The BBC is said to be in talks with This Morning presenter Holly Willoughby about TV opportunities they could offer her.
According to reports, top executives are plotting new shows for the host and within the past few days one chief contacted her directly. The timing comes amid the controversy involving her former co-host Phillip Schofield, who left ITV in May following an affair with a younger colleague.
Holly, 42, built up a good relationship with BBC bosses while presenting ice challenge show Freeze the Fear with Wim Hof last year. And BBC bosses are said to have held high-level talks about projects they could offer Holly, who was set to return home last night after a family break.