Axed BBC host O'Reilly lands ITV job

[dutchman]

Former Countryfile host Miriam O'Reilly has reportedly landed a job at ITV following her axe from the programme.



The presenter, who recently won her age discrimination case against the BBC, will present an episode of Tonight investigating the treatment of older people in the television industry.

A source told The Sun: "She will be holding the people in television to account, asking them how they choose who should be on TV.

"She will explore if there is a general culture in TV that favours the young over the older, more experienced faces. She has already approached the BBC about putting someone senior up to talk to.

"It will be embarrassing for the Beeb, but they will have to take it on the chin."

The show, which is expected to feature interviews with BBC executives about their casting process, is due to air next month on ITV1.