In a stunning revelation that's set to rock the entertainment world, Katie Price has claimed she was told she would win I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here! years before she ever set foot in the Australian jungle.
The 45-year-old media personality, who ultimately finished in third place during her 2009 stint on the hit ITV show, dropped the bombshell during a recent interview, suggesting that producers had already earmarked her for victory long before her appearance.
The Pre-Arranged Victory That Never Was
Price, known to millions as Jordan, explained that she'd been approached about joining the reality series multiple times before finally agreeing. "Before I even went in, years before, they asked me to go in and they told me I'd win it," she revealed.
Despite this alleged pre-arrangement, things didn't go according to plan when she eventually entered the camp. The television personality found herself finishing behind boxing champion Joe Calzaghe and eventual winner Gino D'Acampo, the charismatic Italian chef who captured the nation's heart.
A Different Kind of Jungle Experience
Price's jungle journey proved transformative in unexpected ways. Rather than focusing on the competitive aspect, she described her time in the Australian wilderness as a period of personal clarity and connection with nature.
"When I went into the jungle, I didn't care about winning," she confessed. "I loved being with the animals, I loved being in the environment, I loved being with people."
Her appreciation for the natural world became so profound that she even considered making a permanent lifestyle change, contemplating whether she could "live in the jungle" full-time.
Beyond the Crown: Lasting Impact
Though she didn't claim the official title, Price's appearance proved pivotal for her career. The public saw a different side to the often-controversial star, leading to increased popularity and numerous television opportunities in the years that followed.
The revelation raises intriguing questions about reality television production and the behind-the-scenes machinations that viewers never see. Price's claims suggest that outcomes might sometimes be predetermined, challenging the authenticity that makes such shows compelling for millions of fans.
Whether this was simply enthusiastic producers getting ahead of themselves or something more calculated remains unclear, but one thing's certain: Katie Price's jungle story continues to fascinate audiences over a decade later.
