Former Conservative politician Ann Widdecombe and Italian lawyer Nancy Dell'Olio have reportedly signed up for the second series of Celebrity Cooking School.

The E4 reality show features Michelin-starred chef Giorgio Locatelli attempting to teach hapless celebrities basic cooking skills, eliminating the worst one each episode until a winner is crowned.

A source told The Sun: "Ann and Nancy are two formidable women who need a little bit of help in the kitchen.

"Nancy appeared on Celebrity MasterChef last year but it was obvious she was useless hence why she was booted off first.

"As she said herself then, the main ingredients in her fridge were 'water, champagne and wine,' so she needs to go back to basics.

"Ann, meanwhile, just needs a refresher. But host Melvin Odoom and chef Giorgio Locatelli will have to be wary of her temper. Ann is not a woman you can boss around.

"Producers imagine she could be quite the menace once she gets behind the hob so they are expecting fireworks."

Also thought to be in the lineup for the new series, which will air later this year, are TOWIE's James Argent and former Geordie Shore star Scotty T.