Tommy Fury pulls out of I'm A Celebrity just weeks before filming

24 October 2024, 23:52 | Updated: 25 October 2024, 00:23

Tommy Fury has reportedly quit the jungle
Tommy Fury has reportedly quit the jungle. Picture: Alamy

By Flaminia Luck

Tommy Fury has reportedly withdrawn from I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here! just two weeks before the stars were set to depart for the Australian jungle to kick off the new season.

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The boxer had been in talks with ITV producers for months but reportedly accepted a more lucrative opportunity, believed to be a rematch with YouTuber-turned-boxer KSI, according the Sun.

There was speculation that Tommy, the younger half-brother of heavyweight champion Tyson Fury, might have revealed details about his troubled relationship with Molly-Mae Hague, 25, whom he met on Love Island.

The pair - who share a one-year-old daughter - split in August and called off their engagement following infidelity rumours.

TFury was set to join an impressive I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here! lineup, which is rumored to include WAG queen Coleen Rooney, Dancing on Ice judge Oti Mabuse, and NDubz singer Tulisa.

The high-profile couple split in August
The high-profile couple split in August. Picture: Getty

A TV insider commented: "Producers were surprised by Tommy’s last-minute decision to pull out, as it would have been a fantastic opportunity for him.

"Fortunately, the show already has a strong roster of potential contestants.

"The execs are now considering which of these names will best complement the existing lineup to ensure an exciting season," the insider added.

"With only weeks to go, this year’s cast promises to be one of the most exciting in the show's history."

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Tommy Fury, Tyson Fury and John Fury walk to their seats prior to  the Heavyweight fight between Roman Fury and Martin Svarc
Tommy Fury, Tyson Fury and John Fury walk to their seats prior to the Heavyweight fight between Roman Fury and Martin Svarc. Picture: Getty

The celebrity contestants typically fly to Australia in mid-November, about a week before the show begins its three-week run on ITV1, hosted by Ant & Dec.

This season promises to be an exciting one with such a star-studded cast.

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