The reality TV star is returning to the jungle, 12 years after her first memorable stint in camp

Gemma Collins

Gemma Collins is returning to I’m a Celebrity (Image: Getty)

Gemma Collins has admitted she is looking for “redemption” on I’m a Celebrity… South Africa.

The former TOWIE star has signed up for the upcoming all-stars edition of the jungle show, where she will be sharing the camp with celebs such as Scarlett Moffatt, Seann Walsh and Mo Farah.

It comes 12 years after she did the main ITV series, which she famously quit after just three days. Gemma became one of the shortest-lived campers in the show’s history, having struggled to adjust to the rough living conditions in the Australian jungle.

As the I’m a Celebrity… South Africa line-up was announced this week, Gemma, 45, posted a message on Instagram telling fans: “R.E.D.E.M.P.T.I.O.N. 2.0.”

She later shared in a radio interview: “Do you know what? I’ve reached an age where it’s like, fight the fear and do it anyway.”

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The show sees familiar faces returning to the jungle (Image: Getty)

She went on: “And I’ve read a lot of, like, empowerment books and, you know, challenging your own self.

“Diamonds are literally made from pressure. And unless you put yourself under that pressure, you don’t know what you can become.

“So, for me, being put under such pressure, such strain, such smells, such circumstances, such trials, I came out a diamond.”

The stars taking part in the spin-off series include actor Adam Thomas, pop icon Sinitta, comedian Seann Walsh and Pussycat Doll Ashley Roberts. Soap legend Bev Callard, Olympian Mo Farah, boxer David Haye, actor Craig Charles, footballer Jimmy Bullard and Harry Redknapp are also taking part in the show, which will be hosted by Ant and Dec.

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Ant and Dec host the show (Image: Getty)

ITV has promised the new series will be “on a whole new level”, featuring challenges that are “tougher than ever”.

“With relentless twists and turns, the campmates will never know what’s coming next,” the channel said.

“They will be faced with challenges at every turn, quickly learning that with big decisions come even bigger consequences…”