Vanessa Feltz lands new talk show
Vanessa Feltz has landed a new daytime talk show on Channel 5.
Vanessa Feltz has landed a new talk show.
The 63-year-old broadcaster - who became a household name with her eponymous ITV daytime show, which ran from 1994 until 1998 before moving to the BBC for a short-lived show for several months the following year - will present 'Vanessa' on Channel 5 from 24 March.
She said in a statement: “I cannot wait to get started on this sparkling adventure with Channel 5.
"This show is all about YOU – your stories, your opinions, your emotions, and your triumphs.
"Television’s never been so real, honest, or unpredictable.
"Life isn’t perfect, so let’s not pretend it is – let’s help each other out, have a giggle, and make every show a conversation worth having so kick off your shoes and come and join me for lunch, relax with a bit of me time and let’s have a ball!”
The programme will cover a wide range of topics including celebrities, gossip, fashion, relationships and parenting and the channel are delighted to have Vanessa on board.
Federico Ruiz, Commissioning Editor, Channel 5, said: “We are thrilled to have signed Vanessa, an award-winning broadcaster and bona-fide national treasure, to our daytime line-up.
"Our audience love her, and there is nobody better for viewers to spend their lunchtimes with every single weekday.”
'Vanessa' will be made by ITN Productions and the company have teased the show will offer a "fresh twist" on daytime chat.
Ian Rumsey, ITN's Managing Director of Content, ITN, said: "Vanessa defined the genre with her first talk show and this new slot on Channel 5 is a brilliant and unique opportunity to work with one of the pioneers of talk shows, and take all that talent, energy and experience to create a fresh twist to daytime chat.”
