‘I’m A Celebrity’: Star’s Pay Packets ‘Leaked’ Ahead Of First Show (And Carol Vorderman Has Plenty To Smile About)

The pay packets of this year’s ‘I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here’ stars have reportedly been leaked ahead of this weekend’s launch show.

Leading the pack is former ‘Loose Women’ and ‘Countdown’ star Carol Vorderman who has reportedly pocketed £200,000 for her stint in the jungle.

According to The Sun, footballer Wayne Bridge is the next highest paid celebrity campmate, taking home £150,000.

Soap stars Larry Lamb, who starred in ‘EastEnders’, and ‘Emmerdale actor Adam Thomas are both reported to have banked six-figure pay cheques.

Former ‘Strictly Come Dancing’ pro Ola Jordan will bag £90,000, whilst ‘Gogglebox’ star Scarlett Moffatt and radio presenter Lisa Snowdon will walk away with £70,000 each.

At the bottom of the pay scale are Olympic hockey player Sam Quek who is reported to have been paid between £40,000 and £70,000, whilst Diversity star Jordan Banjo and former Skins actor Joel Dommett will both take home £25,000.

A source told The Sun: “Carol doesn’t need the money so ITV had to come up with something decent because she’s the show’s main focal point at the moment as she is the most recognisable star.

“Going in the jungle won’t hurt her career and so £200,000 is basically free money. Larry and Adam are both on the telly a lot and will be a good draw for soaps fans – especially Adam who will bring in the younger viewers.”

An ITV spokesperson said: “We never comment on participants individual contracts.”

Ant and Dec will be back to host the new series, which kicks off on Sunday (13 November) at 9pm on ITV.