Jason Manford would consider I'm A Celeb if Tiger King's Carole Baskin signs up 👀
Now this would be TV gold!
Last updated 29th Jun 2020
Despite this year's I'm A Celebrity being under review due to the current Coronavirus pandemic, that hasn't stopped the yearly rumour mill going into overdrive, with a number of famous names being mentioned.
As well as the likes of Strictly's AJ Pritchard, Corrie's Beverley Callard and UFC champion Conor McGregor all being rumoured, reports have been rife recently that bosses are going to splash the cash to sign Tiger King star Carole Baskin up for the 2020 series.
If you've seen the bonkers Netflix show, you'll be aware that Carole, who recently obtained her arch-nemesis Joe Exotic's zoo land, would be a massive signing for the ITV show, with the big-cat rights activist being one of the most talked-about TV stars of the last few months.
And it's not only fans of the show getting excited about Carole's potential involvement, comedian and Absolute Radio host Jason Manford has revealed he would also sign up for the popular show if they landed Carole.
Speaking to a caller on his Absolute Radio show, Jason said, "If Carole Baskin ends up in the jungle, I might sign up!"
Check out all of the rumoured celebs for I'm A Celebrity 2020:
Patsy Palmer
Following her appearance on Celebrity Big Brother, bookies had odds of 2/1 for EastEnders actress Patsy Palmer to appear on this year's show. As reality TV fans will know, she's no stranger to TV, having appeared on the likes of The Masked Singer and Dancing On Ice.
Nick Ferrari
Reports suggested bosses were determined to get TV and Radio host Nick Ferrari on this year's line-up!
Jools Oliver
When hosts Ant and Dec invited TV chef Jamie Oliver to appear on the show, he quickly declined, saying: "Thanks for the offer boys, I would love to come on I'm A Celeb. "I think it's an amazing show, but honestly, you couldn't give me enough olive oil in the world to make me eat a witchetty grub or a kangaroo's a--e, no way."
However, he did nominate his wife Jools, adding: "But what I can give you is my wife Jools, she would love to be on the show. Go on Jools."
Ally McCoist
Scottish football legend Ally McCoist was reportedly in 'advanced talks' with bosses to appear on the 2024 series, but he didn't appear! The pundit has turned down the show twice in the past, and it looks like he's done the same again.
Jeremy Clarkson
Thanks to the success of Clarkson's Farm, rumours were rife that Jeremy Clarkson is in demand with reality TV shows, with I'm A Celeb reportedly top of the list!
Tommy Fury
Bookies were tipping Tommy Fury to sign up for the 2024 series, but after landing a rematch with KSI, Tommy turned down the show. Now he's back with Molly-Mae, many thought he'd feature in the 2025 line-up.
Giovanni Pernice
Following his removal from Strictly Come Dancing, ITV/STV bosses were 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. However, Giovanni then signed up for the Italian version of Strictly and he didn't appear!
Richard Gadd
After shooting to intense fame in 2024 following the release of Netflix's Baby Reindeer, Scottish actor and comedian Richard Gadd was reportedly being lined-up by bosses.
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.
Although she's in demand right now and very busy with radio and TV jobs, we have to admit we'd love to see Liv back in the jungle at some point!
Alex Beresford
Good Morning Britain weather reporter Alex Beresford 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, but it looks like she's not going to appear in 2025.
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.
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
Of course, Jason is no stranger to taking part in popular TV shows. As well appearing on the likes of 8 out of 10 Cats, the 39-year-old dressed up as a hedgehog for ITV show The Masked Singer earlier this year, where he lost out to Girls Aloud singer Nicola Roberts in the final.
Meanwhile, despite bosses not yet confirming if the 2020 series will go ahead due to the current Coronavirus pandemic, it has been reported that they are doing 'everything they can' in order to make the popular show with Ant and Dec happen.