November 24th 2024.
Ant and Dec were bubbling with excitement as they discussed the possibility of having a famous footballer as a future campmate on their hit show, I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here. And that footballer happens to be none other than England and Manchester City's very own Jack Grealish.
Grealish's down-to-earth demeanor, coupled with his status as a star player for both club and country, has made him a fan favorite in the Premier League. After starting his career at his childhood club Aston Villa, Grealish went on to win three consecutive Premier League titles with Man City and even lifted the coveted Champions League trophy. His success on the field has also earned him a regular spot on the national team, with 39 appearances since his international debut in 2020. However, he was notably left out of the Euro 2024 squad by former England manager Gareth Southgate.
With Grealish's widespread popularity across the UK, it's no surprise that many have predicted he will become a mainstream celebrity in the future. And what better way to solidify his celebrity status than by appearing on a show like I'm A Celebrity? The current season of the ITV show is already in full swing, with familiar faces like McFly's Danny Jones, Love Island alum Maura Higgins, and Wayne Rooney's wife Colleen entertaining viewers from Down Under. But fans have already set their sights on Grealish as a potential future campmate, and even presenter Declan Donnelly himself has confirmed that they have reached out to the Premier League superstar about the possibility.
In a surprising turn of events, Grealish publicly responded to the inquiry, sending Ant McPartlin into a frenzy. "Oh my god," exclaimed McPartlin as he heard Grealish's response. The footballer shared, "I've heard a few of you guys want to see me in the jungle. I can't lie, it's something I would absolutely love to do. I've been watching the show since I was little, and I can't imagine how I would fare in there, but I would definitely give it a go." However, Grealish also acknowledged that it may not happen anytime soon, especially with his current commitments to Man City and their manager Pep Guardiola. But he didn't completely shut down the idea, saying, "never say never, it could happen one day."
Ant and Dec were thrilled by Grealish's admission and couldn't help but chant his name in excitement. While there may not be any former footballers on this year's I'm A Celeb, past seasons have seen players like Ian Wright, Neil Ruddock, Dennis Wise, and Wayne Bridge take on the jungle challenges. And even outside of the men's game, England Lionesses' legend Jill Scott was crowned the winner in 2022, while former Premier League manager Harry Redknapp claimed the title of King of the Jungle in 2018. With that in mind, who knows, maybe one day we'll see Jack Grealish follow in their footsteps and become the next footballing star to conquer the jungle.
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