[Any sale
would not include ITV Studios,
the production arm behind I’m A Celebrity and the acclaimed
drama Mr Bates vs The Post Office, which has
itself been the focus of previous takeover speculation.]
[ITV has confirmed it is in early-stage talks
over a possible sale of its media
and entertainment broadcasting business to Sky
in a deal valued at £1.6 billion.
The company behind hit shows such as
I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! and Love Island
has said there is no certainty over the terms
or outcome of a potential sale of its media
and entertainment division.
It follows reports that Sky’s owner,
Comcast, is in talks with ITV about
a possible deal to buy the broadcaster’s
TV channels and streaming service, ITVX.]
https://www.itv.com/news/2025-11-07/...for-16-billion