Tony Bellew looks set to cash in after finishing runner-up on I’m A Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here! and could earn himself a £3 million payday.
The boxer, 41, won over the nation during his stint in the jungle, after forming a sweet friendship with series winner Sam Thompson.
Now, Professor Jonathan Shalit OBE, agent to the UK’s biggest stars and chairman of InterTalent, has revealed that Tony’s appeal could see him earn up to seven figures in the next year.
He added that the sportsman could cash in through brand deals and TV appearances, having won a whole new army of fans during his jungle stint.
Jonathan told The Sun: ‘Tony Bellew is the revelation of this years I’m A Celebrity. Tony has become a national treasure with the world at his feet.
Tony Bellew looks set to cash in after finishing runner-up on I’m A Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here! and could earn himself a £3 million payday
‘Brands and commercial opportunities across the board will be lining up for Tony’s signature.
‘I estimate he will earn three million pounds in the next 12 months and over 10 million pounds in the coming years.’
Jonathan added that Tony has been ‘the big discovery’ of this year’s I’m A Celebrity for viewers outside of the boxing world.
Tony and Sam struck up a firm friendship during the time in the jungle, despite Sam’s energy and endless enthusiasm seeming to grate on the boxer at times.
As the pair chatted with Ant and Dec before the hosts revealed the results, Tony even promised Sam he that could join his family for Christmas.
It seems their friendship is set to continue off screen as they had a ball together on their day off after leaving the camp.
Posting a clip from the day, Tony walked along the beach as he announced: ‘Right so we are on for the race that we never knew we wanted. My eldest boy, Marvin, Sam and Pete.’
Filming the competitors as they got ready for the sprint, Tony shouted: ‘On your marks go!’
The boxer won over the nation during his stint in the jungle, after forming a sweet friendship with series winner Sam Thompson
Clearly on a winning streak it was Sam who took first place, as Tony exclaimed: ‘Oooh Sam Thompson, Sam Thompson is quick!’
Tony also gave a shoutout to his wife Rachael, 40, and Marvin’s wife Rochelle, 34, adding: ‘Amazing mothers @rachael_bellew @rochellehumes watching on’.
Missing his jungle other half, Sam commented on the post as he wrote: ‘I miss you so much’ alongside a crying emoji.
Replying to the comment fans rallied around the reality star as they penned: ‘@samthompsonuk you and @tonybellew need your own show!’
Another suggested: ‘@samthompsonuk move in with him’.
A third wrote: ‘@samthompsonuk absolutely made the show for me you two !! Definitely need your own show xx’.
Marvin also commented on the post with: ‘Great day with the fam’ and Jamie Redknapp added: ‘Love it mate’.
Another fan wrote: ‘The absolute joy watching Tony and Sam together was just too much for my heart. Every day watching I’m a celebrity I could have cried with hoe sweet it all was. Lovely Lovely people’.
Professor Jonathan Shalit OBE, agent to the UK’s biggest stars and chairman of InterTalent, has revealed that Tony’s appeal could see him earn seven figures in the next year
Sam and Tony’s friendship is set to continue off screen as they had a ball together on their day off after leaving the camp
Another added: ‘Omg all of you together’ and another chimed: ‘The new 5th son Yay!’
Tony arrived back on home turf on Wednesday as he touched down at Manchester airport with his family.
The boxing star smiled as he grabbed a coffee before leaving the airport after the 24-hour long journey from Australia.
As the brood returned home, Rachael pushed the couple’s youngest son in his buggy, while Tony and his other sons pushed the suitcases.
