Carol Vorderman's huge I'm A Celebrity payday

Carol Vorderman has landed a £200,000 pay packet for competing on I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here!.

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The 55-year-old TV presenter will be the highest-paid contestant on the reality show this year, closely followed by the likes of former EastEnders actor Larry Lamb and Emmerdale’s Adam Thomas.

A source told The Sun Online: “Carol doesn’t need the money so ITV had to come up with something decent because she’s the show’s main focal point at the moment as she is the most recognisable star.

"Going in the jungle won’t hurt her career and so £200,000 is basically free money. Larry and Adam are both on the telly a lot and will be a good draw for soaps fans - especially Adam who will bring in the younger viewers.”

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Former England footballer Wayne Bridge is reportedly earning £150,000 out of his stint in the jungle as bosses are hoping he will speak about his ex-Chelsea teammate John Terry having an affair with his then-girlfriend Vanessa Perroncel.

Former Strictly Come Dancing professional dancer Ola Jordan is said to be earning £90,000 for her stint Down Under, while Gogglebox star Scarlett Moffatt, radio presenter Lisa Snowdon, and Olympian Sam Quek will also be paid in the region of £70,000 to £40,000.

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Comedian Joel Dommett and Diversity dancer Jordan Banjo are this year’s lowest-paid contestants, with each earning fees of around £25,000.

The source added: “Jordan and Joel are virtual unknowns so the money is low for them but still not a bad pay day and the jungle experience could really boost their careers.”

I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! is hosted by Ant and Dec and will return to ITV on Sunday.