Kirstie Hearts Oprah

Kirstie Alley has just signed a development deal with Oprah’s Harpo Productions.

It’s unclear whether the deal might include a syndicated daytime talk show or a program for Winfrey’s new cable channel (scheduled to launch in late 2009).

“I’m very open with what I’ve been through in my own personal life, and nothing — I mean nothing — is off-limits for me to talk about,” Alley said. “And I won’t lie — I live a beautiful life. So I hope to bring those elements together to offer something totally fresh for the television audience.”

Lucky Kirstie. If Oprah gives you a show, chances are it won’t do too bad. Dr. Phil and Rachel Ray are prime examples! Both hosts appeared frequently on The Oprah Winfrey Show before getting their own shows.

Alley has also been a frequent guest on Oprah, including a November 2006 appearance that generated buzz after she modeled a bikini to flaunt her 75-pound weight loss.

Let’s just hope Kirstie doesn’t use her new pulpit as a way to proselytize Scientology!

[Image via WENN.]