Broadcasting giant, ITV, have commissioned a three-part biopic depicting Scottish serial killer, Dennis Andrew Nilsen, with David Tennant in the lead role. 

The drama, Des, will chronicle the lead-up to Nilsen's arrest all the way through the chilling trial where the public learnt of the audacious crimes. 

Dennis Nilsen, a former policeman from Fraserburgh in Aberdeenshire, was believed to have been responsible for fifteen murders - all of young males, one aging 14-years-old. 
 
Written by Luke Neal and developed by Luke Neal and Lewis Arnold, the drama is based on material from the book Killing For Company by Brian Masters, which focuses on one of the most infamous cases in UK criminal history, that of serial killer Dennis Nilsen. 

Told through the prism of three men:

Dennis Nilsen played by David Tennant
DCI Peter Jay played by Daniel Mays
Biographer Brian Masters played by Jason Watkins

The series will explore the personal and professional consequences of coming into contact with a man like Nilsen.

Nilsen murdered boys and young men in his flat from 1978 to 1983.  He was undetected for five years, and it was only when DCI Peter Jay was called to 23 Cranley Gardens (Muswell Hill, London) on Wednesday 9 February, 1983, to investigate human fragments of flesh and bone clogging the drains, that Metropolitan Police realised they had a serial killer on their hands.  

Dennis Nilsen was arrested and convicted at the Old Bailey of six counts of murder and two of attempted murder.  He was sentenced to life imprisonment, which was replaced by a whole life tariff in 1994.  He died in May 2018.

Told from both the police and Masters’ point of view, Des will explore how a man like Nilsen was able to prey on the young and vulnerable in 1980s Great Britain.  The series will not only highlight the police investigation and trial but also the effect of the media coverage on public perceptions of the victims at the time, raising questions of just how far have we really come since then?

Additional cast members who will appear in Des are; Ron Cook, Faye McKeever, Chanel Cresswell, Barry Ward, Tony Way, Bronagh Waugh, Laurie Kynaston, Ross Anderson, Ben Bailey Smith, Jay Simpson, Silas Carson, Stuart McQuarrie, Jamie Parker, Lex Shrapnel, Gerard Horan, Joel Morris, Jonathan Coy, Amy Booth-Steel, Ken Bones, Andrew Woodall and Amaka Okafor.

Commented ITV’s Head of Drama Polly Hill:  

ITV Head Of Drama, Polly Hill, said:

“This drama starts with Nilsen’s arrest and is looking at him through the eyes of the police officer trying to identify those he killed and deliver justice for them and the biographer he chose to tell his story.  David Tennant is going to be brilliant as Dennis Nilsen and with Daniel Mays as Jay and Jason Watkins as Brian, this has an incredible cast to bring this story to screen and we are delighted to be making this with New Pictures for ITV.”
 
Kim Varvell, Executive Producer for New Pictures, added: 

“Dennis Nilsen’s crimes shocked the nation in the early 1980s.  Our programme focuses on the emotional impact of those terrible crimes, both on those who came into contact with Nilsen himself, and also on the victims’ families.  We’re thrilled to be working with Luke and Lewis on this project, as well as the incredible cast.”
 
The series is produced by New Pictures - who made shows such as "Catherine The Great" and "The Missing" - in association with All3Media international for ITV and executive produced by Willow Grylls, Kim Varvell, Charlie Pattinson, Elaine Pyke, Luke Neal, Lewis Arnold and David Tennant. 

Episodes one and two will be written by Luke Neal and its conclusion is penned by Kelly Jones.

All will be based on material from the book Killing For Company by Brian Masters. Directed by Lewis Arnold and produced by David Meanti, Des has been commissioned for ITV by Head of Drama, Polly Hill. 

The resemblance is quite chilling. 

Coming soon to ITV/STV/UTV.

