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His controversial political views have changed the face of Britain and divided the nation with some hailing him a ‘hero’ and others branding him ‘toxic scum’.<\/p>\n
And now Nigel Farage has admitted he’s joined I’m A Celebrity\u2026 Get Me Out of Here in a bid to change the public’s perception of him and prove he isn’t ‘nasty’ and a ‘little Englander’.<\/p>\n
The former UKIP leader, 59, will be joined in the Australian Jungle by celebrities including Britney Spears’ younger sister Jamie Lynn, First Dates’ Fred Sirieix and restaurant critic Grace Dent.<\/p>\n
He will have to complete gruelling tasks involving eating pigs’ testicles and close encounters with snakes.<\/p>\n
Explaining why he was taking part in the show, Mr Farage said: ‘Given millions hate me, I do expect people will vote for me to do trials but I have been demonised over the years and so it will be nice to show people I am not nasty.’<\/p>\n
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Here he is: The first pictures have been released of Nigel Farage in his jungle get-up for I’m A Celebrity<\/p>\n
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Day job:\u00a0His controversial political views have changed the face of Britain and divided the nation with some hailing him a ‘hero’ and others branding him ‘toxic scum’ (pictured at the Reform UK annual conference last month)<\/p>\n
He also said he was keen to ‘test’ himself and maybe ‘discover who I really am.’<\/p>\n
‘I want to test myself. Business, politics, media, I’ve done so many different jobs and generally I have been reasonably successful,’ he said.<\/p>\n
‘But I have never been tested in quite this way. It’s such a mental test and maybe I will discover who I really am.<\/p>\n
‘I understood why Matt Hancock did it. He went in there with his reputation on the floor.<\/p>\n
‘The truth is after the banking issue I raised a few months ago, I was standing up for a million people who had lost their bank accounts, then winning at the TRIC awards, I am going in at a different stage of my career.’<\/p>\n
Mr Farage said he was prepared to be voted to do most trials as ‘millions’ hate him, although he is hoping to dispel the preconceptions.<\/p>\n
‘The idea that somehow the things I represent – mean-spirited, small-minded, nasty, the ‘little Englander’ – all those accusations that have been flung at me over the years just aren’t true,’ he said.<\/p>\n
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Full line up:\u00a0Fred Sirieix, Grace Dent, Danielle Harold, Marvin Humes, Josie Gibson, Jamie Lynn Spears, Sam Thompson, Nella Rose, Nigel Farage and Nick Pickard<\/p>\n
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Return: The jungle camping series will return to ITV1 and ITVX from November 19<\/p>\n
‘If we can dispel some of those misconceptions, then that will be a good thing too.’<\/p>\n
It seems public opinion on the former Brexit Party leader is already changing amongst some members of Generation Z as his TikTok page which debates topics such as smoking legislation, transgender rights and immigration has racked up 6.5 million likes.<\/p>\n
Mr Farage is likely to be an inflammatory figure within the I’m A Celebrity camp as the First Dates host, Siriex, who previously expressed his dislike for the politician – calling him a ‘coward’ – will star alongside him.<\/p>\n
Also hoping to show the public ‘who I truly am’ is the pop star Britney Spears’s younger sister, Jamie Lynn, 32, who suggested she could be set to spill details on her rift with her famous sister.<\/p>\n
‘It takes a lot to hurt my feelings. Unless you are my children or my immediate family, nothing is going to hurt me. I can take a lot of s*** and it doesn’t get me down,’ she said.<\/p>\n
‘I think it’s a good quality to have in a place where a lot of stuff is thrown at you.<\/p>\n
‘When they approached me, the first thing I had to do was talk it over with my family and my kids to make sure they were ok about me being gone for this amount of time. Once I got the all-clear from everybody, I was like, ‘Yeah, let’s go.’<\/p>\n
She added: ‘Sharing stories around the campfire? I am looking forward to that.’<\/p>\n
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Touch down: Nigel Farage arrived in Australia yesterday to become I’m A Celeb’s highest-paid contestant ever<\/p>\n
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Gulp: The former Ukip leader and Brexit Party founder will be paid a staggering \u00a31.5million for his time in the jungle<\/p>\n
