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IRISH pop star Brian McFadden is reportedly set to take part in the next series of British reality show, I’m A Celebrity, Get Me Out Of Here! after music mogul Louis Walsh recommended him for the programme.

The ex-Westlife star is allegedly in negotiations to appear on the show where stars are left to survive in an Australian jungle and put through various tasks to win food for the camp.

McFadden — who was managed by Walsh while a part of the boyband — is said to be “seriously considering” the idea to boost his flagging music career.

A source recently said: “Louis thinks it will do Brian a lot of good and he will get a huge fee. ITV are desperate to get Brian signed up.”

The singer’s ex-wife Kerry Katona appeared on the jungle competition in 2004 and went on to win the show.