Jesy Nelson 'in talks to join I'm a Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here!'
Jesy Nelson has been lined up by ITV to join I'm a Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here!.
Jesy Nelson is reportedly in talks to join I'm a Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here!.
The 35-year-old pop star - who shot to stardom as a member of Little Mix, the chart-topping girl group - is in discussions to join the ITV show, with the broadcaster rumoured to be offering a six-figure deal to Jesy.
A source told The Sun newspaper: "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."
Jesy - who has 15-month-old daughters Ocean and Story - previously revealed that her kids had been diagnosed with spinal muscular atrophy (SMA), a rare neuromuscular disorder that causes the loss of motor neurons and progressive muscle wasting.
Jesy hopes to use her profile to raise awareness of the condition.
The insider explained: "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."
Jesy could agree a contract with ITV in the coming weeks.
The source shared: "It would be very hard for her to be away from her daughters for three weeks, but she wants to make them proud.
"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."
