As if dating Katie Price and winning Big Brother isn't enough of a rollercoaster ride, Alex Reid ventured to Alton Towers to brave the real deal.

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The cage fighter was at the theme park to launch the search for the ultimate adrenaline junkies and preview new rollercoaster THI3TEEN.

Glamorous assistants: Alex Reid and his ladies launch the ride

The resort is offering members of the public the chance to have a world-first' preview of TH13TEEN before its grand opening on March 20th 2010 – but it's not going to be an easy ride.

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Determined thrill seekers are being invited to test their metal with a rigorous application process.

Gruelling tests: can you match Alex's rollercoaster skills

To kick-start the search, Alton Towers has put together a team of experts, including Alex Reid, who will put wannabe riders through their paces in a series of gruelling tests including psychometric testing, an interrogation interview, two hour physical assessment, rollercoaster endurance (1 hr of continuous rides on Air) and midnight bootcamp.

Not for the faint-hearted, then.

For more information and to apply visit www.altontowers.com/thirteen