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This can’t be right.
Over the years, I’m a Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here has pulled in some pretty famous contestants (as well as some… less famous contestants).
This year alone, that includes actual popstar Boy George, actual member of the royal family Mike Tindall, and actual disgraced politician Matt Hancock.
In previous years, there’s been Caitlyn Jenner – part of the multi-billion-dollar Kardashian-Jenner clan – as well as reality TV icon Gemma Collins, Olympic hero Mo Farah, and football legend Harry Redknapp.
That’s not to mention the stars who created some of the ITV show’s most memorable TV moments, like Myleene Klass, Katie Price, Paul Burrell and Gillian McKeith.
You’d expect those names to pull in some pretty hefty fees – but some of the highest-paid contestants in I’m A Celebrity history are probably not who you’re expecting.
This is a reported ranking of the highest-paid I’m A Celebrity contestants of all time, compiled by The Tab.
Jennie McAlpine – £250k
N’aww, lovely Jennie McAlpine off Coronation Street has made the list of the highest-paid I’m A Celebrity contestants.
She’s the only soap star to make the cut as well.
Nadine Coyle – £250k
Ah yes, that lying-about-her-age, going-viral-for-having-a-Derry-accent beauty Nadine Coyle pulled in a hefty fee for her time in the jungle.
The former Girls Aloud star is believed to have made almost a quarter of a million pounds for her stint, which saw her finish in fifth place.
Mike Tindall – £265k
Not only is Mike Tindall British sporting royalty thanks to his rugby background, but he’s also actual royalty, given that he’s married to Zara Phillips.
He’s been a firm fan favourite so far this year and ITV bosses have probably agreed he’s been worth every penny.
Mo Farah – £300k
Sir Mo Farah was one of I’m A Celebrity’s most endearing contestants of all time, and everyone – both at home and in the series – loved him.
For his time in the Welsh castle (ah, Covid times), it’s reported he was paid £300k.
Matt Hancock – £400k
Eugh, this the contentious one. Matt Hancock, the disgraced MP who was caught breaking his own lockdown restrictions to have an affair with an aide, and who handed out Government contracts to his own contacts, landed in the jungle on this year’s series – and has promptly been voted in to do every single trial.
It’s been claimed he’s been paid £400k, which might come in handy given that he’s been suspended from his day job.
His arrival is the most-complained about moment in I’m A Celebrity history.
Amir Khan – £400k
This one’s not that surprising, given the huge sums that boxers as successful as Amir Khan can bring in for a single fight.
The Bolton-born Olympian commanded quite a big fee from ITV.
Ian Wright – £400k
There was a bit of tension surrounding Ian Wright’s appearance on I’m A Celebrity, with the star accused of bullying Andrew Maxwell.
But overall he was pretty entertaining (even with the mood swings) and he pulled in a cool £400k. Series 19 was expensive.
Katie Price – £450k
Katie Price is so synonymous with I’m A Celebrity that she’s actually been a contestant twice – and her romance with pop star Peter Andre blossomed on the show back in 2003.
Her second visit to the jungle in 2009 it cost ITV £450k.
Boy George – £500k
It’s still pretty wild to see Boy George, arguably one of the most-recognised and famous pop stars of all time, in the Australian jungle eating out of a metal tray.
But here we are, and the Karma Chameleon singer is still living the bug-filled dream as we type.
Harry Redknapp – £500k
Harry Redknapp was crowned King of the Jungle back in 2018, and he probably felt like he needed it after how much he missed his food back home (honestly, it was all he talked about).
He beat the much-loved Emily Atack to the crown, who went on to co-present the spin-off series Extra Camp.
Caitlyn Jenner – £500k
Can you actually believe this happened? Imagine any other member of the Kardashain-Jenner clan rocking up in the khaki shirt and red gilet (okay, except Rob, that wouldn’t be quite so shocking).
But Olympic hero Caitlyn Jenner made quite a splash when she was announced as a campmate, and struck up some unlikely friendships with British reality stars.
