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‘I'm A Celebrity' 2015: Gemma Collins' Jungle Return 'Blocked By Medics'

Gemma's Hopes Of An 'I'm A Celeb' Return Dealt Serious Blow
Ashley Percival
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Gemma Collins’ hopes of returning to ‘I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here!’ have been dealt a serious blow, as she has reportedly been blocked from going back into the jungle on medical grounds.

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The former ‘TOWIE’ star has been deemed “too vulnerable” to take part in the ITV reality show, after undergoing psych tests that contestants must take.

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Gemma Collins

Gemma was said to have agreed to take part in the new series of ‘I’m A Celeb’, having quit last year’s competition after just 72 hours.

According to The Sun, she is now “gutted” to not be able to return.

“Gemma is gutted because she was desperate to give it another go,” a source told the paper.

“She’s in the best shape of her life but docs feared another repeat of last year’s early exit.

“Despite losing weight and brimming with confidence, they felt she still wasn’t strong enough to cope with the demands.

“ITV still want her to be involved with the show in some capacity. They think she’s TV gold.”

Gemma’s time in the jungle was characterised by her fear of almost everything, and at one point, she believed she had contracted malaria.

After leaving the show, she said she was quitting showbiz altogether, but returned to ‘TOWIE’ just weeks later.

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Gemma's tears were a constant feature of her jungle stay

She has since quit the ITVBe reality series, telling The Mirror in August: “I truly have had a blast on ‘TOWIE’.

“It’s been so much fun, it’s been dramatic and emotional at times but I’ve loved every minute of it.

“I will really miss all the cast and crew and wish the show continued success.”

It is believed Gemma turned down a place on the last series of ‘Celebrity Big Brother’ to take part in ‘I’m A Celeb’.

Her former co-star Ferne McCann has reportedly signed up for next January’s series, making it unlikely Gemma could now sign up for the Channel 5 show.

Check out the full list of 'I'm A Celebrity' line-up rumours below...

