CELEBS Go Dating look set to make show history after signing up a Channel 4 reality star for the next series.
However, Katie Price, 45, won’t be best pleased when she discovers the identity of the rising TV star.
E4 bosses have secured Married At First Sight UK star Ella Morgan for the brand new series set to launch later this year.
It means that Ella will be the first transgendercelebrity to have been cast on the programme.
Ella famously dated Katie’s now-boyfriend JJ Slater on MAFS as part of a shocking affair plot but their romance soon fizzled out after filming on the programme had wrapped.
A source exclusively told The Sun: “Ella is telling friends she’s signed up for Celebs Go Dating this week – she’ll make show history as the first trans contestant and bosses were really keen to sign her.
“She’s so honest, speaks from the heart and is truly looking for love.”
CGD bosses are currently putting together a mix of stars to take part in the programme’s thirteenth series later this year.
Other stars who are understood to have held meetings with producers about appearing on the show include Made in Chelsea‘s Tristan Phipps and original Love Island icon Hannah Elizabeth.
Speaking of Hannah potentially joining the cast, a source told The Sun: “Hannah Elizabeth has had a series of meetings about signing up for Celebs Go Dating.
“Show bosses were really impressed with her on All Stars and think she would be perfect for the E4 show – she has a larger than life personality, is up for a laugh and she’s serious about finding someone.”
Celebs Go Dating follows a group of single stars as they look for love, with a bit of help from dating experts Anna Williamson and Paul Brunson.
With Ella now turning to the experts for guidance in finding a man, 45-year-old Katie could be left terrified that Ella will spill all on their feud after the MAFS star was left “betrayed” at the ex-glamour model ‘stealing’ her ex.
Fiery Ella is unlikely to hold back when it comes to discussing her feelings towards JJ on the programme and is likely to pass judgement on his current union with Katie too.
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Celebs Go Dating premiered in 2016 and has since aired a whopping twelve series of the show and has helped almost 50 famous faces try and find love. Whilst many didn't find their forever partner on the programme, many of the show's biggest names have nonetheless managed to settle down of their own accord.
- Charlotte Crosby (series 1 – 2016) – The show’s first big signee was Charlotte who was fresh from quitting Geordie Shore and splitting with on-off love Gaz Beadle. On the show she enjoyed dates with a stripper named Jeavon and MAFS hunk Brad Skelly–years before he took part in the E4 marriage programme. These days, the reality megastar has found love with businessman Jake Ankers and the pair share daughter Alba Jean together. Having got engaged in Dubai last year, with the proposal filmed for her BBC series Charlotte in Sunderland, the TV couple are now planning a wedding of their dreams as well as hoping for more children.
- Ferne McCann (series 2 – 2017) – Ferne was fresh out of the I’m A Celebrity jungle when she joined the Celebrity Dating Agency. Although the TOWIE beauty failed to find lasting love on the programme, she soon became a mother to baby Sunday with her jailed ex, Arthur Collins. These days she is happily with fiance Lorri Haines and the couple even have their own child together, Finty.
- Jorgie Porter (series 2 – 2017) – Like Ferne, Hollyoaks actress Jorgie was snapped up for the show after a stint Down Under. She is now a mum-of-one to baby Forest and has recently given fans a peek into motherhood and her home life with fiance Ollie for the very first time on ITV reality series, Drama Queens.
- Charlotte Dawson (series 3 – 2017) – Charlotte was all up for a laugh when she headed to the Agency after making a reputation for herself as a wild party animal. During her time on the programme she enjoyed a sordid forbidden romance with fellow celeb, The X Factor star Frankie Coccozza which quickly fizzled out. Now the star is a mum to two boys, Noah and Jude, with her rugby ace partner, Matt Sarsfield.
- Kerry Katona (series 6 – 2019) – Whilst often known for being unlucky in love, Kerry attempted to find the one with a turn on CGD. With three failed marriages and five children under her belt, Kerry treated the programme as a last chance saloon. Whilst romance did not blossom, she used the agent’s advice with her next partner, fiance Ryan Mahoney whom she met shortly after the series wrapped. Kerry and Ryan are still happily together to this day and live in her stunning Cheshire abode.
- Alison Hammond (series 8 – 2020) – This Morning legend Alison took part in the programme in 2020 after admitting to longing for a partner. Although she enjoyed a slew of successful dates, nothing appeared to last. However, The Sun revealed earlier this month how the TV presenter had managed to win the heart of a Russian toyboy, David Putman.
- Laura Anderson and Gary Lucy (series 11 – 2022) – Love Island star Laura and Hollyoaks actor Gary ended up dating one another after both signing up for the show’s eleventh series. They went on to have a daughter together, Bonnie, but their romance has been on-off with the pair even being separated during Laura’s pregnancy. Although it looked as though the romance had gotten back on track, things appear to have cooled once again in recent weeks.
- Vanessa Feltz (series 12 – 2023) – Vanessa signed up for the show in the wake of her highly-publicised split from her ex, Ben Ofeudo. Vanessa left E4 fans shocked when she was criticised for her rude demeanour on dates and was called out by the show’s agents for her behaviour with the gentleman she was paired up with on the show. Vanessa is still believed to be single almost a year on from the show.
- Adam Collard (series 12 – 2023)– The Love Island bad boy caused tension on the show after he hooked up with fashion model and OnlyFans creator Lottie Moss during filming but later confirmed he wanted nothing more with Kate Moss’ little sis. These days, he is loved up with sports broadcaster Laura Woods with the couple regularly putting on the PDA when out in public.
The Sun previously revealed how Ella was left shocked to discover the pair were in a relationship after she built up a friendship with the Pricey.
JJ famously ended up with Ella after the pair cheated on their respective partners during the TV show and embarked on a short-lived fling.
When news of Katie and JJ first broke, a source close to Ella told us: “Ella is fuming and feels really betrayed by Katie for talking to her ex JJ.
“Ella and Katie have become friends over recent months, so it surprised her that Katie would do that.
“She doesn’t have any feelings for JJ, she’s just livid that Katie went behind her back and broke girl code.”
Katie and JJ are currently enjoying a loved-up break in Ayia Napa after she fled the UK despite being due in court for a hearing on her ongoing bankruptcy case.
Katie, 45, has been warned she could face jail for the legal no show – which came after she was declared bankrupt for a second time back in March.
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