Paul Gascoigne has revealed he would be willing to return to the Italian version of I’m A Celebrity after being rushed to hospital with a shoulder injury.
During Monday night’s episode of Island Of The Famous, the former England star, 53, appeared on the show after being treated for his injury.
The famous sportsman said he is ‘quite good’ and added that his shoulder is ‘so, so’ as the presenter Ilary Blasi asked for updates on his health condition.
He’s coming back? Paul Gascoigne has revealed he would be willing to return to the Italian version of I’m A Celebrity after being rushed to hospital with a shoulder injury
During an episode last week, Paul could be seen gripping his arm in pain after completing an assault course with his fellow islanders on the endurance based TV series – Italy’s version of the syndicated I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here!
During the brief appearance on Monday, Paul appeared in good spirits as he joked that the doctors spoke better English than the show’s host, Ilary.
Paul also said he will go clubbing with footballer and Ilary’s husband, Francesco Totti, once the show is over.
Viewers have taken to Twitter to show their support and appreciation to the English contestant.
Ouch: During Monday night’s episode of Island Of The Famous, the former England star, 53, appeared on the show after being treated for his injury (pictured on the show)
Ha! During the brief appearance on Monday, Paul appeared in good spirits as he joked that the doctors spoke better English than the show’s host, Ilary
One person said: ‘Give us Paul Gascoigne back.’
While another wrote: ‘Gascoigne is the number 1, he makes me laugh so much with his random names and crazy stories. I love him.’
A third wrote: ‘Paul Gascoigne is my winner.’
A different viewer read: ‘Anyway, Gascoigne and Totti would score a lot together! Beware Ilary!!’
Another penned: ‘Paul Gascoigne, let’s be best friends.’
One other added: ‘I watching Isola [I’m A Celeb] just for Paul Gascoigne.’
Cheeky chap! Paul also said he will go clubbing with footballer and Ilary’s husband, Francesco Totti, once the show is over
It comes following report’s that Paul’s recent shoulder injury could have forced him to pull out of the reality show.
According to The Sun, producers of the series met on Saturday evening to discuss whether Paul is fit enough to continue on with the show.
Paul was flown to hospital on Thursday for emergency check-ups after his injury, forcing him to temporarily pull out of filming.
A friend of Paul’s told the publication: ‘He’s dislocated his shoulder. It’s such a shame as he was doing so well.
‘He’s resting while the medical team check him out. The producers are very concerned.
‘He may be pulled out. There are insurance issues as well for them to consider.’
MailOnline contacted a representative for Paul Gascoigne for comment.
Talks: The famous sportsman said he is ‘quite good’ and added that his shoulder is ‘so, so’ as the presenter Ilary Blasi asked for updates on his health condition
Paul appeared to be in the midst of completing an assault course with his fellow Islanders when he got his injury, stripping down to a pair of red beach shorts and a blue life vest.
He had to dash across the beach before climbing over a netted wall, wading through another cargo net and climbing onto the platform to shoot a ball through a basketball hoop.
The celebrities were competing to win a treat of spaghetti and meatballs for dinner, but it was soon clear that Paul had injured himself.
Gripping his arm in pain, the host could be heard saying: ‘What’s happened to Paul, he looks in trouble?’
Close call: One person wrote: ‘Gascoigne is the number 1, he makes me laugh so much with his random names and crazy stories. I love him’
Contestant Gilles Rocca helped Paul away from the cameras to the medical team and correspondent Massimiliano Rosolino told viewers: ‘He hurt his shoulder. The doctor is there and he helped him right away. I don’t know how he is but we have an extraordinary team.’
He later confirmed: ‘Paul is with the medics but the initial view is that he is not seriously hurt.’
Paul was then noticeably absent for the rest of that evening’s show, and missed the latest round of nominations.
The former Newcastle United and England footballer is currently in Honduras after jetting to the Central Americas country for an appearance on the gruelling series.
Dramatic: Gripping his arm in pain, the host could be heard saying: ‘What’s happened to Paul, he looks in trouble?’
It comes amid reports that Gazza is being paid around 7,000 euros (£5,981) for each week he is taking part in the show.
According to the newspaper Il Messaggero, the sportsman has signed a contract for the weekly fee alongside actress Vera Gemma, actor Brando Giorgi, former Italian Strictly star Giles Rocca and actor Roberto Ciufoli.
TV presenter Elisa Isoardi is reportedly the contestant who has signed for the highest weekly wage, 15,000 euros (£12,816).
Paul had been studying Italian as he waited to fly out to the island.
Ouch: During an episode last week, Paul could be seen gripping his arm in pain after completing an assault course with his fellow islanders on the endurance based TV series