Olivia Attwood confirms she's held talks about I'm A Celeb return
She was forced to quit last year
Last updated 8th Aug 2023
Former Love Island star Olivia Attwood has revealed that 'chats' about the possibility of her making a potential return to I'm A Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here have taken place. The 32-year-old was due to take part in the popular show last year, but was forced to pull out after just a day due to medical reasons.
In an appearance on Loose Women on Monday (7th August), Olivia was asked about a possible return to the show by Judi Love, where she acknowledged that discussions about a comeback had taken place.
Olivia said: "We've had chats", prompting an excited reaction from the audience.
During her stint on the show last year, a routine health check revealed that Olivia had low blood pressure and other concerning measurements, meaning that insurers refused to cover her time on the show.
Earlier this year, Olivia addressed her exit from I'm A Celebrity in an appearance on Jamie Laing's Private Parts podcast. She said: "It was basically a massive f--- up really.
"I was in there, I was fine, and they do routine medicals every few days. We'd had a really long day and I'm always on the lower end of blood pressure because I'm tall and slim, and they just did all these tests late one evening, and they were just like, they were worried about these tests.
"They were like, 'Everything is really low.' They took me to a private hospital and they tested me, and they were like, 'We're happy'. So we had an overnight debate because the insurers were like, 'The tests dropped this low.'
"I don't cry, and I cried the whole way back from Australia. The whole flight."
In June, Olivia married footballer Bradley Dack, with the couple sharing their journey to their big day on the ITVBe show Olivia Marries Her Match. The pair dated before Olivia went into the Love Island villa in 2017, where she reached the final with ex-boyfriend Chris Hughes.
Olivia and Bradley rekindled their romance in 2018, with the pair announcing their engagement in October 2019 by sharing snaps from a beach in Dubai.
Take a look at the stars who are rumoured to be taking part in this year's series of I'm A Celeb:
Alan Halsall
Coronation Street star Alan Halsall has been in the rumour mill for a number of years now and it's understood he was due to appear in 2023, before picking up a nasty ACL injury which resulted in him needing major surgery. It's now being reported that bosses are keen to sign Alan for the 2024 show.
Olivia Attwood
As fans will know, reality star Olivia Attwood was forced to quit the 2022 series due to medical reasons, leaving her gutted. Olivia later hinted she could return for the 2023 series, admitting she'd had chats with bosses during an appearance on Loose Women.
However, after Olivia didn't appear in the 2023 series, could she feature on the 2024 line-up?
Phillip Schofield
After leaving his presenting role on This Morning in 2023, rumours were rife that Phillip Schofield could take part in the 2023 series. As fans will know, Phillip wasn't on the line-up, but with reports suggesting he's about to make a comeback to TV, could I'm A Celeb be the platform he needs to re-launch his career?
Alex Beresford
Good Morning Britain weather reporter Alex Beresford has recently expressed interest in appearing on I'm A Celeb. He told the Mirror: "Out of all the shows I would love to do, I would love to do the jungle."
Alex recently appeared on BBC One's Celebrity Race Across The World.
Danny Dyer
Since Danny Dyer left his iconic role as Queen Vic landlord Mick Carter on EastEnders last year, he's been heavily rumoured for I'm A Celeb.
Of course, his family are no strangers to reality TV, with Danny's daughter Dani winning Love Island back in 2018.
Denise van Outen
The lovely Denise van Outen is no stranger to reality shows, having appeared on the likes of Strictly Come Dancing and Celebrity Gogglebox in recent years.
Denise has previously admitted she turned down the offer in 2021, so will 2024 be her year?
Sam Aston
Coronation Street legend Sam Aston hinted he'd love to take part in the show in 2021.
Speaking to OK! Magazine at the time, he said: "I've always said no to all of those shows, but then recently for some reason I've been more open to the idea. Jennie McAlpine and Andy Whyment did the jungle and both of them said it's the experience of a lifetime.
"If I was offered it I would be open to the idea and open to the extra pennies!"
The Vivienne
RuPaul's Drag Race UK winner The Vivienne recently admitted she would love to appear on I'm A Celeb during a chat with Lorraine.
She said: "Do you know what, I've never thought about it but what an absolutely amazing opportunity that would be."
Phil Taylor
Ever since he admitted he'd 'love' to appear on the show a number of years ago, darts legend Phil Taylor has been heavily rumoured every year. As he's not yet entered the jungle, could 2024 be his year?
Will Mellor
Following his stint on Strictly Come Dancing in 2022, it seems actor Will Mellor has the reality TV bug, as he's admitted to his friend and former co-star Ralf Little he'd fancy appearing on I'm A Celeb. Could 2024 be his year?
Richard Arnold
Good Morning Britain's entertainment presenter Richard Arnold is usually the one travelling over to Australia to report on the cast, but if rumours are to be believed, he could be taking part this year!
I'm A Celeb will return later this year.
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