Ian Wright ‘confirmed’ for I’m A Celebrity stint by pal Gary Lineker
Television presenter Gary Lineker seems to have subtly confirmed that football pal Ian Wright will be taking part in I'm a Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here! this year.
Gary, 58, mocked former Arsenal footballer Ian by cracking jokes and teasing him about the jungle throughout last night's episode of Match Of The Day as the football legend bursted into laughter.
Rumours have been circulating about Ian taking part in I'm A Celeb for several months.
Gary began quizzing the former Arsenal and Crystal Palace star about where he was going next month, when the ITV show begins.
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He then said "passing all the trials" before asking: "You alright Ian, i'm not bugging you?"
Chatting about struggling Premier League side Norwich City, Gary said that they had "come out the jungle that is the Championship" leaving Ian in stitches.
Ex-pro Gary ended the programme by saying: "Wrighty's off to eat leaves."
Fans were delighted at the "confirmation" that Ian will be heading to Oz next week.
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One fan tweeted: "Ian Wright is all but confirmed to be in I'm A Celebrity 2019 all thanks to Gary Lineker."
Another added: "Gary Lineker with the I'm A Celeb references on MOTD. Ian Wright 100% going in the jungle."
A third said: "I take it that Ian Wright is going on I'm A Celeb then. The hints from Gary Linekar are ridiculous" with two laughing emojis."
A fourth tweeted: "Ian Wright got called out on the I'm a Celebrity rumours by Gary Lineker."
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Ant and Dec will return to our screens later this month with a new cast of famous faces ready to leave their lavish lifestyle behind for some time in the Australian jungle.
Other stars tipped to be taking on the Bushtucker Trials this year include Keeping Up With The Kardashians star Caitlyn Jenner, GMB's Kate Garraway, radio presenter Roman Kemp, Girls Aloud star Nadine Coyle and EastEnders actress Jacqueline Jossa.
I'm A Celebrity returns to ITV at 9pm on Sunday, November 17
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