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I'm A Celebrity stars are revealed
Wednesday 8 November 2006
Former 'Neighbours' star and singer Jason Donovan, Liza Minelli's ex-husband David Gest, and Cherie Blair's half-sister Lauren Booth have all been named in the reality show line-up.
Also taking part in the jungle show are television presenter and former Hear'Say singer Myleene Klass, Busted star Matt Willis, television presenter Toby Anstis, comiedienne Faith Brown, fashion designer Scott Henshall, former newsreader Jan Leeming and 'The Bill' and 'Footballers' Wives' star Phina Oruche.
Jason Donovan has been listed as the early favourite to take the jungle crown. According to bookmakers Ladbrokes, the singer is currently at odds of 2/1 to win the show, with Willis on odds of 4/1 and Klass on odds of 5/1.
Donovan said: "People think they know me - there is an age 25-and-over group who would probably be aware of me and feel they know me because at one point I was a household name but I would say I just want my own character to come across, my own identity - whatever that is."
Executive producer Richard Cowles said: "The celebrities have always felt that the one thing they had on their side in camp was each other - but this year there won't necessarily be safety in numbers."
"There is one big, never before seen surprise for the celebrities and whether it's a welcome one remains to be seen."
"With a few twists as well as some of the best Bushtucker trials seen yet, the celebrities certainly have a challenge ahead. We are really excited to see how things unfold," he said.
The new series of the show begins next Monday 13 November.
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