Olivia Attwood confirms she's held talks about I'm A Celeb return

She was forced to quit last year

Author: Charlotte RoszkoPublished 7th Aug 2023
Last updated 8th Aug 2023

Former Love Island star Olivia Attwood has revealed that 'chats' about the possibility of her making a potential return to I'm A Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here have taken place. The 32-year-old was due to take part in the popular show last year, but was forced to pull out after just a day due to medical reasons.

In an appearance on Loose Women on Monday (7th August), Olivia was asked about a possible return to the show by Judi Love, where she acknowledged that discussions about a comeback had taken place.

Olivia said: "We've had chats", prompting an excited reaction from the audience.

During her stint on the show last year, a routine health check revealed that Olivia had low blood pressure and other concerning measurements, meaning that insurers refused to cover her time on the show.

Earlier this year, Olivia addressed her exit from I'm A Celebrity in an appearance on Jamie Laing's Private Parts podcast. She said: "It was basically a massive f--- up really.

"I was in there, I was fine, and they do routine medicals every few days. We'd had a really long day and I'm always on the lower end of blood pressure because I'm tall and slim, and they just did all these tests late one evening, and they were just like, they were worried about these tests.

"They were like, 'Everything is really low.' They took me to a private hospital and they tested me, and they were like, 'We're happy'. So we had an overnight debate because the insurers were like, 'The tests dropped this low.'

"I don't cry, and I cried the whole way back from Australia. The whole flight."

In June, Olivia married footballer Bradley Dack, with the couple sharing their journey to their big day on the ITVBe show Olivia Marries Her Match. The pair dated before Olivia went into the Love Island villa in 2017, where she reached the final with ex-boyfriend Chris Hughes.

Olivia and Bradley rekindled their romance in 2018, with the pair announcing their engagement in October 2019 by sharing snaps from a beach in Dubai.

Take a look at the stars who are rumoured to be taking part in this year's series of I'm A Celeb:

Coleen Rooney

According to reports in October, Coleen Rooney has signed up for this year's series for a 'record breaking fee'. Coleen is a huge fan of the show, so bosses are reportedly buzzing that she's signed the dotted line.

Ally McCoist

Scottish football legend Ally McCoist is reportedly in 'advanced talks' with bosses to appear on the 2024 series. The pundit has turned down the show twice in the past, so could 2024 be his year?

Tom Daley

After winning his fifth Olympic medal during the Paris 2024 Olympics, diver Tom Daley announced his retirement from the sport after the games, and now bosses are reportedly keen to sign him up for I'm A Celeb!

Tulisa

According to reports, N-Dubz star Tulisa is 'in talks' with I'm A Celeb bosses in an attempt to kickstart her TV career back up.

Jeremy Clarkson

Following the last ever series of The Grand Tour, rumours are rife that Jeremy Clarkson is in demand with reality TV shows, with I'm A Celeb reportedly top of the list!

Tommy Fury

Following his shock split from Love Island fiancée Molly-Mae Hague in August, bookies were tipping Tommy Fury to sign up for the 2024 series! Ladbrokes said: "Reality TV chiefs will surely be queuing up to snap up Molly-Mae or Tommy following their shock split, and the odds suggest the latter could well be jungle-bound later this year."

However, just weeks before the start date, reports are rife that Tommy has pulled out of the show after getting a better offer for a rematch against KSI.

Maura Higgins

With the news that Tommy has now pulled out of the show, rumours are rife that his fellow Love Island star Maura Higgins will replace him!

Mick McCarthy

After departing his managerial position at Blackpool FC last year, Mick McCarthy is now being tipped to head into the jungle!

Reverend Richard Coles

He's no stranger to reality TV having appeared on Strictly Come Dancing back in 2017, but now it sounds like Reverend Richard Coles could be about to swap his dancing shoes for the jungle. According to reports, Richard has signed up for this year's series.

Giovanni Pernice

Following his removal from Strictly Come Dancing, ITV/STV bosses are reportedly keen to sign up Giovanni Pernice for the 2024 series, with Mail Online suggesting they are ready to splash out £100,000 to sign him.

Richard Gadd

After shooting to intense fame earlier this year following the release of Netflix's Baby Reindeer, Scottish actor and comedian Richard Gadd is now reportedly being lined-up by bosses for the 2024 series of I'm A Celeb.

Jane Moore

According to reports by Mail Online, I'm A Celeb bosses have signed Loose Women star Jane Moore, following her split from her husband of 20 years, Gary Farrow. According to the reports, Jane would like to join the show to conquer new tasks.

Alan Halsall

Coronation Street star Alan Halsall has been in the rumour mill for a number of years now and it's understood he was due to appear in 2023, before picking up a nasty ACL injury which resulted in him needing major surgery. It's now being reported that bosses are keen to sign Alan for the 2024 show.

Oti Mabuse

Having appeared on both Strictly Come Dancing and Dancing On Ice, professional dancer Oti Mabuse is no stranger to TV, and if reports are to be believed, she could be adding I'm A Celeb to her CV. Rumours are rife that Oti has signed up for the show, with bosses 'over the moon' to land her signature.

Olivia Attwood

As fans will know, reality star Olivia Attwood was forced to quit the 2022 series due to medical reasons, leaving her gutted. Olivia later hinted she could return for the 2023 series, admitting she'd had chats with bosses during an appearance on Loose Women.


However, after Olivia didn't appear in the 2023 series, could she feature on the 2024 line-up?

Alex Beresford

Good Morning Britain weather reporter Alex Beresford has recently expressed interest in appearing on I'm A Celeb. He told the Mirror: "Out of all the shows I would love to do, I would love to do the jungle."


Alex recently appeared on BBC One's Celebrity Race Across The World.

Danny Dyer

Since Danny Dyer left his iconic role as Queen Vic landlord Mick Carter on EastEnders last year, he's been heavily rumoured for I'm A Celeb.


Of course, his family are no strangers to reality TV, with Danny's daughter Dani winning Love Island back in 2018.

Denise van Outen

The lovely Denise van Outen is no stranger to reality shows, having appeared on the likes of Strictly Come Dancing and Celebrity Gogglebox in recent years.


Denise has previously admitted she turned down the offer in 2021, so will 2024 be her year?

The Vivienne

RuPaul's Drag Race UK winner The Vivienne recently admitted she would love to appear on I'm A Celeb during a chat with Lorraine.


She said: "Do you know what, I've never thought about it but what an absolutely amazing opportunity that would be."

Phil Taylor

Ever since he admitted he'd 'love' to appear on the show a number of years ago, darts legend Phil Taylor has been heavily rumoured every year. As he's not yet entered the jungle, could 2024 be his year?

Will Mellor

Following his stint on Strictly Come Dancing in 2022, it seems actor Will Mellor has the reality TV bug, as he's admitted to his friend and former co-star Ralf Little he'd fancy appearing on I'm A Celeb. Could 2024 be his year?

Richard Arnold

Good Morning Britain's entertainment presenter Richard Arnold is usually the one travelling over to Australia to report on the cast, but if rumours are to be believed, he could be taking part this year!

Harry Clark

The Traitors series two winner Harry Clark is reportedly being lined-up for the 2024 series. At the beginning of July, Harry appeared on Lorraine where he confessed he'd love to take part! Will we see him in the jungle?

I'm A Celeb will return later this year.

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