Gemma Collins is returning to 'I'm A Celebrity...Get Me Out Of Here!'.

Gemma Collins

Gemma Collins

Despite leaving after just 72 hours in the jungle on last year's series of the ITV reality show, the 'Only Way Is Essex' star - who claimed she'd caught malaria - is "desperate" to take part again this year and the producers are said to be "fascinated" by her.

A source told The Sun newspaper: "Although Gemma's last stint in the jungle was a disaster, she made great TV. Bosses are fascinated to see if she can overcome her fears and stay for the duration.

"Talks are at an advanced stage but Gemma is up for it and is desperate to prove she can stick it out. If she comes through the Bushtucker Trials and wins over the public, Gemma, 34, could end up having a bright future at ITV."

Gemma's 2014 campmate Craig Charles is reportedly also going back in the jungle, as he had to leave after four days when his brother died last year.

However, the two may not be reuniting, as it was previously reported that Gemma wants to be on 'Celebrity Big Brother', having recently been banned from filming 'TOWIE'.

A source said: "She is looking at 'CBB' as a way back to telly as well as showing 'TOWIE' bosses just what they are missing. But it all comes down to money."