ITV are so desperate to get GK Barry for this year’s I’m a Celebrity they’re throwing everything they’ve got at her, The Sun can reveal.
It was previously told how social media star GK, 25 – real name Grace Keeling – turned down a spot on the new series of Strictly Come Dancing.
Social media star GK is refusing to sign up for this year’s I’m a Celebrity
An insider revealed bosses are ‘desperate’ for GK to join Ant and Dec in the jungle later this year
She recently made a successful debut as a Loose Women panellist
Now TV insiders have shared that she’s refusing to sign on the dotted line for I’m a Celebrity.
GK recently made a triumphant debut as a Loose Women panellist and bosses at ITV are said to have offered her more work on the channel – if she becomes one of this year’s campmates.
A source told The Sun: “ITV are desperate to have GK Barry in the jungle this year but she’s refusing to sign up for the show.
“They think she’ll make great TV and will help the show appeal to an even wider audience.
“They’ve made huge money offers and are trying to sweeten the deal with jobs on other ITV programmes but GK is insisting she won’t do the jungle.”
A rep for GK declined to comment when approached by The Sun.
An ITV spokesperson said: “Any names suggested for I’m A Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here are just speculation.”
Earlier this year GK revealed she is in a relationship with Charlton Athletic striker Ella Rutherford.
Ella later shared photos of the couple on holiday on social media.
Discussing their romance on her Saving Grace podcast GK said: “I’m not gonna say who it is, but I’m gonna give her a nickname called eyelashes.
“So whenever I refer to eyelashes, I am talking about the love of my life.
“I’m in love. And yeah, it has been three weeks, but that’s fine. That’s absolutely fine. She came to me like a dream, and I was obsessed.”
ITV’s pursuit of GK Barry for the upcoming season of I’m a Celebrity has reached new heights, with the network pulling out all the stops to secure her participation. Despite turning down an offer to appear on Strictly Come Dancing, the 25-year-old social media sensation, known off screen as Grace Keeling, remains reluctant to commit to I’m a Celebrity.Insiders at ITV have revealed that executives are eager to have GK join hosts Ant and Dec in the jungle, believing that her presence would attract a broader audience to the show. Following a successful stint as a guest panellist on Loose Women, ITV has reportedly offered GK additional opportunities within the network in exchange for her appearance on I’m a Celebrity. However, GK remains steadfast in her decision not to participate in the reality series.While ITV has made substantial financial offers and extended job offers on other programs to entice GK, she has maintained her stance. A representative for GK declined to comment on the matter when approached by The Sun, while an ITV spokesperson dismissed speculation surrounding the show’s potential lineup.In addition to her professional endeavors, GK recently confirmed her relationship with Ella Rutherford, a striker for Charlton Athletic, sharing glimpses of their time together on social media. Speaking on her podcast, Saving Grace, GK affectionately referred to Ella as “eyelashes,” expressing her love and devotion after just three weeks of dating.As discussions surrounding GK’s potential participation in I’m a Celebrity continue to unfold, fans eagerly await the outcome of ITV’s efforts to secure her involvement. Stay tuned for more updates on this developing story, and be sure to follow us for the latest news and updates. Your support inspires us to deliver valuable content for your reading pleasure. Source: Tampa Bay Times
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