ITV has still not given up home of persuading Harry Hill to continue his TV Burp series, an insider claims.
Fans who watched the live recording for tonight's (March 24) episode have claimed it will definitely be the show's final edition.
However, according to The Mirror, the commercial broadcaster plans "many more discussions" with the comic over the next month.
Tonight, Hill will host a "huge" finale for the award-winning clip show, which is widely expected to come to an end after 11 years.
The final episode will feature cameos from ex-EastEnders star Cheryl Fergison, who played TV Burp icon Heather Trott, and Big Brother star Brian Belo.
An ITV source claimed: "Harry has been a hugely popular part of the ITV schedule for many years, and the management would undoubtedly prefer him to stay here.
"There will be many more discussions with Harry over the coming weeks, and we are hopeful a deal can yet be reached."
The 47-year-old is apparently working on a new ITV sports panel game with Alistair McGowan.
Meanwhile, last month a report alleged that Hill is on the verge of signing a £2 million deal with Channel 4 to front two major projects.
