Comedian Seann Walsh was reportedly “down to his last £20,000” before signing on for I’m a Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here! for an unknown amount.
According to The Sun, the former Strictly star was financially drained after the Katya Jones cheating scandal in 2018 marred his career and prevented him from finding work – before the pandemic took another toll.
A source told the publication about his financial struggles, saying, “Seann has had a really tough time since he last appeared on reality TV.”
‘He’s had a rough time since his last TV appearance’: Seann Walsh had ‘down to his last £20,000’ before signing on for ‘I’m A Celeb’ – after the Katya Jones cheating scandal marred his career
“He made a stupid mistake and got absolutely torn to pieces for it.”
The source added that they hope the public will “fall in love with him again.”
“We hope that ‘I’m A Celebrity’ will make people see Sean’s softer, funnier side and fall in love with him all over again.”
Controversy: According to The Sun, the former Strictly star was financially broken after the 2018 Katya Jones cheating scandal prevented him from getting work – and before the pandemic
The publication reports that Seann previously had a net worth of £350,000 but he has been chewing through the money in recent years and reportedly owed £18,000 to creditors last year.
He was said to have “only £20,209 left” before signing on for I’m A Celebrity, but his salary package is unknown.
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Meanwhile, The Sun previously reported that ITV bosses are hoping Seann will discuss his infamous 2018 hiccup with his Strictly Pro partner Katya, who was married to Neil Jones at the time.
A source said: “Seann is an incredible signing for I’m A Celebrity and it’s a real coup for ITV. His kiss with Katya is the biggest scandal Strictly has ever met. People are still talking about it.
Will he spill the beans? The Sun previously reported that ITV bosses are hoping Seann will discuss his 2018 hickey with his then-married Strictly Pro partner Katya
“Seann has joked about his kiss with Katya in his comedy skits, but he has never discussed their relationship in detail.
“Life in the jungle is boring and the long hours around the campfire would be the perfect time for Seann to strike up a conversation.”
The insider added that they think it’s “unlikely” that the other housemates won’t bring up the kiss, given the comedian’s main reputation for it.
He is now with his girlfriend Grace Adderley, who is pregnant with their first child.
Speaking to a friend on an Instagram live stream while touring in Stamford, Lincolnshire earlier this month, Seann said: “I have a kid”.
Seann’s five-year relationship with actress Rebecca Humphries, 35, who played Carol Thatcher in The Crown, collapsed after he was spotted kissing married professional dance partner Katya.
This affair, during his stint on the ‘cursed’ BBC One show in October 2018, was reportedly the indirect reason behind Katya Jones’ divorce from her husband of six years, Neil Jones.
After the Strictly Kiss incident, Seann’s ex Rebecca released an impassioned statement, revealing that he called her “psycho” and “crazy” for questioning his friendship with Katya, who he kissed on Rebecca’s birthday – before the photos were published.
Ex: After the kissing incident, Seann’s ex Rebecca released a passionate statement, revealing that he called her “psycho” and “crazy” for questioning his friendship with Katya (pictured in 2015).
Speaking about the drama on Prime Video’s Backstage With Katherine Ryan, which aired in June, he said, “What you’re thinking is, ‘What did you do to someone?’
In April, and while speaking on his comedy special Seann Walsh: Kiss, the star opened up about how he was “sorry” about the kiss at the time and still is.
Recalling learning her PDA had become public, he said: “I left the cloakroom department and before I could order my first beer, my agent came over and asked if he could speak to me outside.
“I thought he was going to tell me I got Michael McIntyre’s Big Show! I better act surprised!”
“As it turns out, I didn’t have to look surprised. We walked into the BBC car park, my agent looked over his glasses and said, “About 20 minutes ago they posted a photo of you kissing Katya outside a pub.”
“It was at that point that my life turned upside down – the dream turned into a nightmare.”
Moving on: He is now dating girlfriend Grace Adderley (pictured), who is pregnant with their first child