Paddy McGuinness is reportedly set to replace Fearne Cotton on ‘Celebrity Juice’.
The 37-year-old television star announced she was stepping down as a team captain on the outrageous ITV panel show in December, and it has now been reported that Paddy, who is close pals with host Keith Lemon and starred with him in ‘The Keith & Paddy Picture Show’ in 2017, has signed up for the job.
An insider told the Daily Mirror newspaper: "It might seem a shock but he was everyone’s No1.
"When he’s on ‘Celebrity Juice’, the ratings shoot up to their highest.
Bosses are hoping he will be a ratings winner."
Other than Paddy – who was announced as the new host of ‘Top Gear’ – Emily Atack was a front-runner for the show after she admitted it would be her "dream job".
The ‘I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here!’ runner-up said: "There haven’t been any conversations that have happened yet officially, but I’d love that!
"I would love to. I know all those guys so well. I love [Lee Francis] – Keith Lemon – he’s just the best, one of my really good mates!
"I love [Holly Willoughby], I love Fearne, I love all of that group. That would be the dream job, wouldn’t it?"
Fearne had been a regular panellist on the comedy show for a decade but she decided to leave to focus on other endeavours.
She said: "After ten years of complete fun, I have decided to leave Celebrity Juice. It has been a joy to be part of this magnificent show and I wish the team the very best in future series."
Keith was devastated to lose Fearne – who was joined by her friend Holly Willoughby as a team captain – calling her departure the "end of an era".
He wrote: "End of an era! Gonna miss @fearnecotton Fanks for the fun times. Love you deeply! Good luck with your next chapter! I hope one day we’ll play again. But the show must go on. Me and Holly and a new captain will be back in March for more @celebjuiceofficial (sic)"
Paddy McGuinness to be captain on Celebrity Juice
