This Morning presenter Josie Gibson became the third star to arrive in Australia to appear on I’m A Celeb last night.
The former Big Brother contestant takes a break from the sofa to appear in the jungle alongside the likes of Nigel Farage and Jamie Lynne Spears.
But Josie, 38, shared her secret heartache as she signed up for the ITV show, admitting she was devastated at having to be away from her five-year-old son Reggie for the next month.
When asked at Brisbane Airport what she would miss most, she told Web: “My little boy, he’s only five.”
“It was emotional [saying goodbye]I can’t talk about it.
Arrival: This Morning presenter Josie Gibson became the third star to arrive in Australia to appear on I’m A Celeb last night
Here we go! The former Big Brother contestant takes a break from the sofa to appear in the jungle alongside the likes of Nigel Farage and Jamie Lynne Spears
Josie, who also admitted she was “excited” to be there, tried to keep her deal to join I’m A Celeb secret and insisted she was in Australia for a weight loss treatment.
She said she would enjoy the rice and beans that participants receive daily with their meal.
Josie didn’t rule out a win either, saying: “I guess we’ll have to wait and see, I don’t know.”
The presenter also urged This Morning viewers to tune in to the show in her absence.
Of her co-star Craig Doyle, Josie said: “Ahh he’s so voluptuous, I love Craig, he’s so nice.”
“He’s out with Cat Deeley and the Rylan on Wednesday.” So make sure you don’t miss it.
She was seen taking selfies with fans at Heathrow Airport yesterday – confirming speculation that she had signed on to the ITV show.
Channel bosses are said to be keen to boost her profile given her popularity on daytime show This Morning. Josie will join the likes of Nigel Farage and influencer Nella Rose who have already arrived in Oz.
Mother: Josie, 38, shared her secret heartache after signing up for the ITV show, admitting she was devastated at being away from her five-year-old son Reggie
Emotional: When asked at Brisbane Airport what she will miss most, she told Web: “My little boy, he’s only five.”
Staying mum: Josie, who also admitted she was “excited” to be there, tried to keep her deal to join I’m A Celeb secret and insisted she was in Australia for a weight loss treatment
Bookies’ favorite: Josie didn’t rule out a win either, saying: “I guess we’ll have to wait and see, I don’t know.”
Fan favorite: The presenter also urged This Morning viewers to tune in to the show in her absence
First Dates star Fred Sirieix is also expected to touch down in Brisbane in the coming hours, while other celebrities are also rumored to be attending, including jockey Frankie Dettori, singer Marvin Humes, chef Grace Dent and younger sister of Britney Spears, Jamie Lynn Spears.
However, Josie is bookmakers’ favorite to be crowned this year’s Queen of the Jungle after winning the hearts and votes of the nation during her appearance on Big Brother 2010.
Because of her fun-loving charisma, her housemates chose her as the winner of a ticket to the finale and Josie won with 77 percent of the public vote – the highest score of any other series.
She became a household name earlier this year when she stepped in to co-host This Morning alongside Holly Willoughby after Phillip Schofield was ousted.
The show begins on Sunday, November 19th.