Robbie Savage set to enter I’m A Celebrity jungle after ‘hush hush’ talks with bosses and pals Ant and Dec
Football pundit and ex-Strictly contestant seems to have finally agreed after years of persuasion
ROBBIE Savage looks set to enter the I'm A Celebrity jungle after years of persuasion.
The 41-year-old has apparently been in "hush-hush" talks with ITV bosses and pals Ant and Dec.
Football pundit and former Leicester City star Robbie took part in 2011's Strictly Come Dancing with blonde firecracker Ola Jordan.
And it looks likely that he will swap his reality show dancing shoes for hiking boots to brave the jungle.
A source told the that they were "quietly confident" he'd do it this year and that he'd be "an amazing signing".
When he was previously asked whether he'd take part in I'm A Celeb, he said: "I thought I’d never do a reality show but I’ve realised I’m someone who needs a challenge. I’d consider it.”
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Footballers have varied in how well they've done in I'm A Celeb.
John Fashanu came second in series 2 and Kieron Dyer came fourth last year.
But Neil Ruddock and Rodney Marsh both came seventh in series 3 and 4, respectively. Jimmy Bullard's exit was a shock in series 14 when he ended up 10th.
While Robbie came sixth in Strictly with Ola, fans loved his positive attitude and willingness to get involved.
He also seemed to maintain a good relationship with the blonde dancer and defended her in 2014 over bullying accusations.
So will his personality win him the crown in I'm A Celeb?
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