Nigel Farage could net a reported £1 million to appear on 'I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here!'.
Nigel Farage could be going into the jungle
The controversial former Brexit Party chief is said to be in advanced talks with producers about heading Down Under next month, with a big money deal being brokered by 2017 winner Georgia Toffolo's talent company, The Visionary Talent Agency.
A source told The Sun on Sunday newspaper's TV Biz column: “Nigel has been at the top of the wish-list for I’m A Celeb bosses for years.
“They’ve offered him a huge fee as they know he’ll drive up viewing figures. Ant and Dec will love this signing.
“Nigel’s the ultimate Marmite character and won’t hold back in camp discussions.
“It’s a real coup. The casting team has nailed it. It’s shaping up to be a brilliant series.”
It is believed jockey Frankie Dettori and 'This Morning' star Josie Gibson have already signed up for the show.
Nigel, 59, previously claimed he has been approached for the show "several times" but dismissed the requests as he felt it would be "rather humiliating".
Speaking on his GB News show last year, he said: “I have been approached several times by I’m a Celebrity . . . Get Me Out of Here! and I’ve always ruled it out.
“I’ve never thought it would be a good thing to do.
“I thought it’s all rather humiliating, frankly. But I suppose you can never ever say never.”
The former politician encouraged viewers to let him know if they wanted to see him go into camp.
Referencing ex-Health Secretary Matt Hancock, who came third last year, he added: “I’d love to get actually some of your reaction, some of your feedback on whether you think I should be in the jungle — or whether you think we should leave it to people like Matt Hancock.”
Other political figures who have previously taken part in the show include former MPs Nadine Dorries and Edwina Currie, Boris Johnson's dad, Stanley Johnson, and Carol Thatcher, the daughter of the late Margaret Thatcher.
ITV insisted no deal has been made.
A spokesperson said: “Any names suggested for 'I’m a Celebrity' are speculation.”
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