Jamie Oliver ‘signs megabucks deal with Netflix’

Jamie Oliver has reportedly become the latest star to defect to Netflix after signing a megabucks deal with the streamer. 

The celebrity chef, 49, ended his multi-million pound golden handcuffs deal with Channel 4 in 2022 after making shows for them for two decades.

According to The Sun, Jamie has since been looking at several new projects and his first with Netflix will be their global hit Chef’s Table.

The series, which premiered in 2015, takes viewers inside the lives and kitchens of various acclaimed chefs to explore their talents and passions. 

A source said: ‘Signing for a huge streamer has now become a right of passage for the biggest stars on TV. It is seen as the next higher step in their career beyond working for the BBC, ITV or Channel 4.

‘It’s a situation which might have been unthinkable a few years ago, but it reflects a firm shift towards Netflix and Prime Video fast becoming the go-to for entertainment and factual programming.

‘The likes of Jamie Oliver are the ultimate choice for these international streamers, because they bring along a ready-made fanbase in countries dotted around the globe.’

Jamie is the latest British star to make the move to a streamer after the likes of Holly Wiloughby, Joel Dommett and Jeremy Clarkson. 

The chef’s work with Channel 4 is not finished yet as he is said to have several projects with the station in the pipeline.

However, he will increasingly be looking at new work with Netflix going forward. 

A spokesperson for Jamie Oliver declined to comment when contacted by MailOnline.  

Jamie originally joined the channel back in 2002 after finding fame as The Naked Chef on BBC2. 

Jeremy Clarkson has found great success with his show Clarkson’s Farm which has aired three series on the streamer.

Holly Willoughby has also made the move to Netflix after stepping down from hosting ITV’s This Morning ater 14 years.

The star has filmed new reality competition series Bear Hunt with Bear Grylls which is due to premiere on the streamer in 2025.

Joel Dommett, who hosts ITV’s The Masked Singer and BBC1’s Survivor, has also reportedly filmed a game show for Netflix.