Dermot O'Leary 'follows in James Corden's footsteps as he attempts to crack US with new game show'
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Dermot O'Leary is said to be following in James Corden's footsteps as he attempts to crack the US as host of a brand new game show. The This Morning presenter, 51, reportedly has had long held ambitions to jump the pond and has already filmed a pilot for the new show.
![[Gavin and Stacey star James was catapulted to superstardom in the US after landing hosting duties of The Late Late Late Show in 2015, before quitting and returning to the UK last year]](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/12/15/00/93159151-14193393-image-a-7_1734223059296.jpg)
According to The Mirror, the show is similar to Who Wants To Be A Millionaire? but with seven contestants facing fewer questions. And while the pilot for Five Questions to a Million was filmed at Elstree Studios in London, all the hopefuls that took part were American.
![[According to reports the show is similar to Who Wants To Be A Millionaire? but with seven contestants facing fewer questions]](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/12/15/00/93159609-14193393-image-a-14_1734223423475.jpg)
A source told the publication: 'Dermot has long had ambitions of cracking America and this could finally be his chance.'. MailOnline have contacted Dermot's representative for comment. Dermot O'Leary (pictured) is said to be following in James Corden 's footsteps as he attempts to crack the US as host of a brand new game show.
![[And while the pilot for Five Questions to a Million was filmed at Elstree Studios in London, all the hopefuls that took part were American (pictured on This Morning with Cat Deeley)]](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/12/15/00/93159617-14193393-image-a-15_1734223464405.jpg)
Gavin and Stacey star James was catapulted to superstardom in the US after landing hosting duties of The Late Late Late Show in 2015, before quitting and returning to the UK last year. Gavin and Stacey star James, 46, was catapulted to superstardom in the US after landing hosting duties of The Late Late Late Show in 2015, before quitting and returning to the UK with his family last year.
![[Dermot's This Morning colleague Cat Deeley ,48, has also found fame stateside as host of So You Think You Can Dance? (pictured on the show)]](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/12/15/00/93159639-14193393-image-a-16_1734223525070.jpg)
Dermot's This Morning colleague Cat Deeley ,48, has also found fame stateside as host of So You Think You Can Dance?. Last year the dance competition has been renewed for season 18 and will return on March 4 with new judges Alison Holker - who first met her late husband Stephen 'tWitch' Boss when they were all-stars on season 7 of the Fox show - and Maksim Chmerkovskiy.
![[It comes after Dermot surprised fans by sharing an emotional tribute to his wife Dee on Instagram as he celebrated their 12th wedding anniversary]](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/11/13/01/89705583-14075273-Dermot_O_Leary_surprised_fans_by_sharing_an_emotional_tribute_to-a-85_1731459766097.jpg)
