Kaiser Chiefs frontman Ricky Wilson reveals what he’s most scared of as he heads into I’m A Celeb jungle
I’m a Celeb returns to ITV on Monday
Kaiser Chiefs frontman Ricky Wilson has revealed what he’s most scared of as he heads into the I’m a Celebrity jungle.
On Monday, Ant and Dec return to Australia with a new group of celebrities ready to take on stomach-turning challenges, including ex-footballer Wayne Rooney, actress Joanna Page, and Leeds’ very own Ricky Wilson.
They are joined by Ade Adepitan, Leomie Anderson, Chloe Burrows, Mariella Frostrup, AJ Odudu, Sharky, Jack Skipper, and Claire Sweeney.
However, another Leeds star, Leigh Francis - whom The Sun earlier claimed would be heading to the jungle - was noticeably absent, although rumours that the Keith Lemon actor will join the cast later are already picking up pace in the media.
Speaking on the I’m a Celeb Instagram account, the “Ruby” singer said his greatest fear was “doing the opening titles”.
“I’ve seen the show, and I know what you usually do with the line-up,” he said.
“You have an athlete, a comedian, an older pop star - like a Kemp. And then it suddenly dawned on me: I’m the older pop star. And that made me a bit sad.”
Asked to describe himself, Wilson responded: “It’s hard ‘cause my job entails me being quite energetic and loud, and I’m not like that all the time.”
“I’ll do it for cash,” he added jokingly.
He continued: “Is there anything I’m scared of? Yeah, celebrities.
“If you put it like that, it doesn’t sound like something I’d like to do, really.
“I’m actually looking forward to being frightened by things you’re supposed to be frightened by. Like snakes and spiders and stuff like that.
“Because in my everyday life, I’m frightened by the things that aren’t frightening at all; you’ve built it up in your head - like calling British Gas.”
Born in Keighley, Wilson formed Runston Parva (later renamed Kaiser Chiefs) with bandmates Whitey, Simon Rix, Peanut, and Nick Hodgson in 1996.
Their 2005 album, Employment, remains Leeds’ best-selling record to date and features hit singles “I Predict a Riot” and “Everyday I Love You Less and Less”.
Wilson has also been a regular on The Voice, where he was a coach from 2014 to 2016.
The 26th series of I’m a Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here! begins on Monday, November 16, at 9pm on ITV and ITVX.