I'm A Celeb bosses eyeing up Giovanni Pernice for 2024 series
Following his removal from Strictly
Following his removal from Strictly Come Dancing, after allegations by his 2023 partner Amanda Abbington, it seems rival channel ITV/STV are keen to sign Italian dancer Giovanni Pernice for another huge reality show!
According to reports, ITV/STV bosses are willing to splurge out a huge £100,000 to sign Giovanni for I'm A Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here!, which is due to return to Australia later this year.
An insider told Mail Online: "Gio is looking forward to getting his career going again.
"His Strictly one may have come to an end, but that doesn’t mean it’s over for him. There are some very exciting things in the pipeline. He is really popular and there is a huge appetite for him elsewhere.
"He will never go back to Strictly, too much has happened."
Check out all of the rumours for I'm A Celeb 2024:
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!
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 are now 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."
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.
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.
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?
Phillip Schofield
After leaving his presenting role on This Morning in 2023, rumours were rife that Phillip Schofield could take part in the 2023 series. As fans will know, Phillip wasn't on the line-up, but with reports suggesting he's about to make a comeback to TV, could I'm A Celeb be the platform he needs to re-launch his career?
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?
Sam Aston
Coronation Street legend Sam Aston hinted he'd love to take part in the show in 2021.
Speaking to OK! Magazine at the time, he said: "I've always said no to all of those shows, but then recently for some reason I've been more open to the idea. Jennie McAlpine and Andy Whyment did the jungle and both of them said it's the experience of a lifetime.
"If I was offered it I would be open to the idea and open to the extra pennies!"
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?
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.
Giovanni was left out of this year's Strictly Come Dancing professional line-up, after allegations were made against him by his 2023 celebrity partner Amanda Abbington, something the BBC are currently investigating.
Whilst Giovanni has always denied the claims, Amanda appeared on Lorraine last week where she described her time on the show as 'inappropriate, mean and nasty'.
Laura Whitmore, who was paired with Giovanni in 2016, has also now spoken about her time on the show, and despite not naming names, the former Love Island presenter revealed she initially raised concerns back in 2016.
Giovanni continues to deny all allegations, with a spokesperson for him saying last week: "We are cooperating fully with the BBC's review process. All parties have been asked to respect this process and to not speak to the media before it concludes. We will continue to respect the integrity of the investigation and believe it is the right forum for all the evidence to be reviewed. As part of the evidence-led review, the BBC has shared the allegations they have been able to substantiate with us.
"They do not resemble Amanda's latest allegations, given to ITV, in any shape or form. We would urge people to wait for the review's conclusion and not to pay heed to very serious and defamatory allegations that have no evidence in support of them. Giovanni refutes any claim of threatening or abusive behaviour and have provided the BBC with his evidence, is confident that the review with prove this."
Meanwhile, ITV/STV bosses are yet to release the 2024 I'm A Celeb line-up, or comment on rumours of who is in the cast.
I'm A Celeb will return later in 2024.
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