Sunday night will see the return of I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here! where a whole new bunch of stars will be heading to the jungle.
The hugely-popular ITV show has signed some huge names over the years and 2024 is no exception.
Next up to face the wilderness and a selection of trials will be the likes of WAG Coleen Rooney, Strictly’s Oti Mabuse and McFly singer Danny Jones.
And PR expert Riley Gardiner has now estimated how much this year’s stars are being paid in an interview with Ok! Magazine.
Starting with the lowest fees he believes Radio 1 DJ Dean McCullough will have been offered up to £60,000 for the show.
Sunday night will see the return of I’m A Celebrity … Get Me Out of Here! where a whole new bunch of stars will be heading to the jungle
Starting with the lowest fees he believes Radio 1 DJ Dean McCullough will have been offered up to £60,000 for the show
Next DJ and TV presenter Melvin Odoom is thought to be receiving a fee of around £90,000.
Ex boxer Barry McGuigan could scoop £100,000 while Loose Women’s Jane Moore could earn around £120,000 for her stint.
Alan Halsall from Coronation Street could be getting a payment from ITV bosses of between £100,000 to £150,000 it has been estimated.
Riley told the publication: ‘Soap stars are often jungle favourites since they bring a steady fanbase and relatable charm.
‘Alan’s been on Corrie for ages, so he’s a familiar face, and his down-to-earth vibe would make him a strong addition.’
Podcaster GK Barry and McFly singer Danny Jones are thought to be getting the same amount as Alan with around £150,000 too.
Moving up the scale former Strictly professional Oti Mabuse is thought to be a getting a £200,000 fee according to the publication, while N-Dubz star Tulisa is estimated to be receiving around the same amount.
Finally Coleen Rooney is thought to bring in an eye-watering amount – with previous reports stating her fee is around £1.5million which would make it the biggest in the show’s history.
Alan Halsall from Coronation Street could be getting a payment from ITV bosses of between £100,000 to £150,000 it has been estimated
Moving up the scale former Strictly professional Oti Mabuse is thought to be a getting a £200,000 fee according to the publication
While N-Dubz star Tulisa is estimated to be receiving around the same amount of around £200,000
However expert Riley believes it could be lower saying: ‘She’s riding a wave of media interest with the whole ‘Wagatha Christie’ saga, so the show would need to dig deep into its pockets to bring her in – think £500,000 to £600,000, at least.
‘Coleen’s public image is strong right now, and people are genuinely curious about her, so she’d definitely pull in a lot of viewers.’
It comes after it was reported that Coleen is being lined up for a £1million ITV deal after starring on the show.
ITV are thought to be keen to get the WAG, 38, who is married to former footballer Wayne Rooney, 39, involved with one of their daytime shows like Loose Women.
The Sun also reports that there is potential for her to do other shows such as a remake of her 2008 series Coleen’s Real Women.
The show followed Coleen who was set the challenge to find naturally beautiful women to be the face of major brands.
As well as TV work Coleen is reportedly hoping to bring out a swimwear line too.
Finally Coleen Rooney is thought to bring in an eye-watering amount – with previous reports stating her fee is around £1.5million which would make it the biggest in the show’s history
A source told the publication: ‘She loves the idea of returning to telly and feels that now is her moment, especially as she’s more mature and her kids are older.
‘Coleen has always loved Loose Women and she’s said she would love to join as one of the panellists.
‘She loves fearless, opinionated women like Jane Moore and would love to get involved and have her say on things.’
The insider added that Coleen’s friends know her as someone ‘intelligent and not afraid to speak her mind’ – so she would be perfect for the show.
Jane – who stars on Loose Women is also in the Jungle so Coleen reportedly hopes to speak to her about the show when she’s there.
ITV and Coleen have been contacted by MailOnline for comment.
It comes as she’s revealed that only two out of her four sons will be flying over to Australia to greet her after her time on the show is over.
Coleen is mum to Kai, 13, Klay, ten, Kit, seven, and Cass, six.
But she has now told The Mirror: ‘My two youngest ones are coming over.
‘They all had the option but the two older ones decided that they would stay at home to continue with school and football.
‘I think I said when you come you’ll have to bring your work with you, and they would be missing some football tournaments, so they quickly changed their minds! And also the fact that they don’t know when they get to see me.
‘That was another big thing, is if I did last and stayed in close to the end, there’s not going to be any time spent with me so I explained that.’
It comes after Coleen revealed the secret code she will use to communicate with her children whilst she is on the show.
The television personality will touch her personalised necklace that has her sons’ names on it.
Coleen is thought to be taking her Cloudbox Gifts necklace which costs £180 and everytime she touches it, she wants the boys to know that she is thinking of them.
Coleen, who is famous for her love of designer fashion and once fronted a £3 million campaign for George at Asda, has won plaudits for her down-to-earth attitude and dedication to good causes.
She began her presenting career in May 2006 when she appeared alongside Sir Trevor McDonald in a programme about genetic disorder Rett Syndrome, a condition which causes severe disability and which affected her adopted younger sister Rosie, who died aged 14 in 2013.
After that, Coleen went on to present her own series, Coleen’s Real Women, which saw her labelled the nation’s favourite girl next door where she sought out ‘real women’, rather than models, to front high-profile advertising campaigns.
ITV bosses have long recognised her appeal, and are said to have been pursuing her for years to appear on I’m A Celebrity, but she has repeatedly turned down their offers to focus on her children.
But now her youngest son, Cass, is six, she finally feels ready to take on the ‘challenge’ – and to ‘do something for me’.
She told The Mail on Sunday: ‘It’s something that I will never ever do again in my lifetime, it’s a one-off adventure.
Podcaster GK Barry and McFly singer Danny Jones (seen) are thought to be getting the same amount as Alan with around £150,000 too
‘We are so caught up in busy lives and with devices, and I just feel like now’s the time I could go and do something for myself because I feel like I’m always a mum, a wife.
‘It’s the perfect show. You are taking yourself away from a world where you’re constantly doing things, to a world where it’s back to basics and you’ve got to fend just for yourself and look after yourself.’
Although she realises she’ll be out of her ‘comfort zone’ she also sees it as an opportunity for ordinary television viewers to ‘see me for me’.
She explained: ‘This show is going to be the most I’ve ever been exposed. Everyone has opinions of people in the public eye.’
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.