Current reigning Queen of the Jungle Jacqueline Jossa has reportedly turned down the chance to return to I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here! alongside fellow former winners Joe Swash and Vicky Pattison.
It’s thought that Joe and Vicky will head into camp alongside former contestants Joey Essex and Charlie Brooks to spend the night in camp and introduce an upcoming Bushtucker trial after show bosses told them to “prepare for all eventualities”.
But although Jacqueline won’t be joining the much-loved faces returning to camp, she will still make an appearance on this year’s series to hand over her crown to the eventual winner.
“Jacqueline is really grateful to ITV. But while she was offered the chance to make a cameo she didn’t want to steal anyone else’s thunder,” a source revealed.
“She’s had her jungle experience and they should have their own.”
“She accepted the chance to hand over the crown but it’ll be a flying visit. She’ll be there and back in a day,” they added to The Sun.
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1 of 12Vernon Kay
TV presenter Vernon Kay has finally agreed to take part in I'm A Celeb after being approached by producers multiple times. He says his daughters Phoebe and Amber are the reason he's doing the show, although we're sure his reported £250k fee has something to do with it too...
2 of 12Victoria Derbyshire
BBC news presenter Victoria Derbyshire has signed up for I'm A Celeb as beating breast cancer has made her determined to take on new challenges. She says, "I am now saying 'yes' to stuff I wouldn't have done previously. And, if I don't do my boys proud, I will never live it down!"
3 of 12Shane Richie
EastEnders legend Shane Richie, who played Alfie Moon on the BBC One soap, has been keeping his involvement in I'm A Celeb secret since January, when he first agreed to take part. He says his biggest phobia is human faeces - guess he won't be signing up to empty the dunny then.
4 of 12Hollie Arnold
Although Paralympian Hollie Arnold is used to racking up the medals on the athletics track, she's admitted she's not even thought about the possibility of winning I'm A Celeb. She explains, "I haven't thought about it as you get lost in thought. But if I could get that far, it would be incredible and change my life!"
5 of 12Jordan North
Radio 1 DJ Jordan North says he has "so many phobias" but is looking forward to heading into camp as he gets to meet his childhood heroes Ant and Dec.
6 of 12Beverley Callard
Beverley Callard has played Coronation Street icon Liz McDonald on and off for more than 30 years but she says the biggest misconception about her is that she's as glamorous as her on-screen character. "I hate being dressed up and I don't care if my nails break either! I am quite at home in comfy baggy clothes," she says.
7 of 12AJ Pritchard
Professional dancer AJ Pritchard says, "Doing I'm A Celebrity is a childhood dream come true," and couldn't help but throw a little shade at Strictly Come Dancing after quitting the show, adding, "I was so excited to watch the return of Strictly this Autumn but now I am going to be on an even better show! I can't wait!"
8 of 12Giovanna Fletcher
Although author and podcaster Giovanna Fletcher will miss the three children she shares her husband Tom, of McFly fame, she says, "I know it is something we can talk about for years to come and say 'remember when mum did that thing!'"
9 of 12Mo Farah
Although he's known for his massive success on the running track, Olympic hero Mo Farah says, "It will be nice for people to see me doing something other than running." He reckons his role in camp will be the cook.
10 of 12Jessica Plummer
Former EastEnders actress Jessica Plummer admits it will be hard to give up her luxuries and live in the camp's basic conditions but she's hoping taking part in I'm A Celeb will help her cure her phobias. She says, "I have got all the phobias. When my friends see me too, they are going to say 'what the hell? This doesn't make sense!"
11 of 12Ruthie Henshall
West End and Broadway actress Ruthie Henshall is the first of two late entrants heading into camp.
12 of 12Russell Watson
Opera singer Russell Watson will be joining Ruthie as the second late entrant.
This comes a day after reports claimed Joe Swash will be making a big comeback to I’m A Celeb 12 years after he first won the show.
“Joe was one of the show’s most popular winners. He absolutely walked his year, bagging nearly 70 per cent of the final vote over Martina [Navratilova] and George [Takei],” a source told the same publication.
“When they were looking at those to invite back, he seemed a no-brainer. Just as with Vicky, Joey and Charlie, exactly what Joe will be doing in North Wales still remains to be seen. All sorts of things have been discussed and he’s game for anything."
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Meanwhile, Jacqueline is preparing to make her West End debut in a brand new production of A Christmas Carol alongside Busted singer Matt Willis and star of stage and screen Brian Conley.
The former EastEnders actress shared the exciting news on Instagram earlier this month and told fans, “PINCH ME!! 🤭 MY WEST END DEBUT!!! I am so excited to be joining the WEST END cast of @LondonXmasCarol this Christmas!
“I will be playing Emily in this brand-new, musical staged concert of Dicken’s classic - A Christmas Carol, from 7th December this year!
“With live music from the incredible @thelmto and a wonderful cast including @realbrianconley and @mattjwillis this is the 2020 event that will unite friends, families and loved ones with the magic of live entertainment, the perfect post-lockdown treat!”