With both Christine Bleakley and Adrian Chiles moving to GMTV's new Daybreak show, there's still a vacancy over at The One Show. Step forward little known presenter Alex Kramer, who has screen tested with new male host Jason Manford to become favourite to take the spot.
Insiders say the former Liquid News host and ITN reporter has impressed bosses - and won't cost the Earth.
Other hopefuls for Bleakley's old job include Melanie Sykes, Gaby Roslin, Gabby Logan, Charlotte Hawkins and Kate Silverton.
Who would you like to see on The One Show sofa?
Reader Comments (48)
jim at 9:45AM on Jul 21st 2010
Alex will do a good job she also has a good personality and is very witty and she is easy on the eye good luck i hope it goes well for you Alex. Jim.
Carol at 9:04AM on Jul 21st 2010
I think it's a good idea to give Alex Kramer a chance to prove herself. Much as I like Gaby Logan and Kate Silverton - not so sure about the others - it would be nice to see a new face.
kidlypy at 9:21AM on Jul 21st 2010
There must be thousands of normal people out there who are capable of performing in this position.
Audition them, offer a 1 year contract to suitable people, offer a maximum salary of £50,000 at the end of the contract if they are any good job offers would come pouring in, if they are not then they consider other employment.
This would stop them believing that are celebrities. I bet there are thousands of people out there that would jump at the opportunity.
bobb at 9:28AM on Jul 21st 2010
What on earth is wrong with the BBC? They have a perfectly good hostess in Louise Minchin.Since shes been on,the program has flowed beautifully.Keep her on and look no further.
ALEX at 9:57AM on Jul 21st 2010
I couldn't agree more.
Louise is totaly professional with an air of fun about her.
Why look anywhere else?
Lynne Marshall at 9:44AM on Jul 21st 2010
Bobb, I couldn't agree more. In our household, we have come to regard Louise as the perfect hostess,and the one person who has brought us back to watching this otherwise grotty programme. She could keep us watching.
jean Higgs at 9:50AM on Jul 21st 2010
What a great idea she has been a brilliant presenter has a lovewly personality and does a first class job.
philip buddell at 10:04AM on Jul 21st 2010
Couldn't agree more. Louise is a perfect hostess and has taken over superbly - her relaxed and happy appearance is perfect for the job. Thank heaven that prick Adrian has left and sadly Christine was little better - ITV are welcome to them - he in particular is a big turn-off - remember the last Olympics when he knew so little about almost any sport and was continually referring to his notes - he's unbelievably ugly too! Louise is just right as long as she (and others) don't think this is the ticket for a 6-figure salary. The greatest problem of all is the ridiculous salaries paid to so many at the BBC.
Sylvia at 10:23AM on Jul 21st 2010
I couldn't agree more! Louise is excellent and so natural.
Patricia at 11:04AM on Jul 21st 2010
YES YES YES Louise Minchin AND MATTHEW BAKER? They are just great together, mind you anyone
would be better than Adrian Chiles.