It’s that time of year again – a host of famous faces have landed in Australia, ready to brave the jungle for the latest series of I’m A Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here.
The star-studded lineup for the 2024 edition of the show, set to kick off at 9pm on Sunday, November 17, was officially unveiled yesterday by ITV.
Celebs such as Coleen Rooney, McFly’s Danny Jones and former N-Dubz singer Tulisa are all set to swap their glitzy lifestyles for sleeping on the ground, munching on bugs and vying for the title of King or Queen of the Jungle. This year, fans are particularly keen to see TikTok sensation and podcaster GK Barry, who rose to fame in 2020 with her side-splitting viral videos.
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At just 25 years old, the influencer – real name Grace Keeling – is this year’s youngest contestant. She spent her university years living in one of the UK’s most ‘underrated’ cities – but her upbringing was quite different.
Born in Cambridge, a city renowned for its prestigious university, charming cobbled streets and quaint ambiance, reports the Mirror. But Cambridge offers more than just academic prestige, boasting a vibrant arts and culture scene spanning music, theatre and comedy – perhaps explaining Grace’s natural flair for humour.
The student-run ADC Theatre, where stars like Tom Hiddleston and Sue Perkins started out, continues to host multiple shows per week. This makes Cambridge, with its array of museums, bars, restaurants, vintage shops and music venues, is an ideal spot for a short break.
Grace reportedly relocated to the sun-drenched British Virgin Islands, her stepfather’s homeland, between the ages of two and eight.
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This British Overseas Territory, nestled northeast of the Caribbean, comprises 60 distinct islands encircled by shimmering blue waters, home to some of the world’s top snorkelling spots.
Here, temperatures seldom fall below the twenties, a stark contrast to the frosty UK weather Grace encountered upon her return to the UK years later.
When university considerations arose, she chose Nottingham Trent for her film studies and subsequently earned a Masters in digital marketing.
The ‘underrated’ city of Nottingham resonated with Grace, as evidenced by her amusing TikTok videos showcasing snippets of her home life, earning her a following of over 3.6 million people.
Despite being often overlooked by tourists, this Midlands city offers plenty to see and do – from a walk along the Embankment to an art appreciation stroll around Nottingham Contemporary.
Grace tends to maintain a low profile regarding her personal life, so it remains uncertain whether she still resides in Nottingham or has relocated. However, she thrilled fans earlier this year by unveiling her relationship with another celebrity.
She is presently in a relationship with footballer Ella Rutherford, who is a striker for Ipswich Town. The pair connected through social media after following each other on Instagram.
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Source: Celebrities - dailystar.co.uk
