I’m A Celeb 2014: Michael Buerk ‘third contestant to quit the jungle’

Following the shock exits of Gemma Collins and Craig Charles, veteran newsreader Michael Buerk 'next to quit the jungle'

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by Kayleigh Dray |
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Say it ain't so, Michael Buerk!

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According to reports in the Daily Star, the 68-year-old, despite striking up an unlikely friendship with rapper Tinchy Stryder, 'deeply regrets' joining the show, after realising he doesn't fit in with his fellow contestants.

A source said: "Just as things were settling down, now Michael wants to go.

"Frantic efforts are being made to persuade him to stay."

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They added: "He adds a certain gravitas to the camp atmosphere. He would be a huge loss."

Michael Buerk, whose love of cashews and dry sense of humour have made him popular with viewers, would be the third unexpected exit if these rumours prove to be true.

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TOWIE star Gemma Collins, who complained about feeling starved and worried about contracting malaria, quit after just 72 hours when the struggle became too much to bear.

And Coronation Street star Craig Charles was returned back to the UK days later, after being given the news that brother Dean had suffered a fatal heart attack.

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