HOLLY Willoughby has signed up for a big new show on ITV, cementing her place on the channel.
The Sun can reveal that Holly will host the reboot of cult Nineties show You Bet! along with her Dancing on Ice co-host Stephen Mulhern.
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Holly Willoughby’s ITV future is sealed Credit: Rex
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She and TV pal Stephen Mulhern will host a revival of You Bet!Credit: Rex
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Bruce Forsyth previously hosted the hit show Credit: Alamy
You can bet! Last broadcast on ITV in 1997, with Darren Day as host.
It ran for nine years and the late Bruce Forsyth and Matthew Kelly also previously fronted the show – which sees celebrities bet on members of the public as they face various challenges.
Holly, 43, and Stephen, 47, signed their contracts last month and will host two special shows later this year.
A source said: “Holly is one of ITV’s best presenters and was seen as the perfect fit for You Bet!
“Her partnership with Stephen in Dancing on Ice earlier this year proved they had perfect chemistry and bosses wanted them back on screen.
“This version of You Bet! it will be in the form of two 75-minute specials, but the premise is the same.
“Celebrity fans and studio audiences alike will predict whether the contestants can meet the challenges set before them.
“If the challengers prove the celebrities and the audience wrong and complete the challenge, they receive a £10,000 prize. If a celebrity bets correctly that they can or can’t, they will be awarded £10,000 to donate to a charity of their choice.
“It’s wholesome family entertainment and with Holly at the helm with Stephen, ITV thinks it’s on to a ratings winner.”
Holly confirmed to The Sun that it was about to be rebooted and said: “I’m so excited to be part of this iconic game show with the fantastic Stephen.
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“I look forward to seeing the astonishing skills of the challengers and who among our celebrity panelists can come out on top.”
Stephen added: “I loved You Bet! as a child, so I’m very excited to host this with the beautiful Holly.
“From the big and spectacular to the unique and unexpected, I can’t wait to see what extraordinary skills the challengers have up their sleeves.”
Holly quit This Morning last October following the kidnap threat – which saw security guard Gavin Plumb jailed for life last month with a minimum sentence of 16 years.
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The new series cements Holly’s future on ITV after she landed a top-rated Netflix gig Credit: Rex
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You can bet! was a 90’s TV darling Credit: Rex
She returned to Dancing On Ice earlier this year alongside Stephen, who replaced Phillip Schofield after he left television last year.
Away from ITV, Holly has also signed a big-money deal with Netflix to host a new series with Bear Grylls, called The Bear Hunt, which will air next year.
Insiders said Holly was a key target for ITV bosses, who wanted to keep her as a member of their on-screen talent.
The source added: “ITV love Holly and they have a great relationship.
“She is very popular with their audience and is a face their viewers can trust.
“Having her on board and staying part of the ITV family is a coup for them and I can’t wait for You Bet! broadcast.”
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Holly and Stephen worked together on Dancing On Ice earlier this year – Holly’s only remaining ITV project until You Bet! Credit: Rex
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