Jesy Nelson • Discussion Thread

September 11Sep 11

LITTLE Mix’s Jesy Nelson is in advanced talks to join I’m A Celebrity . . . Get Me Out Of Here!

The singer, 35, has had a string of meetings about landing a six-figure deal to star in the ITV show’s 26th series.

A source said: “Jesy has been negotiating with ITV for weeks and now the talks are at a very promising stage.

“For Jesy, doing I’m A Celebrity would be a huge boost for her professionally as well as personally.

“Continuing to raise awareness around SMA for her girls is something Jesy is very keen to do, and she knows she can use a platform like I’m A Celebrity to reach millions.

“Jesy also loves challenges and is a huge fan of the show.

“She’d love to show the public a different side to her.

“She has been open about how she has struggled with anxiety in the past — and there’s no better way to challenge herself than going on a show like I’m A Celebrity.

"She's had a really hard time in the last couple of years but she's ready to grab life by the horns and get on with things.

"A complete change of scene and a fresh start is just what she needs, and those around her believe I'm A Celeb gives her that opportunity."

The source added: "It would be very hard for her to be away from her daughters for three weeks, but she wants to make them

"ITV bosses are thrilled they've got to this stage with Jesy and hope she will sign her contract in the coming weeks to seal the deal."

Ant McPartlin and Dec Donnelly's hit show, filmed in a jungle close to Australia's Gold Coast, will start filming in early November.

A spokesperson for ITV said: "Any names suggested for I'm A Celebrity...Get Me Out Of Here! are just

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