Tulisa Contostavlos has revealed that she said yes to I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here! because she is now in her ‘f**k it era’ as she posed for a sexy shoot with FAULT magazine on Wednesday.
The N-Dubz singer, 36, posed up a storm for the publication where she wore a racy red leotard and went braless in a denim co-ord.
Tulisa is already in Australia for I’m A Celeb which begins on Sunday night and is joined by the likes of Oti Mabuse, Coleen Rooney and Jane Moore for this year’s series.
Speaking ahead of flying out she said of why she signed up this year: ‘I’ve never wanted to. I actually was at a point where I was like, ‘I would never, ever do this.’
‘But we’re all forever evolving and growing and I just got to a point in my life where I was just in my f**k it era. I was like, ‘Does it seem really uncomfortable?’ Yeah. ‘Is it super exciting?’ Yes.
Tulisa has revealed that she said yes to I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here! because she is now in her ‘f**k it era’ as she posed for a sexy shoot with FAULT magazine on Wednesday
The N-Dubz singer, 36, posed up a storm for the publication where she wore a racy red leotard and went braless in a denim co-ord
‘Are you gonna have a crazy rollercoaster journey?’ Yes. So do it! All the things surrounding the fear around it, I’m just like, ‘So what! Just let it go. Do it!’
For her racy red look she slipped into a very skimpy leotard, tight black shorts and wore a long coat draped over her shoulders.
Her second look saw her don an oversized denim shirt and baggy jeans which she teamed with black shiny heels.
Elsewhere in the interview she spoke about how she has coped with fame over the years.
She said: ‘Like, I am famous and I need to get a grip. I’m fully aware of that. I know the industry I stepped into, so I just need to throw myself balls deep.
‘I’m hoping that when I come out the other side of the jungle, hopefully this fear will be eradicated because I couldn’t be in a more public, vulnerable, exposed situation.
‘But once it’s done and everyone kind of knows who you really are, there’s a sense of freedom in that. You’re just like, ‘Ah, there you go. There’s all the rumours put to bed.’
It comes after Tulisa revealed she would not be having her own Myleene Klass bikini shower moment during her time in camp, insisting she wants to stay under the radar.
Tulisa is already in Australia for I’m A Celeb which begins on Sunday night and is joined by the likes of Oti Mabuse, Coleen Rooney and Jane Moore for this year’s series
Speaking ahead of flying out she said of why she signed up this year: ‘I’ve never wanted to. I actually was at a point where I was like, ‘I would never, ever do this’
She added:’But we’re all forever evolving and growing and I just got to a point in my life where I was just in my f**k it era’
Her second look saw her don an oversized denim shirt and baggy jeans which she teamed with black shiny heels
It comes after Tulisa revealed she would not be having her own Myleene Klass bikini shower moment during her time in camp, insisting she wants to stay under the radar
She will be on our screens from Sunday
She declared she wanted the ‘polar opposite’, saying: ‘I am wearing black. I am going to pack three plain bikinis, as I don’t want to draw attention to myself.
‘I am not going to step out in white. It will be the polar opposite and if someone can hold up a towel then I will (ask them!).’
The former X Factor judge went on to admit that she reckons the first few days in camp will be the hardest for her, as she has been avoiding the spotlight out of ‘irrational fear’.
She confessed: ‘I’m a big softie and I’m an emotional person. I will probably struggle in the first few days as doing something like this is a big deal for me.
‘I haven’t been thrust this much into the spotlight in a while and I have avoided it out of irrational fear. I will probably be the most emotional when I first go in. It will take me a while to settle in, but I know I will get past that.’
But Tulisa explained that despite her fear, she has decided to enter the jungle in the hopes of changing public perceptions of her.
She said she hoped the show would allow people to finally find out more about the real her and finally felt ready to push herself beyond her ‘comfort zone’.
She explained: ‘I am not the person people perceive me to be and this will be the chance for everyone to get to know the real me.
