I’m A Celebrity bosses have reportedly set their sights on Maura Higgins replacing Tommy Fury in the jungle.
The boxer, 25, had been “in talks with ITV producers for months” about joining the show, following his split from Molly-Mae Hague, 25, however he “withdrew” just two weeks earlier. than planned to fly to Australia. .
But ITV are now said to be eyeing Molly-Mae’s best friend Maura, 33, to take her place in the jungle – with bosses apparently banking on the Irish beauty to tell all about her friend.
A source said the sun: ‘Tommy Fury’s withdrawal gave show bosses the chance to look at other Love Island stars and Maura stood out as the perfect candidate.
“She will bring a bit of glamor to the jungle and will be a brilliant campmate because she has a great sense of humor and is sure to get along with everyone.”
I’m A Celebrity bosses have reportedly set their sights on Maura Higgins replacing Tommy Fury in the jungle.
The boxer, 25 (pictured), had been “in talks with ITV producers for months” to join the show, following his split from Molly-Mae Hague, 25, however he “withdrew “just two weeks before we were scheduled to fly. to Australia
“This year is shaping up to be a strong year for the women on I’m A Celebrity.”
With Tommy out of the running, it was said to have paved the way for Maura’s appearance on the show as it meant there would be no two stars from the 2019 series of the famous jungle dating show.
During her time in the Love Island villa, Maura initially set her sights on Tommy, but he ended up in a romance with bombshell Molly-Mae. Since then, Maura and Molly-Mae have become close friends.
MailOnline has contacted representatives for Maura and ITV for comment.
The full line-up for this year’s series is yet to be confirmed, but Coleen Rooney will reportedly take part in this year’s show after landing the biggest contract in the show’s history.
Other stars said to be in the running include Jane Moore, Ally McCoist and GK Barry.
It comes after Tommy was said to have turned down I’m A Celebrity because he was offered another, more lucrative project, believed to be a rematch between him and KSI.
A television insider said the sun: ‘Bosses are surprised that Tommy has decided to pull out of I’m A Celebrity at this late stage as it would have been a great opportunity for him too.
ITV are now said to be eyeing Molly-Mae’s best friend Maura, 33, to take her place in the jungle, with bosses apparently banking on the Irish beauty to tell the truth about her friend.
“Tommy Fury’s withdrawal gave show bosses the chance to look at other Love Island stars and Maura stood out as the perfect candidate.”
With Tommy out of the running, it was said to pave the way for Maura’s appearance on the show as it meant there would be no two stars from the 2019 series of the famous jungle dating show (pictured on Love Island ).
The boxer, 25, had been “in talks with ITV producers for months” to join the show, following his split from Molly-Mae Hague, 25, but Tommy has reportedly been offered another most lucrative project, which is believed to be a revenge. between him and KSI
‘Fortunately, the executives already had some big names waiting in the wings, so now they will be looking to see which ones fit best into the line-up already booked in order to deliver a truly great series.
“With just weeks to go, bosses have lined up one of the most exciting casts in the show’s history.”
MailOnline contacted ITV and Tommy’s representatives for comment at the time.
Molly-Mae shocked fans when she ended her engagement to the boxer last month after a five-year relationship.
Tommy has since been accused of cheating on Molly-Mae after sharing a passionate kiss with Dane Milla Corfixen, 20, during a boys’ holiday in North Macedonia.
It comes after Ant McPartlin and Declan Donnelly made I’m a Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here! returns on Thursday in a new trailer, with the official start date finally revealed.
The countdown continues until a new group of stars head to the Australian outback to face their fears and compete to be crowned King or Queen of the Jungle on the ITV show.
It comes after Ant McPartlin and Declan Donnelly made I’m a Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here! returns on Thursday in a new trailer, with the official start date finally revealed.
The countdown continues until a new group of stars head to the Australian outback to face their fears and compete to be crowned King or Queen of the Jungle on the ITV show.
Ahead of the launch show, which takes place on November 17, Ant and Dec take on the role of mad scientists as they put the infamous Bushtucker trials to the ultimate test.
Wearing matching lab coats and professional work clothes, the couple looked serious as they posed back to back holding a clipboard.
They were seen chatting and laughing with crew members in behind-the-scenes snaps as they prepared for the show’s return.