The I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! winner has been predicted more than a week out from the final, according to new bookies’ odds. Danny Jones, 38, who entered the show as the favourite, is once again tipped to win the reality TV show with odds of 10/3 after impressing viewers at home.
A Sudden Surge in Popularity
Despite Danny’s strong fanbase, there is one camp mate who has enjoyed a sudden surge in popularity over the past couple of days and is hot on the McFly star’s heels. Rev Richard Coles is the latest name to leapfrog the frontrunners into second favourite, at 10/3, pushing Maura Higgins (9/1) and Coleen Rooney (16/1) out in the process.
Coral’s John Hill Weighs In
Coral’s John Hill told MailOnline: ‘The Reverend Richard Coles has been the most popular selection in our I’m A Celeb betting over the last 48 hours. Viewers are clearly warming to him, and if the support continues, he may dislodge Danny Jones at the top of the outright market.’
A Fix Row Erupts
This comes after the ITV flagship show spiralled into a fix row on Tuesday as fans claimed Danny has already been picked as the winner. Fans of the show are convinced that the broadcaster have already picked this season’s winner after one camp mate appeared to have been favoured more than the rest.
An Unfair Advantage?
During the segment, campers were sent to brave a challenge in the Freight Bus, which saw the celebrities being showered with critters while collecting coins to exchange for luxury items. But despite there being a mixed bag of treats, ranging from apples to golden dresses, Danny was given his guitar which featured drawings from his children.
Fans React on Social Media
And the seemingly unfair range of gifts did not go unnoticed by fans as they flocked to X, formerly known as Twitter, to share their thoughts. One penned: ‘Why did all the other camp mates get bits of random rubbish but Danny got a guitar with his sons writing on it seems a bit unfair if you ask me.’ ‘Oh Danny is definitely going to win, they’ve given him the guitar and everyone else got weird clothes.”So Maura got an apple and Danny got a guitar? Favouritism right there.’
Danny’s Mother Predicts His Win
And it is not just ITV viewers that are convinced he will go on to win the show as Danny’s mother, Kathy, predicted the star will be crowned King Of The Jungle. The families of the celebrities arrived in Brisbane on Tuesday ahead of the evictions coming up. As Kathy touched down in the airport, she reflected on Danny’s ’emotional rollercoaster’ jungle experience so far.
Kathy’s Proud Moment
She told The Mirror: ‘I was laughing watching him with the snake down his trousers and then the next day I was crying. ‘It got me a bit. I am so proud of him… I think he could win, and do it for the North.’ She also told MailOnline: ‘Danny’s amazing, he’s doing amazing. I loved the snake down his trousers and it’s really unusual of him not to wash his pants for three days, he’s usually very hygienic. ‘He’s the nicest man I know apart from Harry, Danny and Tom [McFly] they’re also really nice.’
Danny Opens Up About His Anxiety
Her arrival in Australia comes after Danny broke down in tears as he opened up about his life-long anxiety during Wednesday night’s episode. Danny was overcome with emotion as he discussed his mental health with his campmates, admitting he has had therapy since he was 19-years-old.
Fans Praise Danny for His Honesty
Fans praised the star for being so honest and open about his mental health, after Strictly’s Oti Mabuse, 34, stressed the importance of men talking about their feelings. During the very emotional chat, Oti was brought to tears as she revealed her half-brother Neo committed suicide and admitted he probably would still be alive if ‘he had spoken to someone about what he was feeling’.
Danny’s Emotional Moment
Explaining that one of his tattoos says ‘Don’t Worry, Be Happy’, Danny said: ‘It’s because I’m always constantly worrying, but that’s what I’m working on. ‘I’ve been in therapy since I was 19 for anxiety.’ Danny recalled a moment where he had a panic attack on live TV while being interviewed.