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NIGEL FARAGE<\/p>\n
Claim to fame:<\/span> Former leader of the UK Independence Party\u00a0 and leader of the Brexit Party.<\/p>\n Phobias:<\/span> Nobody likes rats, snakes and I am dreading anything to do with heights.<\/p>\n Biggest misconception you want to dispel?:<\/span> I have been demonised over the years and so it will be nice to show people I am not nasty.\u00a0<\/p>\n Role in camp:<\/span> Lead on starting up plenty of campfire discussions.\u00a0<\/p>\n Aside from your family, what will you miss the most whilst in camp?:<\/span> A pint in the pub and the news.\u00a0<\/p>\n Best & worst attributes: <\/span>I hope to cheer people up when they are down. Worst? I am impatient and I do snore.\u00a0<\/p>\n Dream camper:<\/span> As a controversial political media figure, I never name names\u2026 But I am looking forward to meeting interesting people from all different fields\u00a0<\/p>\n <\/p>\n DANIELLE HAROLD<\/p>\n Claim to fame:<\/span> EastEnders actress.<\/p>\n Phobias:<\/span> Rats. I hate them!\u00a0<\/p>\n Biggest misconception you want to dispel in the jungle?:<\/span> I can be a little ditzy at times but I am definitely not a \u2018dumb blonde\u2019. I want to show I can do the trials, challenges and get stuck in.\u00a0<\/p>\n Role in camp:<\/span> Shoulder to cry on, help others if they are feeling low in camp.\u00a0<\/p>\n Aside from family, what will you miss most whilst in camp?:<\/span> Snacking. I am a little muncher and I am going to miss my morning cup of tea, too!\u00a0<\/p>\n Best & worst attributes:<\/span> I\u2019d like to think I will be good if people are really struggling. I am not, however, very good at being bored, nor am I a morning person either.\u00a0<\/p>\n Dream camper:<\/span> Ed Sheeran. If he brings his guitar into camp, he can sing for us.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n FRED SIRIEIX<\/p>\n Claim to fame:<\/span>\u00a0First Dates star.<\/p>\n Phobias:<\/span> I am scared of everything. I am dying to find out how vile the food will be!\u00a0<\/p>\n Biggest misconception you want to dispel in the jungle?:<\/span><\/span>\u00a0I don\u2019t think there is anything but I am looking forward to learning more about myself during my time in the camp.\u00a0<\/p>\n Role in camp:<\/span> I will definitely muck in with all the jobs. I don\u2019t mind cooking or cleaning the toilets.\u00a0<\/p>\n Aside from your family, what will you miss the most whilst in camp?<\/span> My bed. It\u2019s super comfy. I will also miss a cup of coffee in the morning.\u00a0<\/p>\n Best & worst attributes:<\/span> I like to have fun but I do snore and I am impatient!\u00a0<\/p>\n Dream camper:<\/span> It\u2019s going to be nice to meet everyone but I\u2019d love to see Dolly Parton, The Rock or Snoop Dog in there.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n NELLA ROSE<\/p>\n Claim to fame: <\/span>YouTuber and Catfish UK star.\u00a0<\/p>\n Phobias: <\/span>I am fearful of everything!\u00a0<\/p>\n Biggest misconception you want to dispel in the jungle? <\/span>I am a pretty open book.\u00a0<\/p>\n Role in camp:<\/span> Keep the morale and humour high.<\/p>\n \u00a0Aside from your family, what will you miss the most whilst in camp?<\/span> My phone\u2026 I am always on it!\u00a0<\/p>\n Dream camper: <\/span>Alison Hammond or Adele.\u00a0<\/p>\n <\/p>\n NICK PICKARD<\/p>\n Claim to fame: <\/span>Hollyoaks star.\u00a0<\/p>\n Phobias:<\/span> I am a bit scared of the dark. When you go to the House of Horrors at Halloween and things jump out at you, I am not very good when I can\u2019t see!\u00a0<\/p>\n Biggest misconception you want to dispel in the jungle:<\/span> It will be nice to go in as me and not as my Hollyoaks character.\u00a0<\/p>\n Role in camp: <\/span>Grafter or chef, I am quite good at cooking. But I\u2019ve never cooked on a fire before. Aside from family, what will you miss most whilst in camp: Football and my creature comforts.\u00a0<\/p>\n Best & worst attributes:<\/span> I\u2019d like to think I am a nice person and a good team player. I am not lazy but I do have a few bad habits like picking my nose. My girlfriend has been trying to train me to stop!\u00a0<\/p>\n Dream camper:<\/span> Sir Alex Ferguson or Neil Warnock.\u00a0<\/p>\n <\/p>\n JAMIE LYNN SPEARS<\/p>\n Claim to fame:<\/span>\u00a0Zoey 101 and Sweet Magnolias star.<\/p>\n \u00a0Phobias:<\/span> I am scared of everything.