In tonight's episode, Ant and Dec will guide Kate Garraway & Caitlyn Jenner through the first BushTucker Trial of the new I'm A Celebrity series - Bugged Out - and if you want a sneak peek at the shenanigans you don't have to look any further.  

This episode airs Monday 18 November 2019, on ITV/STV/UTV at 21:00.

Good Morning Britain presenter Kate Garraway hopes her fear of heights, insects and bugs in the Jungle will give the nation a laugh and provide much needed light relief from the Brexit political wrangles.  And the 52-year-old news junkie jokes she is going to ban everyone in the camp talking about whether Britain should ‘Leave’ or ‘Remain’ in Europe. 

Kate says:  

​“I am a news junkie and I can’t remember a time when I haven’t read a paper or even when I am abroad, watched the news on a TV or your phone.  But maybe one of the joys of doing I’m a Celebrity will be not talking about Brexit!  Maybe that could be this year’s thing and nobody is allowed to talk about Brexit because I have been talking about Brexit since the year before the referendum!”

“I am terrified of all of the things in the Jungle, especially heights - it is the crazy heights on thin bits suspended on bits of metal or wood.  Or if you are in a little box with creepy crawlies or snakes in it!”

“But I am excited about doing the show because as you get older, you realise you don’t get many chances for pure adventure in life.  I am going to give it a good shot and everyone can have a laugh and I hope it takes their mind
off Brexit!”

Readily admitting she isn’t sure how she will fare with any of the challenges, Kate reveals her two children, Darcey and William, were also partly responsible for why she has decided to take part in this year’s I’m a Celebrity.

“They are partly responsible for me doing it because they love the show so much,” she explains.

“I don’t think they think I will be able to do it.  Derek, my husband, is also
excited about me doing this."

She says her Good Morning Britain colleagues will have a shock when they find out she is taking part especially as she kept it a secret from them beforehand.

“I can’t trust them to keep a secret,” she says as she explains why she didn’t tell them.

“But I do think Ben Shepherd is going to be beyond delighted when he finds out as for years he has said ‘OMG I’d love to see you on the show.  You are just so hilarious and I think you will be good’."

“He thinks I will be incredibly useless and I know he will have great pleasure seeing me squirm.”

When asked what role she will play around the campfire and Kate reveals she is ‘quite a good cook’. “But I think one of the worst crimes is probably to burn the rice when you are only given a little bit”.

She isn’t sure if she will get emotional during her time on the programme but she insists the boredom won’t bother her.

“I think that will be the fun bit,” she declares.

“It’s a chance to get to know your campmates.  I do like to talk!  I am looking forward to getting to know everyone.”

“I’d love the Queen to join us in the camp!  She’s so strong and tough, she’d take no nonsense!  Everyone would be so gripped by her stories that you would never get bored.  She would be the ultimate campmate but I think she might
be a bit busy.”

Does Kate see herself as Queen of the I’m a Celebrity Jungle?

“Oh gosh that is not what it is about for me,” she replies.

“This is about having an amazing adventure.  It’s not going to happen… Let’s not dream!”

Phobias:  Spiders, heights, being in a box covered with snakes - I am terrified of absolutely everything.

Biggest misconception you want to dispel in the Jungle:  Nothing, I want to go in the Jungle and fly the flag for the older woman.

Role in the camp:  Cooking for everyone.

Miss most:  My family and not being able to check the news headlines about
the latest Brexit developments.

Dream camper:  The Queen - she would be the best campmate in the world!

Missing any special occasion:  Lorraine Kelly’s 60th party and Richard Arnold’s 50th party!

Relationship status:  Married

​​I'm A Celebrity begins, Sunday 17 November 2019, on ITV/STV/UTV at 21:00.

Former England rugby union player, James Haskell, admits to having ‘big shoes to fill’ if he wants to emulate the popularity of his famous in-laws - Richard & Judy - on this year’s I’m a Celebrity…Get Me Out of Here!  But the 34-year-old says the chance to take part in the award-winning ITV/STV/UTV series came at
the perfect moment after his Rugby World Cup dreams were dashed earlier this year when he had to retire due to injury.

