Claudia Winkleman To Host 'Hell's Kitchen'

7 months ago 23rd Mar 13:00

Claudia Winkleman has been named the new host of 'Hell's Kitchen'.

The 37-year-old television presenter will take over from Angus Deayton when the hit cooking reality show returns to ITV next month.

Claudia - who has previously hosted 'Strictly Come Dancing' spin-off 'It Takes Two' and Comic Relief's 'Let's Dance' - will join head chef Marco Pierre White, who will try to turn celebrities into five-star chefs in the fourth series of the show.

I'm hoping for some tips from Marco as I get confused making toast. I'm a huge fan of the show and am thrilled to be joining the team.

Claudia jokingly told Britain's Daily Star newspaper: "I'm hoping for some tips from Marco as I get confused making toast. I'm a huge fan of the show and am thrilled to be joining the team."

Angus Deayton was reportedly axed from the show after a series of arguments with Marco.

Network bosses were forced to choose between the two personalities after their relationship reportedly became irreconcilable.

Claudia's appointment came as a surprise to most insiders, who were expecting Cat Deeley - who is currently in the US hosting 'So You Think You Can Dance' - to take over the hit show.