I’m A Celebrity 2018 line-up: Could AXED Strictly star Seann Walsh go DOWN under?
I’M A CELEBRITY… GET ME OUT OF HERE! fans are eagerly waiting to find out who will heading into the jungle this year. Now it has been hinted Seann Walsh could sign up after his Strictly Come Dancing exit.
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Seann Walsh was booted off Strictly Come Dancing this weekend after he ended up in the dance-off with professional dancer Katya Jones.
The pair faced Graeme Swann and Oti Mabuse and the judges chose to eliminate Seann after he failed to impress with his Viennese Waltz.
Now, it has been speculated the 32-year-old could be heading into the jungle for I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here!
Seann is now odds-on at 1-2 with leading bookmaker Coral to be a contestant on I’m A Celebrity Get Me Out of Here after the comedian was linked with the show following his exit from Strictly.
Seann Walsh's Strictly exit has opened the door for I'm a Celeb
Coral’s John Hill said: "It’s been a tough few weeks for Seann Walsh therefore he may see the jungle as the perfect opportunity to get away from the UK and punters agree as they are backing the recently eliminated Strictly contestant to be on the show."
Alex Apati, a spokesperson for Ladbrokes added: “Seann's Strictly exit has opened the door for an I'm a Celeb appearance and at this stage, it's not something we're ruling out."
Seann isn’t the only star who has been rumoured to be heading into the jungle.
Hollyoaks star Malique Thompson-Dwyer dropped a big hint he would be taking part at a screening for the soap’s Storm Week.
When asked by Richard Arnold: “Is that the scariest thing you’re going to do this year?” Malique remained tight-lipped.
It comes after The Sun reported bosses were keen to get a “young star” to sign up earlier this year.
A source said: “Jungle producers were keen to snap up a young star with a fresh following to tune into the show.
“Malique is over the moon about the gig and has been hitting the gym already to make sure his body is as buff as possible by the time he goes to Oz.”
Meanwhile, Conor McGregor’s odds of heading into the jungle were also slashed.
Last week, bookies Coral revealed their odds of Conor taking part were just 2/1.
Others rumoured to be starring in this year’s series include Coronation Street star Lucy Fallon, Nick Knowles and Sair Khan.
This year Holly Willoughby will step in as Dec Donnelly’s co-host after Ant McPartlin stepped down from his TV commitments.
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Ahead of the show’s return, the I’m A Celeb Twitter account hinted the “jungle drums are calling” before adding: “See you down under @hollywills.”
Holly then revealed she was slightly worried she couldn’t see a luxury hotel nearby.
“Erm can’t see a sign for the spa? Eek… Oh my…” she replied. “This is really happening.”
Holly is currently preparing to head Down Under to start filming for the series.
I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! airs later this year.