Scarlett Moffatt to ‘host Great British Bake Off on Channel 4 after I’m A Celebrity win’
The former Gogglebox star could have lined up a brand new gig that will see her rise as the Queen of TV
SCARLETT Moffatt is being lined up to host The Great British Bake Off.
The I'm A Celebrity winner is apparently top of the producers' wishlist to host the show as it moves to Channel 4 after her recent success.
A source told : "Scarlett is now a serious contender - she opened a lot of eyes to her potential on I'm A Celebrity.
"She is young, very funny and just the type of presenter Channel 4 are looking for to front their version of the show."
The newspaper claims the likes of Victoria Coren Mitchell, Davina McCall, Sandi Toksvig and Sarah Millican are being lined up as co-hosts.
Only Paul Hollywood remains from the original show line-up after Mary Berry, Sue Perkins and Mel Giedroyc opted to remain loyal to the BBC as the show made a multi-million pound deal to move to Channel 4.
The news comes as it was revealed Scarlett quit her job at Capital North East to focus on becoming the new queen of UK TV.
The jungle star has walked away from her radio show to concentrate on building her TV career.
The Gogglebox star hosted the breakfast show on the station in her native north east, but she has now quit as a presenter.
Station bosses announced the news on Facebook today, sharing a picture of Scarlett with her co-host Roger 'Bodg' Howard and producer Matt Bailey.
Related Stories
They added a good luck message in a caption, writing; "Goodbye and good luck Scarlett Moffatt!
"Go and smash it in London!!"
Scarlett has been presenting the weekday breakfast show on the station since last year.
She is moving to London this month to set up home with her boyfriend Luke Crodden and focus on her new TV career after winning I'm A Celebrity.
The northern beauty is tipped to make millions after winning the jungle survival series, and she has a promising TV career in front of her.
She has been tipped as the next host of Blind Date, and is expected to land presenting roles on shows such as This Morning and Loose Women.
Scarlett previously told The Sun that she plans to spend her earnings on a caravan and new boobs.
Got a story? email [email protected] or call us direct on 02077824220