Chris Kamara I'm A Celeb footage was Radio X prank

Footage showing the football pundit in jungle gear was a joke involving Radio X presenter Chris Moyles

Chris Kamara Chris Moyles

Published: Wednesday, 6 November 2019 at 11:44 am

Ex-footballer Chris Kamara has revealed that the "leaked" footage suggesting he would join I'm A Celebrity this year was just a prank.

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The Sky Sports pundit was spotted filming in front of a green screen while decked out in typical jungle attire, sparking rumours that he was preparing for a trip down under.

However, Radio X presenter Chris Moyles announced on his show today that he was behind the video, intended as a joke to trick fans who are eagerly trying to find out who's in this year's line-up.

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His own family members were among those fooled by the convincing clip, Kamara said: “My son asked ‘what’s going on dad?’"

Asked by Moyles if he's going Down Under he replied: "Definitely not. I’ve got a Christmas album to promote.”

Kamara has recorded an album of festive songs titled Here's to Christmas which will be released on 15th November, around the same time that I'm A Celeb is expected to start.

Stars rumoured to be entering camp this year include Caitlyn Jenner from Keeping Up With The Kardashians, ex-Arsenal striker Ian Wright and the former House of Commons speaker John Bercow.

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I'm A Celeb returns to ITV on Sunday 17th November

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David CraigSenior Drama Writer

David Craig is the Senior Drama Writer for Radio Times, covering the latest and greatest scripted drama and comedy across television and streaming. Previously, he worked at Starburst Magazine, presented The Winter King Podcast for ITVX and studied Journalism at the University of Sheffield.

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