Christine Bleakley’s ‘#6m deal to join GMTV’s Adrian Chiles’
By ANIMonday, June 7, 2010
LONDON - Rumour has it that Christine Bleakley has parted ways with BBC, to join GMTV with her old sofa partner on The One Show, Adrian Chiles.
She is said to have negotiated a 6million pound, four-year contract directly with ITV’s director of television Peter Fincham. After confirmation from her agent, transfer rumours seem to be true.
“There will be a handover period of two months,” The Daily Express quoted a spokeswoman for John Noel Management, which guided Christine from regional shows in Northern Ireland.
However, an ITV spokesperson refused to comment on the rumours.
ITV is said to be hoping the pair will have a similar effect on GMTV. But the move could jeopardise GMTV presenters including Kate Garraway and Emma Crosby.
Last month, Adrian, who left the BBC in April for a 6million pound, four-year deal with ITV, hinted the pair’s return on screen, saying he “loved” working with Christine. (ANI)
