Noel Edmonds is set to appear as the 11th campmate on ‘I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here!’.
The ‘Deal or No Deal’ host is said to be receiving a fee of more than £500,000 to take part in the ITV series – which will kick off on Sunday (18.11.18) – and the 69-year-old TV presenter is expected to be one of two late entries into the Australian jungle.
An ITV source told The Sun’s Bizarre TV column: "Producers are talking about it as one of their best signings ever.
"Bosses think he’ll have loads of stories to tell and will be a great talker around the campfire.
"They’ve been desperately trying to keep him under wraps as he’s the cherry on the top of the series for them."
Bookmakers Ladbrokes and Coral have added further speculation to news Noel will be joining up with the likes of former ‘Torchwood’ actor John Barrowman, football manager Harry Redknapp, and ‘Coronation Street’ star Sair Khan in the jungle, by pricing him up as a 10/1 outsider to win the show.
Former ‘EastEnders’ star Rita Simons, ex-‘X Factor’ wannabe Fleur East, The Vamps singer James McVey, TV presenter Nick Knowles, ‘Hollyoaks’ actor Malique Thompson-Dwyer, ‘The Chase’ quiz queen Anne Hegerty, and ‘Inbetweeners’ actress Emily Atack will appear on the show’s launch on Sunday.
Noel is expected to head Down Under with another campmate shortly afterwards.
The new ‘I’m A Celebrity’ series kicks off at 9pm on Sunday on ITV hosted by Declan Donnelly and new presenter Holly Willoughby.
She has replaced regular co-host Ant McPartlin, who has taken some time out of the spotlight after spending time in rehab and being convinced of drink-driving earlier this year.
Noel Edmonds ‘to appear as 11th I’m A Celebrity campmate’
