I’m A Celebrity legend Kim Woodburn has delivered her verdict on how Maura Higgins will fare in the jungle. The Love Island icon is set to be a late arrival in this year’s camp alongside Reverend Richard Coles. She is expected to join confirmed contestants such as Danny Jones, Coleen Rooney and Oti Mabuse a couple of days into the series, which starts on Sunday night.
Read more: I'm A Celebrity bosses spend staggering £21m on 'showbiz' mansion for new series Read more: I was on I'm A Celebrity - here is my advice to campmates and what Ant and Dec are really like Kim, who took part in 2009, doesn’t know Maura personally but hopes that she will rise to the occasion. She told RSVP Live: “I don’t know Maura. She’s very beautiful, credit where it’s due.
I know nothing wrong about her at all. “She’s taking her looks and making as much money as she can – and why not? She’s very glamorous and has a lovely figure. I don’t know whether she will be tough enough to do those trials, just because she’s so delicate and lovely.
“It’s not going to be a breeze, between ants in your pants and spiders in your bed. But she’s a lovely girl. I would say to her do what you can – but you’re taking on an awful lot.
Who knows, she might be as tough as boots. Good luck to her.” Reflecting on her time in the jungle, Kim has no regrets about taking part and reveals the paycheck from ITV is what motivated her to sign up.
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