BBC Gavin and Stacey fans divided as series star tipped for ITV I'm A Celebrity stint: 'Annoying!'

BBC Gavin and Stacey fans divided as series star tipped for ITV I'm A Celebrity stint: 'Annoying!'

Joanna Page is said to be in advanced negotiations with ITV to appear on this year's I'm A Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here! The 49-year-old Welsh actress, beloved for her portrayal of Stacey Shipman in the BBC sitcom Gavin and Stacey, has met with network executives about joining the Australian jungle series. A source told The Sun: "Joanna is in the advanced stages of talks for I'm a Celebrity and all the signs are looking positive." The mother-of-four from Swansea is understood to be eager to participate, with insiders suggesting she wants viewers to discover her authentic personality beyond her television roles. TRENDING Stories Videos Your Say "She has confided in friends that she's really keen to take part and wants to go on and make her children proud," the source added. The final episode of Gavin and Stacey, broadcast on Christmas Day 2024, attracted more than 20 million viewers. Ms Page would not be the first cast member from the beloved sitcom to venture into the Australian wilderness. Larry Lamb, who portrayed Stacey's father-in-law Mick Shipman in the series, competed on I'm A Celebrity back in 2016, ultimately finishing in seventh position. A source noted: "She's a huge BBC star and it would be a coup if ITV can get her to sign her contract and put her front and centre on their biggest entertainment show." Fans of the celebrity jungle series were quick to take to X to share their thoughts on Ms Page's possible casting. "Great booking, surprised they haven’t had any Gavin and Stacey stars so far on Strictly or I’m a Celeb," one fan said. Another wrote: "Just rewatched her series on Taskmaster, I love her. Hope she does! That would be a surprisingly decent name for a show like that. If they’re getting the likes of Joanna Page and Christopher Dean going in, then they’re really getting the great names this year. Has I’m A Celeb had a budget increase? #imaceleb" LATEST DEVELOPMENTS Katie Price unveils permanent tribute to son Harvey with new ta