Noel Edmonds – £600k
Noel Edmonds. Noel makes-pretend-phone-calls-to-a-‘banker’, is-mates-with-a-giant-pink-blob Edmonds. That’s who got paid the most money of all time.
He was parachuted into the jungle several days late, then got voted out first. He did just nine days for his £600k fee.
Nice work if you can get it.
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Florence and the Machine cancel Manchester gig after breaking foot on stage
Daisy Jackson
Florence and the Machine have cancelled their huge gig at the AO Arena Manchester and postponed the remaining dates on their UK tour.
The news comes after lead singer Florence Welch broke her foot on stage at the O2 Arena in London.
The huge tour, which was due to reach Manchester this week, is in support of recent album Dance Party.
The tour is now not likely to resume until next year, she said in a statement on social media.
Florence wrote that her ‘heart is aching’ and apologised to her fans.
She took a tumble on stage in London last night but continued with the performance – but today has confirmed that an x-ray has delivered bad news.
Her statement said: “I’m so sorry to say that after an X-ray it seems I was dancing on a broken foot last night.
“It is not in my nature to postpone a show, and certainly not a UK tour, but I’m in pain and, as dancers know, dancing on an injury is not a good idea. And have been told not to perform to avoid further damage.
“Please hang on to your tickets. We are working our hardest to reschedule these dates for next year and we will let you know as soon as possible. I’m heartbroken as the Dance Fever tour has been my favourite show we have ever put on.
Read more: The highest-paid I’m A Celebrity contestants, in order – and it’s not who you’re expecting
“I love you so much, and I’m so sorry to anyone who is disappointed. My heart is aching. I can’t wait to be back on my feet and back in your arms.”
Florence and the Machine’s gig at the AO Arena Manchester, due to take place on Tuesday 22 November, has been postponed.
A new date is set to be announced soon.
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Manchester United are set to sack and sue Cristiano Ronaldo over Piers Morgan interview
Danny Jones
Manchester United are reportedly preparing to terminate Cristiano Ronaldo’s contract and file a lawsuit against him following his incendiary Piers Morgan interview.
The 37-year-old’s explosive sit down with Morgan saw him level a number of allegations at United and their owners, accusing of them having a lack of empathy following the death of his newborn son and young daughter’s illness shortly after, as well as trying to push him out of the club.
Now, according to outlets like The Guardian and Manchester Evening News, the sporting superstar is not only expected to be sacked but also sued for breach of contract as a result of his various claims.
Since the now infamous interview, Ronaldo’s image has been stripped from the front of Old Trafford and the club has already revealed that they have now initiated “appropriate steps”. While the details are yet to be confirmed, we all know this is only ending one way.
Although the Portuguese footballing icon is currently away with his national side ahead of the 2022 World Cup, which kicks off on Sunday 20 November, it is understood that he has been instructed not to return to the club’s Carrington training complex and will not play in red again after the tournament.
United are said to have lawyered up and are now ready to sue Ronaldo with the aim of seeking a “swift resolution” to the torrid situation that has sprung from returning to the side which launched his illustrious career.
The club have insisted they will not be commenting further on the matter until “the process reaches its conclusion”, but already expressed their “extreme disappointment” over his behaviour earlier this week.
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Among his various statements including the confession that he has “no respect” for current United coach Erik ten Hag and that the club has seen no progression or real investment in the years following Sir Alex Ferguson’s reign, he also took aim at both present and former teammates.
While CR7 kept names in and around the current dressing room close to his chest, he did take aim at the likes of Wayne Rooney and Gary Neville over their criticism as pundits, insisting they are “not friends”.
The Salford City boss admitted his sadness that things have ended this way but reiterated that he still “admires” the all-time leading club and international goalscorer.
Not many Reds would have dreamt that this fairytale return to the club would end in United suing Ronaldo, but here we are. Still, after numerous tantrums like refusing to come on against Spurs and leaving the ground early — twice — we imagine many fans will just be happy to see the saga done with.
So much for ‘Viva Ronaldo’.
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