Following the success of Pete Wicks: For Dogs’ Sake, a huge 87% of ED! readers want the one-time TOWIE star to take over from Alison Hammond as host of For The Love Of Dogs.
Earlier this month, Pete’s passion project was released on satellite channel U. It went down a storm with dog-loving viewers, with many seeing a striking resemblance between Pete and the late Paul O’Grady.
Many said they noticed similarities in the compassion Pete showed for the animals featured on the show. And they’re now eyeing the Dogs’ Trust ambassador as the new host of ITV’s For The Love Of Dogs.
Pete Wicks eyed to host For The Love Of Dogs
Alison Hammond was announced as the host of the series following the sudden death of much-loved personality Paul.
However, many viewers admitted that they didn’t immediately warm to her. Paul was always going to be a hard act to follow, though, something Alison herself has addressed.
Now, though, after asking ED! readers if they’d like Alison to stay on as host of For The Love Of Dogs or be replaced by Pete, the results are in. And it’s fair to say it’s a pretty landslide verdict for Pete.
‘He reminded me of Paul O’Grady’
We asked our readers: “Should Pete Wicks replace Alison Hammond on For The Love Of Dogs after the success of his TV show For Dogs’ Sake?”
Almost 1,500 people responded to our poll.
He reminded me so much of Paul O’Grady.
A whopping 87% shared that they would love to see Pete as the host of the ITV show. They answered: “Yes – he showed such care and compassion and reminded me so much of Paul O’Grady.”
Meanwhile, 13% said they’d like to see Alison remain on the show, admitting they enjoy seeing a “more relaxed, gentle side” to the usually flamboyant star.
‘Big risk’
According to The Sun, though, Pete fans are set to be disappointed.
Last summer, the paper claimed ITV had signed Alison to present another series of the show. It’s reportedly due to air this spring.
A source claimed: “It was a big risk continuing the show without Paul who obviously cannot be replaced, but Alison’s warmth and infectious personality shone through. It was a no-brainer to commission the series for another run and Alison is also delighted to be going back to Battersea.”
However, following the Christmas special, ITV hasn’t yet made an official announcement about a new series.
Read more: Inside Pete Wicks’ career reinvention – from TOWIE bad boy to becoming ‘the next Paul O’Grady’
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