November 2nd 2024.
The entertainment world is buzzing with anticipation as the lineup for ITV's beloved reality show, I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here, was officially announced earlier this week. Among the list of star-studded contestants, one name stands out as a potential game-changer for another popular competition, Strictly Come Dancing. That name is none other than Coleen Rooney, who is rumored to be joining the jungle adventure and could potentially affect the outcome of the BBC's dance competition.
If the rumors are true, Coleen's inclusion in the series could mean great news for current Strictly favorite, Chris McCausland, and the other male contestants on the show. This is all thanks to an intriguing pattern that emerged over a decade ago. Surprisingly, there seems to be a strange connection between the two biggest autumn shows – I'm A Celebrity and Strictly Come Dancing. Since the early 2010s, every time a woman has won I'm A Celebrity, a man has won Strictly, and vice versa.
So how does Coleen, at 38 years old, fit into this pattern and potentially affect Chris, who is 47, and his dance partner Dianne Buswell? Well, according to the bookies, Coleen is currently the favorite to win I'm A Celebrity, with odds of 4/1 at Ladbrokes. Close behind her are fellow rumored campmates Alan Halsall and Danny Jones, both at 5/1. Meanwhile, Chris is leading the pack in Strictly with odds of 2/5, followed by Sarah Hadland at 11/2 and Tasha Ghouri at 6/1.
This trend of opposite-sex winners began in 2012 when Louis Smith took home the Glitterball trophy on Strictly, while Charlie Brooks was crowned the Queen of the Jungle on I'm A Celebrity. Since then, this pattern has continued for 11 consecutive years, with the most recent winners being Ellie Leach on Strictly and Sam Thompson on I'm A Celebrity in 2023.
The history books seem to be pointing towards a repeat of this pattern, as long as Chris maintains his lead and Coleen lives up to the high expectations. Chris has been wowing audiences with his performances on Strictly, with one of the most memorable moments being his solo Waltz to the iconic song, "You'll Never Walk Alone." His heartfelt VT, where he talks about his love for his hometown of Liverpool, even brought tears to many viewers' eyes.
If Chris and Dianne do end up taking home the trophy, it could cause some issues for the live tour of Strictly, which is scheduled for next year between January and February. The tour typically features the winner and other popular contestants from the show, but next year, Chris has his own tour, "Yonks!," scheduled from January to June across the UK.
Don't miss out on the excitement as Strictly Come Dancing continues tonight at 6:30 pm on BBC One and Player. And mark your calendars for the return of I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here! on November 17th on ITV and ITV1. And if you have any juicy celebrity stories, videos, or pictures, be sure to reach out to The Agency Entertainment team through email, phone, or their Submit Stuff page – they'd love to hear from you!
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