ITV is reportedly considering Mariella Frostrup for I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here! after Jesy Nelson pulled out of the upcoming reality television series.

The former Little Mix star, 35, is said to have backed out of her lucrative six-figure deal with a heavy heart just weeks before the show's launch. She made the difficult decision to focus entirely on her daughters, who are battling Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) type 1.

Following this unexpected departure, producers have quickly pivoted to secure alternative talent to maintain high audience engagement and dramatic entertainment value for the viewers across the United Kingdom. Now, Loose Women star Mariella Frostrup, 63, who was once famously linked to Hollywood icon George Clooney, is reportedly in advanced discussions and could soon be heading Down Under to join the jungle camp.

A well-placed television insider revealed to The Sun newspaper that her extensive background in media makes her an ideal candidate for the unpredictable reality show environment. With a stellar career spanning broadcasting, journalism, and cultural commentary, she is likely to have a wealth of fascinating anecdotes and behind-the-scenes stories to share with her fellow campmates.

Mariella originally started out in music public relations and famously helped to organise the extensive publicity campaign for the historic Live Aid concert back in 1985. Following her early success in the music industry, she successfully transitioned into high-profile television presenting, documentary filmmaking, and prominent journalistic writing.

Throughout her illustrious media career, the veteran television star has interviewed some of the biggest global legends in music and politics. Her notable interview subjects over the decades include iconic figures such as George Michael, Paul McCartney, former US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, pop singer Lulu, and many more.