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Privacy NoticeI’m A Celebrity is back next month with what is always guaranteed to be the strongest and craziest line-up in reality-land as ITV bosses get out the credit card and book some of the biggest stars from Britain and around the world – as well as a few, erm, more vintage names just to balance the books. We do know there’s not a lot of love for more politicians in the wake of Matt Hancock and Nigel Farage. But some strong names have been suggested to be following in the footsteps of this year’s winner, Made in Chelsea star Sam Thompson – among them Tommy Fury and singer Tulisa Contostavlos. Of course, as always nothing has been confirmed by ITV, but here’s who the rumour mills are suggesting could be going Down Under for series 24…
Oti’s now part of the ITV family – and I’m A Celeb could beckon
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Oti Mabuse Strictly Come Dancing pro turned Dancing On Ice judge, Oti Mabuse has been persistently mentioned as a possible name joining the jungle this year – following a well-worth path from the dance floor to the dunny already trodden by glitterball favourites including AJ Pritchard and Ola Jordan. Speaking about Oti, 34, a source told The Sun earlier this month: “She’s hugely popular and well-liked by the ITV audience so bosses are over the moon she could be a campmate this year. She’s very much seen as being part of the ITV family of stars and is always guaranteed to be great fun.”
Tulisa could enter the I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! jungle, it’s been reported
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Tulisa Contostavlos Singer Tulisa was once a huge star on The X Factor and through her band N-Dubz and there are whispers the ‘Female Boss’ might be weighing up a stint in the I’m A Celeb jungle. A source told The Sun this week that the star, 36, and her music were so popular on TikTok that she may deliver a young audience to ITV advertisers. They explained: “TV bosses are particularly excited by the new wealth of fans in the crucial 16 to 24 age range who have discovered Tulisa and the band through TikTok and everyone hopes the deal is signed soon.” Us too!
Olivia Attwood said she ‘can’t rest’ until she’s finished I’m A Celeb
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Olivia Attwood Former Love Islander and rising ITV star Olivia took part in the show for the 22nd series back in 2022 but was forced to make an untimely exit on day two because of a medical emergency. She was rumoured to be returning for last year’s show but, after failing to appear, the Olivia whispers have started up again. The person fuelling them the most? Olivia herself – who says she considers the blockbuster show unfinished business. “The jungle will be getting finished at some point, one thousand percent. I can’t rest until I’ve finished it,” she explained.
Tommy Fury – minus Molly-Mae – has been linked with the show
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Tommy Fury Love Islander/boxer Tommy, 25, has barely been out of the headlines recently as a result of his split from long-term partner Molly-Mae Hague – making this the perfect moment to fly him to Australia to idly chat about the break-up with a bunch of celebs surrounded by cameras. Bosses reportedly reckon Manchester-born Tommy would be a hit in the Bushtucker Trials – and bookies Ladbrokes are among those backing Tommy for a turn. A spokesperson explained: “Reality TV chiefs will surely be queuing up to snap up Molly-Mae or Tommy following their shock split, and the odds suggest the latter could well be jungle-bound later this year.”
Giovanni is rumoured to have been offered £100,000 to join the jungle
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Giovanni Pernice Ballroom star Giovanni is another huge name who has been rumoured after his exit from Strictly Come Dancing – with bosses reportedly putting £100,000 on the table in a bid to sign him, if he doesn’t head to Italy to appear in a Strictly-esque show over there. A source told the Mail the dancer, 34, would be ratings gold, saying: “They are very aware of how much Strictly viewers will miss him, he’s a true fans’ favourite, so they hope he will draw in big audiences.”
Is it second time lucky for Coronation Street’s Alan Halsall?
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Alan Halsall Coronation Street legend Alan Halsall was rumoured to be taking part in 2023 but was reportedly forced to pull out of the show – and the soap – at the last minute as a result of a nasty knee injury that required surgery. A source said at the time: “It’s a big blow, but there’s no way he can go to Australia his surgeon would have a fit. Alan needs to recover fully and then maybe he can take part next year.” It’s been reported that the actor who plays Tyrone Dobbs on the soap has been approached yet again to fit the ‘soap icon’ slot that seems to appear each year. Alan would be following in the footsteps of Corrie stars including Sue Cleaver and Simon Gregson.
Coleen is making her way to the jungle allegedly
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Coleen Rooney Super-WAG Coleen has reportedly bagged the biggest deal in I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! history and it seems her sons played a key role in her decision to sign up. The 38-year-old is set to surpass Nigel Farage’s hefty £1.5million fee from last year if or when she heads Down Under. ITV bosses are reportedly hoping she’ll dish the dirt on life with hubby Wayne Rooney, who’s currently managing Plymouth Argyle, as well as her high-profile Wagatha Christie court case and fallout with Rebekah Vardy. A source close to Coleen told The Sun that her sons Kai, 14, Klay, 11, Kit, 8, and Cass, 6, were a big factor in her decision to join the show, as they’ve loved watching previous series together.
Ally is set to take part in the jungle
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Ally McCoist Former Rangers and Scotland striker Ally, who viewers may also know from A Question of Sport and his work as a popular ITV commentator, is the latest name being bandied about as a potential contestant on I’m A Celebrity. The football legend could be swapping his comfy commentary box for the harsh realities of jungle life alongside Ant and Dec.
Jeremy will be leaving pub life behind to join the jungle
Jeremy Clarkson Former Top Gear and Who Wants to be a Millionaire? host Jeremy could be eyeing up a wildly different challenge after concluding the famed motor series. Well, we know he’s at home in the great outdoors on his farm – could the jungle be one step further? According to Lee Astley from betideas.com: “Following the final episode of The Grand Tour, people are wondering where Jeremy Clarkson will appear on our screens next, and a stint in the Jungle on I’m a Celebrity looks a likely destination.” Lee continued, pumping up the anticipation with Jeremy’s betting odds: “Clarkson has been on plenty of excursions through deserts and jungles, hence why he’s as short as 3/1 to appear in the upcoming series of I’m a Celebrity later this year.”Story SavedYou can find this story in My Bookmarks.Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right.Follow OK! MagazineFacebookTwitterCommentMore OnI’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here!Giovanni PerniceOlivia AttwoodOti MabuseTommy FuryTulisaAlan Halsall
