TV
Willoughby 'offered £250k to replace Fern'
Published Saturday, Jul 4 2009, 14:41 BST | By Daniel Kilkelly
Rex Features
The 28-year-old presenter is believed to be reading over her contract this weekend before being unveiled as the programme's new signing next week.
Last month, it was claimed that Willoughby had the backing of long-running This Morning host Phillip Schofield, who already works with the star on Dancing On Ice.
A source told The Mirror: "[Holly] has the contract in her hands and can't stop smiling. It should be just a matter of time before she signs and the deal is announced.
"She knows Phil well and they work with great chemistry on TV, so choosing her meant there was no need for lots of screen tests."
It is understood that Willoughby's new role will not affect her commitment to ITV2's The Xtra Factor, which she will work on for the rest of the year.
Britton will make her final appearance on This Morning on July 17. She announced that she was stepping down in March.
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