Coleen Nolan insists she’s NOT going into the I’m A Celeb jungle after reports claimed she was flying out to Australia
COLEEN Nolan has spoken out to set the record straight on reports she's entering the I'm A Celeb jungle.
She was tipped to head Down Under as she takes a break from Loose Women following the Kim Woodburn row.
But the star, 53, insists she won't be flying to Australia to take part on the ITV show.
Her rep wrote on Twitter: "Hello tweeties - we can confirm that our Coleen is definitely NOT going into the #imacelebrity jungle this year .... she’s looking forward to watching it from the safety of her sofa tho #DontBelieveTheRumours".
Coleen is no stranger to reality TV - she has previously appeared on the likes of Dancing on Ice and Celebrity Fit Club.
Fans were so keen to see her on the show, bookmakers Coral gave her a 16-1 chance of winning.
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The I'm Celeb line-up has yet to be confirmed but as always the rumour mill has been in overdrive.
Aside from Coleen, Katie Price's ex Kieran Hayler, The Chase star Mark Labbett and former Corrie star Shayne Ward have all been tipped to take part.
The hit reality show, hosted by Declan Donnelly and Holly Willoughby, returns to ITV at 9pm on Sunday November 18.
But there are fears the launch could be in jeopardy as huge storms head towards the I'm A Celeb camp.
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Forecasters in the Murwillumbah, New South Wales region have warned that downpours and thunderstorms are likely - which will have a huge impact on the celebrity campmates' ability to set up camp.
A source told the : "The place has been through a drought for the past few months and everyone has been praying for some rain.
"Now it’s set to come right at the start of I’m a Celebrity.
"Holly had better pack her wellies for the launch, as well as her swimsuit."
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