As a slew of famous faces prepare to take part in I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! Paul Gascoigne has revealed why he won’t be one of this year’s campmates.
The former footballer, 57, has admitted he missed out on a stint in the Australian jungle after failing the psychiatrist test five times.
Gazza, who has been in and out of rehab due to alcohol-related problems since retiring, even admitted to attending one of the evaluations after taking cocaine.
Although the ITV series has repeatedly turned him down, he did take part in Italy‘s version, Isola de Famosi in 2021 – which is not affiliated with the UK show.
Speaking in a new interview, Gazza said that although producers have tried to get him on the series, he hasn’t yet made it past the tests.
As a slew of famous faces prepare to take part in I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! Paul Gascoigne has revealed why he won’t be one of this year’s campmates (pictured in 2023)
The former footballer, 57, has admitted he missed out on a stint in the Australian jungle after failing the psychiatrist test five times (pictured in 1997)
Speaking on stage at An Evening With Gascoigne, in lines obtained by The Sun, he said: ‘You had to see a psychiatrist. If you pass the psychiatrist’s test, you’re in. I failed five f***ing times!
‘And to be honest, the first time I went to see her I was on cocaine, so she must have f***ing knew.
‘Second time I told her to f*** off. Third time never wanted to f***ing see her again so didn’t really go down too well.’
Paul admitted that he is sometime glad he missed out as he suffers from claustrophobia and is scared of snakes.
I’m A Celebrity will return to screens on November 17th with a star-studded line-up, with Coleen Rooney and Maura Higgins set to head into the jungle.
Gazza’s stint on the Italian reality show came to an unfortunate ending when he was forced to bow out of his appearance after enduring persistent shoulder pain.
The football legend left the sunny shores of Cayos Cochinos, Honduras after he could be seen gripping his arm in pain after completing an assault course with his fellow islanders.
Although returning to the island with his arm in a sling he was forced to bow out for good when the injury prevented him from taking part in any of the physical games.
Although the ITV series has repeatedly turned him down, he did take part in Italy’s version, Isola de Famosi in 2021 (pictured) – which is not affiliated with the UK show
The media personality is reportedly to have been paid around 7,000 euros (£5,981) for each week he took part in the show.
During his one month stint, Paul caught the eye for other reasons, when he made history by becoming the first contestant to sunbathe naked on the Italian show.
The former footballer opted for full comfort as he soaked up the sun on the beach, during which he ditched his arm brace after dislocating his shoulder.
As the episode aired, celebrity guests Iva Zanicchi and Elettra Lamborghini alongside presenter Ilary Blasi noted how impressed they found his laid back attitude despite the high tensions – while also stating: ‘What a body!’
I’M A CELEBRITY 2024: MEET THE ALL STAR LINE UP
COLEEN ROONEY
Coleen Rooney rose to fame as the wife of footballer Wayne
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.
MAURA HIGGINS
Maura Higgins became an instant TV favourite during her stint on Love Island
AGE: 33
OCCUPATION: Television personality
FAMOUS FOR: Series five of Love Island (20190 and Dancing On Ice (2020).
Maura is said to have replaced Tommy Fury after he pulled out at the last minute.
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 takes on the challenge following her high-profile split from her husband
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
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.
REV RICHARD COLES
Richard’s last reality stint was when he took part in Strictly in 2017
AGE: 62
OCCUPATION: Radio presenter
FAMOUS FOR: Richard is a former member of pop group The Communards.
They achieved three UK top ten hits, including the No. 1 record of Don’t Leave Me This Way.
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.
