It won't be a quiet Christmas for the powers that be at TV3, who are scrambling to prepare for Paul Henry's new multi-platform breakfast show next year.
Speculation is rife about who is joining Henry on the breakfast sofa, and Spy hears the hot favourite is gorgeous 3rd Degree host Sam Hayes.
TV3 confirmed Henry won't be flying solo. "There will be people on screen with Henry. We will be announcing the show's format in the New Year," said MediaWorks' Rachel Lorimer.
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Insiders tell Spy that Hayes, 30, is widely tipped as the "female future" of the network and is heir apparent to Hilary Barry in the coveted 6pm news-reading slot. We're told Hayes needs more experience - and what better way of getting that than trying to wrangle the lively Henry!