GEORDIE Shore star Scotty T is making a huge return to reality television.
His comeback comes four years after he was sacked from Geordie Shore after being caught taking cocaine.
In an interview with The Sun at the time Scotty said he’d turned to drugs to cope with the death of his step-father and three close friends.
Scotty, 34, has since turned his life around and is preparing to start work on E4 series Celeb Cooking School.
A source said: “Scotty has signed up to Celeb Cooking School alongside James Argent.
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“It is a massive comeback for him and will hopefully kick start his television career.
“Scotty made a brief appearance on Geordie Shore last year but this is his first full series on a show in four years.
“He cannot wait to get started and is looking forward to showing a different side to himself that may not have been seen before.
“Scotty is a popular person and E4 could see his potential.
“They believe Scotty is a great signing for Celeb Cooking School and will bring something really special to the table.”
Following his exit from Geordie Shore in 2018, Scotty’s career waned and despite a role on Just Tattoo Of Us with Charlotte Crosby his television roles dried up.
Pals said they hoped this show would be the start of a new beginning for Scotty.
The source added: “Scotty is a popular TV personality and is ready to give it his all.
“He has grown up a lot and thinks this could be a real turning point for him.”
The Sun exclusively revealed how Towie star James had signed up to the show yesterday.
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Insiders said he was keen to learn how to cook after losing 13 stone in weight after having gastric surgery.
An insider explained: “Arg is a keen cook and jumped at the chance to take part in the show.
“Because of his weight loss surgery, Arg is really in tune with healthy eating and what he puts into his body but he is not the best in the kitchen – but he really wants to learn.”
Last year the first series of Celeb Cooking School proved to be a hit, with celebs including Kerry Katona and Shaun Ryder taking part.
The show hosted by Melvin Odoom and starring chef Giorgio Locatelli helps hopeless celebs get to grips with cookery.
Katie Price had signed up to take part in this series but pulled out last month – leaving the show high and dry.
