Cat Deeley Reportedly Turns Down Mega Bucks Offer to Replace Holly Willoughby on This Morning

Cat Deeley Chooses Different Job Over ITV Deal

According to reports, Cat Deeley has declined a lucrative offer from ITV to become the new female host of This Morning, replacing Holly Willoughby. The television star, 47, has allegedly turned down the deal in favor of another job opportunity.

ITV Scrambles to Find Replacement for Holly

Insiders have revealed that ITV executives are now in a panic as they search for a replacement for Holly Willoughby. They are said to be "tearing their hair out" trying to find a suitable host for the flagship daytime show.

Cat Deeley Returns to Hosting Job in the US

Instead of accepting the This Morning offer, Cat Deeley has reportedly decided to continue her hosting job on the American entertainment show, So You Think You Can Dance? She has been presenting the show in the US since 2006.

Back to the Drawing Board for This Morning

The Daily Mail's source claims that it is now "back to the drawing board" for This Morning as they search for a new host. The relaunch date, originally planned for January, will likely be delayed as a result.

ITV's Offer to Cat Deeley and Ben Shephard

The Celeb Report exclusively revealed that ITV had offered Cat Deeley and Good Morning Britain presenter Ben Shephard big-money deals to become the new faces of This Morning. Negotiations are ongoing, and ITV executives are determined to find the right chemistry for the show.

Pay Offers for the New Duo

The pay offers for Cat Deeley and Ben Shephard were reportedly around £550,000 each, which is £150,000 less than what Holly Willoughby and Phillip Schofield were earning.

Phillip Schofield and Holly Willoughby's Departures

Phillip Schofield left This Morning earlier this year after admitting to an affair with a younger colleague. Holly Willoughby also left the show after a plot to kidnap her came to light.

Representatives for Cat Deeley and ITV have been contacted for comment.