‘She doesn’t want to steal anyone’s thunder!’ Jacqueline Jossa ‘is set to return to I’m A Celeb to hand over her crown but turns down full cameo offer’
- The EastEnders actress, 28, is the ITV show’s reigning champion
- This year’s I’m A Celebrity has relocated from Australia to Gwrych Castle in north Wales due to the COVID-19 pandemic
- The lineup includes stars such as Olympic champion Sir Mo Farah, actress Beverley Callard, actor Shane Richie and presenter Vernon Kay
She is the reigning Queen of The Jungle after her 2019 stint in the Australian outback.
And, Jacqueline Jossa, 28, is reportedly set to return to I’m A Celebrity to hand over her crown at the end of the current series, but has turned down a full cameo offer.
According to a report, the soap star declined the opportunity to spend a night with the current campmates and introduce a trial at Gwrych Castle in Wales, because ‘she doesn’t want to steal anyone’s thunder.’
Reigning queen: Jacqueline Jossa, 28, is reportedly set to return to I’m A Celebrity to hand over her crown at the end of the current series, but has turned down a full cameo offer
A source told The Sun of Jacqueline: ‘But while she was offered the chance to make a cameo she didn’t want to steal anyone else’s thunder.
‘She’s had her jungle experience and they should have their own. She accepted the chance to hand over the crown but it’ll be a flying visit. She’ll be there and back in a day.’
MailOnline has contacted I’m A Celebrity and Jacqueline Jossa’s representatives for comment.
During last year’s series, Jacqueline’s appearance was blighted with a slew of reports about her husband Dan Osborne’s infidelity.
Selfless: According to a report, the star declined the opportunity to spend a night with the campmates at Gwrych Castle in Wales, because ‘she doesn’t want to steal anyone’s thunder’
Star-studded: This year’s series was moved from Australia to North Wales because of the coronavirus pandemic which continues to sweep the globe (2020 lineup is pictured)
Claims emerged that she learned about his behaviour off-screen through campmate Myles Stephenson, while in the jungle.
Jacqueline and TOWIE star Dan share two young daughters: Ella and Mia. Dan also has a son, Teddy, from a previous relationship.
Following her 2019 series win, Jacqueline has gone on to amass 3 million Instagram followers and has signed multiple lucrative brand deals.
This year’s series was moved from Australia to North Wales because of the coronavirus pandemic which continues to sweep the globe.
Loving life: Following her 2019 series win, Jacqueline has gone on to amass 3 million Instagram followers and has signed multiple lucrative brand deals
The full cast of I’m A Celebrity 2020 boasts stars such as Sir Mo Farah, 37; AJ Pritchard, 26; and Beverley Callard, 63.
Also competing for the title of King or Queen of the Castle will are Vernon Kay, 46; Jessica Plummer, 28; Shane Richie, 56; Victoria Derbyshire, 52; Giovanna Fletcher, 35; Hollie Arnold, 26, and Jordan North, 30.
During Wednesday night’s episode, Russell Watson, 53, and Ruthie Henshall, 53, joined the line-up.
As ever Ant and Dec are at the helm as hosts, while Vick Hope is hosting I’m A Celebrity…The Daily Drop, a brand-new spin-off series following all camp activity, available on ITV Hub every morning after the main show.
I’M A CELEBRITY… GET ME OUT OF HERE! 2020: Who are the celebrities?
Name: SIR MO FARAH CBE
Age: 37
Claim to fame: The most successful British track athlete in Olympic Games history
Phobias: Any animal that moves
Biggest misconception you want to dispel in the castle: It will be nice for people to see me doing something other than running
Role in the camp: Cook
Miss most: Coffee, my wife and children
Dream campmate: Samuel L Jackson would be pretty cool
Relationship status: Married
Name: SHANE RICHIE
Age: 56
Phobias: Human faeces. If I see one, it is over! I am hoping the camp toilet will be enclosed
Biggest misconception you want to dispel in the castle: Nothing. I don’t think I am that interesting
Role in the camp: Person who will muck in with anything
Miss most: My family and routine at home
Dream campmate: Eric Cantona, any 80s’ pop star or The Roc
Relationship status: Married
Name: BEVERLEY CALLARD
Age: 63
Claim to fame: Corrie legend
Phobias: Ghosts and insects
Biggest misconception you want to dispel in the castle: People think I am glamorous as I have played Liz for so long but I am not
Role in the camp: Cleaner
Miss most: Dogs and my husband, Jon
Dream campmate: Ricky Gervais – he would keep us all going
Relationship status: Married
Name: AJ PRITCHARD
Age: 26
Claim to fame: Former Strictly professional
Phobias: Heights, claustrophobia
Biggest misconception you want to dispel in the castle: People see me with sparkles and fake tan but nobody knows what I am like
Role in the camp: Keeping spirits up and the cleaner
Miss most: My warm and comfy bed
Dream campmate: Any celebrity with an intriguing background
Relationship status: Dating
Name: VERNON KAY
Age: 46
Claim to fame: TV and radio presenter
Phobias: I don’t like being confined underwater!
