CELEBRITY Big Brother's Bit on the Side host Rylan Clark Neal will return to the show as a CONTESTANT to confront former housemates and rivals Spencer Pratt and Heidi Montag.

The former X Factor star, who proved so popular on CBB he was given a role presenting the spin-off, locked horns with Spedi during their time in the bungalow in 2013.

8 Rylan Clark-Neal will return to the Celebrity Big Brother house - as a contestant Credit: C4

8 He wants to 'settle scores' with former housemates Spencer Pratt and Heidi Montag Credit: C4

Now former champ Rylan is eager to "settle scores" in a mission which includes him staying over in the iconic bungalow.

A source told the Daily Star: “Producers are planning a brilliant task that will involve Rylan moving back into the house.

"Rylan did not get on well with Heidi and Spencer and there are scores to be settled.”

8 Rylan now fronts spin-off show CBBOTS Credit: Channel 5

Rylan pipped the pair to the post and went on to win the reality show.

During their time in the show, Rylan branded the scheming couple "snidey b*****ds" after one task, the Big Blogger, while the trio were involved in numerous fiery arguments.

8 The reality TV pair provbed controversial during their time in the bungalow Credit: Getty Images - WireImage

8 Rylan was involved in a number of fiery outbursts with the lovers

After his win, Rylan exclusively told The Sun: “I’ve never met two people that made me feel so uncomfortable being around them in my life.”

He is said to be earning a "small fee" for his unexpected stint in the house.

For January's special All Stars Versus New Stars edition, the controversial lovers have penned a 'six figure deal' to return.

8 A show insider said they were determined to win - after Rylan pipped them to the crown in 2013 Credit: Getty Images

8 Rylan opened up on his dislike of the pair in an exclusive chat with The Sun Credit: PA:Press Association

A show insider told The Daily Star: “Spencer and Heidi are very competitive and they got so close to winning last time that they’re hell bent on coming out on top this time around.

“They’ve never quite lived down being beaten by Rylan. Last time they were not sure what to expect, but they’ve become big fans of the show since their stint in the House.

“And they’re sure they’ve devised the secret strategy that will see them win it."

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8 CBB star Austin Armacost has launched a scathing attack on soon-to-be housemates Spencer Pratt and Heidi Montag Credit: News Group Newspapers Ltd

Rylan isn't the only one to have a strong dislike for the Hills stars.

Model and 2015 CBB runner-up Austin Armacost also revealed his sheer "hate" for the pair ahead of their joint stint in the new Celebrity Big Brother.

The Sun exclusively revealed he was returning for the New Year extravaganza, and he has laid down the gauntlet with his feisty comments.

The runner-up in the 2015 series hasn't held back and raged: "Speidi were a disaster. I hate them - as everyone in America does."

He even went as far as to say they had damaged the reputation of the U.S and branded them a disgrace in the chat with the Daily Star.