It looks like Jessika Power will be appearing on the next season of I’m a Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here! Australia.
Inside sources told Daily Mail Australia that the former Married At First Sight girlfriend, 32, is “desperate” to return to TV screens, with her agent Max Markson reportedly going to great lengths to secure her a coveted spot on the jungle.
“Jessika is determined to keep her name in the headlines,” a source close to the star revealed.
“He’s been applying for anything; he knows he needs another big show to keep his profile alive.”
The whispers come after Channel Nine teased that a ‘spicy’ reality star would appear in the upcoming series.
Daily Mail Australia recently revealed that MAFS alum Martha Kalifatidis turned down an $80,000 offer to appear on next year’s show.
It looks like Jessika Power will be appearing on I’m a Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here! next year
“Martha just didn’t need it; she’s in a different league now,” a TV source said.
—But Jessika? He’s hungry for it. She knows it could be a big payday and a way to stay relevant in the changing world of reality TV.
Jessika, who rose to fame as the scandalous villain of MAFS 2019, has since dabbled in several projects, including appearances on Big Brother VIP and a brief stint on UK reality show Celebs Go Dating.
While her antics have made her a favorite among reality TV fans, her career has struggled to gain traction from some of her MAFS castmates.
“His agent, Max, is working overtime,” the source continued.
‘He is introducing her to producers and talking about her ability to bring drama and entertainment to the jungle. Jess knows how to stir the pot; That’s what makes your TV gold.
If Jessika makes it to the jungle, fans can expect plenty of fireworks.
Known for her outspoken, unapologetic personality and headline-grabbing fights, she is sure to bring the camp dynamic to life.
Jessika, who rose to fame as the scandalous villain of MAFS 2019, has since dabbled in several projects, including appearances on Big Brother VIP and a brief stint on UK reality show Celebs Go Dating.
I’m a Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here returns to screens in January on Channel 10. Pictured presenters Robert Irwin and Julia Morris
However, not everyone is convinced that she is the right person.
“She’ll have to prove she’s more than just a reality TV diva,” the source said.
“People love redemption arcs; maybe it’s in the jungle where she can show a different side of herself.”
Daily Mail Australia has contacted Jessika Power for comment.
I’m a celebrity… Get me out of here returns to the screens in January on Channel 10.