[Alf Stewart]

ITV are clearly not concerned by all the media nonsense so you’d think they therefore have considerable confidence that there’s nothing much to any of it.

Exactly. If there was any credible evidence to back up the unsubstantiated rumours peddled by certain outlets, ITV would act to protect their business interests. They're not going to act in response to claims that aren't in any way being backed up, or the fact you can search Google for rumours and be rewarded with a plentiful amount of claptrap.

But, but Miss, Dan Wootten said so!