By Jessica Green For Mailonline
Published: 20:16 GMT, 11 March 2019 | Updated: 20:16 GMT, 11 March 2019
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Gemma Collins ‘is in talks to appear on Celebrity X Factor’ after the former TOWIE star helped boost Dancing On Ice’s ratings this year.
Bosses for the new X Factor series reportedly want to capitalise on The GC’s popularity by having her in the revamped talent show.
The reality TV star, 38, proved her musical prowess when taking part in the BBC’s All Together Now in 2018.
In demand: Gemma Collins ‘is in talks to appear on Celebrity X Factor’ after the former TOWIE star helped boost Dancing On Ice’s ratings this year
Gemma wowed Spice Girl Geri Horner with her rendition of Big Spender by Dame Shirley Bassey when performing for the celebrity judging panel as the singer admitted the Essex star was ‘amazing’.
Simon Cowell previously confirmed there will be two contrasting series’ of the ITV show - one featuring an all-star celebrity line-up, with the other an assortment of former contestants from the show’s colourful 15-year history.
A source for Celebrity X Factor told The Daily Star: ‘We want big and exciting stars and The GC is popular and we reckon she makes entertaining viewing.