James - who enjoyed a 17-year career that saw him play for England, Wasps and
Northampton - admits:

“A lot of my teammates had said in the past ‘wouldn’t it be fun if you went into the Jungle’ but I always laughed as A) I thought nobody would approach me
and B) I thought I was going to be in the World Cup but I retired sooner than I thought!”

“And so to be asked is such a special opportunity.  You will get to test yourself in amazing surroundings and find out a little bit more about yourself.  I am excited.”

Going on to reflect on his wife and in-laws’ reaction to the news he was going in the Jungle, he adds:

“I have a fantastic relationship with them (Richard & Judy) and they are very
supportive.  They are massive fans of the show and they will be out in Australia.”

“Chloe, my wife, thinks it is fantastic too.  She is really excited and I think she will love it.  But I will miss her a lot.  We have been inseparable for five years and we speak two to three times a day.”

“It will be a massive change (not being able to chat to her) and I think I will end up talking about her a lot.”

Phobias:  I’m not going to tell you!

Biggest misconception you want to dispel in the Jungle:  I’m going in the Jungle to have a fun time but I’ve always done this lad bravado kind of
thing and actually I am really different.

Role in the camp:  I will help around the camp with all the jobs.

Miss most:  My wife, technology and not being able to read a book.

Dream camper:  Idris Elba.

Missing any special occasion:  No.

Relationship status:  Married.

​​I'm A Celebrity begins, Sunday 17 November 2019, on ITV/STV/UTV at 21:00.

American TV personality, Caitlyn Jenner, outlines why she has taken on the challenge of TV’s toughest Entertainment show, I’m A Celebrity…Get Me Out Of Here! - and she predicts it will be tough.

“I did the US version of this and it was a very interesting experience last time I did it,” explains the star.

​“Being in the Jungle is certainly not easy and yes, it is totally back to basics but I thought this would be a great opportunity to leave everything behind for three weeks.  Last time, it was almost like a cleansing of the soul!”

Readily admitting she will find dealing with her fellow contestants the toughest part of doing I’m A Celebrity, she thinks her second time in camp will be a very
different experience.

“Dealing with other people is by far the hardest thing,” she explains.

“It’s much more difficult than dealing with the most poisonous snakes in the world.  That’s easy - just stay away from them!”

“You can’t get away from the other people and it will be a very different experience for me.  Last time, I did it with a bunch of people from the States who I knew of.  This time it’s a bunch of people from the UK who I potentially won’t know.  But I love going over to the UK, I love the British people and I am looking forward to making some new friends, new allies and getting
through it all.”

Eating rice and beans is not, however, an issue for Caitlyn who describes herself as the type of person who is happy to muck in with all of the camp chores.  She also promises to be on hand to solve any arguments.

“I am definitely a peace maker and I do think I bring people together.  I am also
very handy making things and I am good at boiling water.  I will also keep the fire going and when it starts raining, I will make little streams to go outside the camp rather than through it!’

Asked if she is scared of heights or any animals and Caitlyn reveals she doesn’t
have major phobias but she does concede the idea of insects crawling all over her whilst sleeping ‘grosses her out’.

Caitlyn has ten children, including Kylie and Kendall Jenner.  She is also related to Kim Kardashian who is the daughter of Caitlyn’s former wife, Kris.  So what does her famous family think about Caitlyn going on I’m a Celebrity? 

Laughing, she says they did ask her why she wanted to do it but stresses:

“I said, you know what, I need a break, I like challenges.”

To be crowned ‘Queen of the Jungle’, adds Caitlyn, would be a big validation that she had made the right decision to do I’m a Celebrity again.

“I hope the UK loves me!” she says.

“I will go into the Jungle with a good attitude and a good sense of humour.” 

Phobias:  None but like everyone, insects do gross me out.

Biggest misconception you want to dispel in the Jungle:  To show I am
exactly the same person as I have always been.

