November 11th 2024.
Grace Keeling, who is also known as GK Barry, is about to embark on a new adventure in the jungle. The 25-year-old social media sensation, whose real name is Grace Keeling, has already arrived in Australia and will be joining the likes of Danny Jones and Coleen Rooney in the upcoming season of I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here! According to rumors, the official lineup will also include Grace.
Before even being officially announced as a contestant on the show, Grace has already caused a stir. In a recent interview with controversial content creator Bonnie Blue, Grace discussed topics that sparked a lot of controversy. It was rumored that ITV had to hold "crisis talks" due to the interview, and promotional clips from it were removed from social media platforms. A source said that this caused an "absolute PR nightmare" for I'm A Celebrity.
While Grace has yet to address the situation, Bonnie Blue came to her defense, stating that any backlash should have been directed towards her instead. As we eagerly wait to see if Grace will bring up the interview to her fellow campmates, let's take a look at everything we need to know about her.
Who is GK Barry?
Grace is a popular internet personality and social media star. She gained a massive following on TikTok in 2020, where she currently has 3.6 million followers. She also has 853,000 followers on Instagram. Grace's rise to fame began when she went viral on TikTok for miming along to Gemma Collins from Big Brother during the pandemic. At the time, she was a student at Nottingham Trent University.
After graduating, Grace briefly worked at Costa Coffee before quitting to pursue a career in the entertainment industry. In 2022, she launched her own podcast, Saving Grace, which has featured guests such as Alison Hammond, Alan Carr, and Katie Price. She has also taken her podcast on tour around the UK and has amassed 489,000 subscribers on YouTube.
Earlier this year, Grace made her first TV appearance as a guest panelist on Loose Women, becoming the youngest person to do so. She has also appeared on shows like The Weakest Link, The Wheel, and Love Island: Aftersun.
In an interview with Metro, Grace opened up about her rise to fame, stating that the worst part of being in the public eye is being recognized while she's out partying. She joked, "They're like, 'Why is GK Barry swinging from a pole?' That's probably the worst part...embarrassing myself and having more people notice it. But overall, there aren't many cons."
Grace has an estimated net worth of £1 million, according to CelebrityNetWorth.uk. This is primarily from her social media platforms, podcast, brand partnerships, and sponsorships. In a recent interview with Cosmopolitan, she revealed that she has turned down six-figure sums and is grateful for the opportunities that have come her way.
Is GK Barry in a relationship?
Grace is currently in a relationship with footballer Ella Rutherford, who plays for Ipswich Town. After rumors of a secret marriage, Grace clarified in a TikTok video that she and Ella are not married and that she simply wanted to cook chicken tacos for her girlfriend. She also mentioned that she prefers to keep her relationship out of the spotlight for the most part.
In May, Grace announced her new relationship but did not reveal Ella's identity, referring to her as "Eyelashes" instead. In August, the couple went Instagram official, with Ella posting a sweet birthday message for Grace, expressing her love for her.
As we eagerly await the start of I'm A Celebrity, we can't wait to see how Grace will fare in the jungle and if she will bring up the infamous interview. But one thing is for sure, she will bring her entertaining and charismatic personality to the show, making for some great TV moments.
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