Scarlett Moffatt has openly confessed that her decision to participate in I'm A Celebrity All Stars in South Africa was motivated by a practical financial goal: funding a complete kitchen renovation for her home. The 35-year-old television personality, who originally triumphed as Queen of the Jungle in 2016, rejoined the ITV reality series alongside notable former campmates including Sir Harry Redknapp, Adam Thomas, Sir Mo Farah, and Sinitta.
Financial Motivation Behind the Return
During a promotional question-and-answer session at the Ham Yard Hotel in Soho, held to launch the new series airing in April, Moffatt candidly explained her reasons. She stated, 'I'm getting it [the kitchen] done in June, at least I'm honest.' Expanding on this, she acknowledged the dual nature of celebrity participation, remarking, 'Obviously we all do it because we love it but we also need to pay our mortgage somehow. And if we could somehow do it by eating a few kangaroo testicles, why not.'
Personal Life Transformations
Since her initial victory in 2016, where she outlasted competitors like Adam Thomas and Joel Dommett, Moffatt emphasized that 'so much has changed' in her personal circumstances. She is now a mother and engaged to her long-term partner, Scott Dobinson, after a romantic proposal in November 2023 that involved their two-year-old son, Jude, wearing a babygrow with the message, 'Mummy, will you marry my Daddy?' The couple plans to marry later this year, with reports suggesting a venue in Northumberland.
In 2021, Moffatt purchased her 'forever home' in County Durham, swiftly selling her previous property for £395,000 just a week after listing it. Reflecting on her career, she humorously noted in a promotional video, 'I am a professional couch potato on Gogglebox,' referencing her roots on the popular Channel 4 show.
Details of the All Stars Spin-Off
The I'm A Celebrity All Stars spin-off, hosted by Ant McPartlin and Declan Donnelly, first premiered in 2023, featuring a roster of celebrities returning to face the iconic and gruesome Bushtucker Trials for a second time. Unlike the main series filmed in Springbrook National Park, New South Wales, Australia, this edition was recorded in Kruger National Park, South Africa.
Previous participants in the 2023 series included Helen Flanagan, Joe Swash, and Shaun Ryder, with Myleene Klass ultimately claiming the top spot, followed by Jordan Banjo in second place and Fatima Whitbread in third. The return date for the upcoming series remains unconfirmed but is scheduled for broadcast in Spring.
Legacy of the Main Series
Meanwhile, the original I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here! has been a staple on British television since 2002, amassing 484 episodes across 25 series. Filmed in Dungay Creek, Australia, the show continues to captivate audiences with its blend of celebrity challenges and survival elements.
