The new Phillip Schofield? ... Kanye West. Photograph: Lucas Jackson/Reuters
According to Entertainment Weekly, US network HBO have been desperate to sign hip hop artist Kanye West up for a TV show since before the writers' strike hit production schedules last year.
It seems they're utterly convinced of the rapper's potential draw but they've yet to settle on a format that would best suit him: although a fly-on-the-wall documentary has been mooted, with Curb Your Enthusiasm's Larry Charles as producer.
But is a straightforward docusoap the best outlet for Mr West's talents? Especially given his bizarre BeKanye infomercial?
Far be it from me to tell US networks how best to use their leading men, but here's a few suggestions: can you do any better?
1. Kanye Dig It? Kanye replaces Alan Titchmarsh for an "urban version" of Ground Force.
2. Kanye Cook? Won't Cook! Unique take on Celebrity Masterchef in which Kanye refuses to use a saucepan.
3. The West Wing Kanye show us around one end of his mansion.
4. Westway to the World Travel show with Kanye showing us his favourite playboy destinations.
5. HTV West Kanye steps into the shoes of legendary West Country weatherman Craig Rich.
