The Traitors bosses ‘eyeing up Friends star for celeb model’
Courteney Cox is reportedly being lined up as the primary signing for a star model of The Traitors.
The actress, 59, is sweet friends with the host of the present, Claudia Winkleman, 52, and it claimed bosses are hoping their friendship will persuade Courteney to enroll.
American star Courteney was recognized all over the world for enjoying Monica Geller in hit sitcom Friends from 1994 to 2004.
Insiders have claimed producers are hoping to have the selection of various large stars who’re themselves followers of the truth programme following the success of the primary two collection, which featured beforehand unknown contestants.
A TV insider informed The Sun: ‘The truth the producers have a star from Friends of their sights exhibits the type of calibre of well-known faces Celebrity Traitors is aiming for.
Courteney Cox is reportedly being lined up as the primary signing for a star model of The Traitors (Courtney, left, pictured with The Traitors host and pal Claudia Winkleman)
The Traitors host Claudia (left) is sweet mates with actress Courteney (proper), with the pair being seen collectively in London final month
American star Courteney was recognized all over the world for enjoying Monica Geller in hit sitcom Friends from 1994 to 2004 (Courteney seen as Monica, left, alongside her Friends co-star Jennifer Aniston as Rachel Green in 1994)
‘After the present was introduced, producers have been swamped with calls from large names and their brokers eager to throw their hat within the ring — a lot of them a giant shock.
‘Courteney has at all times been a fan of the present, significantly because the British model has her mate Claudia fronting it.’
MailOnline has contacted the BBC and a consultant for Courteney for remark.
Last month it was reported producers have been prone to be eyeing up stars akin to Wagatha Christie rivals Coleen Rooney and Rebekah Vardy.
Others on the potential roster are mentioned to be former Health Secretary Matt Hancock, who completed third in 2022’s I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here, and Match of the Day host and former footballer Gary Lineker.
A TV insider informed The Sun: ‘Bosses need large names because the present is getting large viewing figures, and so they know they’ll have a lot to select from as The Traitors has big followers inside the showbiz world…
‘But in addition they need stars who’re prone to be nice game-players and who’ve nice survival abilities, the power to double-cross or a approach of sniffing out a back-stabber.
‘Rumours of a star collection have naturally swirled since The Traitors launched in 2022 and the present turned an prompt hit — however they’ve been unfounded gossip till now.’
Courtney has beforehand appeared in a skit for The Traitors wherein she begged Claudia to let her participate
Courteney insisted she was a fan of the present as she appeared within the skit forward of collection two, which aired final month
The insider added that BBC bosses needed the civilian model of the present to turn out to be nicely established earlier than they began work on planing out a star model.
However, the primary two collection have proved such successes that telly bigwigs have apparently determined to push on with the celeb spin-off.
‘They’re capturing for the celebrities too,’ the insider added. ‘Because they don’t see why they will’t entice the identical calibre of those who presently join Strictly and I’m A Celebrity.’
MailOnline contacted the BBC for remark.
The Traitors presenter Claudia Winkleman has beforehand mentioned she hoped some large names would seem on a star model of the present.
Naming some individuals she want to see seem, she mentioned: ‘Victoria Coren, Kirsty Young, Adam Woodyatt, Stephen Fry, Alison Hammond… let’s try this.’
It comes after The Traitors winner Harry Clark reportedly turned down Celebrity Big Brother, regardless of being supplied £250,000 to star on the present.
Harry gripped the nation together with his tactful efficiency within the BBC present as he stole the £95,150 winnings from the faithfuls.
However regardless of the ITV actuality present providing him greater than double his prize cash, The Sun has revealed the military corporal has chosen to show the chance down.
It comes after Harry signed to expertise company Inter Talent earlier this week after assembly with over 15 totally different businesses.
It is claimed producers are hoping to have the selection some large stars who’re followers of the truth present, together with Wagatha Christie rivals Coleen Rooney (left) and Rebekah Vardy (proper) (pictured through the trial in May 2022)
The Traitors presenter Claudia has beforehand mentioned she hoped some large names would seem on a star model of the present, together with Andrew Garfield (pictured final month)
Former Health Secretary Matt Hancock (proper), who completed third in 2022’s I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here, and Match of the Day host Gary Lineker (left) are additionally prompt names
Claudia has additionally mentioned she would love This Morning host Alison Hammond to seem on a star model of The Traitors (Alison pictured on This Morning final month)
An inside supply informed the publication: ‘Just like his time on the whodunnit present, he’s being extremely shrewd about each transfer he makes and needs to play the lengthy recreation.
‘He’s made no bones concerning the truth he fancies doing actuality TV. And though he was extremely flattered by the provide, Celebrity Big Brother did not really feel like the suitable challenge for him.
‘He’s now obtained professional steering from top-of-the-line expertise businesses within the nation after having at least 16 corporations strategy him to dealer offers on his behalf.’
Harry’s representatives informed MailOnline they have been unable to remark.
The Traitors winner Harry Clark, 23, has reportedly rejected a £250,000 provide for main actuality TV present Celebrity Big Brother as he indicators with expertise company
