NIGEL Farage will become the "highest paid" star in I'm a Celebrity history when he enters the jungle on Sunday night.
Politician Nigel, 59, was seen touching down in Brisbane at the weekend ahead of the new series of I'm a Celebrity.
It's been reported he's being paid a staggering £1.5m for a stint in the jungle – significantly more than the former highest paid star Noel Edmonds, who was paid £600k in 2018.
The Daily Mail reports I'm a Celebrity bosses are confident Nigel will be "worth every penny".
Speaking with crowds as he landed Down Under, Nigel confessed he “lapsed on being teetotal” on the plane with a G&T.
Having a swifty or two could have been to calm his nerves, having admitted he’s "terrified of everything in Australia".
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He confessed to connecting with young people on TikTok, telling fans he'll be using the platform to reach out.
He told The Sun: "I can't confirm I am doing it [I'm a Celeb] but I might be.
"I just think there is a big young audience out there that watches the programme which are worth talking to.
"I have been messing about on TikTok for the last few months and you would be surprised a lot of young people out there are interested in what I have got to say."
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The Sun revealed Nigel will join the full I'm A Celebrity 2023 line-up in camp this weekend, with politicians, influencers and daytime stars being thrown into the nation's most famous camp.
A TV insider said: “Nigel has been at the top of the wish-list for I’m A Celeb bosses for years.
“They’ve offered him a huge fee as they know he’ll drive up viewing figures. Ant and Dec will love this signing.
“Nigel’s the ultimate Marmite character after his time on the Brexit frontline and won’t hold back in camp discussions.”
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