Jonathan Ross Re-Ups with ITV

LONDON: The TV presenter Jonathan Ross has extended his deal with ITV, with a new agreement that sees him continuing to host his chat show for a further three seasons.

The new deal will see three new ten-part series in 2012 and 2013, along with Christmas specials. Ross had spent many years with the BBC before moving over to host his show on ITV1 in September.

Ross commented: "I am thrilled to be signing again for ITV. It’s like that stage in a relationship when you’ve been leaving a few clothes over every time you stay, and they finally give you a door key."

Elaine Bedell, ITV’s director of entertainment and comedy, said: "Jonathan remains one of the biggest talents on U.K. television and his first series for us shows that our ITV audience has enthusiastically welcomed him back to our television screens, doing what he does best."