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Group GB star Tom Daly is reportedly set to dive into reality TV as he signs up for BBC hit The Traitors.
According to The Sun, the Olympic diver, 30, is in final negotiations to join the popular version of the fan-favorite series.
They take on Claudia Winkleman and her fellow celebrity stars, who joins host Claudia Winkleman during the Olympic summer, a retired athlete after Paris. Arthros Castle in the Scottish Highlands when filming begins next year on the backstabbing show.
An insider told the publication: 'She was always a prime target for reality show bookers, but her team knew she was cropping up.
The first series of the 'celebrity edition' blows I'm a celebrity and definitely out of the water, and Tom knows that it will be a lot of fun to film.
Team GB star Tom Daly is reportedly set to take the plunge into reality TV after signing up for BBC hit The Traitors.
The retired athlete will join Claudia Winkleman and her fellow celebrity stars after the Paris Olympics in the summer.
'He would be a great player too, as no one would suspect the misdeeds of such a baby-faced boy.'
MailOnline has contacted Tom's representatives for comment.
Tom completed his collection of Olympic medals when he teamed up with Noah Williams to win silver in the men's synchronized 10m platform in Paris.
It was the 30-year-old's fifth medal in his five appearances at the Games for Team GB, the first coming 18 years ago in Beijing as a 14-year-old.
Recalling the timing of his career after his Paris win, the father-of-two told Vogue: 'At the end, on the podium, knowing it was my last competitive dive was emotional.
'But I have to make a decision at some point and I feel like this is the right time to call it a day.
'I've done this my whole life and it's going to be hard to give it up. This will be a big adjustment.
'I want people to remember me as someone who persevered, persevered and never gave up until he achieved his dream.
'I feel very proud to be Britain's most decorated diver at the moment. When I look back, I'm really satisfied with what I did.'
An insider told the publication: 'She's always been a prime target for reality show bookers, but her team knew she'd pick the crop' (pictured Claudia and Traitor winner Harry Clarke)
The athlete completed his collection of Olympic medals when he teamed up with Noah Williams to win silver in the men's synchronized 10m platform in Paris.
Stephen Fry has reportedly agreed to star in the new Celebrity The Traitors spin-off (filming in June).
Stephen Fry has also reportedly agreed to take part in the new celebrity Traitors spin-off.
According to The Sun, top of 67-year-old English broadcaster Claudia's wish list was a BBC psychological game show.
Insiders say the comedian has been approached to star in the show and has 'confirmed' his appearance.
A source told The Sun: 'Claudia has put Stephen at the top of her favorite celebs on The Betrayers and Stephen has made it clear he'll be game.'
'Stephen was a fan of the show and Claudia wanted him to be on it.'
They added: 'No contracts have been signed yet – but he has asked the show's bosses to set a time and date and he will be there.'
Others on Claudia's wishlist for next year's series include Only Connect quiz presenter Victoria Corran Mitchell and actors Adam Woodyatt and Andrew Garfield.
MailOnline has contacted Stephen and Claudia's representatives for comment.
