I'm A Celebrity faces major blow as rumoured star 'pulls out'

A rumoured I'm A Celebrity contestant lined up for this year's series is said to have pulled out of the show with just weeks to go.

It's been reported that Tommy Fury, the former Love Island star and professional boxer, was expected to fly to the jungle to take part in this year's series but has withdrawn after receiving a better offer.

According to The Sun, the 25-year-old had been in talks with the ITV show for months before being offered a more lucrative project, with speculation rife that he pulled out to take part in a boxing match with KSI.

Earlier this month, Tommy fuelled rumours that he would be heading to Australia after keeping his cards close to his chest when asked about the speculation. "Listen, a lot of things in my life, it's like a rollercoaster at the minute, there's so many things that I might do; could he be doing this, could he be doing that?" he told Heart Radio "To be honest with you, I don't know what I'm doing this afternoon."

Tommy is just one of 11 rumoured stars in this year's line-up, with celebrities such as Reverend Richard Coles, Coleen Rooney and Tulisa speculated to be taking part in the show, which returns to ITV on Sunday, 17tNovember at 9.00pm.

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The news comes just two months after Tommy split from Molly-Mae Hague, whom he met on the 2019 series of Love Island, after five years together.

Taking to social media in August, Molly penned: "Never in a million years did I think I'd ever have to write this. I am extremely upset to announce that mine and Tommy's relationship has come to an end.

"I will forever be grateful for the most important thing to me now and always, my beautiful daughter. Without us there would be no her, she will always be my priority," she continued, before thanking fans for their support.

Meanwhile, Tommy, who shares his one-year-old daughter Bambi with Molly, wrote in a separate statement: "I am heartbroken to share that Molly & I have decided to end our relationship.

"The past five years have led to us having our beautiful baby girl, Bambi and I will be forever thankful to Molly for making me a dad.

"Bambi is our priority. Please respect our privacy, and our families’ privacy, as we navigate our way through this difficult time."