Justin Lee Collins considering £100,000 deal to appear on Celebrity Big Brother

Justin Lee Collins leaves St Albans Magistrates Court (PA)

Comedian and television presenter Justin Lee Collins who was found guilty last month of harassing his ex-girlfriend is considering trying to resurrect his career with an appearance on Celebrity Big Brother.

The 38-year-old is reportedly thinking over a £100,000 deal to appear on the Channel 5 reality television show.

He was found guilty of harassing his former partner Anna Larke during a campaign of sustained emotional and domestic abuse and sentenced to 140 hours of unpaid work as part of an 18-month community order, as well as paying the £3,500 prosecution costs.

But a Channel 5 source told The Mirror: He has done wrong but he has done his community service and going on the show could be the break he needs.”

“People will be able to see him 24/7 and see what he is really like and then make up their minds if he has changed.”

Collins could not be reached for comment.