Role in the camp:  To be there for everyone in the camp and to help with
chores.

Miss most:  My family, friends, house - everything!

Dream camper:  Kanye West ‘he is a good friend of mine and he’s good to
have an intelligent and interesting conversation with’.

Missing any special occasion:  Thanksgiving.

Relationship status:  ‘I have lots of friends’.

​​I'm A Celebrity begins, Sunday 17 November 2019, on ITV/STV/UTV at 21:00.

He is happy to crawl around with spiders and creepy crawlies but put Capital Radio’s Roman Kemp in a coffin with cotton wool and he will most definitely freak out.

Laughing as he readily admits he has some ‘strange fears’, the breakfast show DJ reveals it would be his worst nightmare if there were a new BushTucker Trial
involving his big phobia – cotton wool!

“Some of the fears I have got are odd.  I have got a strange fear of cotton wool.  Why am I scared?  It’s the texture and sound of it. I can’t even talk about it
without getting scared and I definitely can’t touch it!”

“I don’t know when this fear first started but the only way I can describe it is like a nail going down a chalkboard - it has that effect on me.  I hate it so much that if I am in a coffin with cotton wool, then that is going to be the worst thing ever for me!”

“I am fine though with things like insects and spiders!”

A huge fan of I’m a Celebrity, Roman says, he wants to throw himself into every
aspect of the show - whether that is helping with the jobs nobody wants to do
like fetching firewood or cleaning out the dunny.

“I am not scared of the eating trials because I grew up with Dad’s cooking!  I
think the eating ones I will hate but I will do them.  The show is iconic and you want to do everything."

His Dad is, of course, Martin Kemp.

Roman’s mum is Shirlie Kemp.

So what do they think of their son taking part in I’m a Celebrity?

“My Dad loves it,” replies Roman.

“He is ready to find the worst freeze frame possible of my face and put it out on social media!  Mum will say she hates it up until the day I get in there.  Once she sees the show, understands it and grasps I am in there, I think she will be alright.  She is really nervous though!”

“But I love this programme so much. I love it when it kicks off with the first show and you see Ant and Dec arrive.”

“I will be happy to get rid of social media but the thing I will miss most is speaking to my parents and my girlfriend.”

He says he hasn’t even thought about what it would feel like to be crowned ‘King of the Jungle’ but he thinks his colleagues at Capital Radio will laugh out loud when they discover he is one of this year’s contestants.

“We have been on lockdown at work in the run up to this,” he adds.

“But of the people who are aware of it, they can’t wait to see how much of an idiot I will be!”

Phobias:  Cotton wool and I won’t like trials in the dark.

Biggest misconception you want to dispel in the Jungle:  I am always referred to as Martin Kemp’s son so it would be nice for everyone to get to
know me a bit better.

Role in the camp:  The person who will do all the jobs nobody wants to do.

Miss most:  My parents and my girlfriend.

Dream camper:  Thierry Henry - I am a massive Arsenal fan!

Missing any special occasion:  Other than my breakfast show, Capital Radio’s Jingle Bell ball. I have never ever missed it before.

​Relationship status:  Dating.

​​I'm A Celebrity begins, Sunday 17 November 2019, on ITV/STV/UTV at 21:00.

Former EastEnders actor, Jacqueline Jossa, reveals she is looking forward to a phone detox in the Jungle as she predicts her soap friends will be shocked to discover she is a contestant because she ‘doesn’t do creatures’.  And the 27-year-old - who allegedly quit in 2018 as Lauren Branning in the BBC One serial drama after eight years - also admits the toughest part of taking part in this year’s I’m a Celebrity is going to be entering as herself rather than as a fictional character.

“It’s going to be so difficult going in as me and that’s definitely going to be the hardest part,” says Jacqueline.

“I have never done a show where I have been myself.”

“And I am also scared of everything - especially spiders!  They are the worst, there will be tears!”

