Nigel Farage addresses I’m a Celebrity rumours
Nigel Farage, 59, has broken his silence on entering the jungle for this year’s series of I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! to his GB News viewers.
The former UKIP Leader said he would make a “definitive answer” in the next 48 hours on whether he was joining the ITV reality series hosted by Ant McPartlin and Declan Donnelly.
Farage said he’s given “very serious consideration” to ITV’s alleged offer “unlike previous years” on Monday’s instalment of his GB News show.
He claimed he’d been offered “substantial sums” by ITV, and wanted to “connect” with viewers.
ITV has been contacted for comment by Express.co.uk.
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Farage told GB News viewers: “I will tell you why – you have got about 10 million young people every night who watch that programme.
“These are people who may not watch the news or read the newspapers.
“But they still care about their country. Young people’s futures have been blighted and they are looking for solutions.”
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He continued: “So in my mind, if I was to do it, I would be able to connect with that audience because believe you me, they all watch I’m a Celebrity.”
Farage concluded: “There are downsides to doing it as well. I haven’t absolutely made my mind up – but I am in talks contractually and there will be a definitive answer within the next 48 hours.”
His update comes after The Sun claimed he was in “advanced talks” with ITV over a deal reportedly “worth up to £1million” to join the ITV series.
A source told the publication: “Nigel has been at the top of the wish list for I’m A Celeb bosses for years.
“They’ve offered him a huge fee as they know he’ll drive up viewing figures. Ant and Dec will love this signing.”
I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! returns next month on ITV and ITVX.
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