The Daily Record today reports that Diet Guru Gillian McKeith has been signed up to appear in the upcoming series of Celebrity X Factor.

A source said: “Gillian, is so excited about this.

“She’s always wanted to be a singer and she is over the moon at the thought of singing in front of an audience.

“She’s really serious about it so she’s started singing lessons.

“Gillian’s not the best singer in the world but she really wants to do well on the show and sees it as her big chance.

“X Factor pulls in such a big audience and is one of the biggest shows on TV, so it’s Gillian’s chance to shine.

“She never thought she’d get an opportunity like this and she doesn’t want to mess it up.”

ITV bosses are also thought to have approached Jordan and Peter Andre, Victoria Beckham, Jade Goody and Celebrity Big Brother winner Chantelle Houghton about taking part in the show. None have yet been confirmed as contestants, but those who do sign up will be paid £50,000 for their effort and
Kate Thornton has managed to clinch a deal for £500,000 to present the show.