Gemma Collins has taken a dig at 'Dancing On Ice' judge Jason Gardiner, saying he "can't actually skate".

Gemma Collins

Gemma Collins

The former 'The Only Way Is Essex' star will be appearing on the upcoming 11th series of the ITV skating competition - which will see Jason on the judging panel, alongside Olympic duo Jayne Torvill and Christopher Dean, and Ashley Banjo - and Gemma insists the veteran judge "can't back up" his comments with "actions".

Speaking on 'Lorraine', she said: "I find him highly amusing. I really like him, yes he's definitely going to say stuff about me and Jason Gardiner can't actually skate.

"Jason can have all the chat, but he can't back it up with the actions."

The 37-year-old star - who previously walked off 'I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here!' in 2014 after just three days - has offered to lift her professional skating partner Matt Evers on 'Dancing on Ice', which would be a first for the show.

Gemma added: "We are breaking all 'Dancing on Ice' rules this year."

Matt replied: "She's going to pick me up!"

The reality star also confessed she feels much "fitter" since stepping on the ice.

She said: "'I've always had a big butt but now I've deffo got a Beyoncé butt. I feel a lot more confident and definitely feel fitter and I'm thoroughly enjoying it."

Brian McFadden, Wes Nelson, Jane Danson, Didi Conn, Richard Blackwood and Saara Aalto are also among the celebrities taking part on the show this year.

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