{"id":57416,"date":"2024-10-21T11:00:21","date_gmt":"2024-10-21T15:00:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.businessupturn.com\/usa\/?p=57416"},"modified":"2024-10-21T11:00:21","modified_gmt":"2024-10-21T15:00:21","slug":"im-a-celebrity-2024-first-contestant-leaks-and-rumors-heat-up-as-jungle-preparations-get-underway","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.businessupturn.com\/usa\/im-a-celebrity-2024-first-contestant-leaks-and-rumors-heat-up-as-jungle-preparations-get-underway\/57416\/","title":{"rendered":"I\u2019m A Celebrity 2024: First contestant leaks and rumors heat up as jungle preparations get underway"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The countdown has officially begun for <em>I\u2019m A Celebrity\u2026Get Me Out of Here!<\/em> 2024, and fans are already on the edge of their seats, eager for the new season. As ITV gears up for the 23rd installment of the beloved jungle reality show, construction of the trial areas has already commenced in the Australian wilderness. The preparations signal that the show\u2019s return is imminent, promising yet another thrilling series of survival challenges, celebrities pushing their limits, and, of course, the usual drama among campmates.<\/p>\n<p>But the excitement isn\u2019t just about the physical build of the show\u2019s set\u2014it\u2019s the ever-growing buzz surrounding the celebrity line-up that has captured the public\u2019s attention. With each new rumor, the anticipation is building to a fever pitch. Over the weekend, gossip swirled about potential contestants, with names like Tulisa, the former <em>N-Dubz<\/em> star and ex-<em>X Factor<\/em> judge, Giovanni Pernice from <em>Strictly Come Dancing<\/em>, and boxer Tommy Fury being floated as possible campmates.<\/p>\n<p>However, what really had people talking on Tuesday was an unexpected release.\u00a0Jordan North, the <em>Capital Breakfast<\/em> presenter who famously came runner-up on the 2020 series, seemed to drop a major hint regarding the upcoming line-up. North, who has become a popular figure in the <em>I\u2019m A Celeb<\/em> community, suggested that <em>Dancing on Ice<\/em> judge Oti Mabuse could be heading into the jungle this year. While not an official confirmation, North\u2019s mention of Mabuse sent fans into overdrive, fueling speculation that she may indeed be one of the celebrities competing for the crown of King or Queen of the Jungle in 2024.<\/p>\n<p>However, the biggest bombshell came when rumors about Coleen Rooney emerged. According to insiders, the WAG-turned-businesswoman could be making her way to the jungle, allegedly commanding a jaw-dropping fee of \u00a31.5 million. If true, this would make Rooney one of the highest-paid contestants in the show\u2019s history. Known for her high-profile media presence, Rooney\u2019s entry would undoubtedly send shockwaves through the camp, as her presence could spark both excitement and tension among the other stars.<\/p>\n<p>This year\u2019s <em>I\u2019m A Celeb<\/em> promises to be just as thrilling as its predecessors, with viewers eager to see which stars will embrace the grueling conditions of the jungle. The iconic trials\u2014where celebrities face their fears, from creepy crawlies to heart-pounding heights\u2014will likely be more intense than ever, keeping both campmates and viewers on the edge of their seats.<\/p>\n<p>With an already promising line-up of potential stars, the 2024 series of <em>I\u2019m A Celebrity<\/em> is shaping up to be one of the most unpredictable yet. While the confirmed list remains under wraps, early leaks and hints from past contestants have already set the stage for what promises to be an exciting series. Whether it\u2019s the prospect of a high-profile celebrity like Coleen Rooney or a fan-favorite like Oti Mabuse joining the ranks, one thing is certain: the upcoming season of <em>I\u2019m A Celeb<\/em> will keep us all guessing until the very end.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>With preparations already underway for I\u2019m A Celebrity\u2026Get Me Out of Here! 2024, the Australian jungle is set to be the stage for another exciting season.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":434,"featured_media":57418,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[23],"tags":[21346,21355,21350,21348,21352,21345,14521,21354,21347,21349,20616,21353,21351,21356],"class_list":["post-57416","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-entertainment","tag-celeb-news","tag-celebrity-contestants","tag-celebrity-gossip","tag-coleen-rooney","tag-giovanni-pernice","tag-im-a-celebrity-2024","tag-itv","tag-jordan-north","tag-jungle-line-up","tag-oti-mabuse","tag-reality-tv","tag-tommy-fury","tag-tulisa","tag-uk-tv"],"reading_time":"3 min read","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.businessupturn.com\/usa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/57416","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.businessupturn.com\/usa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.businessupturn.com\/usa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.businessupturn.com\/usa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/434"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.businessupturn.com\/usa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=57416"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.businessupturn.com\/usa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/57416\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.businessupturn.com\/usa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/57418"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.businessupturn.com\/usa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=57416"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.businessupturn.com\/usa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=57416"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.businessupturn.com\/usa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=57416"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}