Scarlett Moffatt bags a megabucks deal with Channel 4 to front Streetmate revival AND new Alan Carr show
Insiders say the Gogglebox star will be taking over Streetmate later this year
SEEMS our decision to give SCARLETT MOFFATT one of our coveted Biz on Sunday Awards was a good one.
We can reveal the TV favourite, who beat JOEL DOMMETT to be crowned Queen of the Jungle, has just landed a megabucks deal with Channel 4 to host two top shows.
Insiders told how Scarlett is following in the footsteps of DAVINA McCALL by taking over as host of dating show Streetmate, which will return later this year.
And, after she famously described herself as “the female ALAN CARR” during her hilarious appearances on Gogglebox, she will soon be sharing a screen with the man himself — as co-host of a pilot for a new entertainment show.
Our source said: “The Channel 4 bosses are keen to make Scarlett one of their stand-out stars, and these two massive gigs are very much a part of that plan.
“Streetmate is an already- established show, so they are showing real confidence in her by signing her up when she has no presenting experience.
“Meanwhile, Alan is seen by many as the face of Channel 4’s entertainment so by positioning Scarlett alongside him, they are presenting her as one of their brightest stars.
“Both projects will be challenging, but the chiefs think Scarlett is more than capable of making them runaway successes.
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“They are hoping she will repay their faith in her with loyalty to the channel.”
Scarlett has come a long way from watching TV in her parents’ living room in Bishop Auckland, Co. Durham.
The down-to-earth lass (who has always been a favourite of ours) won millions of fans as she got to grips with the Aussie jungle in I’m A Celebrity.
She impressed Channel 4 bosses further when she appeared alongside Alan on his Christmas Day special, dressing up in bright outfits to recreate moves from her fitness DVD.
Our insider said: “From that clip alone, it was easy to see that Alan and Scarlett would be a great pairing.
“They bounced off each other brilliantly, and the fact that Scarlett previously described herself as the female Alan is an added bonus.
“The bosses have very big hopes for their pilot indeed. But there is also a lot riding on Streetmate.
“If Scarlett can hold her own as a solo presenter, there will be no stopping her.”
She’ll be sitting alongside JON SNOW presenting Channel 4 News next.
Zayn Malk and Taylor Swift film raunchy new vid
LOOK away now, HARRY STYLES.
The ONE DIRECTION star’s two biggest exes – that’s ex-bandmate ZAYN MALIK and ex-lover TAYLOR SWIFT – were getting hot and steamy yesterday.
Their raunchy antics were part of the video for their 50 Shades Darker movie song, I Don’t Wanna Live Forever.
Taylor and Zayn filmed at London’s St Pancras Renaissance Hotel, where the SPICE GIRLS’ Wannabe vid was shot.
A source told us: “There’s clearly some X-rated moments.”
We doubt the duet will be added to Harry’s Spotify sexytime playlist any time soon.