Jill Scott lands first TV role since winning I'm A Celebrity

Millions voted for her to win this year's series

Author: Anna Sky MagliolaPublished 8th Dec 2022
Last updated 8th Dec 2022

I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here winner Jill Scott has landed her first TV role since capturing the hearts of the nation on the popular TV series.

Now the former England Lioness, who was born in Sunderland, has been confirmed to appear on Robson Green's new show Weekend Escapes. The Soldier Soldier star will be exploring his native North East along with other notable people from the area.

Along with Jill, others featuring on the new show will include Newcastle United striker Les Ferdinand, TV presenter Steph McGovern, Lee Ridley (AKA Lost Voice Guy), former Dragon and businesswoman Sara Davies and many more.

Robson took to Instagram to share some stills from the new series saying: 'I’m thrilled to be appearing in and co-producing this fantastic new series for BBC Two ‘Robson Green’s Weekend Escapes.'

Robson continued: 'The North-East holds a special place in my heart and I’m excited to showcase the best it has to offer. We are strongly committed to supporting the incredible local talent in this beautiful region, and creating this programme gave us the opportunity to do both.'

After beating Owen Warner and Matt Hancock into second and third place, Jill revealed that she would be returning to the Manchester coffee shop, which her partner owns saying: "I’m not going to change who I am."

Over 12 million people voted for the winner during the final show, which took place on Sunday 27th November, with Jill receiving 57.66% of the votes.

Robson Green’s Weekend Escapes will be on BBC Two and iPlayer from Monday 23rd January 2023 at 6.30pm.

Take a look at what Netflix TV shows you can expect in 2023:

Lockwood & Co.

Release date: Out now


Set in London where gifted ghost-hunters can be found in combat at night with deadly spirits, there's a new start-up in town, standing against the adult agencies.


Starring Ruby Stokes, Cameron Chapman, and Ali Hadji-Heshmati, Lockwood & Co. the series follows two teenage boys and a gifted girl who unravel a mystery that will change the course of history.

You Series 4

Release date: 9th Feb (part 1) and 9th March (part 2)


Joe has now fled to Europe to escape his 'messy' past and adopt a new identity, in the pursuit of 'pure love'. Now in London, Joe realises he isn't the only killer in the city, and has to identify and stop whoever is targeting his new friend group.

Obsession

Release date: 2023


Obsession is a contemporary adaptation of Josephine Hart's novella titled Damage, about erotic obsession and forbidden desire. Centring around a dangerous love triangle, the series follows the relationship between Anna and her fiancé's father.

Squid Game: The Challenge

Release date: 2023


The follow-up to the hugely popular Korean-language series Squid Game will return in 2023. This series will see a group of people left in a paradise location, given a key card for a dream villa, however only half of the keys will work.


The only way to get inside the villa is to be the winner of a daily survival challenge. However, with every person that goes into the villa someone else must leave, and only the people in the villa have the chance to win a huge cash prize.

Our Planet II

Release date: 2023


Our Planet II is from the same award-winning team as Planet Earth and Our Planet. This series captures the animals on our planet, telling their dramatic and compelling stories.

Heartstopper series 2

Release date: 2023


Heartstopper was a huge hit when it was added to Netflix in April 2022, and in 2023 it will return for second series, along with a third series at a later date. The first series introduced Charlie and Nick, along with their circle of friends, who met at school.


Although not much is known about the next series, it will see Kit Connor, Joe Locke, Yasmin Finney and William Gao reprise their roles.

Queen Charlotte

Release date: 2023


This Bridgerton-verse prequel tells the story of how the young Queen marries King George. Queen Charlotte stars Golda Rosheuvel in the title role and also features Bridgerton's Hugh Sachs.

Top Boy series 3

Release date: 2023


After two successful series, Top Boy is returning in 2023 for a third. Top Boy season 2 starred Ashley Walters (Bulletproof, Small Island), Kane Robinson, and Micheal Ward (The A List, Blue Story), along with new cast members, Josephine De La Baume (A Very Secret Service), Howard Charles (Shadow and Bone), and Ava Brennan (Hellboy).

The Crown series 6

Release date: 2023


The Crown will return for another hit series in 2023. Series 5 of The Crown followed the Queen as she approached the 40th anniversary of her accession to the throne and Prince Charles pressured his mother to allow him to divorce Diana.

The Witcher series 3

Release date: 2023


The Witcher series 3 will see the return of Henry Cavill, Anya Chalotra, and Freya Allan amongst other cast members along with new additions, Robbie Amell, Meng'er Zhang, Hugh Skinner and Christelle Elwin.

Netflix documentary series

Netflix documentary series to look forward to in 2023.


At Home with the Furys
This series will have access to Tyson Fury, heavyweight champion as he tries to embrace retirement with his family, including wife Paris and his six children.


David Beckham
Following David's life from his humble beginnings in East London, this series includes some never-before-seen personal footage along with interviews with his friends and family.


Robbie Williams
An unfiltered, in-depth examination of Robbie Williams, this series follows the highs and lows of his career including addiction, break-ups and the impact it's had on his mental health.

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