Cat Deeley is reportedly being eyed up by BBC bosses weeks after debuting on ‘This Morning’.
The 47-year-old presenter took the reigns of the ITV programme with Ben Shepard, 49, final month (11.03.24) and it’s now rumoured the rival community is hoping to signal her on for a brand new function.
An trade insider informed the Mail on Sunday: “She is used to hosting a glitzy show in America and put with the right programme over here, she could be an absolute ratings winner … There is no love lost between the BBC and ITV for the stealing of stars, so what a great move it would be.”
Cat and Ben took over the daytime present from Alison Hammond and Josie Gibson, with the latter reportedly feeling “gutted and hurt” over ITV’s choice to maneuver ahead with the brand new presenters.
A supply informed OK! Magazine: “The person who is really gutted that she wasn’t given the role is Josie Gibson – her nose is out of joint. She was touted as the new Holly but wasn’t the case. She’s hurt over the decision.”
However, her co-host Alison – who was mentioned to have been provided a everlasting function for the programme – was not excited about persevering with her presenting duties as a result of her different TV commitments.
When The Sunday Times Magazine requested if she would contemplate returning to the present full-time, she mentioned: “Absolutely not. How could I? I live in Birmingham and do ‘Bake Off’ and ‘For the Love of Dogs’.
“I never wanted that job. Last year we did extra because we were going through issues, but Cat and Ben will save that show.”
ITV bosses are additionally reportedly pushing for Cat and Ben to be extra relatable in an effort for audiences to “warm to them”.
Speaking to the Daily Mirror newspaper, a TV insider mentioned: “Cat and Ben are both seasoned professionals, but the bosses view relatability as the key to making them really popular.
“They want the audience to warm to them the same way as they warmed to Alison Hammond and Josie Gibson.”
