McCall, Kay 'battle for O'Grady chatshow'

Davina McCall and Vernon Kay will reportedly battle it out to take over Paul O'Grady's Channel 4 show.

According to The Mirror, both presenters have been lined up for 'live auditions' along with Phil Spencer and Kirstie Allsopp.

Reports claim that up to ten stars have been approached by bosses to host the show one week at a time. Whoever appeals the most will then go on to become a permanent replacement for O'Grady.

"We have been inundated," an insider is quoted as saying. "The teatime slot is a real favourite because it means they can be on telly every day but there is less pressure than with a primetime show.

"We plan to have eight to ten presenters for a week each in spring. Then we'll decide whether to give the gig to one or carry on with rotating names. It's a bit like staging live auditions.

"People are desperate to get involved - having a chatshow is the Holy Grail for lots of these presenters."

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