Overview
- Sources say Ferrari ended discussions with ITV after Global/LBC vowed to match whatever he would earn on the show.
- Insiders described the approach from producers as productive, though ITV was understood not to have made a formal offer.
- Global was reportedly reluctant to lose its presenter for up to six weeks, which is the typical off-air stretch for the series.
- Ferrari, 66, had been linked to the new season since late September and is also a regular on ITV's This Morning.
- ITV continues finalising the cast, with outlets reporting names such as Lisa Riley, Kelly Brook, Shona McGarty and Martin Kemp in the mix, though these details remain unconfirmed by the network.