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Gillian McKeith has reportedly been excused from any further trials on this year's 'I'm A Celebrity' just hours after she jokingly claimed that she's pregnant.

The TV nutritionist shouted out that she was expecting a child in a bid to get out of the jungle jail, according to newspaper reports.

Viewers have already seen Gillian use her many phobias including fear of water and insects as an excuse not to take part in tasks, while on Sunday night she fainted during a live broadcast.

A show insider told the Daily Mirror: "Producers have decided that enough is enough. Gillian is beginning to make a mockery of the whole show. Her refusal to take part is spoiling the trials for fans.

"Obviously viewers are enjoying watching Gillian squirm because they keep voting for her, but now she has started to completely refuse to try, which ruins the programme. Gillian could throw the whole series into crisis, so we've had to give her a sick note."

Last night viewers of the ITV show saw Gillian win several stars during the latest challenge after encouragement from fellow contestant Dom Joly.