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Liz Truss has been tipped to enter this year’s I’m A Celebrity jungle after former Prime Minister Boris Johnson reportedly turned down a massive offer.
It’s believed ITV bosses were willing to pay more than £700,000 to have Johnson star in the reality series.
Following the high ratings the show received last year with former Health Secretary Matt Hancock appearing in the line-up, the show chiefs are said to be keen to maintain the figures.
However, it’s been reported that despite Johnson being offered the highest fee in the show’s history, he rejected it when approached by bosses.
Although the 59-year-old won’t be seen in shorts and combat boots, the show’s bosses are understood to have set their sights on another former Prime Minister, Liz Truss.
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According to a TV insider, having well-known politicians feature in the series will boost viewers’ interest.
They told The Sun: “After seeing the effect of having former Health Secretary Matt Hancock on the show last year, bosses were keen to repeat the feat in the new series.
“High-level politicians are virtually guaranteed to create controversy in the camp – which equates to compulsive viewing for fans at home.
“Having signed up Matt in 2022 and made an approach to Boris this year, jungle producers realise they have nothing to lose by targeting the biggest names in Westminster.”
Express.co.uk has contacted ITV for comment.
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The source added Johnson would have most likely been offered a six-figure sum, which would’ve made him the highest paid star on the show taking over from Noel Edmonds £600,000 in 2018.
Along with Truss’ name being speculated, ex-Deputy Prime Minister Dominic Raab and former Chancellors Sajid Javid and Kwasi Kwarteng are also catching the attention of ITV bosses.
Johnson’s offer comes after his father, Stanley Johnson starred in I’m A Celeb back in 2017 alongside Amir Khan, Rebekah Vardy and Jennie McAlpine.
His dad, who was 77 when he entered the jungle, was eliminated fifth after striking a close friendship with Made in Chelsea star Georgia Toffolo.
However, Hancock surpassed Johnson’s placement after making his way to the finale last winter, ending in third place.
The MP caused shockwaves through the jungle when he entered as a late arrival and found himself being voted to do six consecutive trials.
Despite his controversial appearance, Hancock ended in third place behind Hollyoaks star Owen Warner and England Lioness Jill Scott.
I’m A Celebrity…Get Me Out Of Here! returns to ITV later this year.
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