{"id":3043,"date":"2025-07-19T22:30:56","date_gmt":"2025-07-19T22:30:56","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.satecsite.org\/?p=3043"},"modified":"2025-07-21T10:23:16","modified_gmt":"2025-07-21T10:23:16","slug":"the-oldest-ever-winner-in-im-a-celebrity-history-tipped-for-comeback","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.satecsite.org\/index.php\/2025\/07\/19\/the-oldest-ever-winner-in-im-a-celebrity-history-tipped-for-comeback\/","title":{"rendered":"The oldest ever winner in I\u2019m A Celebrity history \u2018tipped for comeback\u2019"},"content":{"rendered":"
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A major star could be making a return to the jungle (Picture: ITV\/Rex\/Shutterstock)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The I’m A Celebrity… South Africa<\/a> all stars series is officially returning to ITV<\/a> later in 2025\u2014and not one but two<\/em> legendary jungle stars are in talks to come back.<\/p>\n

Starting in 2024, I’m A Celebrity… South Africa reunites old campmates from the ITV game show<\/a>. This time, however, they’re trading the Australian jungle for the desert.<\/p>\n

Last series saw the likes of Shaun Ryder<\/a>, Gillian McKeith<\/a>, Helen Flanagan<\/a>, Phil Tufnell<\/a>, and Jordan Banjo<\/a> giving up luxuries for a gruelling challenge once more.<\/p>\n

The competition was ultimately won by Myleene Klass, who had originally finished second during the show’s sixth series<\/a> almost 20 years ago… but now, two more famous faces are coming for her crown.<\/p>\n

According to reports, beloved King of the Jungle Harry Redknapp<\/a> is close to signing on the dotted line with ITV bosses.<\/p>\n

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As per The Sun<\/a>, Harry, 78, who became the oldest-ever winner in 2018 and was paid \u00a3500,000 for his stint, will fly back out for round two in autumn before the series airs in the New Year.<\/p>\n

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Harry Redknapp won I’m A Celebrity in 2018, with 11million people tuning in for the moment (Picture: James Gourley\/ITV\/REX)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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The football legend could be in for another bumper payday (Picture: Ryan Browne\/Shutterstock)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

‘It\u2019s going to be a real coup,’ a source told the paper.<\/p>\n

‘Harry is TV gold and was first on the list of wannabe celebrity contestants.’<\/p>\n

The football icon’s win in the main series was watched by 11million people, with the nation reduced to tears as he was reunited with his wife, Sandra, on the bridge after, having frequently declared his love for her while in camp.<\/p>\n

Harry’s first run for Jungle champ made him one of the programme’s high earners, but the likes of Coleen Rooney<\/a> and Nigel Farage<\/a> still come out on top, having received a mega \u00a31.5million for their signings.<\/p>\n

And Harry’s people are remaining tight-lipped on his career plans currently, as a spokesperson for the sports star said in response to the rumours: ‘This is speculation.’<\/p>\n

Meanwhile, there’s another huge name already attached to the upcoming South Africa series… and it’s Gemma Collins<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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Gemma Collins is seemingly ready to give I’m A Celebrity another try (Picture: James Veysey\/Shutterstock)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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She left the jungle after just three days in 2014 (Picture: ITV\/Shutterstock)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The Towie star and TV<\/a> personality, 44, is one of the most treasured personalities on British TV, and ITV is apparently hoping she’ll boost viewing figures again this time around.<\/p>\n

Gemma infamously only managed three days in the Jungle when she was last on the show and made no secret of how much she hated every second.<\/p>\n

‘People who murder get treated better than this,’ she famously said before quitting. ‘That\u2019s the truth. Even a murderer gets fed three times a day.’<\/p>\n

Gemma’s tears and tantrums gave social media<\/a> a meme collection that still gets used today, so it’s no surprise she\u2019s wanted back.<\/p>\n

A source told The Sun<\/a> previously: ‘She hated it first time round, but knows it would be TV gold for her fans if she gave it another go. <\/p>\n

‘The discussions could go either way, but signing her would be a huge win for execs.’<\/p>\n

