s based around zero star-rated places. So it was a real mixture of emotions. I did know quite quickly though that it would be a funny thing to do."
Surprising Discoveries During Filming
During the production, both comedians encountered unexpected surprises. Sara Pascoe explained, "The biggest surprise for me was golf because I've always thought it was a boring and silly sport. Then I put a golf club in my hand and now I think it could be my new career. That's partly because of the range of pastel colours that you get to wear and mismatch whilst on a golf course." However, she noted some fashion-related teasing from children, humorously adding, "Bullied on a golf course. Nobody wants that."
Roisin Conaty shared her own amusing experience, stating, "What really surprised me is it seems literally everywhere we went made their own yoghurt and I had to be the one to get stuck in as Sara is a vegan. I didn't want to be rude. They would make all these grand claims about it, like you’d get to live to be 100, or it will help you grow a beard. I ate so much I look like Santa Clause."
Background on Sara Pascoe's Career Move
This new role for Sara Pascoe follows her departure from The Great British Sewing Bee after hosting three series, with the finale of series 11 airing in September 2025. Sophie Willan was announced as the new host for the Christmas Celebrity Special in 2025 and the subsequent 2026 series. Zero Stars premieres on Sunday, April 12 at 9pm on TLC, offering viewers a comedic take on travel through the lens of poorly reviewed destinations.
