Claudia Winkleman 'in talks to host ITV revival of Hell's Kitchen'
Claudia previously hosted the UK version of the cooking competitionClaudia Winkleman is reportedly being lined up to host ITV’s planned revival of Hell’s Kitchen.
The Sun claims producers have approached the presenter, with discussions said to be under way.
Neither ITV nor Claudia has publicly confirmed a hosting deal.
The ITV prospect follows Claudia Winkleman’s move away from Strictly and a scaled-back commitment to her BBC talk show.
If agreed, the job would return her to a cookery competition she has hosted before.
Why Claudia Winkleman could return to Hell’s Kitchen
Claudia previously presented the competition’s final UK run in 2009, when Marco Pierre White served as head chef.
That connection means her reported appointment would be a comeback, not a first encounter with the format.
It would also mark a significant ITV return during a period of change across her television work.
Gordon Ramsay created Hell’s Kitchen and led the kitchen during its first British series. He has also remained closely associated with the long-running American version.
Claudia’s 2009 stint saw her alongside Marco rather than Gordon.
A new series could therefore revive the title while restoring one familiar member of its presenting team.
Gordon Ramsay teases ITV revival talks
Gordon has confirmed that he is discussing a British comeback with ITV.
“So we’re talking now with ITV to bring it back,” he told The Sun in June.
The chef said people across Britain regularly ask him to revive the programme. He added that discussions were continuing and expressed hope that an exciting update would follow.
Those remarks confirm conversations about the show’s future, but they do not confirm Claudia’s involvement.
The presenting report instead rests on claims that producers have already sounded her out.
That leaves two connected developments: Gordon is pursuing the revival, while Claudia is reportedly being considered.
For viewers, the big question is whether those plans will produce an official hosting announcement.
When Hell’s Kitchen could return to ITV
Claudia’s last Hell’s Kitchen series aired in 2009, more than 15 years before the reported approach.
Gordon offered a possible window when speaking about the comeback plans.
“I think we’re gonna come back to the UK with Hell’s Kitchen live next year,” Gordon said.
ITV has not confirmed a launch date or broadcast time.
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Hell’s Kitchen is expected on ITV and ITVX if the revival moves forward.
Claudia continues to host The Piano and will return for The Celebrity Traitors’ second series this autumn. The Piano remains on Channel 4, while The Celebrity Traitors returns on BBC One.
Viewers must now wait to discover whether Hell’s Kitchen joins her growing schedule.
Representatives for ITV and Claudia have been contacted for comment.
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