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Comment now<\/title><span class=\"metro-comment-cta__text\">Who do you want to see return for I’m A Celeb All Stars?<\/span><\/span><a class=\"metro-comment-cta__button\" href=\"#metro-comments-container\">Comment Now<\/a><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<p>For Gemma fans hoping she’ll give I’m A Celebrity a second try, the recent rumours line up very nicely with comments the <a href=\"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/tag\/dancing-on-ice\/\">Dancing On Ice<\/a> star made in 2019.<\/p>\n<p>Speaking on <a href=\"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/tag\/the-jonathan-ross-show\/\">The Jonathan Ross Show<\/a>, she said: ‘I will never forget getting the call. Looking back, I don\u2019t feel I was ready for that show. I was new to TV; I was the underdog on Towie.<\/p>\n<p>‘I wasn\u2019t the best-looking girl, I didn\u2019t have a model figure, I was this car girl from Romford selling cars. I was being put in the Jungle, and in hindsight, I wasn\u2019t ready for it.’<\/p>\n<p>She continued: I felt hugely out of my depth\u2014I was petrified. If I was to go back now, I\u2019ve got more experience. I\u2019ve got a tougher skin now, and I think that\u2019s where the GC came into play. If they asked me back, yes, I\u2019d go back.’<\/p>\n<p>Things didn’t get off to a good start when Gemma went into the jungle in 2014, firstly refusing to parachute into camp with the rest of her teammates.<\/p>\n<p>She then withdrew due to panic attacks and later <a href=\"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/2017\/09\/09\/gemma-collins-to-release-photos-of-alleged-assault-by-ex-the-night-before-im-a-celebrity-6914789\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/2017\/09\/09\/gemma-collins-to-release-photos-of-alleged-assault-by-ex-the-night-before-im-a-celebrity-6914789\/\">said that her ex-boyfriend, Alexander Moss, had ‘severely beaten’ her <\/a>the night before she joined.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"img-container shareable-item wp-caption\">\n<div class=\"img-wrap\">\n\t\t<img width=\"646\" height=\"418\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" class=\"article-image wp-image-22987107 lazyload\" alt=\"Editorial use only Mandatory Credit: Photo by REX\/Shutterstock (4255002ak) Gemma Collins has her first meal at Croc Creek Main Camp 'I'm A Celebrity...Get Me Out Of Here!' TV Programme, Australia - 19 Nov 2014\" loading=\"lazy\" data-src=\"http:\/\/www.satecsite.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/SEI_41087396-549f-e1745844879453.jpg\">\t<\/div><figcaption>Gemma previously admitted she ‘wasn’t ready’ for the challenge (Picture: ITV\/Rex\/Shutterstock)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"img-container shareable-item wp-caption\">\n<div class=\"img-wrap\">\n\t\t<img width=\"646\" height=\"969\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" class=\"article-image wp-image-22813228 lazyload\" alt=\"Mandatory Credit: Photo by David Fisher\/REX\/Shutterstock (14989874bq) Gemma Collins Katy Perry: Night of a Lifetime, London, UK - 11 Dec 2024\" loading=\"lazy\" data-src=\"http:\/\/www.satecsite.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/SEI_245482616-4324.jpg\">\t<\/div><figcaption>The reality TV diva faced immense personal struggles ahead of her first stint in camp (Picture: David Fisher\/Rex\/Shutterstock)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The reality star said that ITV advised against her entering at first, but Gemma insisted she didn\u2019t want to waste the opportunity of a lifetime.<\/p>\n<p>Alexander, now 44, was eventually <a href=\"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/2019\/02\/03\/gemma-collins-ex-jailed-for-breaking-partners-arm-and-threatening-to-kill-her-years-after-dancing-on-ice-star-accused-him-of-assault-8431198\/\">jailed for 21 months in 2019<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Gemma told the Everything I Know About Me podcast: \u2018[There was] all the embarrassment of like, you know what the TV programmes were saying, \u201cGemma Collins left the Jungle, she was hungry, she was this.\u201d And it wasn\u2019t my fault.<\/p>\n<p>\u2018I can remember lying in my flat where I lived and just thinking, I just want to die. I haven\u2019t done anything wrong. I\u2019ve left the Jungle because of something that happened to me.’<\/p>\n<p><em>ITV has been contacted for comment.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong><em>I’m a Celebrity… South Africa will return to ITV1 and ITVX early next year.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>Got a story?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">If you\u2019ve got a celebrity story, video or pictures get in touch with the <a href=\"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\">Metro.co.uk<\/a> entertainment team by emailing us celebtips@metro.co.uk, calling 020 3615 2145 or by visiting our <a href=\"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/submit-stuff\/\">Submit Stuff<\/a> page – we\u2019d love to hear from you.<\/p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A major star could be making a return to the jungle (Picture: ITV\/Rex\/Shutterstock) The I’m A Celebrity… South Africa all stars series is officially returning to ITV later in 2025\u2014and not one but two legendary jungle stars are in talks to come back. 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