Monday, 21 June 2010

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Christine Bleakley reunited with Adrian Chiles on ITV

Frank Lampard's girlfriend quits The One Show

Christine Bleakley is dating footballer Frank Lampard

Christine Bleakley is leaving the BBC to join ITV on a 3-year contract.

The presenter will front a new breakfast programme - to replace GMTV - with her former The One Show co-host Adrian Chiles.

Christine - who is dating England footballer Frank Lampard - made the decision after the BBC withdrew a £900,000 offer for her to stay with them for another 2 years.

‘I have been torn between working with Adrian Chiles and remaining at the BBC,' says the 31-year-old in a statement.

‘I fully understand the BBC had to move more swiftly than I could, and as a result they've managed to help make my mind up for me.'

ITV director of television Peter Fincham is confident Christine will be a hit with viewers.

‘It's great that she'll be reunited with Adrian Chiles and their unique and brilliant partnership will be at the heart of our new-look breakfast show from this autumn,' he says.

‘Christine will also become a familiar face to ITV peak-time audiences. We can't wait to get started.'

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