Three Coronation Street stars all want to appear on I'm A Celebrity 2018
They want to follow in the footsteps of Jennie McAlpine
Last updated 19th Mar 2018
There's no denying that reality TV shows such as I'm A Celebrity Get Me Out Here, Celebrity Big Brother and Strictly Come Dancing can resurrect a celebrity's career, so there's no real surprise that a number of celebrities put themselves forward for a place on the shows.
And new reports today are suggesting that not one, not two, but three stars of Coronation Street are all fighting out for a spot on the new series of I'm A Celebrity when the show returns later in the year.
After Jennie McAlpine's successful stint on last year's series, her Corrie co-stars Shayne Ward (Aidan Connor), Katie McGlynn (Sinead Tinker) and Faye Brookes (Kate Connor) all reportedly want to appear on the popular show.
After Jennie made it into the semi-final with comedian Iain Lee, Hollyoaks star Jamie Lomas and eventual winner Georgia 'Toff' Toffolo, it seems Jennie's appearance has given Shayne, Faye and Katie an idea.
According to new reports in a national newspaper, all three actors are 'eager' to follow in her footsteps.
See all of the past I'm A Celebrity winners:
1. Tony Blackburn
Tony Blackburn was the first celebrity to win the show back in 2002.
2. Phil Tufnell
England cricketer Phil Tufnell won the show with his hilarious personality in 2003.
3. Kerry Katona
Kerry Katona was the first woman to win the show in 2004.
4. Joe Pasquale
Joe Pasquale won the show when it returned later in the year of 2004.
5. Carol Thatcher
Journalist Carol Thatcher won the show in 2005 when she beat soap stars Sheree Murphy and Sid Owen.
6. Matt Willis
Busted member Matt Willis was a popular winner in 2006.
7. Christopher Biggins
Lovable Biggins shared the jungle with the likes of Katie Hopkins and Janice Dickinson and went on to win the show in 2007.
8. Joe Swash
Cheeky chap Joe Swash swapped EastEnders for the jungle and won the show in 2008.
9. Gino D'Acampo
The nation fell in love with Gino in 2009.
10. Stacey Solomon
After showing off her bubbly personality on The X Factor, Stacey Solomon entered the jungle and won the show in 2010.
11. Dougie Poynter
McFly guitarist Dougie Poynter was crowned King of the Jungle ahead of TOWIE's Mark Wright in 2011.
12. Charlie Brooks
EastEnders actress Charlie Brooks couldn't believe it when Ant and Dec announced her as the winner in 2012.
13. Kian Egan
After 22 days in the jungle, Westlife star Kian Egan was crowned the King in 2013.
14. Carl 'Foggy' Fogarty
Retired world super bike racer Carl 'Foggy' Fogarty won over the viewing public in 2014.
15. Vicky Pattison
Vicky Pattison showed a different side to her usual Geordie Shore antics, winning over the public and being crowned Queen of the Jungle.
16. Scarlett Moffatt
Former Gogglebox star Scarlett Moffatt was crowned Queen of the Jungle after winning the show in 2016.
17. Georgia 'Toff' Toffolo
Made In Chelsea star Georgia 'Toff' Toffolo won the show in 2017 after beating Jamie Lomas.
18. Harry Redknapp
Former football manager Harry Redknapp is the current King of the Jungle after beating Emily Atack in 2018.
19. Jacqueline Jossa
Despite the likes of Ian Wright and Caitlyn Jenner signing up for the 2019 series, it was former EastEnders actress Jac Jossa who was crowned Queen of the Jungle, beating Coronation Street's Andy Whyment in the final.
20. Giovanna Fletcher
Podcaster Giovanna Fletcher became the first ever Queen of the Castle in 2020, going up against the likes of Shane Richie, Vernon Kay and Mo Farah!
21. Danny Miller
Emmerdale actor Danny Miller became the first ever KING of the Castle in 2021 after a hectic series. He went up against the likes of David Ginola, Simon Gregson and Frankie Bridge!
22. Jill Scott MBE
Former England footballer Jill Scott MBE topped her amazing year off by being crowned the Queen of the Jungle in November 2022. Jill won the show ahead of Owen Warner and Matt Hancock.
23. Sam Thompson
Radio presenter and TV personality Sam Thompson took the crown in 2023, winning the public's hearts and votes ahead of Tony Bellew and Nigel Farage.
24. Danny Jones
Following the epic Busted vs McFly tour in 2024, the legendary Danny Jones also found time to be crowned the King of The Jungle! Danny won the 24th series, after receiving more votes than his fellow campmate finalists Coleen Rooney and Reverend Richard Coles.
And whilst nothing has been confirmed by I'm A Celebrity bosses about which celebrities will appear on the 2018 series, Shayne Ward did announce he will be leaving Coronation Street later in the year.
Shayne, who proposed to his girlfriend Sophie Austin in December, is set to leave his role as Aidan Connor in a 'dramatic' storyline later in the year. Although no details of his exit have been revealed, according to reports, viewers are in for a treat with the exit being dubbed as a 'massive moment in TV'.
As we patiently wait for I'm A Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here to return to our TV screens in the Winter, you can watch Shayne, Faye and Katie reprise their roles on Coronation Street, weekdays on ITV.
Who would you like to see on the new series of I'm A Celebrity?