Celebrity Gogglebox star Babatúndé Aléshé has reportedly signed up to I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here!
The comedian is known for his funny one-liners on pal Mo Gilligan's sofa on the Channel 4 series.
According to sources, Babatúndé has impressed bosses so much that they are 'excited' to have him on the show - which is returning to Australia.
"He’s become a firm favourite with Celebrity Gogglebox viewers and producers reckon he’ll be a great campmate," the insider claim.
"He’s been doing stand-up for years but it’s his banter and constant one-liners with best mate Mo on Celebrity Gogglebox that really impressed the casting team."
Mirror have contacted reps for comment.
The source added to The Sun that 'it's a great opportunity' for the star to head into the Australian jungle.
An ITV spokesperson explained: "Any names suggested for I'm A Celebrity are just speculation, we'll announce our line up nearer transmission."
Babatúndé has appeared in many TV shows, including Romesh Ranganathan's reboot of The Weakest Link, Jonathan Ross Stand Up Club, Don't Hate the Playaz and Stand Up to Cancer.
In 2021, he supported Mo on his sold-out national tour and also appeared at the O2 Arena’s Black British Takeover.
It comes after I'm A Celeb hosts Ant McPartlin and Declan Donnelly confirmed an All-Stars season.
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Rumours of the I'm A Celebrity...Get Me Out Of Here! spin-off had been rife since the start of the year, but now news of the not-so-secret special series is finally out.
In a video posted to the social media platform, Dec told their followers: "It's probably the worst-kept secret in television but we can confirm we are doing a very special series of I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here!"
The new All-Stars show is a one-off special series featuring a cast made up of some of the favourite contestants from the last 20 years of the hit survival reality series, which has had some truly memorable moments.
The programme will see the former contestants returning to the show for a second time as they're given another chance to be crowned King or Queen of the Jungle.
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