I’m A Celeb’s Shane Richie splashes his I’m A Celeb cash on £75k camper van
SHANE Richie has reportedly splashed his I’m A Celeb cash on a £75,000 camper van.
The EastEnders star - who The Sun revealed as the final contestant to sign up for the 2020 series - posed in the top of the range motor after forking out a huge sum for the mobile home.
The 56-year-old was seen in high spirits as he sat in the flashy van in photos on the company's Twitter account.
In one snap, taken by The Camper UK company, Shane looked pleased as punch with his new set of wheels and his cute pet dog.
The top of the range motorhome boasts pilot seats, cruise control, a freezer, three-hob cooker, fridge, and even an oven.
Writing on Twitter, the company penned: "When BAFTA award winning actor @realshanerichie arranged an appointment at Camper UK in Lincoln to purchase a new motorhome, Managing Director, Dean, knew just the van: the new Geist by LMC Explorer Premium I 650."
Dad-of-five Shane - born Shaun Roche in Harlesden, North West London - has now agreed to take part in I'm A Celebrity and is in a two-week quarantine before it starts next weekend on November 15.
The timing is perfect for Shane after his annual panto stint was torpedoed this year owing to the coronavirus.
Shane, who is a panto veteran, had been due to appear in the New Wimbledon Theatre's production of Dick Whittington in London this festive season.
An insider told The Sun: “ITV have always wanted Shane for the jungle but with panto not happening this year and other work opportunities less likely, he decided this was the time to take the plunge.
“Going to North Wales is less of a huge commitment than flying halfway across the world, too, so he jumped at the chance.
An insider said: “ITV have always wanted Shane for the jungle but with panto not happening this year and other work opportunities less likely, he decided this was the time to take the plunge.
“He’s already being talked about by production as an early favourite as he’s such a likeable bloke and known to millions of soap fans.
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“ITV are delighted they’ve managed to convince him to take part.”
This year’s I’m A Celebrity is being filmed in Gwrych Castle in Abergele, North Wales, rather than Murwillumbah, New South Wales, Australia, due to Covid.