He is the bookies’ favourite to be crowned this year’s King of the Jungle with the odds 2-1.
When asked why he thought that was, Danny Jones beamed and shouted: ‘Because McFly fans are awesome.’
It is the power of the noughties pop band which ITV insiders are sure will see win this year’s I’m A Celeb having also seen his popularity as a coach on their talent show, The Voice.
The star power that comes with being a member of McFly should not be underestimated with tried and tested magic to help Danny beat the likes of super WAG Coleen Rooney and N-Dubz’s Tulisa.
Danny, along with Harry Judd, Dougie Poynter and Tom Fletcher, launched their group in 2003 off of the back of Busted who were in the process of splitting.
He is the bookies’ favourite to be crowned this year’s King of the Jungle. When asked why he thought that was, Danny Jones beamed and shouted: ‘Because McFly fans are awesome’
It is the power of the noughties pop band which ITV insiders are sure will see win this year’s I’m A Celeb having also seen his popularity as a coach on their talent show, The Voice (L-R: Danny Jones, Tom Fletcher, Dougie Poynter and Harry Judd of McFly)
And now, thanks to the loyalty of their huge fanbase who are now women in their late 20s and early 30s are exactly the right demographic to vote for their jungle favourite.
An ITV source told MailOnline: ‘Danny is a golden ticket of a signing for I’m A Celebrity.
‘He’s done spectacular work as a judge on the Voice. Everyone is so pleased with him – he’s a brilliant mentor and has a winner’s energy and, of course, the fans go wild for him.’
Indeed, there is already evidence. Dougie was crowned jungle king in 2011, while Tom’s wife, the influencer Giovanna Fletcher won in 2020.
Meanwhile, Harry won Strictly Cone Dancing in 2011 too. According to BBC insiders, it was ‘by a country mile’ and they praised McFly fans for their support.
And, in 2006, Busted singer Matt Willis won the show. Since then, McFly and Busted have teamed up to create a band named McBusted.
For Danny, winning the ITV flagship show would make it a hat trick this year after he won the Masked Singer and landed a spot as a judge on the Voice.
‘I’m going for the Pep Guardiola,’ the father-of-one joked.
With his odds at winning I’m A Celebrity currently standing at 2-1, Danny shouted, ‘Come on Jonsey!’ on learning the nation was already behind him.
He jokingly added: ‘I would definitely put all of your mortgage on me.’
The star power that comes with being a member of McFly should not be underestimated with tried and tested magic to help Danny beat the likes of Coleen Rooney and N-Dubz’s Tulisa
Danny, along with Harry Judd, Dougie Poynter and Tom Fletcher, launched their group in 2003 off of the back of Busted who were in the process of splitting
And now, thanks to the loyalty of their huge fanbase who are now women in their late 20s and early 30s are exactly the right demographic to vote for their jungle favourite
After such a successful run for McBusted on the television shows, Danny admitted there was ‘an added pressure’ but said, ‘I can only do my best for my son and my campmates, and of course, the fans.’
McFly sold 10 million records worldwide with songs such as Five Colours In Her Hair and It’s All About you in their catalogue.
As a boyband largely untouched by scandal, apart from Dougie’s brief stint in rehab for alcohol in 2018, McFly has never given its intergenerational fanbase a reason to stray.
In fact, fans have enjoyed watching them grow up and start families, which they document widely on social media and in lucrative business endeavours.
Harry goes running with his son, Dougie has joined Tom and Giovanna in writing children’s books and the couple also share videos of their chickens, much to the fans’ delight.
This year’s campmates include Tulisa Contostavlos, Coleen Rooney, Barry McGuigan, Danny, Melvin O’Doom, Oti Mabuse, Alan Halsall, Jane Moore, GK Barry and Dean McCullough
Meanwhile, Danny’s love for Soccer Aid has become a big part of his presence online as well as his six-year-old son, Cooper, with who he shared a video of finding out Danny was Piranha on this year’s Masked Singer.
As viewers chanted ‘Take it off’ to his mask, Cooper watched on and was delighted to discover it was his father he jumped off the sofa and hugged Danny screaming, ‘Daddy, it’s daddy’.
Thousands watched the touching moment which has since gone viral online.
Fans love the boys’ ‘wholesome’ development as a group, as where other bands have spiralled into disrepute, McFly has endured the early days of stardom and emerged victorious.
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.