“My old colleagues on EastEnders are going to be shocked.  I don’t think they can imagine me in there.  I don’t like creatures.  It is not my thing.”

“I have also never done rock climbing, jumped out of a plane or camped in my life.  I am not that kind of girl.”

“But having said all that, I am really excited.  This is something completely different and it’s going to be a totally new experience.”

“I am also looking forward to not being on my phone and Instagram all the time.  It will be a detox for me.”

The TV actress also hopes to dispel some misconceptions about her.

“I think people think I am a pushover or a doormat,” she explains. 

​“I also think some people pity me.  I want to show I am fine, I am up for a laugh and that I will go for it and try my best.”

A mum to two young children, Jacqueline readily admits, however, she is going to find it very tough being separated from them.

“This is definitely the longest I have ever been away from them and that is going to be really hard,” she says.

“I didn’t know how to face even telling them.  In the end, I thought the best idea was to say ‘mummy is going away for work’ and I would see them soon.  My family is so close-knit and I will miss them all terribly.”

What does her husband, ex The Only Way Is Essex star Dan Osborne, think about her decision to take part?

“He thinks I am going to be good,” she replies.

“He is excited and he’s coming over to meet me when I come out.”

As for her role in the camp, Jacqueline thinks she will be a shoulder to cry on but the actress warns she doesn’t know how she will cope with little sleep and food. “I can get hangry,” she admits.

“I do love my food but I am going in with an open mind.  It’s also going to be
great getting to know everyone and if I lose any weight, I won’t mind.  I will put it back on at Christmas anyway!”

Jacqueline was asked how she would feel if she won this year’s I’m a Celebrity and Jacqueline replies:

“Obviously I would love to win but you don’t go into it wanting to.  This is one of those shows where you come out feeling proud of what you have done.”

“If doing this programme opens doors for me then that would be so exciting.  There are loads of things I would love to do, both acting and presenting.” 

Phobias:  Insects, creatures, spiders - everything.
​
Biggest misconception you want to dispel in the Jungle:  I think some
people see me as a pushover or doormat - I am not.

Role in the camp:  Shoulder to cry on.

Miss most:  My children, husband, family and social media!

Dream camper:  Jamie Oliver would be wicked.  He would be able to cook in the camp.

Missing any special occasion:  No.

Relationship status:  Married.

​​I'm A Celebrity begins, Sunday 17 November 2019, on ITV/STV/UTV at 21:00.

Stand-up comedian, Andrew Maxwell has put insects on his face to help him prepare for life in the Jungle and despite being a self-confessed news junkie,
the 45-year-old also reveals he is glad he has the perfect excuse to miss listening to the politicians in the run-up to the general election.

Andrew explains: 

“I am a massive current affairs junkie but to be honest, even I have had enough
(of politics!).  I will still vote in the general election but the idea of missing all the guff because I am doing a BushTucker Trial does tickle me quite a bit!”

“I am really looking forward to being in Australia and being part of this year’s I’m a Celebrity.  It was a no brainer when they asked me and I said ‘yes’ immediately.”

“In fact on the day of my meeting, we were clearing out our basement at home and there was a spider. I picked it up and put it on my face for a bit of practice!”

Rather than worrying about being away from his home comforts like technology and his bed, the comedian says he loves the idea of being in one place for a month.

​“My life is touring,” he adds.

“And so the idea of not having to go to an airport, train station for a month…wow!  That will be nice.”

“I also think you just have to accept the food rations as it is. My whole adult life has been on the road.  It means you miss out on meals, maybe even two, and you just have to soak it all up.”

Andrew was asked whether he will try and entertain his fellow contestants with some stand-up routines and it’s a resounding yes.  But he also laughs as he declares he is more than happy to be the 'person who cleans out the toilet and collects the logs’.

“My littlest is two and so I am still in the world of wiping away poo anyway,” admits the Dad of three.

