Nigel Farage will take part in this year’s I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here after jungle queen Georgia Toffolo brokered the deal with ITV.
The 59-year-old politician will appear on the reality show alongside Josie Gibson and Danny Cipriani next month.
It comes after former Made In Chelsea star Georgia – best known as Toff – managed the big money deal after winning the show in 2017.
She owns the company Visionary Talent Agency – VTA – and personally led the negotiations.
It is not yet clear how much Farage will earn for his performance, although rumors last night suggested he could pocket up to £1million.
Nigel Farage will take part in this year’s I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here after jungle queen Georgia Toffolo brokered the deal with ITV
Excited According to a TV insider, presenters Ant and Dec will be thrilled by the signing, which could see a deal worth up to a million pounds
It comes after former Made In Chelsea star Georgia – best known as Toff – managed the big money deal after winning the show in 2017.
An ITV insider said: ‘It was certainly a first, a former I’m A Celeb winner brokering a deal for another contestant.
‘Nigel has had the opportunity to go to the jungle several times, but this time Toff made it happen. Everyone involved in the deal is enthusiastic.
“It’s definitely a treat.”
29-year-old Toff was crowned Queen of the Jungle six years ago, beating actor Jamie Lomas and DJ Iain Lee in the final.
But she now owns the VTA, which has offices in both London and Los Angeles.
Farage is said to have been invited to the show ‘several times’ in the past, which TV bosses were hoping for his controversial and polarizing image would lead to fascinating camp discussions and stimulate viewers.
A source said: ‘Nigel has been at the top of the wish list for I’m A Celeb bosses for years.
‘They have offered him a huge compensation because they know he will boost the ratings. Ant and Dec will love this signing session.
‘Nigel is the ultimate Marmite character and will not hold back in camp discussions.’
Although his fee has not been revealed, it is suggested he may earn a similar total amount to Boy George, who was speculated to have earned £900,000 during his jungle stint last year.
It’s back: Ant McPartlin and Declan Donnelly will return to the frontline of the 23rd series of I’m A Celebrity when it launches in November
Rumor has it: Jockey Frankie Dettori, 52, has been tipped to head straight to Australia
Josie Gibson: The former Big Brother winner is now one of the rumors for the 2023 line-up and is said to have signed a six-figure deal
Queens of the Jungle: Last year, former lioness Jill Scott (pictured center) won the crown and title
Producers believe that signing Farage will ensure another successful season, especially after the attention attracted by former Health Secretary Matt Hancock taking part last year.
In relation to his previous stance on I’m A Celebrity, the former Ukip leader had publicly rejected multiple offers, raising concerns about the potentially demeaning nature of the show.
However, he also acknowledged that you should never say never.
Farage said on his GB News show last year: ‘I’ve been approached several times by I’m a Celebrity. . . Get me out of here! and I’ve always ruled it out.
‘I never thought it would be the right thing to do.
‘To be honest, I found it all quite humiliating. But I guess you can never say never.”
Farage follows in the footsteps of other prominent political figures to enter the jungle, including Nadine Dorries, Edwina Currie and Stanley Johnson.
The line-up for this year’s I’m A Celebrity is yet to be announced, with ITV saying all proposed names are ‘speculative’ – but jockey Frankie Dettori is rumored to be tipped to head to Australia, as is This Morning- presenter Josie Gibson who is believed to have been offered a six-figure deal.
Fred Sirieix of First Dates is also rumored to be “in talks” to star on the show.
