Dean Gaffney is reportedly gearing up to return to the I’m A Celebrity…Get Me Out Of Here! camp after signing up for the ITV reality show – for a second time.
The beloved EastEnders actor, who has portrayed the role of Robbie Jackson since 1993, is set to fly out to South Africa in order to take part in an All Stars series.
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Dean, who starred in I’m A Celeb back in 2006 and ended up coming fifth and garnering a loyal legion of fans, has reportedly agreed a deal with ITV bosses to appear on the All Stars edition of the show, according to The Sun.
The paper reports that the soap star, 44, will be flying out to South Africa to record the ‘Best Of’ series In the “coming weeks”.
Reports say that the All Stars edition of I’m A Celeb will air next spring, in early 2023.
According to the paper, a source has has said that Dean is regarded as “one of the best contestants the show has ever had”.
Hence why his name popped up when the new I’m A Celebrity series was proposed.
“It’s taken some time but he’s now signed on the dotted line and will be on the plane to South Africa with some other show greats. Everyone is chuffed,” explained the source.
Dean signing up for the programme comes as other past contestants reportedly gear up to star on the same show that will be filmed in South Africa this year.
The likes of celeb icons Amir Khan, Gillian McKeith, Shaun Ryder and Lady C are also expected to star alongside Dean as they gear up to take part in the epic spin-off.
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This comes as the classic series of I’m A Celebrity is set to return to Australia this November following a two year stint in Wales, ITV bosses confirmed in March.
The show was forced to relocate to Gwyrch Castle for two years as a result of the coronavirus outbreak.
Rosemary Newell, Director of Content said: “We expect a celebrity to return in Australia in November, when it will generate audience over 11 million.”
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Source: Celebrities - dailystar.co.uk
