Martin Kemp could be set to follow in his son’s footsteps and head into the I’m A Celebrity jungle as part of the star-studded line-up in the upcoming series.
The Spandau Ballet star, 58, has reportedly been offered a ‘megabucks’ deal to appear on the ITV reality show a year after his son finished in third place.
A source told the Sun: ‘Martin would be a key signing for I’m A Celeb this year but there’s a massive price attached to his name.
Big plans? Martin Kemp could be set to follow in his son’s footsteps and head into the I’m A Celebrity jungle as part of the star-studded line-up in the upcoming series
‘ITV approached his management company and they’re talking figures.
‘Roman was a hit with viewers during the last series so getting Martin would be a coup.’
Despite the excitement surrounding Martin potentially entering the jungle, I’m A Celebrity representatives explained that any names linked to the show at this stage are purely speculation.
Martin was apparently approached earlier this year to take part however he was unable to fix the dates in his diary due to a busy schedule.
However following the news that this year’s series will be filmed in North Wales due to coronavirus, it may be possible that Martin is free after all.
Following in his footsteps? The Spandau Ballet star, 58, has reportedly been offered a ‘megabucks’ deal to appear on the ITV reality show a year after his son finished in third place
It was revealed earlier this year that the upcoming series will take place at Gwrych Castle in Abergele, North Wales, after opting for a UK location over Australia.
The castle where the show will be filmed this year is currently undergoing emergency work to ‘stop it from crumbling’, it was revealed on Friday.
According to The Sun, builders were called to Gwrych Castle to deal with ‘vertical cracking’ in the central keep before the celebrities move in later this year.
ITV are said to have paid £1million to rent the 200-year-old castle in Abergele, Wales, for six weeks with blueprints of the historic building revealing damage in the stone wall and towers.
A post on the castle’s Facebook page on Monday said: ‘Day one of our planned emergency works to conserve the central keep at the castle.
A source told the Sun : ‘Martin would be a key signing for I’m A Celeb this year but there’s a massive price attached to his name’ (Roman pictured in 2019)
‘This area is a mix of medieval timbers and Georgian masonry.’
A large crane was seen operating above the historic site at its entrance on Wednesday, seemingly lifting and moving things inside the entryway and turrets ahead of the show’s return.
It was revealed last week that the hit show would be filmed in the location in North Wales and not the usual venue in Queensland, Australia, because of coronavirus.
Workers in high-vis jackets were seen operating the crane with precision as things were lifted to and from the castle grounds to make it suitable for filming purposes.
Nothing confirmed! Despite the excitement surrounding Martin potentially entering the jungle, I’m A Celebrity representatives explained that any names linked to the show at this stage are purely speculation
Meanwhile, others were seen building scaffolding along the inner walls of the castle as they prepared to make the inside suitably safe for the potential celebrity line-up.
A sign saying ‘danger: keep out’ was placed above the entryway, as building site workers were seen in their protective helmets and high-vis jackets.
The castle’s windows gave a glimpse of the predominantly empty sanctum within, with moss and other flora growing along the sides of the building.
As only fitting with the new location, this year’s trials are thought to be incorporating the spooky setting and there will be cameras around the castle to capture any paranormal activity.
It has been suggested that ITV will include a medieval theme, with celebs possibly having to joust for dinners or even spend time in a dungeon or mock-up gallows.
New location! It was revealed earlier this year that the upcoming series will take place at Gwrych Castle in Abergele, North Wales, after opting for a UK location over Australia
Gwrych Castle was built by Lloyd Hesketh Bamford-Hesketh in the early 1800s. Its frontage is 1500ft in length and there are 18 battlemented towers.
There is no public access at all to the main building due to its substantially ruinous state, but the castle boasts 250 acres of historic gardens and parkland.
The castle is thought to be haunted by a number of spirits, including previous owner the Winifred Hesketh, the Countess of Dundonald who died in 1924.
Legend says she is angry at her husband for taking all of her former homes’ valuables, with some people claiming she, or another spooky spirit, stalks the area in a white dress.
Some locals also believe that the spirit of a servant girl who died falling off a horse haunts the land. While others say ghosts of former caretakers have been seen around the 200-year-old castle which boasts 250 acres.
Plans: Contingency plans will be put in place to combat drastic weather changes, including make shift huts when they need protection from the elements
During World War Two around 300 Jewish refugees lives at the castle however it has fallen into disrepair in recent years, reports the BBC.
The series, which usually returns to TV screens in November, will certainly look different when it comes back this year.
While viewers have become accustomed to seeing celebrities boost their careers by donning bikinis and going shirtless as they sweat out in the Jungle, the new batch will likely need to pack thermals for the new series.
And as the stars settle into their temporary digs, they will no longer get the opportunity to luxuriate in the daily delight of an outdoor shower, as they will now be bathing in a primitive tin tub, according to The Sun.
Restrictions due to the COVID-19 pandemic forced ITV to switch locations and has resulted in major changes to production, affecting everything from what food challenges stars will do to where they will sleep during filming.
While creepy crawlies such as witchetty grubs have been a mainstay on the Australian menu, dining in north Wales will have more of a local flavour, as it’s been reported their eating challenges will include sheep’s testicles.
And longtime hosts Ant McPartlin and Declan Donnelly are sure to have their tongues tied when they return to filming, as they’ll be based in a village called Llanfairpwllgwyngyllgogerychwyrndrobwllllantysiliogogogoch.
Work: According to The Sun, builders were called to Gwrych Castle to deal with ‘vertical cracking’ in the central keep (hosts Ant McPartlin and Declan Donnelly pictured)