Bake Off’s Nadiya Hussain regrets turning down this year's I’m A Celeb

The cold Welsh weather put her off

Author: Hannah FarrellPublished 10th Dec 2020
Last updated 10th Dec 2020

Great British Bake-Off star, Nadiya Hussain has revealed that she turned down the chance to appear on I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here! this year and after watching the show the baker has already had regrets about her decision.

“I got asked to do I’m A Celeb this year, and a bit of me regrets not doing it,” the baker revealed to The Guardian.

Nadiya admitted that she was put off due to the location of the show, which took place in Gwrych Castle in Wales this year, “It’s just so cold in Wales, if I’m going to have cockroaches in my pants, I’d rather it be in the sun, thanks.” And we can’t say we blame you Nadiya.

However, Nadiya has confessed that she “Can’t help wondering what it would have been like", does this mean that we could see the Bake-Off star in the camp next year?

Giovanna Fletcher was crowned the winner of this year's show, ahead of fellow finalists Vernon Kay and Jordan North. But we can't help but wonder if the outcome would have been different if Nadiya was in camp.

I'm A Celeb isn't the only TV show that Nadiya turned down this year, the baker was also asked to appear on Strictly Come Dancing, however Nadiya said she enjoys watching the show too much and is worried if taking part would ruin that.

She also added, “I enjoy watching it too much, once you see how a programme works from the inside, it changes how you see it. That’s why I can’t watch Bake Off like I used too.”

Nadiya also confessed that she had no rhythm as a reason for turning down the dance competition. So, we can be fairly confident that we won’t see Nadiya on the Strictly Dance floor in the future.

Fingers crossed 2021 will be the year we see Nadiya in the I'm A Celebrity camp!

How much did this year's I'm A Celeb contestants get paid?

Sir Mo Farah: £300,000

With all of his amazing success in the sporting world, it's no surprise Sir Mo Farah cost bosses the most to land on the 2020 series.

He is an Olympian after all!

Vernon Kay: £250,000

Bosses have reportedly been trying to get TV host Vernon on the show for a number of years, but this year they managed to entice him with a whopping pay cheque.

Beverley Callard: £150,000

Coronation Street legend Beverley is reportedly the highest paid woman on this year's series, and it's not a bad little (big) figure either!

Shane Richie: Unknown

Despite Shane's I'm A Celeb fee not being made public, the former EastEnders actor confessed he was 'broke' after a tough 2020 due to the Coronavirus pandemic.

Russell Watson: £100,000

He was a late arrival into this year's series, but tenor Russell is still getting paid VERY well. The opera legend is reportedly picking up £100K for his stint.

Jessica Plummer: £75,000

Bosses reportedly enticed EastEnders actress Jessica into the Welsh castle with a tasty £75,000.

Giovanna Fletcher: Unknown


Ruthie Henshall: £75,000

She was a late arrival alongside Russell Watson, but already she's had her fair share of trials and secret missions! The West End star and Magic at the Musicals host was reportedly paid a lovely £75,000.

AJ Pritchard: £50,000

After quitting his former role as a professional dancer on Strictly Come Dancing earlier this year, AJ is reportedly taking home £50K for his appearance in the castle.

Jordan North: Unknown


Hollie Arnold MBE: £50,000

She's used to winning Gold medals not Gold stars, but a fee of £50,000 reportedly got Hollie Arnold MBE into the castle! And after showing off her amazing singing voice, maybe she will leave with a record deal on the table too!

Victoria Derbyshire: Unknown


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