This Morning meets Grand Designs as Josie Gibson takes fans inside her country mansion for new primetime ITV series Big Country Build
The 40-year-old - who regularly appears as a step-in host for the ITV show - will face the upcoming ITV programme Josie Gibson's Big Country Build.
The seven-part series has allowed for cameras to follow her journey of transforming her huge Somerset property into a modern pad.
Josie will be joined by her rarely-seen family members brothers Josh and Charlie, who are scrap metal traders, as well as her builder cousin Tom.
Not only that, she's keen to follow a sustainable life style, so the camera crew will follow her growing her own produce and installing an underground heat pump for bees.
ITV's press release states: 'The extensive renovation will be followed every step of the way as Josie attempts to assemble her dream home, complete with an on-site gym, walk-in wardrobe, and blacked out windows.
'And as she adapts to new surroundings, Josie will be building lots of new friendships with neighbours who could prove integral towards making her renovation dreams a reality.'
Speaking about her new show, Josie said: 'My dream is to build a house as eco and luxurious as possible where you are immersed in the sanctuary of nature.
'I want to use the acres of land to try and my best to have a little small holding. I want bees, birds, badgers, to all live in harmony.
'Though, I'm becoming increasingly concerned that my harmonious dream is slowly turning into a construction nightmare..
'I can't wait to bring the audience along on this journey with me!'
The show is commissioned by Katie Rawliffe, who is Director of Entertainment & Daytime for ITV, as well as Lily Wilson, Commissioning Editor for ITV.
Katie said: 'She's done a stint in the jungle and tackled all manner of outlandish tasks on This Morning, but our audiences are about to see a completely new side to Josie Gibson as she embraces country life and takes sustainable living to a whole new level!'
Dom Bird, Senior Vice President, MGM Unscripted added: 'Josie's energy is infectious and her enthusiasm unstoppable. Her renovation experience, however, is less apparent.
'They'll be chaos, charm, and more than a few bumps in the road as Josie and her band of builders attempt to turn her newly acquired wreck into the dream home she's always wanted.'
Josie Gibson's Big Country Build is produced by MGM Alternative UK.
Sarah Clarke is series producer.
In a sneak preview of the show, Josie can be seen saying walking around the property saying: 'Can't wait to start knocking it down...
'That's the best bit innit.
'This is being smashed out. All the doors are going... that's going.
'This wall is going to be knocked out. That wall is going to go...
'The entire thing is going to be demolished. And this is going to be glass from the bottom all the way up to the top.'
Fans are very excited, with one saying on Instagram: 'Can't wait for this!!!'
'How fabulous.'
'ooooooo how exciting can't wait to watch.'
'That's gonna be a great show Josie.'
Josie shot to fame in 2010 when she won the 11th series of the Channel 4 series of Big Brother.
The star became a huge hit with fans and has gone on to have a very successful telly career.
She joined the This Morning team in 2019 and regularly steps in for the main presenters when they are away.
Josie also presents segments and competitions.
The host has starred in various other TV shows over the years.
Josie has appeared on 8 Out of 10 Cats, Loose Women, The Jump, Cooking with the Stars, I'm A Celebrity and The Masked Singer UK.
The presenter is also proud mum to her son Reggie-James.
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