Holly Willoughby has reportedly received some big money offers from radio bosses hoping to sign her to their stations.
The 42-year-old TV presenter resigned as presenter of This Morning in October following an alleged kidnap and murder plot.
But as she prepares to host ITV's Dancing On Ice this month, it is claimed the BBC is leading the way with its offer to get her to agree to a radio job.
A source told The Sun: “Radio 2 and Global are both interested in getting Holly on their books.”
“After quitting This Morning she has more time on her hands and a weekly radio gig could be the perfect solution.”
Holly Willoughby, 42, has reportedly received some big money offers from radio bosses hoping to sign her to their stations (pictured in September).
As she prepares to present on ITV's Dancing On Ice this month, it is claimed the BBC is leading the way in trying to get her to agree to a radio job (Holly pictured on Dancing On Ice in January 2023 ).
“Claudia Winkleman has resigned from her weekly slot on Radio 2 and the BBC would like to see if Holly would consider it.”
“Global is also excited about working with them, especially after Amanda Holden on Heart and Kate Garraway on Smooth Radio have proven such a hit for them.”
“There were a number of approaches for Holly to consider whenever she was ready.”
Web has contacted the BBC and Global, as well as a representative for Holly, for comment.
This comes after it was reported that Holly will discuss her three-month TV absence when she returns to Dancing On Ice this month.
Holly will co-host the ITV skating show alongside Stephen Mulhern exclusively on Web last week.
The series begins on January 14, nearly three months after learning of an alleged kidnapping and murder plot.
Holly will thank her fans for their support as she hopes to mark the start of a positive new year.
Holly will reportedly deal with her three-month TV absence when she returns to Dancing On Ice (pictured on the show in March 2023).
The TV presenter is returning to co-host the ITV skating show with Stephen Mulhern, Web exclusively revealed last week
A TV insider told The Sun: “Holly is really looking forward to putting 2023 behind her and focusing on a fresh, positive start to a new year.”
They continued: “She is considering a very brief comment at the start of the opening show, such as 'It's good to be back' or 'Thank you for your support', to draw a clear line under her break and mark the beginning of a new one.” optimistic term of office.'
According to The Sun, Dancing On Ice bosses are said to have provided Holly with increased security and want to ensure she feels completely “safe” on the show.
The publication also claimed that Holly had signed a rolling one-year contract with the option to step down next year if she wanted a longer break.
A source told The Sun: “The bosses worked hard to make sure she felt completely safe and tried not to put pressure on anyone, whilst at the same time making sure she knew they were ready. supporting them every step of the way.”
Holly signed a contract over Christmas after weeks of debating whether to host the show and is said to be “excited” to be back working on the show, which she previously hosted with her former boyfriend Phillip Schofield.
An ITV insider told Web: “Holly is a star and everyone was so hoping she would decide to come back.”
“After a lot of discussion and a lot of thought, she decided it would be a good thing to bring some normality into her life.”
Dancing On Ice bosses are said to have provided increased security for Holly and want to ensure she feels completely “safe” on the show
“There are obviously concerns about going live on television. Her family is her top priority. ITV were very understanding and put no pressure on her at all.”
They added: “They wanted to give her the time she needed but it was a difficult decision for her. “Time passed but bosses tried to remain calm.”
Katie Rawcliffe, Head of Entertainment Commissioning at ITV, said: “Holly and Stephen are two of our most popular presenters. The pair's reunion, 20 years after their first appearance together as hosts of Dancing On Ice, marks the start of an exciting year for us.'
ITV also shared a post on Instagram saying: “Dancing On Ice news 20 years after they first worked together, Holly Willoughby and Stephen Mulhern join forces for the greatest show on ice.”
Stephen, who presents ITV game shows Catchphrase and Deal Or No Deal, is a close friend of Holly and last week signed a contract to host Dancing On Ice after agreeing to follow in Schofield's footsteps .
However, ITV had no replacement for Holly in the starting blocks, meaning all hopes rested on her.
Holly and Phillip, 61, co-hosted Dancing On Ice from its inception in 2006 until 2011.
Christine Lampard then replaced Holly for the next three series until the show ended in 2014.
After debating for weeks about whether to appear as presenter, Holly signed the contract over Christmas and is said to be 'excited' to be working on the show again (pictured with Phillip Schofield in the final series).
The series was then revived by ITV in 2018, with both Holly and Phillip returning as presenters until this year.
Phillip was then fired from ITV after admitting to lying about a romantic relationship he had with a former younger colleague and immediately ended his contract with This Morning.
Stephen emerged as the frontrunner to replace Phillip after hosting spin-off series Defrosted for a year in 2006 and filling in for Phillip when he fell ill with Covid last year.
The TV presenter confirmed in October that he had been negotiating with his bosses to join as co-host following Phillip's departure.
Stephen told Web that it would be “amazing” to host the show and that it is always a “great time” to co-host with long-time friend and colleague Holly.
He said: “I used to do the spin-off show Defrosted and when I stepped in for Phil when he wasn't feeling too well because he had Covid, I really enjoyed it and it was so nice to be with Holly again.
“We had a great time together and a lot of the team were the same as when I was on the ITV2 show.”
“We're talking about it, but I promise you now that nothing is confirmed, but if it happens it will be absolutely amazing… if not, then look, it's not happening.” I promise you I would tell you if we would have confirmed it at this point.
“The lineup is the best it's been in a few years… I'm keeping the lineup just in case… It's a big staple and it's already there.”
Holly's future on the show had been thrown into question after she resigned from This Morning after she was ultimately left “unhinged” by an alleged “kidnap and murder plot”.
The mother-of-three, who originally joined This Morning in 2009, released a statement saying she was leaving the show “for the sake of her family”.
Gavin Plumb, 36, has pleaded not guilty to charges of incitement to murder and incitement to kidnap the former This Morning presenter. The security guard remains behind bars after being denied bail.
During a short hearing at Chelmsford Crown Court, Gavin Plumb, from Harlow, Essex, who was not present, had a bail application refused. His trial date is set for June 24 next year.
Holly has also paused her £1million deal with Marks & Spencer as she continues to fear for her safety.
It comes after Holly resigned from This Morning in October (pictured in September 2023) after she was eventually “duped” by an alleged “kidnap and murder plot”.
She has been managing the retail chain's debt collection operations since 2018, but told her superiors that she needed to take some time off from her contract while she dealt with her anxiety about the case.
The star typically presents several “capsule” collections a year and also offers fashion tips to shoppers on the store's website.
She has also frozen her seven-figure contract with L'Oreal as the face of Garnier Nutrisse hair color. She has not participated in any promotional activity of the brand.
It is not known whether she gave up any income from the contracts.