Biggest misconception you want to dispel in the Jungle: I think I have always been the same throughout my career – so I don’t have any.
Role in the camp: Person to keep spirits up.
Miss most: My family.
Dream camper: Anybody who has won the Super Bowl!
Relationship status: Married.
Name: VICTORIA DERBYSHIRE
Age: 52
Claim to fame: Award-winning journalist
Phobias: I am not a fan of spiders or confined spaces and I don’t know what I am going to be like when I get there!
Biggest misconception you want to dispel in the castle: I don’t think I have any as people just know me as the news and current affairs person!
Role in the camp: Shoulder to cry on.
Miss most: My boys, husband, dog and Mum.
Dream campmate: Madonna, Gary Lineker and Jamie Oliver to cook for us. I think you could have some really geeky chats with them!
Relationship status: Married.
Name: GIOVANNA FLETCHER
Age: 35
Claim to fame: Author and podcaster
Phobias: Heights. My legs go wobbly and you can’t rationalise it
Biggest misconception you want to dispel in the castle: I am not that controversial so nothing
Role in the camp: Mum, friend and the giver of hugs
Miss most: My husband, Tom, and my three children
Dream campmate: The Queen, Judi Dench and Ant Middleton so he can help us with all the survival skills
Relationship status: Married
Name: JESSICA PLUMMER
Age: 28
Claim to fame: Former EastEnders actress
Phobias: Arachnophobia, fear of heights –just about every phobia
Biggest misconception you want to dispel in the castle: It will be nice for people to see me for who I am rather than my EastEnders character
Role in the camp: Chatterbox and little sister
Miss most: My daughter. It’s going to be the longest we’ve been apart
Dream campmate: Denzel Washington would be awesome. I would listen to every word he said
Relationship status: Single
Name: JORDAN NORTH
Age: 30
Claim to fame: Radio 1 DJ
Phobias: It’s just easier to say what I am not scared of. I have so many phobias
Biggest misconception you want to dispel in the castle: On my Radio 1 show, I am always bubbly and energetic but everyone has down moments too, so it will be nice for people to see what I am really like
Role in the camp: Entertainer and the tidy up person –I love a tidy house
Miss most: A nice cool pint of Guinness
Dream campmate: Barack Obama and Liam Gallagher. He would be great entertainment value
Relationship status: Single
Name: RUSSELL WATSON
Age: 53
Claim to fame: Operatic and pop tenor, who came to attention in 1999 when singing God Save The Queen at the Rugby League Challenge Cup Final. He also survived a brain tumour
Phobias: Darkness, claustrophobia, insects, heights, bad gag reflex – apart from that I am fine
Biggest misconception you want to dispel in the castle: People think of classical singers as snooty but I am definitely not
Role in the camp: The Clown –I will also sing in the camp
Miss most: I know it’s a cliché but my wife and children
Dream campmate: Lulu, Paul O’Grady and even though he has done it before, Shaun Ryder
Relationship status: Married
Name: HOLLIE ARNOLD MBE
Age: 26
Claim to fame: Paralympic gold medallist
Phobias: Spiders
Biggest misconception you want to dispel in the castle: I don’t want it to focus on my disability
Role in the camp: Cook/shoulder to cry on
Miss most: My boyfriend, food and my cats
Dream campmate: Michelle Keegan –she is beautiful
Relationship status: Dating
Name: RUTHIE HENSHALL
Age: 53
Claim to fame: Olivier-award winning theatre star and recording artitst. Made her West End debut in Cats in the 1980s
Phobias: Enclosed spaces
Biggest misconception you want to dispel in the castle: This will be the first time I am going on a show as me rather than a character
Role in the camp: Clown and shoulder to cry on
Miss most: Caffeine
Dream campmate: George Clooney, Gerard Butler – the list goes on…
Relationship status: Single