Nigel Farage has hinted he might be ready to accept his invitation to the Jungle – because he dealt with snakes having served as an MEP in the European Parliament.
The GB News presenter’s comments come after he confirmed he has received a contract to appear on the ITV show.
Speaking in a discussion with Mark Dolan on GBNews, Mr Farage said: “I mean, the ghastly people I had to be with in the last few months in Brussels.
“Coffee bars wouldn’t serve me, restaurants wouldn’t serve me, and even my favourite pub said we can’t serve you anymore because we’ll lose all our business.
“So I’m used to going through tough times and living with snakes of all different sizes. In previous years, I’ve just ruled out being on the show completely. This year, I’m in a conversation with them.
He added: “They’ve sent me a contract. I’m going to have a real serious read of it.
“And look, I might do it. I might not, but I’m giving it very serious consideration.
“It is a massive programme, watched by a vast number of young people who care about their lives but aren’t engaged in politics. I’m giving it real thought.”
Meanwhile Princess Diana’s former butler Paul Burrell encouraged Farage to accept the offer.
He said: “I want to see Nigel Farage glugging a cockroach cocktail. I want to see him facing all those dangers. I think he will be brilliant in the jungle because he’s not afraid of danger.
“He’s not afraid of trials in life and he’s not afraid of confrontation. And I think they’re valuable assets to have in the jungle.
“But I’d say to him, remember Nigel, you can’t hide. There’s nowhere to hide. The general public will see who you are, and they will make up their own minds.”
Burrell added: “It’s a wonderful opportunity. It changed my life. And it shows people really who you are. Don’t turn it down, you’ll always regret it.”
Source: GB News