<\/p>\n Biggest misconception you want to dispel in the jungle?:<\/span> I think this is a nice chance to show who I really am.<\/p>\n Role in camp:<\/span> Hopefully I will be the one who can support everyone.\u00a0<\/p>\n Aside from family, what will you miss the most whilst in camp? <\/span>A normal bathroom, air conditioning and my bed.\u00a0<\/p>\n Best & worst attributes:<\/span> I think my best quality is it takes a lot to hurt my feelings; but I am impatient and my family would say I get in a bad mood a lot.\u00a0<\/p>\n Dream camper: <\/span>Nicole Kidman, she is my favourite actress in the whole wide world, or Reece Witherspoon.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n SAM THOMPSON<\/p>\n Claim to fame: <\/span>Made In Chelsea star and radio presenter.\u00a0<\/p>\n Phobias:<\/span> I am not a creepy crawly guy and I hate anyone or anything touching my neck.\u00a0<\/p>\n Biggest misconception you want to dispel in the jungle?:<\/span> Since the age of 21, I\u2019ve spent my whole life on TV and so I feel whether people have a good or bad opinion of me, it\u2019s probably warranted!<\/p>\n Role in camp:<\/span> I\u2019m a \u2018yes\u2019 man so cooking, cleaning I will do whatever they want me to do.\u00a0<\/p>\n Aside from family, what will you miss most whilst in camp?<\/span>: I know this sounds lame but gaming.\u00a0<\/p>\n Best & worst attributes:<\/span> I\u2019d like to think I am the court jester and I don\u2019t take things too seriously, so if anyone is having a bad day I would like to put a smile on their face. Worst? I am quite forgetful and I am bad at focusing on things.\u00a0<\/p>\n Dream camper: <\/span>Stephen Fry. I think I would self-combust if he was going in the jungle!\u00a0<\/p>\n <\/p>\n JOSIE GIBSON<\/p>\n Claim to fame: <\/span>This Morning presenter.<\/p>\n Phobias:<\/span> Insects and I freeze every time I see a spider and I am not sure what I am going to do if I am in a trial with them!\u00a0<\/p>\n Biggest misconception you want to dispel in the jungle?: <\/span>I would like people to know I am very clever at knowing useless information!\u00a0<\/p>\n Role in camp: <\/span>Mum. I am very motherly and I also love chatting to people.\u00a0<\/p>\n Aside from family, what will you miss most whilst in camp?:<\/span> Getting up to blow dry my hair and putting a bit of make-up on!\u00a0<\/p>\n Best & worst attributes: <\/span>I am an optimist and I love meeting people from all walks of life. Worst? I can be quite nosey and I am worried about my temper if I am too hungry.\u00a0<\/p>\n Dream camper: <\/span>Dawn French, I love her.\u00a0<\/p>\n <\/p>\n MARVIN HUMES<\/p>\n Claim to fame:<\/span> JLS star.<\/p>\n Phobias: <\/span>Heights. I have pulled out of a skydive with JLS in the past because I was too scared!\u00a0<\/p>\n Biggest misconception you want to dispel in the jungle: <\/span>To show I am not just a member of a boy band. It will be nice for people to learn more about me.\u00a0<\/p>\n Role in camp:<\/span> I\u2019d like to think I will be a shoulder to cry on and a mediator.\u00a0<\/p>\n Aside from family, what will you miss most whilst in camp?:<\/span> My fantasy football app! I am obsessed with it! Four weeks without music is a long time, too.\u00a0<\/p>\n Best & worst attributes:<\/span> I\u2019ve got three children under the age of ten and you definitely need a lot of patience for that! Worst? Rochelle would probably say I get \u2018hangry\u2019 if I don\u2019t have enough food.\u00a0<\/p>\n Dream camper:<\/span> Paddy McGuinness \u2013 I\u2019ve done Soccer Aid with him before and I know he\u2019s funny, he gets stuck in and he is hands on.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n GRACE DENT<\/p>\n Claim to fame:<\/span> MasterChef star and food critic.\u00a0<\/p>\n Phobias: <\/span>Horrible people.\u00a0<\/p>\n Biggest misconception you want to dispel in the jungle:<\/span> People think I am quite forthright and scary but I don\u2019t think I am scary! Hopefully people will see this.\u00a0<\/p>\n Role in camp:<\/span> Shoulder to cry on and I am a practical cook so I can help out.\u00a0<\/p>\n Aside from your family, what will you miss the most whilst in camp? <\/span>My three cats and my make-up bag. I love a bit of glamour.\u00a0<\/p>\n Best & worst attributes:<\/span> I would like to think I am funny! My worst quality is lack of sleep. I like my sleep.\u00a0<\/p>\n Dream camper:<\/span> Queen Camilla. She would be very practical. And Madonna – she could perform tracks from her Greatest Hits tour!\u00a0<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n