Holly Willoughby in talks for solo ITV primetime show called The Real 2020 Games
HOLLY Willoughby is in talks for a solo ITV primetime show called The Real 2020 Games.
The This Morning presenter, 38, is front-runner to be the face of the series, which will see a host of celebrities competing against one another in Olympic sports.
Holly has been in talks with the show since before Christmas and bosses hope she will begin filming later this year.
An insider said: “Holly will be the face of The Real 2020 Games which is tapping into the hype around the upcoming Olympics.
“A number of big name stars are being signed up to take part.
They’ll be split into teams and trained to compete in certain sports, like shot put and synchronised swimming.
“Holly’s really excited to get involved as it’ll be a fun, high octane show and is getting a brilliant slot of 9pm on ITV so it’s fantastic exposure for her.”
The series is similar to Channel 4’s reality show The Games, which ended in 2006.
The insider added: “While the concept is similar ITV’s version is going to involve more scenes of the training and will have a lot more personality.
“The production team think it’s going to be a hit as it’s tapping into the Olympic spirit and getting everyone in the mood for the Tokyo Games in July.”
It’s not the first time Holly has struck out alone.
In 2016 she was the face of ITV dating show, Meet The Parents, and also fronted a revived version of Cilla Black’s iconic series, Surprise Surprise.
Holly also hosts This Morning and Dancing On Ice with Phillip Schofield.