Des, Mel And The Tea Time War
Des O'Connor and Melanie Sykes are poised to challenge Richard And Judy in the battle for chat show supremacy.
ITV1 has announced it is moving Today With Des And Mel from lunchtime to a new slot at 5pm.
The move will put the programme in direct competition with Channel 4's Richard And Judy show.
Mel added: "I am delighted. I'm particularly pleased because my parents will be back home from work by that time and be able to watch the show!"
Des added: "Mel and I are thrilled."
Viewing figures for the show have doubled since launch.
The new 5pm programme will be launched on January 10, replacing the Paul O'Grady Show, which ends next month.
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