Maisie Adam has hinted that she may finally be heading into the Australian jungle for ITV's I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here! The 32-year-old comedian, known for her stand-up and TV appearances, has revealed that she has been approached for the show in recent years but previously declined. However, after watching her friend, Twitch and YouTube star Angryginge, win the show last year, she is now reconsidering.
Maisie Adam Opens Up About I'm A Celebrity
Speaking exclusively to the Mirror, Maisie said: 'I've been asked the last few years about I'm A Celeb, but maybe one day, look at the success Angryginge had on there, he did fantastic, didn't he. It's a long time to be sleeping on the floor, I didn't do my Duke of Edinburgh, so I'm not really used to that kind of thing – but maybe, never say never.'
The comic also admitted that while she loved watching her pal Alan Carr win the first series of Celebrity Traitors, she doesn't think she would fare well on that show. 'I'm terrible at lying, everything that I'm thinking, you'll see it on my face,' she said. 'I think I'd be murdered or banished within seconds, I think.'
Maisie on the Rise of Women in Comedy
Maisie says it is 'important' and 'special' to be part of a huge shift in entertainment, with more women taking centre stage. She finds it 'lovely' to inspire more women to follow their dreams. 'The live comedy scene at the moment is fantastic,' she said. 'It is probably one of the best scenes that I've seen.' Seeing her heroes, Jen Beattie and Leah Williamson, at comedy nights makes her realise her job is 'cool'.
She added: 'It's my favourite job in the world, it's not any different to when I was a kid at school, I like making people laugh and I like getting that reaction from people. If I can make people laugh at something that they wouldn't otherwise have thought to look at in that way, then I feel like I'm doing a good job. It's needed at the moment, it's a tough time, and there's lots going on in the world and in the UK, and it's always just nice to find the light in things and bring a bit of joy.'
Maisie's Upcoming Tour and Soccer Aid Return
Maisie is preparing to take that joy on the road with her tour starting in September, which will continue into 2027. She is also returning to Soccer Aid for UNICEF this year, an event she looks forward to every year. 'It's something I look forward to in my diary every single year,' she said. 'I love catching up with people who've done it, that I've done it with over the years but also there's always a new person that takes you by surprise of like how good they are on the pitch or just how cool they are as a person.'
She described the bonding experience over the three days leading up to the match as 'lovely', recalling moments like having dinner with Sir Mo Farah. Maisie also highlighted the importance of UNICEF, noting that during her second Soccer Aid, the event raised over £100 million for the charity. 'Regardless of the result or tickets being sold, it was getting the number over that milestone,' she said. 'It's work that does not stop.'
Despite the cost-of-living crisis, Soccer Aid continues to attract huge audiences with affordable ticket prices: adult tickets at £20 and children's at £10. 'It's fantastic,' Maisie exclaimed. 'You can see everybody enjoying it, it's not certain people who are a bit more well off than others... What other event can you see Joe Marler slide-tackling Jill Scott? They're on the same team, but I wouldn't put it past Joe!'
Soccer Aid for UNICEF takes place on Sunday 31st May at the London Stadium. Adult tickets start from £20 and juniors from £10: socceraid.org.uk/tickets.
