Harry Redknapp says I’m A Celeb changed his life as he prepares to return to jungle

Harry Redknapp has said, appearing on I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here! changed his life.

The former football manager was crowned King of the Jungle in 2018 during the Australian series and has spoken of his excitement at returning to the show, adding: “I’m sure we will have fun.”

Redknapp described his previous appearance on the show as “such a great experience” and spoke about how it altered his life as he prepared to make a late arrival to the celebrity camp.

Harry Rednapp shares how I’m A Celeb changed his life

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Discussing his time on the hit ITV show, Redknapp said, “I loved it all.

“When I came out from the jungle the first time, I didn’t realise how big a show it was and the amount of people everywhere who watched it.

“Suddenly instead of men talking about football all the time, there were children asking about the show.

“Doing the programme didn’t change me as a person, but it did change my life.”

The 79-year-old added: “I became busier as a result and I went on to do all sorts of things I never thought I would do, like theatre and adverts.”

Redknapp said he is excited about being reunited with presenters Anthony McPartlin and Declan Donnelly, adding: “I look forward to seeing the boys.

“They are fantastic.

“It was just such a great experience last time around and I loved meeting people from all walks of life.”

Redknapp will return to the show next week alongside former footballer Jimmy Bullard, who agreed that his first experience on the show in 2014 was life changing.

The 47-year-old said: “It’s weird because ever since I did the programme, a lot of families have come up to tell me they watched it.

“In the past, it was always lads as I obviously used to play football.

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“I don’t think I would have had some of the gigs I have had were it not for I’m A Celebrity.

“My life has definitely changed (for the better) post-I’m A Celebrity.”

I’m A Celebrity Get Me Out of Here! – South Africa can be seen at 9pm on ITV1, STV, ITVX and STV Player, and will air on weeknights.

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