Gemma Collins plotting revenge on Strictly by targeting place on US version Dancing With The Stars

GEMMA Collins is planning revenge on Strictly Come Dancing by targeting a place on the US version.

The former Towie star, 39, was snubbed by Strictly bosses as she was deemed too low calibre.

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Gemma was a hit with US audiences after appearing on Netflix drama Orange is the New Black in 2018[/caption]

But she came to the attention of the US dance show after impressing US audiences with her appearance on the Netflix hit drama Orange is the New Black in 2018.

A source said: “Gemma would love to have another crack at the US. The Americans loved her when she made a cameo in Orange is the New Black and bookers on Dancing with the Stars have shown an interest.

“Gemma’s schedule is always jam-packed and it’s difficult for this year but the team in the US are keen to secure her for 2021.”

Gemma, who also stars in her own ITVBe series, Diva, was previously blasted by Strictly judge Craig Revel Horwood in 2017.

When asked why Gemma had never been booked for the BBC primetime show, Craig, 55, said they tended to opt for stars of a “higher calibre”.

Gemma, who competed in Dancing On Ice on ITV last year, slammed his comments.

Speaking to The Sun, Gemma said: “I find his comment funny. I’m not low rent, Craig. We’ve all got to start somewhere and it’s a shame to just knock someone out of giving them a chance because they don’t think I’m high calibre enough.

“Well I’m sorry I wasn’t born with a silver spoon in my mouth but I get 2.2 million hits on my social media. Where did he start?

“If anything, I’d probably bring a different audience to the BBC. It’ll be called the BGC by the time I’ve finished with rumba-ing it up.”

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