TV stars Joey Essex and Spencer Matthews are among the celebrities battling it out to become the new Milk Tray Man.

They have joined Shaun WIlliamson and sports personalities Thom Evans, Robbie Savage and Denise Lewis in a bootcamp that will see them compete in backbreaking challenges, such as mimicking the traditional Milk Tray Man pose.

Jason Coombes - the man who has held the role in the Cadbury's TV adverts since the 1980s - and his female counterpart, Kelly Brennan, will be putting the candidates through their paces and judging how well they fit into his characteristic black polo-neck top.

But Mr Coombes is not giving away any clues about who might be worthy of the job. He said: "I had the job of scrutinising each applicant to see if they were the right fit.

"While it seems the candidates can all pose in character, and some could even take on adventurous stunts, I'm not sure we've found our winner.

"It's such a difficult role as now it isn't just about action - we want to find someone who really has that thoughtful and caring side to them."

So, despite hours of gruelling challenges it seems the search is still very much on, and there is still time to apply if you think you, or someone you know, could fit the bill. Apply at www.newmilktrayman.com.