Vernon Kay breaks silence on I’m A Celebrity rumours
Could we see him in the jungle this year?
Last updated 24th Jul 2020
Vernon Kay has addressed whether he’s heading Down Under for this year’s I’m A Celebrity Get Me Out of Here! after reports claimed he’s been offered a big money deal to appear on the show.
It’s thought that the TV host, who’s been married to Strictly Come Dancing’s Tess Daly for 17 years, has been on producers’ wish list for years and reportedly finally agreed to sign up after bagging a whopping £250,000 fee.
Vernon’s now spoken out about the rumours and he’s not ruled out making an appearance in the jungle.
“The reason why that story came out, I think, is because I've been asked for the last two or three years to do I'm a Celebrity,” he told Radio Times.
“I've always turned it down. I think my name must have still been in a notebook and it's been floated around.
“We'll see. Never say never. Like I say, I've been asked two or three times in the past and it's not been the right time so I don't know.”
Looks like we could see him facing a Bushtucker trial one day, then?
Check out the full rumoured line-up for I'm A Celebrity 2020:
Su-Elise Nash
Mis-Teeq singer Su-Elise Nash is reportedly set to follow in the footsteps of her band mate Sabrina Washington, who appeared in 2009. A source said: "Su was incredibly supportive of Sabrina's jungle experience and now she could get her own shot. There have been early talks for her to be considered. The reunion has reminded everyone just how much love there still is for Mis-Teeq."
Jeremy Clarkson
Thanks to the success of Clarkson's Farm, rumours were rife that Jeremy Clarkson is in demand with reality TV shows, with I'm A Celeb reportedly top of the list!
Jools Oliver
When hosts Ant and Dec invited TV chef Jamie Oliver to appear on the show, he quickly declined, saying: "Thanks for the offer boys, I would love to come on I'm A Celeb. "I think it's an amazing show, but honestly, you couldn't give me enough olive oil in the world to make me eat a witchetty grub or a kangaroo's a--e, no way."
However, he did nominate his wife Jools, adding: "But what I can give you is my wife Jools, she would love to be on the show. Go on Jools."
Nick Ferrari
Reports suggested bosses were determined to get TV and Radio host Nick Ferrari on the line-up in 2025, but he didn't appear. Maybe they'll go back with a new offer in 2026.
Olivia Attwood
As fans will know, reality star Olivia Attwood was forced to quit the 2022 series due to medical reasons, leaving her gutted. Olivia later hinted she could return for the 2023 series, admitting she'd had chats with bosses during an appearance on Loose Women.
Although she's in demand right now and very busy with radio and TV jobs, we have to admit we'd love to see Liv back in the jungle at some point!
Danny Dyer
Since Danny Dyer left his iconic role as Queen Vic landlord Mick Carter on EastEnders last year, he's been heavily rumoured for I'm A Celeb.
Of course, his family are no strangers to reality TV, with Danny's daughter Dani winning Love Island back in 2018.
Denise van Outen
The lovely Denise van Outen is no stranger to reality shows, having appeared on the likes of Strictly Come Dancing and Celebrity Gogglebox in recent years. Denise has previously admitted she turned down the offer in 2021, so could she appear in 2026?
ITV bosses are believed to be pushing ahead with plans for the long-running reality show despite uncertainty over this year’s location due to the Coronavirus pandemic, however no official announcements have been made about the upcoming series.