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Claudia Winkleman has reportedly turned her back on the BBC as she signed up for ITV's revival of Hell's Kitchen.
The presenter, 54, is said to be in talks about heading up Gordon Ramsay's cooking competition after quitting her Strictly gig with Tess Daly last year.
The move would see her work for ITV for the first time since 2009, when she presented the fourth series of the show.
Claudia has now reportedly inked her contract but would still remain faithful to hosting her hit BBC game show, The Traitors, and its celebrity spin-off.
A source told The Sun: 'This is a major coup for ITV and everyone is very excited.
'Claudia was exceptional on Hell's Kitchen back in the Noughties and is absolutely still the right person for the job.'
Claudia Winkleman has reportedly turned her back on the BBC as she signed up for ITV's revival of Hell's Kitchen
The move would see her work for ITV for the first time since 2009 (pictured), when she presented the fourth series of the show.
Hell's Kitchen first aired in Britain on ITV in 2004 with Gordon as head chef.
The reality cooking show proved popular with audiences, attracting seven million viewers during the first episode.
Gordon left the show before the second series and has been executive chef for the American version which has just completed filming its 25th series.
Subsequent UK series limped on with other chefs like Gary Rhodes and Jean-Christophe Novelli, but lacked that distinct, terrifying Ramsay magic.
Following the madness of the UK debut, Gordon launched the US version in 2005 where the show has enjoyed 20 years of success.
This catapulted him into American superstardom, with 'Idiot Sandwich' turning into a cultural catchphrase.
Earlier this year, Gordon revealed he plans to reboot his legendary Hell's Kitchen UK.
The celebrity chef said he is in talks with ITV to bring back the hit series.
Earlier this year, Gordon Ramsay revealed he plans to reboot his legendary Hell's Kitchen UK (Gordon pictured in 2013)
Gordon shared the 'good news' for Hell's Kitchen fans as he teased the fiery reboot 17 years after it was cancelled.
'I can tell you exclusively, I think we're gonna come back to the UK with Hell's Kitchen live next year,' he told The Sun.
'And it's about time because everywhere I go across the UK it's 'please bring it back'. So we're talking now with ITV to bring it back. And fingers crossed we'll have something exciting to keep you updated on.'
Reports of Claudia's new TV job come days after comedian Romesh Ranganathan, 48, and actor Sebastian Croft, 24, won the second series of her BBC game show, The Celebrity Traitors.
The pair, who were Faithfuls, eliminated the last remaining Traitor, YouTube star King Kenny, before deciding to end the game and split the £83,000 prize pot between their chosen charities during the dramatic series finale on Friday night (30.10.26).
Heartstopper's Sebastian revealed his share of the winnings would go to Choose Love, an organisation that he previously volunteered for.
He said: 'The money will be going to refugees and displaced people, but predominantly queer refugees and displaced people, and they are just the best organisation.'
Funnyman Romesh will donate his share to the Refugee Council.
He said: 'I am playing for the Refugee Council, helping displaced people who need help, and it's a cause that's very close to my heart, so I'm very, very grateful for this.'
Reflecting on his victory alongside Romesh, Sebastian said: 'That was just incredible.'
Getting emotional, he added: 'This might actually be the best day of my life.'
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