'I'm A Celebrity' 2015: All The Rumours So Far...
Spencer Matthews(01 of28)
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Rumours recently suggested that Spencer was leaving 'Made In Chelsea', with his first venture away from the SW4 gang being a stint on 'I'm A Celeb'.If he needs some tips, he could always ask Hugo Taylor, who appeared on the show in 2012. (credit:Anthony Harvey via Getty Images)
Leslie Ash(02 of28)
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After shying away from the public in the years since her MRSA diagnosis, reports recently claimed that Leslie was hoping to give her career a boost with an appearance on 'I'm A Celebrity'. (credit:Sylvia Linares via Getty Images)
Duncan Bannatyne(03 of28)
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The former 'Dragon's Den' panellist has reportedly told ITV producers 'I'm in!', ahead of this year's series, though he dispelled the rumours on his Twitter page, claiming he'd not been asked to take part. (credit:Mike Marsland via Getty Images)
Rustie Lee(04 of28)
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After pulling out of last year's series at the last minute, it seems this could finally be the year we get to see Rustie Lee in the jungle. (credit:Ben A. Pruchnie via Getty Images)
Jake Wood(05 of28)
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A year after stunning us all with his 'Strictly Come Dancing' appearance, Jake has said that he'd like to appear on 'I'm A Celebrity', during his forthcoming year off from 'EastEnders'. (credit:Stuart C. Wilson via Getty Images)
Stephanie Davis(06 of28)
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After her controversial 'Hollyoaks' departure, newspaper reports have suggested that Stephanie could be packing her bags for an extended stay in the 'I'm A Celeb' camp. (credit:Ian West/PA Wire)
Denise Van Outen(07 of28)
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Last year, Denise said she would love to take part in the next series of 'I'm A Celebrity', but admitted she wouldn't fancy tucking into any creepy-crawlies, saying: "I couldn’t do the eating trials but I could do everything else." (credit:Danny Martindale via Getty Images)
James Arthur(08 of28)
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After insisting that his previous controversies are now long in his past, reports suggested that this 'X Factor' winner was using an appearance on 'I'm A Celebrity' to prove to the public he's turned over a new leaf, though he's since insisted he's not appearing on the show, and is recording a new album instead. (credit:Brigitte Engl via Getty Images)
Charlotte Crosby(09 of28)
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Having already won 'Celebrity Big Brother' in 2013, Charlotte has said that she'd love to give the jungle a try, but claims ITV producers are less enthused.She told 'Lorraine' back in August: "I’d really love to go into the jungle now - but I don’t think they’d have us.“They said they don’t want anyone from 'Geordie Shore'." (credit:Eamonn McCormack via Getty Images)
Vicky Pattinson(10 of28)
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However, despite Charlotte's insistence that ITV don't want the 'Geordie Shore' cast for the jungle, that hasn't stopped her former co-star Vicky Pattinson from cropping up on the list of rumoured campmates. (credit:Rex)
Paul Gascoigne(11 of28)
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True, he's rumoured for practically every reality show every year, but thanks to the new 'Gascoigne' documentary, he's back in the public eye and doing well - but will 'I'm A Celebrity' producers try and capitalise on that? (credit:Karwai Tang via Getty Images)
Nicole Kidman(12 of28)
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Sometimes you read an 'I'm A Celebrity' rumour and think... 'well, this is clearly not true. Why are you wasting our time?'But the weird thing about this one is... Nicole has actually commented on it herself.Admitting she'd like to take part in the show, the Oscar-winning then claimed: "I’m Australian, we’re used to that kind of thing and I’ve even been known to try a witchetty grub!"This is what happens when you spend too much time with those Compare The Market meerkats... (credit:Ian West/PA Wire)
Michael Pattemore(13 of28)
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Michael, husband to the late Lynda Bellingham, admitted last month that he'd turned producers down when they approached him for the show, claiming: "It's still too close to Lynda's death for me, and to be honest, it would not have seemed right for me to go and do that." (credit:Steve Parsons/PA Wire)
Gemma Collins(14 of28)
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Gemma was reportedly hoping for a second crack at the 'I'm A Celebrity' whip, with new claims that the show's medics have turned her down for her own well-being. (credit:Eamonn McCormack via Getty Images)
Craig Charles(15 of28)
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Craig, on the other hand, has already said he won't be returning to the jungle this year. He quit last year's series after learning about the death of his brother.However, he's also insisted that he wouldn't rule it out in the future. (credit:Simone Joyner via Getty Images)
Caitlyn Jenner(16 of28)
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Now this might seem like a long shot, but Caitlyn actually appeared on the US version of the show way back in 2003, when she was still known to the public as Bruce Jenner, and finished in fourth place.True, it's unlikely she'll be in the jungle this year - but we can dream, can't we..? (credit:Tibrina Hobson via Getty Images)
Katie Price(17 of28)
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And while we're on the subject of jungle comebacks, Katie Price recently put herself forward for a third turn in 'I'm A Celebrity', despite her last attempt, six years ago, seeing her walk away from the series completely, when she was repeatedly chosen to do Bushtucker Trials by the public. (credit:Matt Crossick/PA Wire)
Louis Walsh(18 of28)
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Louis recently confirmed that he'd been approached for 'I'm A Celebrity', though newspapers claimed he'd turned the show down, as he's gearing up for a return to 'The X Factor'. Time will tell... (credit:Daniel Leal-Olivas/PA Wire)
Rachel Christie(19 of28)
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A former 'Love Island' contestant, niece of Linford Christie and mother to David McIntosh's child, it's hard to choose exactly which Z-list strand to lead with when it comes to Rachel, but she's reportedly been in talks to appear on 'I'm A Celeb' too, according to the Daily Star. (credit:WENN)
Ronan Keating(20 of28)
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Ronan's rumoured appearance on the show also seems to have come out of nowhere, with The Mirror again naming him as a potential star in this year's series. (credit:Roberto Ricciuti via Getty Images)
Anne Robinson(21 of28)
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Sadly, the former 'The Weakest Link' host has said she has no interest in appearing on 'I'm A Celeb', despite constant offers from producers.Anne says she even once turned down an offer of £500,000 to join the show. (credit:Eamonn McCormack via Getty Images)
Ed Balls(22 of28)
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Similarly, former Shadow Chancellor Ed Balls has also said he turned down 'I'm A Celeb'.He's got a lot of time on his hands now, though, so maybe he'll reconsider... (credit:Bloomberg via Getty Images)
Chloe Mafia(23 of28)
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Curiously, former 'X Factor' auditionee-turned-businesswoman-and-model, Chloe 'Dern't Be Taaaht This Is Meh Laaaf' Mafia has all but offered herself on a plate to producers ahead of the new series.A spokesperson for Chloe told The Mirror (seemingly out of nowhere!): "Chloe loves reality TV shows and is a big fan of 'Celebrity Big Brother' and 'The Jump'... She's a fan of I'm A Celebrity, Get Me Out Of Here and would do it if she were asked." (credit:Antonio de Moraes Barros Filho via Getty Images)
Tom Daley(24 of28)
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Another star who's rumoured for 'I'm A Celebrity' every year, Tom has been listed by http://www.mirror.co.uk/tv/tv-news/x-factor-star-james-arthur-6359781 as a potential campmate for this year's series. (credit:Neil Mockford via Getty Images)
Jamelia(25 of28)
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Earlier this year, it was claimed that Jamelia was torn between appearing on 'I'm A Celeb' and 'Strictly'.Obviously, she eventually plumped for the latter, but if she's booted off the dance floor in the early stages, perhaps it won't be too late for her to head to the jungle. (credit:Mike Marsland via Getty Images)
Will Mellor(26 of28)
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The 'Broadchurch' actor got all our hopes up when he uploaded this image onto his Twitter page... though it later emerged he'd only been filming an 'I'm A Celeb'-themed sketch on 'Celebrity Juice'. (credit:Twitter/Will Mellor)
Alex Reid(27 of28)
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Another former 'CBB' winner, rumoured 'I'm A Celeb' contestant Alex Reid is a reality TV dream contestant in our eyes. (credit:Ferdaus Shamim via Getty Images)
Josie Cunningham(28 of28)
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Aaaaaaaand then there's Josie Cunningham. It was claimed when Josie's Twitter page was hacked that she was involved in a bidding war between 'I'm A Celeb' and 'Celebrity Big Brother'... but given that she's been making similar claims for a year now, we won't be holding our breath... (credit:Amy Murphy/PA Wire)

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