I’m A Celebrity bosses line up Jessie J and football legend Paul Merson for A-list series despite COVID-19 restrictions
I’M A Celeb bosses are busy negotiating what could be their best line-up ever – despite Covid-19 restrictions.
Producers are trying to land Do It Like A Dude hitmaker Jessie J and ex-England footballer Paul Merson, who last year revealed he was once again in the grip of his gambling addiction.
The ex-Arsenal midfielder, who blew £7million on gambling, booze and drugs, said: “I’m struggling with life at the moment. Gambling.
“I’ve lost control completely again.”
A telly source said: “The jungle is the jewel in ITV’s crown and they’re desperate to land top talent to keep viewers hooked.
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“Paul is really keen to relaunch his TV career and thinks this is the best way to do it after he’s seen what it has done for his mate Harry Redknapp, but he needs it to be worth his while and is negotiating for a top price.
“Jessie’s been offered good money but isn’t sure that the show is for her. She is keen to put her music first.”
As Jessie herself would warble: “Forget about the price tag.”