First Dates star 'in talks' to take part in I'm A Celeb

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First Dates star and TV foodie Fred Sirieix is looking to switch fine dining for campfire stews as he negotiates with ITV over appearing on I'm A Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here.The French star, 51, is reportedly discussing starring in the hit ITV show, according to The Sun - despite previously saying he wouldn't be able to hack the show's gruelling bushtucker trials.

While Fred is no stranger to the eccentricities of fine dining, including frog legs and snails from his home country, eating a creature's private parts, fish eyes, and more was always a step too far for the famous foodie.

However, the First Dates maître d’ is now rumoured to be starring on the show later this year, with a TV insider suggesting Fred could be a hit with the ladies.They said: "Show bosses hope he’ll be a hit with the ladies watching, which is part of the reason they’ve targeted him. “Everyone’s really excited that they’re close to signing him up.” Fred has said in previous interviews that he wouldn't think he'd do I'm A Celebrity because he "wouldn't be too keen on eating a camel's anus".

Addressing his French upbringing, he added: "I know I eat frogs... but at least those frogs are cooked!". OK! has contacted ITV for a comment.This comes as Fred joined Gordon Ramsay and Gino D'Acampo for one final goodbye to Gordon, Gino, and Fred's Road Trip - with a two-part Spanish special being aired.The trio have been able to unite after contractual issues and scheduling caused chaos earlier this year - with the gang taking on a final journey from Malaga to Ronda and Jerez as part of their trip. "Along the way, the lads become waiters at a bustling beachfront restaurant, before Gordon and Gino go head-to-head in a tapas cook-off, and Fred puts on a.