Nigel Farage 'seriously considering' I'm A Celebrity appearance 'unlike previous years'

Nigel Farage is giving a potential 'I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here!' appearance "very, very serious consideration".

The 59-year-old former UKIP and Brexit Party leader has been contacted by ITV bosses in the past about taking part in the show, and "unlike previous years", he isn't completely ruling out turning up in the Australian jungle next month.

Speaking on his GB News show, he said: "Several times since 2016 I've had 'I'm A Celebrity ... Get Me Out Of Here!' from ITV saying to me, 'Come into the jungle.'

"And they've always offered me really quite substantial sums of money to do so, and I have always thought 'No, it's probably not the right thing for me to do.' "

But Nigel admitted he could be swayed because he wants to "connect" with some of the 10 million youngsters who watch the ITV show.

He added: "Well, you've got about 10 million young people who watch that programme.

"These are people who don't really watch the news or read newspapers, but they still care about the country they live in and their futures.

"And actually, in many ways, the futures of young people in Britain had been blighted.

"They haven't got the same opportunities that their parents and grandparents had and they'd love to look for solutions.

"So in my mind, if I was to do it, I might be able to connect with that audience because goodness me they all watch 'I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here!' "

Nigel's comments come after it was reported he could land £1 million to appear on 'I'm A Celebrity'.

A source told The Sun on Sunday newspaper's TV Biz column: "Nigel has been at the top of the wish-list for I’m A Celeb bosses for years.

"They’ve offered him a huge fee as they know he’ll drive up viewing figures. Ant and Dec will love this signing.

"Nigel’s the ultimate Marmite character and won’t hold back in camp discussions.

"It’s a real coup. The casting team has nailed it. It’s shaping up to be a brilliant series."

It is believed jockey Frankie Dettori and 'This Morning' presenter Josie Gibson have already signed up for the show.

Last year, former Health Secretary Matt Hancock finished third on the series.

A spokesperson said: “Any names suggested for 'I’m a Celebrity' are speculation.”