ITV’s I’m A Celebrity bosses thrilled after ‘huge signing’ of soap legend
Soap star Nick Pickard, best known for his role as Tony Hutchinson in Hollyoaks, is reportedly in talks to join the new series of ITV's I'm A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here.
The return date for the hit jungle show, hosted by Ant McPartlin and Dec Donnelly, has yet to be confirmed but it's expected to be mid-November as usual. Adverts have started to appear for the show, featuring Ant and Dec as luxury hotel workers.
Nick is believed to be a part of the line-up for the upcoming series and show bosses are said to be thrilled about the possibility as he comes with a "loyal following", given his long-standing role in Hollyoaks. The actor will be taking a break from his Channel 4 soap duties for the stint.
A source told The Sun: "Tony from Hollyoaks – as Nick will always happily be known as – is an absolute soap legend and a huge signing for I'm A Celeb.
"Soap stars always do brilliantly on the show because they come with a loyal following and they don't come more down-to-earth and likeable than Nick."
"He would be fantastic and make great telly if he makes the final cut. Of course Hollyoaks was recently moved online by Channel 4 so it comes at a helpful time for the soap too, helping introduce that younger online audience to Nick via I'm A Celeb's huge reach."
Despite the show starting soon, it is believed things are getting into shape now after This Morning star Gyles Brandreth revealed last week he was asked to join the show as someone had dropped out just days before.
Speaking on This Morning at the time, Gyles let slip he has been contacted by I'm A Celeb bosses asking him to pack his bags.
He revealed: "I was asked again this year. What is interesting is that they're obviously talking to people very last minute because I was asked again only this week.
"So maybe somebody dropped out and they were desperate. They drop you in and you walk a long that little bridge."
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