Love Island’s Tommy Fury has reportedly withdrawn from I’m a Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here! just weeks before the 2024 series begins in Australia.
The 25-year-old boxer, who recently parted ways with his fiancee Molly-Mae Hague, is believed to have been in discussions with ITV executives but has since received another profitable offer.
A television insider revealed to The Sun: “Bosses are surprised Tommy has chosen to pull out of I’m A Celebrity at this late stage as it would have been a great opportunity for him too.
“Thankfully, the execs already had some great names waiting in the wings so they’ll now be looking at which ones fit best into the line up already booked so they can deliver a truly great series.
“With only weeks to go, bosses have lined up one of the most exciting casts in the show’s history.” ITV and Tommy’s representatives have been approached for a comment, reports OK!.
Viewers won’t have to wait much longer to see hosts Ant McPartin and Dec Donnelly back on their telly screens as they welcome a new batch of celebrities to tackle the toughest reality show.
ITV thrilled fans when they dropped the fresh on-air trailer on Thursday (October 24), announcing that the eagerly awaited new series will premiere on Sunday, November 17, on ITV1 and ITVX. In a delightful twist this year, presenters Ant and Dec are swapping their usual jungle attire for the white coats of zany boffins, as they put the notorious Bushtucker Trials through some rigorous examination.
The question on everyone’s lips is: which trials will be selected? Also, which courageous celebs are set to take them on in this instalment?
Whispers from October suggest Coleen Rooney has agreed to join this year’s line-up for an eye-watering “record breaking fee”. Seemingly a massive adherent of the show, Wayne Rooneys other half is understood to have genuinely pleased the execs with her commitment to the adventure.
Scottish footballing icon Ally McCoist is believed to be nearing a deal after “advanced talks” with the show producers to join the razzmatazz of the 2024 run.
Having sidestepped the opportunity twice before, could 2024 finally see McCoist venturing into the jungle? Fresh from bagging his fifth Olympic medal at the Paris 2024 Games, celebrated diver Tom Daley confirmed hanging up his swim trunks post-Olympics. Word has it that ITV chiefs are eager to snap him up for the show.
N-Dubz sensation Tulisa is reportedly negotiating a spot on the cast, aiming to reignite her presence on television. After his departure from Strictly Come Dancing, it’s reported that executives are eager to secure Giovanni Pernice for the 2024 series, with Mail Online hinting they’re prepared to fork out £100,000 for his participation.
In other news, Loose Women’s Jane Moore is reportedly set to venture into the Australian jungle following her separation from her spouse of two decades, Gary Farrow.
I’m A Celebrity…Get Me Out of Here! starts Sunday, November 17 on ITV1 and ITVX