Danny Baker denies that he’s going on I'm A Celebrity after ‘preposterous’ rumours

The writer and broadcaster has confused fans by saying he won't be heading into the jungle
Denial: Danny Baker has quashed rumours that he's going on I'm A Celeb
Danny Baker/Twitter
Jennifer Ruby8 November 2016
The Weekender

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Danny Baker has dubbed rumours that he’s going on I’m a Celebrity ‘preposterous’.

The writer and broadcaster, who is reportedly one of 12 stars heading into the jungle this year, has shot down the claims on Twitter.

“Sitting here seeing I am going in the Jungle next week. Chums, the very idea is preposterous. And to people I'm now working with: calm down,” he wrote.

He then appeared to joke: “To be fair, I did have talks with #IACGMOOH this year but when I said my luxury item had to be a case of white wine the fuckers backed out.”

Some fans seemed to be confused by the flat out denial, with a number of people asking him to prove that he wasn’t secretly heading to Australia.

Baker even posted a picture of himself sitting in his living room wearing three hats on the request of one follower.

“Happy now?” he asked his fan.

The rumours went into overdrive last month when it was revealed that Colin Murray would be filling in for him on his BBC Radio 5 show for the next few weeks.

A source told The Sun: “Danny has become this year’s highest paid celebrity in the jungle so far after scooping a six figure sum.

“He’s a real broadcasting legend and so bosses were desperate to sign him.”

Other stars expected to take part in this year’s show include Carol Vorderman, Lisa Snowdon, Larry Lamb and Scarlett Moffat.

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