Debbie McGee is favourite to be heading to Australia for I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! with reports that ITV bosses are keen for her to go into the jungle.
The 59-year-old enjoyed a lot of success on Strictly Come Dancing last year and bookmakers have slashed the odds on her spending time Down Under.
Bookmakers have slated her odds to go into the jungle at just 2/1.
“ITV are lining up some big names for the next series and we think that Debbie would not only fit the bill but also would be keen to give it a go,” a spokesperson for Coral said.
“It could be the perfect match.”
It comes after it was rumoured that the ITV show will feature a Coronation Street star after Jennie McAlpine appeared in last year’s series.
Shayne Ward’s odds on heading into the jungle are at just 6/4, making him the mostly like to partake following his departure from the soap later this year.
“Shayne is no stranger to reality TV success, having won X Factor back in 2005,” Harry Aitkenhead added.
“With his time on Coronation Street coming to an end the timing for a stint in the jungle looks better than ever.”
Other stars from the ITV soap rumoured to eying up a spot in the jungle include Faye Brooks and Katie McGlynn.
“Jennie’s appearance on the series has inspired many of the Corrie cast to want to take part in the experience,” an insider told The Sun.
“She absolutely loved her time in the jungle and now Faye, Shayne and Katie are all eager to follow in her place.
“But TV bosses will only take on one Corrie cast member – and, so far, they have a tough decision on their hands.
“It’s still very early in the process but a soap star is always a popular option for I’m A Celebrity.”
The source added: “Jennie was a real hit and Corrie bosses were fine for her to take some time off from playing Fiz Brown to be in the show.”
Meanwhile, Piers Morgan is also rumoured to be heading into the jungle, with odds on him taking part at 9/2.
“I’m a Celeb chiefs are reportedly looking for blockbuster names to head Down Under this year, and with Piers offering himself to Strictly, we would be surprised to see ITV bosses go all out to take him to the Jungle,” a spokesperson for Ladbrokes said.
I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! is expected to return to ITV later this year.
