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Despite putting an end to his lucrative deal with BBC, Jonathan Ross still remains as one of the highest-paid chat show hosts in Britain. The television presenter was placed under a 3-month suspension after he and Russell Brand left a series of controversial phone messages (regarding his granddaughter) during a radio show.
The TV host signed his current deal with ITV several months after having quit BBC. Set to expire early next year, the contract was extended to 2013, and is estimated to be worth approximately £2million.
"I am thrilled to be signing again for ITV," said Ross. "It's like that stage in a relationship when you've been leaving a few clothes over every time you stay, and they finally give you a door key,"
Despite the fact that there were several negative remarks made by critics regarding his new show, its ratings were still kept above average. Furthermore, the series which began last September was able to attract an average of 4.1million viewers.
So far, Ross’s ITV chat show had several notable celebrities make guest appearances, such as Jamie Oliver, Lewis Hamilton and Lady Gaga. The show will also be featuring Tom Cruise as part of its Christmas special.
ITV’s director of entertainment and comedy, Elaine Bedell, says "Jonathan remains one of the biggest talents on UK television and his first series for us shows that our ITV audience has enthusiastically welcomed him back to our television screens, doing what he does best."
The TV host signed his current deal with ITV several months after having quit BBC. Set to expire early next year, the contract was extended to 2013, and is estimated to be worth approximately £2million.
"I am thrilled to be signing again for ITV," said Ross. "It's like that stage in a relationship when you've been leaving a few clothes over every time you stay, and they finally give you a door key,"
Despite the fact that there were several negative remarks made by critics regarding his new show, its ratings were still kept above average. Furthermore, the series which began last September was able to attract an average of 4.1million viewers.
So far, Ross’s ITV chat show had several notable celebrities make guest appearances, such as Jamie Oliver, Lewis Hamilton and Lady Gaga. The show will also be featuring Tom Cruise as part of its Christmas special.
ITV’s director of entertainment and comedy, Elaine Bedell, says "Jonathan remains one of the biggest talents on UK television and his first series for us shows that our ITV audience has enthusiastically welcomed him back to our television screens, doing what he does best."