Elsewhere in the interview she spoke about how she has coped with fame and the spotlight over the years
She said: ‘Like, I am famous and I need to get a grip. I’m fully aware of that. I know the industry I stepped into, so I just need to throw myself balls deep’
Another look from the shoot showed her in a boxy yellow coat which she wore with black leather boots
I’M A CELEBRITY 2024: MEET THE ALL STAR LINE UP
OTI MABUSE
Oti Mabuse has already two Strictly glitterballs under her belt
AGE: 34
OCCUPATION: Professional dancer
FAMOUS FOR: Oti is best known for being a professional dancer on the British television series Strictly Come Dancing, which she won in 2019 and 2020.
DANNY JONES
Danny Jones is one of the bookies’ favourites to win this year’s I’m A Celeb
AGE: 38
OCCUPATION: McFly singer
FAMOUS FOR: Danny is one of the lead vocalists and the lead guitarist for pop-rock band McFly.
He is also a coach on The Voice UK.
BARRY MCGUIGAN
Former boxer Barry McGuigan is heading into the jungle
AGE: 63
OCCUPATION: Retired professional boxer
FAMOUS FOR: Barry was nicknamed The Clones Cyclone and held the WBA and lineal featherweight titles from 1985 to 1986.
GK BARRY
GK Barry is a TikTok star who recently joined the ITV family on Loose Women
AGE: 25
OCCUPATION: TikTok star
FAMOUS FOR: Grace is known for her comedic commentary on culture, lifestyle, and fashion. She has over 3.6 million followers and recently joined the Loose Women panel.
DEAN MCCULLOUGH
ITV bosses are hoping Dean McCullough will ruffle feathers in the camp
AGE: 32
OCCUPATION: Radio 1 DJ
FAMOUS FOR: Radio 1 DJ Dean has been signed by I’m A Celeb bosses, in the hope that he will ruffle feathers with his outspoken views.
Earlier this year it was announced Dean would be taking over the BBC Radio 1 Early Breakfast Show, after previously fronting the afternoon slot.
JANE MOORE
Jane is best known as a panellist and anchor of Loose Women
AGE: 62
OCCUPATION: Journalist
FAMOUS FOR: Jane is best known as a panellist and anchor of Loose Women between 1999 and 2002.
She returned as a regular panellist from 2013 onwards.
Jane takes on the challenge following her high-profile split from husband of 20 years, Showbiz agent, Gary Farrow.
MELVIN ODOOM
Melvin was previously courted by I’m A Celeb bosses back in 2021
AGE: 44
OCCUPATION: DJ and TV presenter
FAMOUS FOR: His work on radio. Melvin was previously courted by I’m A Celeb bosses back in 2021, but turned down the offer at the last minute.
He also had a primetime stint on Strictly back in 2016.
COLEEN ROONEY
Reports claim that she has been offered the biggest deal in the show’s history
AGE: 38
OCCUPATION: WAG
FAMOUS FOR: Wagatha Christie case against arch rival Rebekah Vardy.
Reports claim that she has been offered the biggest deal in the show’s history, exceeding Nigel Farage’s £1.5million from last year.
ALAN HALSALL
Alan Halsall is best known for his role as Tyrone Dobbs on Coronation Street
AGE: 42
OCCUPATION: Actor
FAMOUS FOR: Coronation Street actor Alan Halsall was forced to withdraw from I’m A Celeb last year, after undergoing ACL Reconstruction surgery.
Bosses have now convinced the actor to sign up again, and no doubt he will draw in a huge fanbase thanks to his long-running role as Tyrone Dobbs on the soap.
TULISA
Tulisa is making her career comeback after reuniting with N-Dubz last year
AGE: 36
OCCUPATION: Singer and former X Factor judge
FAMOUS FOR: Tulisa reunited with N-Dubz last year for a tour after first finding fame with the band in 2007.
In 2011, she became a judge on The X Factor and went on to launch her debut solo album, The Female Boss.
She released her fourth album with N-Dubz last year.