“I have a long-standing reputation as someone who is willing to clean out the toilet in my mate’s caravan after a three day music festival too!”

Andrew confides the hardest challenge will be being separated from his wife and three children.

“We speak every day and I will miss them a lot,” he says.

“Half the worry is knowing how they are. But they will be able to communicate with each other and look after each other and they will know where I am!”

So is doing I’m a Celebrity tougher than performing a stand-up gig?  Andrew thinks both are equally challenging.

“They are both hard, “ he replies.

“Every time you walk out on stage, you have no idea what you are going to encounter!  You walk through a magic door!  And with I’m a Celebrity, you are going to have creepy crawlies on your face!”

He says his family find it ‘hilarious’ he is taking part this year and he thinks his fellow comedians will also find it funny when they discover he is going in the Jungle.

“My family will definitely be voting for me to do the trials. They find it hilarious.”

And how will he feel to be crowned the ‘King of the Jungle’?

“I will be really chuffed if I win,” he replies.

“But with something like this, it is so much more pleasant to live the experience.  Yes it will be uncomfortable, wet and there will be mosquitos and spiders but what an amazing opportunity this is.”

Phobias:  I don’t like the look of any of those guys - the insects and creepy
crawlies!

Biggest misconception you want to dispel in the Jungle:  Nothing - I am just going to be myself.

Role in the camp:  The person who cleans out the toilet every day and who
collects the logs. 

Miss most:  My wife, children, beer and football.

Dream camper:  Geoff Capes.

Missing any special occasion:  Other than my stand-up gigs, no.

Relationship status:  Married.

​​I'm A Celebrity begins, Sunday 17 November 2019, on ITV/STV/UTV at 21:00.

BBC Radio 1 presenter, Adele Roberts, readily admits she will fall to pieces if she spots a spider around the Jungle campfire. 

Adele - who has hosted the BBC’s early morning show for more than four years - says her phobia of the eight-legged insect is so bad that she has to have cedar blocks around her house to prevent them from daring to enter it.

“I’ve only camped once and that was the worst night of my life,” she reveals.

“I hate spiders.  If I see one, I can’t speak, I freeze and I do this weird thing where I wring my hands together!"

“I don’t know where it has come from but as I have got older, I have hated them more and it has now got to the point where I have to have cedar blocks in my house!”

“I am not too fussed about anything else but I have never even met a snake and so I don’t know how I am going to react!  It’s the same with rats.  On paper, they are cute but in real life they might be massive!”

Adele was asked whether she has contemplated being hypnotised to quell her fear of spiders before she enters the camp and Adele replies:

“I should!  But I feel you are in there with people who are willing you on.  I am hoping that will push me over the line and attack my fear rather than being controlled by it.”
​
Incredibly excited to be fulfilling a lifelong ambition to appear on the programme, Adele is the first celebrity to view the Jungle as a chance to have a lie in.  Sleep deprivation, she explains, won’t be an issue given she has spent
the last four years getting up at 2am to host her early morning show on Radio 1. 

“My show is on so early, we have to make our own fun and so I have got some games we can play if I feel like we are getting bored.”

“I am thinking that I might make a little studio in the camp and draw a line.  When people cross over the line, they are in my studio and I will interview them (like I do on my radio programme).”

A very non-confrontational person, Adele is predicting, however, she will burst into tears.

“I get emotional when I don’t have food,” she
reveals.

“There will be some tears!  But I am hoping to learn lots about myself when I am in the Jungle.”

“If other opportunities do come my way, I want to make the most of them rather than ignoring them.”

Laughing, Adele also promises if she does get crowned ‘Queen of the Jungle’, she will walk around with the winning crown forever more.

“Wow if that happened, I would never let the stick go,” she adds.

“I will carry on wearing the hat for the rest of my life!”

Phobias:  Spiders - I am so petrified!

Biggest misconception you want to
dispel in the Jungle:  I can’t think of any.

Role in the camp:  Cleaner and I’ll set up a pretend radio studio in the camp to inject some fun.

