Trisha denies axe speculation

Trisha Goddard has denied reports that she has been axed from ITV's daytime lineup.

Last week it was rumoured that the talkshow host had been fired by the network after demanding an increase on her £500,000 salary.

"That's nonsense," Trisha told the Sunday Mirror today. "I wish my salary was £500,000. Don't get me wrong, I'm very well paid, but there have never been rows about money.

"It has always been about hammering out working conditions. I can't believe some of the stories that have been going around about me."

She admitted that stories of her being approached by rival channels were accurate, however. "Yes, that is true," she said. "But then I'd be mortified if I hadn't. Other TV companies knew my contract with ITV was up for renewal. If I didn't get approaches, I'd be thinking the time had come for me to do Celebrity Big Brother."