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According to The Guardian, the controversial star was being lined up to move his chatshow to the broadcaster in a deal which would have earned his production company £10 million.
However, it is thought that the idea is now off the table pending the arrival of Channel 4's new chief executive David Abraham, who reportedly has doubts over whether Ross would be an appropriate signing.
Sources have suggested that the contract would have tied Ross down for two years and seen him presenting 20 episodes of his programme per year.
It is understood that some figures at Channel 4 hope that Abraham can be persuaded of Ross's potential. However, it is claimed that no other major UK broadcaster is in talks for the presenter's programme, leaving the network with extra time to consider its next move.
A spokesman for Channel 4 said: "We continue to talk to Jonathan about working together."
Ross is to stand down from the BBC in the summer after 13 years with the corporation.
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