Miss most:  My girlfriend, family and music - a day doesn’t go by when I am
not listening to it.

Dream camper:  Rita Ora - she is amazing.

Missing any special occasion:  My Dad’s birthday and he doesn’t know yet
that I am going in the Jungle!

Relationship status:  Has a girlfriend.

​​I'm A Celebrity begins, Sunday 17 November 2019, on ITV/STV/UTV at 21:00.

He is one of this year’s Jungle bachelors but RakSu star, Myles Stephenson, has ruled out finding romance in the Jungle.

Smiling, the 28-year-old insists he wants to embrace single life and he definitely doesn’t want to find love under the stars.  But the 2017 X Factor winner says he can’t wait to get stuck into camp life on I’m a Celebrity and
meet his idols - Ant and Dec.

Myles says:

“Going on I’m a Celebrity is going to be so much harder than doing The X Factor but I am so excited.  I have watched it for years and it is something I have always wanted to do.”

​“I am a massive fan of the show and Ant and Dec.  They were the reason I was a Newcastle FC fan initially growing up! Spending time with them and potentially people you have idolised over the years is so exciting.”

On finding love on the show, he adds:

“I am single.  I have just got out of a relationship but I think I want to be single for a bit and embrace single life!”

Describing himself as a ‘passionate’ cook, Myles promises to give it his best shot when trying to rustle up food from basic rations.

“I love cooking and I cook every night if I am not touring,” he reveals.

​“My favourite meal is Beef Wellington or West Indian food.  You don’t get
much to mess around with in the Jungle but I will
try my best.”

​Little food won’t be a problem either for the X Factor star.

“I am alright on little food,” he explains.

“If I am in the right mentality, I can work perfectly fine with minimal food as I am used to it.  Obviously it is a totally different environment in the Jungle
though!”

Listing Sir Elton John as his ideal campmate, Myles laughs as he admits he may well burst into song to try and lift everyone’s spirits.

“If I am in a good mood I will definitely sing one of my songs,” he
chuckles.

“I will try and keep up everyone’s spirits.  It would be nice to entertain.  At the same time, I will be respectful to everyone if they want quiet time.”

​But the upbeat star admits he doesn’t know how he is going to cope facing the trials - particularly as he is scared of bugs and spiders.

"I know my family are going to be wetting themselves laughing watching me do BushTucker Trials.  Anything involving small confined spaces or bugs is going to be hard!”

“And it’s going to be so weird not being able to call someone.  I will miss my PlayStation so much too.  I am passionate about gaming.”

He says his Rak-Su band mates can’t wait to watch him.

“I know they will vote to try and make me do the trials,” he adds.

“They are really supportive and they totally understand.  I would love to stay in
the band but if other opportunities come along my way as well after this, you have to take it by the scruff of the neck.  They would do the same.  I would never hold them back.”

​And whilst he admits he is a very competitive person, he says he wants to embrace the experience rather than going all out to win it.

“This is about team work,” he explains.

“I want to embrace the moment.  Of course it would be a dream come true to be crowned ‘King of the Jungle’ as this is such a big TV programme and I
know it would mean a serious amount to my friends and family.”

“But I am just excited to be a part of it!  I feel a winner already to be on it and it feels so surreal.  I am a pretty normal person who goes to the shops in my PJs!  I can’t wait.”

​Phobias:  Bugs and spiders - I have to get my family members to get rid of
them for me!

Biggest misconception you want to
dispel in the Jungle:  Nothing.  I am a pretty normal person.  I even go to the
shops in my PJs!

Role in the camp:  Cook.

Miss most:  My PlayStation.  I love
gaming!

Dream camper:  Sir Elton John.  I admire him so much and he’s a Watford boy
too.

Missing any special occasion:  No.

Relationship status:  Single.

​​I'm A Celebrity begins, Sunday 17 November 2019, on ITV/STV/UTV at 21:00.