Michael Barrymore will be a guest on 'Piers Morgan's Life Stories'.
Michael Barrymore
The former 'Strike It Lucky' host - who now uses his real name, Michael Parker - will speak candidly about his drink and drug use, as well as reflect on his huge fall from grace which occurred after he was arrested in 2001 when a man, Stuart Lubbock, was found dead in the swimming pool at his home in Essex, and ITV bosses think he'll attract a huge audience.
A source told The Sun newspaper's Bizarre TV column: "Michael is a huge name for the show and bosses hope that viewers will flock to see him.
"He's had a very interesting life and, despite being away from the spotlight, there is a huge amount to talk about. Piers won't be giving him an easy ride."
The 66-year-old comedian was questioned on suspicion of rape and murder, but in 2017 was awarded nominal damages at the High Court after suing police for wrongful arrest.
Michael has made various bids to revive his career, appearing on 'Celebrity Big Brother' in 2006 and opening up about his drug addiction on 'The Jeremy Kyle Show' in 2014.
Attorney General Jeremy Wright recently turned down an application by Lubbock's father Terry to open a new inquest into his son's death.
Terry also slammed the former 'My Kind of People' host when he sued for wrongful arrest.
He said: "I am totally disgusted by this.
"Perhaps one good thing will be if someone feels the same way I do and comes forward with new information about my son Stuart's death.
"I will never give up fighting for justice for my son."
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