Gemma Collins and Megan McKenna are set for the 'Take Me Out' celebrity special.

Gemma Collins

Gemma Collins

The 'Only Way is Essex' stars have been asked to take part in the all-star instalment of the dating show to celebrate the tenth series, but viewers will be in for an even bigger surprise as, for the first time ever, the ladies will be given the power to choose their dates.

A TV insider told The Sun Online: "It is the tenth series of 'Take Me Out' so we have two special episodes to celebrate.

"We're going to have three famous ladies on the show who are determined to find their dream date, and Gemma and Megan are amongst the names bosses are keen to get. Paddy McGuiness will bring back thirty of his favourite male contestants and give them another chance at finding The One. The programme will also look back at all the love matches Take Me Out has created. Producers wanted to do something fun and exciting to celebrate the tenth series - and hopefully fans will love the two specials."

Gemma's quest for love comes just week after she was left heartbroken once again when her ex-boyfriend James 'Arg' Argent refused to rekindle their relationship.

Megan, on the other hand, split from her boyfriend Pete Wicks - who she had been dating for over a year - last month following a series of blazing rows over her music career.

It was then rumoured that she was back in touch with her former flame Harry Eden and, although the pair were said to be growing close, she is adamant she's still single.

The 'Take Me Out' celebrity special will hit screens at the beginning of 2018.