Towie legend signs up for Celebrity Antiques Road Trip – taking fans by surprise

A TOWIE legend has signed up for Celebrity Antiques Road Trip in a move that's left fans surprised.

The BBC has announced a celebrity special of the antiques show, which airs on BBC One.

Reality star Gemma Collins is one of the famous faces taking part in the show.

She'll be joined by Radio 1 presenter and DJ Melvin Odoom.

The pair will be tasked at trawling through antique fairs in the hope of finding a rare gem.

When it comes to selling the items at auction, Gemma, 42, and Mevlin, 42, will be hoping to score a profit.

The Beeb said their episode is due to air later this year.

Reacting to the news, one fan said: "Love it! Gemma cracks me up."

A second commented: "Can't wait to watch this."

Meanwhile, this show is much more tame compared to the other programme Melvin has signed up to take part in.

He will have his sperm examined for a one-off Channel 4 show along with two other stars.

Embarrassing Bodies presenter Dr Anand Patel will host the programme, called 'Celebrity Save Our Sperm'.

Over eight weeks the three men will undergo a series of treatments and experiments aimed at increasing their fertility.