Queen of the Jungle Vicky Pattison 'lined up to host I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here Now!' following Laura Whitmore's shock departure
She's the reigning queen of the jungle after winning the 2015 series of I'm A Celebrity.
And Vicky Pattison could be heading back to the Australian bushland as the new host of spin-off show, I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here Now!
Following veteran host Laura Whitmore's shock departure from the series last week, the 28-year-old Loose Women panellist is reportedly being pursued by show producers as the next star to helm the programme.
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Reining supreme: Vicky Pattison could be heading back to the Australian bushland as the new host of spin-off show, I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here Now!
An insider told The Sun: 'Vicky made such a great impression on last year’s show and was a hit with viewers. The production team are looking at various options but Vicky is the most exciting of the lot.'
They added: 'She's infectious in front of the camera and knows the show inside out. She’s certainly up for it.'
Vicky's possible return to the jungle would come after she won the most recent series of I'm a Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here! last year.
MailOnline has contacted a representative for both Vicky and ITV for comment.
Moving on: Following veteran host Laura Whitmore's shock departure from the series last week, the 28-year-old Loose Women panellist is reportedly being pursued by show producers as the next star to host
Meanwhile, Laura, who began presenting the ITV2 spin off show in 2011, revealed she had quit the series in a no-nonsense post on Instagram.
Addressing her 450,000 followers she wrote: 'After five incredible years with my extended I'm A Celeb family, I've taken the tough decision to hang up my jungle boots.
'It's been such a wonderful experience but I feel it's time to move on.
'I wish the team well and look forward to tuning in later this year as well as continuing to work with ITV on other shows.'
Terrific trio: Vicky's possible return to the jungle would come after she won the most recent series of I'm a Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here! last year after arriving late to camp with Spencer Matthews and Ferne McCann
Seconds later she added a more informal comment, which said: 'This is a statement I released to the press yesterday.
'Sorry to say goodbye but been thinking about it for a long time and it's time. Still my favourite show on the telly!'.
Laura, who replaced Caroline Flack as host, worked alongside Joe Swash, and in the most recent series, comedian David Morgan.
However, the funnyman also announced his departure from the show days before Laura, after just one season on the helm.
'I had the greatest time in the Jungle last year and am sad I won't be able to join them this year,' he said. 'I'll be watching from the safety of my own sofa with a homemade cockroach-tini.'
No more clowning around! Laura, who began presenting the ITV2 spin off show in 2011, revealed she had quit the series in a no-nonsense post on Instagram following five years of fun on the show
The super squad: Laura, who replaced Caroline Flack as host, worked alongside Joe Swash (M) and Russell Kane (R) who was replaced by comedian David Morgan in the most recent series
A spokesman for the programme added: 'We’re sad to see them go and wish them all the best.'
ITV have since confirmed that Joe Swash will return in the autumn.
But whilst Vicky Pattison has been tipped to replace Laura in the series, she'll have to battle against Katie Price, who offered up her services as well as her ex-husband, Peter Andre's.
Katie, who met the Mysterious Girl hitmaker on the show, took to Twitter to tease: 'I would sooo present this how cool if me and pete did it.'
A whole new angle: Katie Price has offered up her services as well as her ex-husband, Peter Andre's to present the ITV2 spin off. They first met and fell in love in the I'm A Celebrity jungle
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