Nick Pickard is reportedly being lined up for the upcoming series of I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here!
The Hollyoaks actor, 48, is best known for his role as Tony Hutchinson, which he has played for 28 years.
It has been reported he is in talks to swap Chester for the jungle, when the ITV show launches in November.
Speaking to The Sun, a TV source said: ‘Tony from Hollyoaks – as Nick will always happily be known as – is an absolute soap legend and a huge signing for I’m A Celeb.
‘Soap stars always do brilliantly on the show because they come with a loyal following and they don’t come more down-to-earth and likeable than Nick. He would be fantastic and make great telly if he makes the final cut.
Exciting: Nick Pickard is reportedly being lined up for the upcoming series of I’m A Celebrity … Get Me Out of Here!
Heading to the jungle? The Hollyoaks actor, 48, is best known for his role as Tony Hutchinson, which he has played for 28 years (pictured in 2018)
Original: He first appeared on the popular soap in its debut episode in October 1995 and is the longest-serving cast member (pictured with brother John on soap in 2005)
‘Of course Hollyoaks was recently moved online by Channel 4 so it comes at a helpful time for the soap too, helping introduce that younger online audience to Nick via I’m A Celeb’s huge reach.’
Nick would be following in the footsteps of previous Hollyoaks stars such as last year’s runner up Owen Warner and Jorgie Porter who appeared on the show in 2015.
He first appeared on the popular soap in its debut episode in October 1995 and is the longest-serving cast member.
Nick was awarded with the prize for Outstanding Achievement for his role at the British Soap Awards in 2017.
He joins a list of famous names that have rumoured to be heading Down Under, including a former Prime Minister, a Drag Race star, and an ex-girlband member.
Former Prime Minister Liz Truss’ name is said to be rumbling around this year’s rumour mill, after Matt Hancock appeared on the last series of I’m A Celeb in a bid to revamp his image.
The Vivienne has also been rumoured to be in the line-up after she previously said she would be ‘all for’ taking part, during an appearance on Lorraine.
Frankie Dettori is looking increasingly likely to appear in the upcoming series, with the odds on the champion jockey swapping race courses for the jungle dropping as low as 2/1.
On their radar: It has been reported he is in talks to swap Chester for the jungle, when the ITV show launches in November (pictured with Alexandra Fletcher in 2019)
Big shoes to fill: Nick would be following in the footsteps of previous Hollyoaks stars such as last year’s runner up Owen Warner (pictured) and Jorgie Porter who appeared on the show in 2015
I’m A Celeb producers are said to be ‘determined to get’ Big Brother and This Morning star Josie Gibson on board, while rugby player Danny Cipriani is also said to be on their radar.
It was recently reported American rapper Flavor Flav is being lined up for a mammoth £1million fee.
While Corrie’s Alan Halsall is rumoured to be to gearing up to follow in the footsteps of his many fellow soap stars and is allegedly ‘in talks’ to appear.
Made In Chelsea star Sam Thompson has also been rumoured to be on the line-up, in the wake of his girlfriend Zara McDermott starring on Strictly Come Dancing.
Inbetweeners star James Buckley and weatherman Alex Beresford have voiced their eagerness to take part in the show, suggesting they could join this series.
While Denise Van Outen has previously spoken about wanting to appear on I’m a Celebrity around her 50th birthday, which will be in May.
Darts champion Phil Taylor has expressed an interest in appearing after his late mentor Eric Bristow enjoyed a stint in the jungle back in 2012.
While Little Mix star Jade Thirlwall has also thrown her hat into the ring and said she would be open to going on the show.
Line-up: He joins a list of famous names that have rumoured to be heading Down Under, including a former Prime Minister, a Drag Race star, and an ex-girlband member (pictured Liz Truss this month)
Speculation: Frankie Dettori is looking increasingly likely to appear in the upcoming series, with the odds on the champion jockey swapping race courses for the jungle dropping as low as 2/1 (pictured this month)
Countdown: Denise Van Outen has previously spoken about wanting to appear on I’m a Celebrity around her 50th birthday, which will be in May (pictured this month)
Eager: Little Mix star Jade Thirlwall has also thrown her hat into the ring and said she would be open to going on the show (pictured this month)
Unfinished business: And Olivia Attwood has said she wants to return to the show after she was forced to pull out last year on medical grounds
And Olivia Attwood has said she wants to return to the show after she was forced to pull out last year on medical grounds.
At the time, Olivia admitted she was ‘heartbroken’ and would be keen to give I’m A Celeb another go after her first stint was ‘cut short’.
During an appearance on Lorraine, she said: ‘At some point, I would love to return. I feel like I owe it to everyone and that there is some unfinished business.’
Ant McPartlin and Declan Donnelly will return to host the 23rd series of I’m A Celebrity, when it launches in November.
