Maura Higgins is reportedly the ITV bosses' favourite to host the revival of Big Brother, which is set to air next year.
Producers reportedly believe Maura has the "warmth" to talk to housemates and has the ability to "hold the show together". A source told The Sun: "Producers are determined to distance themselves from former Big Brother names but the former favourite, Mo Gilligan, is now busy in the States.
"Now bosses are looking at female stars who have the strength to hold the show together, while also the warmth to gently quiz contestants in the way that Davina McCall and Emma Willis did so well. Maura is a homegrown ITV talent who has all that - plus of course looks great on screen."
