I'm A Celeb winner set to join Strictly after wowing bosses while supporting pal in audience last year
The 37-year-old is set to take part after impressing BBC bosses when she supported pal Pete Wicks in the audience during last year's series.
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Geordie Shore star Vicky Pattinson has been offered a deal to join Strictly this year
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In 2015, Vicky was crowned I'm A Celebrity's Queen of the Jungle
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Vicky wowed BBC bosses when she supported pal Pete Wicks in the audience during last year's series
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A source said: 'Vicky loved watching Pete on the series and was in awe of the detail that goes into every performance.
'She has great energy and will no doubt be a hit with the viewers.
'Vicky's done plenty of reality shows but is ready to be out of her comfort zone on the dance floor.'
Newcastle-born Vicky found fame in 2011 by drinking to excess and having sex on MTV UK's Geordie Shore.
In 2015, she was crowned I'm A Celebrity's Queen of the Jungle, later calling the show the 'best thing' she had ever done.
She previously said she would not rule out appearing on Strictly Come Dancing — but admitted she would struggle on the dance floor.
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'Because me and him are more 'stand in the corner, drink and have a laugh' than the 'centre of the dance floor' people.'
She added: 'He was really nervous, and I think that's how I'll be.
Watch the shocking moment Vicky Pattinson PUNCHES Pete Wicks in the face in first look at new reality show Josh Must Win
'As I've gotten a bit older, I just feel like I get out of my comfort zone less and less.
'And I know that's not a good thing and I should be pushing myself out of it sometimes.'
A source close to Vicky said: 'She's had a continuing rise in popularity and her TV work is going from strength to strength after presenting a serious Channel Four documentary and appearing on Celebrity Gogglebox.
'It's a no-brainer they want to sign her up.'
The BBC declined to comment.
Vicky's representative was approached for comment.
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