Clare Balding set for Celebrity Traitors

Clare Balding is to take part in 'Celebrity Traitors'.

The 53-year-old presenter has reportedly signed up to compete with the likes of diver Tom Daley and comic Stephen Fry for the first celebrity version of the mystery game because she's a fan of the show, having previously rejected multiple offers to get involve with reality TV shows.

A source told The Sun newspaper's TV Biz column: “Clare is an absolutely brilliant signing because she’s always turned down reality offers flat.

“As such, this will offer the first real glimpse into what she’s like as a person.

“She’s known to generations of TV viewers from fronting everything from racing and the Olympics through to 'Crufts' and occasionally 'Countryfile'.

“And could anyone really believe that the Beeb’s dependable, sensible face of sport could be a treacherous liar?”

Clare previously admitted she had rejected approaches for 'Strictly Come Dancing' and 'I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here!'.

She said: “I wouldn’t do it.

“If they were building a school in Africa or something worthy I’d do it.”

The news comes just days after it was reported Tom was in final talks to sign up for the show.

A source told The Sun: "He’s always been a top target for reality show bookers, but his team knew he had the pick of the crop.

“The first series of the celebrity edition blows 'I’m A Celebrity' and 'Strictly' out the water, really, and Tom knows it will be hugely fun to film.

“He’ll make a great player too, as no one would suspect misdeeds from such a baby-faced lad.”

It was previously revealed that Stephen was top of host Claudia's wish list for the star-studded version and as a fan of the programme, he jumped at the chance to take part.

A source told TV Biz: "Claudia put Stephen right at the top of celebs she’d want on 'The Traitors' and Stephen has made it clear he’d be game.

“Stephen is a fan of the show and Claudia was desperate for him to be in it.

“No contracts have been signed yet — but he told the show’s bosses to name a time and date and he’ll be there.”

Claudia would also like to see the likes of 'EastEnders' legend Adam Woodyatt, Hollywood star Andrew Garfield, and 'Only Connect' host Victoria Coren Mitchell on the programme.