Dermot O'Leary 'follows in James Corden's footsteps as he attempts to crack US with new game show'

Dermot O'Leary is said to be following in James Corden's footsteps as he attempts to crack the US as host of a brand new game show.

The This Morning presenter, 51, reportedly has had long held ambitions to jump the pond and has already filmed a pilot for the new show.

According to The Mirror, the show is similar to Who Wants To Be A Millionaire? but with seven contestants facing fewer questions. 

And while the pilot for Five Questions to a Million was filmed at Elstree Studios in London, all the hopefuls that took part were American.

A source told the publication: 'Dermot has long had ambitions of cracking America and this could finally be his chance.' 

MailOnline have contacted Dermot's representative for comment.  

Gavin and Stacey star James, 46, was catapulted to superstardom in the US after landing hosting duties of The Late Late Late Show in 2015, before quitting and returning to the UK with his family last year.  

Dermot's This Morning colleague Cat Deeley ,48, has also found fame stateside as host of So You Think You Can Dance?.

Last year the dance competition has been renewed for season 18 and will return on March 4 with new judges Alison Holker - who first met her late husband Stephen 'tWitch' Boss when they were all-stars on season 7 of the Fox show - and Maksim Chmerkovskiy.

In September, Dermot surprised fans by sharing an emotional tribute to his wife Dee Koppang on Instagram as he celebrated their 12th wedding anniversary.

The presenter took to his Instagram page on Saturday with a rare snap from their wedding day as they danced the night away together.

Dermot, who is usually fairly private about his family life, gave a rare insight by sharing the sweet shot of himself and Dee.

Alongside the photograph, he wrote: '12 years!'

The couple met when they were both working for the same television corporation and started dating in 2002 when they began a nine-year relationship.

Dermot got down on one knee during a trip in New York in 2011.

Despite keeping the news quiet themselves, Caroline Flack announced on the Xtra Factor that the couple had become engaged.

Dermot and the film producer eventually tied the knot a year later at St Mary's Church in Chiddingstone in September 2012.

Dermot has previously opened up about being a father to a toddler and how becoming a parent has changed his priorities.

The television presenter lives in London with his wife Dee and their son Kasper, three.

Speaking to The Times last year, he explained how much energy is required to keep up with his young son, saying it can be 'full-on'.

Dermot said: 'I turned 50 this year and being a dad to a three-year-old can be full-on. A mate who had twins just before Kasper arrived told me, “Don’t worry about how old you are, just make sure you stay in shape.” And he’s right. I took Kasper to the RAF Museum the other week and it was like an Olympic sprint, dashing from one exhibit to the next. As soon as we came out he said: “Can we go round again?”'

He went on to describe his love of family time, saying that the daily tasks of changing nappies or playing silly games were the best part. 

He explained: 'Dee’s work means that we’re not always together but, those evenings when we are, we make the most of spending proper time together as a family. I can’t understand those parents who don’t enjoy changing nappies or crawling around on the carpet pretending to be a racing car. Isn’t that the absolute joy of being a parent?'

Dermot added that his priorities in life had shifted with the birth of his son, from his material needs to how he wants to spend his spare time.

He said: 'Having a child has changed what I want from life and what makes me happy. Do I need another car? The latest gadget? A bit of vintage Van Morrison vinyl? No, forget the material stuff. What I want is to be with the people I love. Being a dad puts the world in perspective.'