- Farage joins “I’m A Celebrity.”
- Other notable participants named.
- Show premieres November 19.
The former leader of UKIP and the Brexit Party was seen at Brisbane Airport on Sunday ahead of the new series starting on the same day.
Nigel Farage’s participation in this year’s I’m A Celebrity… has been confirmed. The programme’s official social media accounts have verified his involvement.
A video on Mr. Farage’s personal social media platforms announced his journey to the wilderness. He mentioned that his experience in the European Parliament and Westminster has prepared him for dealing with snakes and other reptiles in the jungle.
Arrival at Brisbane Airport
Photographed at Brisbane Airport, approximately a hundred miles from the jungle filming location, Mr. Farage joins other notable participants such as Josie Gibson, This Morning’s host, and Fred Sirieix, star of First Dates.
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This year’s lineup also includes Jamie Lynn Spears, Britney Spears’ sibling, Sam Thompson from Made in Chelsea, and Marvin Humes from the boy band JLS.
Farage’s Decision to Join the Jungle
A divisive figure in British politics, Mr. Farage mentioned that he was asked to enter the jungle every year since 2016 but felt now was the right time, considering his availability.
Last month on his GB News show, he considered appearing to reach a younger audience.
I’m A Celeb has hosted several prominent and controversial politicians before, and Mr. Farage is now joining them.
Ofcom ranked former health secretary Matt Hancock third in the 2022 series, the second most-discussed TV event.
Nadine Dorries, former culture secretary and Conservative MP, became the first celebrity voted out in the 2012 competition.
Former Scottish Labour Party leader Kezia Dugdale and Liberal Democrat MP Lembit Opik both left politics.
This year’s season will premiere on Sunday, November 19, at 9:00 p.m., according to hosts Declan Donnelly and Anthony McPartlin.
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