November 9th 2024.
Football legend Paul Gascoigne, also known as Gazza, has recently opened up about his attempts to join the popular reality show "I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here!" In a new interview, Gazza revealed that he was actually asked to join the show multiple times, but failed the psychiatrist test on five separate occasions.
The upcoming season of the show, set to air later this month, has already generated excitement with rumors of famous names such as Danny Jones, Maura Higgins, Coleen Rooney, Tulisa, and Oti Mabuse joining the cast. However, Gazza's name will not be among them, as his previous attempts to join the show were hindered by his struggles with addiction and mental health issues.
Since retiring from football in 2004, Gazza has been open about his battles with alcoholism and addiction. In fact, he even admitted to taking cocaine right before his Jungle medical exam. "You had to see a psychiatrist. If you pass the psychiatrist's test, you're in. I failed five f***ing times!" he shared with The Sun. "And to be honest, the first time I went to see her, I was on cocaine, so she must have f***ing knew."
Gazza's struggles with addiction have been well-documented, and he has also shared that he suffers from claustrophobia. These issues, coupled with his fear of snakes (due to encountering them during his football career), would likely make him a challenging contestant on the show. "When I say I'd like to go in there... once it starts... f**k me, I'm sh*t scared," he admitted.
In 2021, Gazza appeared on the Italian version of the show, Isola de Famosi, and was forced to withdraw due to a shoulder injury sustained during a task. Despite receiving treatment and initially returning to the show, his shoulder continued to give him trouble, ultimately leading to his retirement from the show. His management team shared, "We are so proud of everything he's accomplished during his time on the island. This is not the last you'll see of Gazza. You have our word."
Gazza's struggles with addiction have also included a period where he became addicted to Calpol, a medication that contains 1% alcohol. He would lie about having multiple children to purchase 10 bottles at once, as it felt like "having nearly a pint." After his football career ended, he turned to heavy drinking and drug use, which he openly discussed on Piers Morgan's Life Stories in 2011.
The upcoming season of "I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here!" will be filmed on the island of Cayo Caochinos, off the coast of Honduras, and is set to last for two months. While Gazza won't be joining the cast this year, fans can still look forward to seeing famous names like Coleen Rooney, Oti Mabuse, and Danny Jones take on the challenges of the jungle.
As always, the show promises to be full of surprises and entertainment. Whether it's watching the contestants face their fears or witnessing their bond with one another grow, "I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here!" never fails to captivate its audience. Make sure to tune in on November 17 to catch all the action. And if you have a celebrity story or pictures to share, don't hesitate to reach out to the entertainment team. They'd love to hear from you.
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