Coronation Street star back in contention for I’m A Celeb after shock injury ended hopes
Coronation Street actor Alan Halsall was due to head into the Australian jungle in 2023 but due to a grim injury he had to turn down the offer.
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ITV star Alan Halsall is reportedly rumoured to be a hot favourite to enter the Australian jungle this year. The Coronation Street actor was due to appear on I'm A Celebrity last year, but due to an injury he was forced to pull out.
The soap star, who plays Tyrone Dobbs, had to undergo a knee ligament operation which meant that he had to turn down the offer to appear on the reality TV series.
According to The Sun, an inside source said: “Alan was gutted when circumstances meant he couldn’t be considered for the line-up last year.
“I’m A Celebrity producers were also disappointed because they often like to have a Corrie star in the mix, and he is a particularly popular member of the cast.
“Alan and the show bosses are just glad he’s now in a position to be part of this year’s show — though the official line-up is months away from being confirmed.”
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Alan had knee surgery at the start of November, however that is usually when the celebrity contestants are flown out to Australia to begin their I'm A Celebrity journey.
Last year, there were no Coronation Street stars in the line-up but there were two soap stars from Hollyoaks and EastEnders: Danielle Harold and Nick Pickard.
After his reconstruction operation, Alan posted an update online as he recovered in bed. He left a message saying: "I have been told the surgery went really well.
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"I know I have a long nine–12 months of rehabilitation ahead of me, but I’m sure with the support of family & friends I’ll get there. Any rehab tips or advice?"
Express.co.uk have contacted ITV for comment.
His operation also meant that Alan had to take a break from filming Coronation Street for several months. He was still seen on-screen because the soap is filmed two months in advance before the episodes air on ITV.
Coronation Street airs on weekdays at 8pm on ITV and ITVX.