fans may be set to see one huge social media star on this year's series. With just a few months to go until ..
. Get Me Out of Here! returns to screens, rumours of who will be heading to the Australian jungle are starting to swirl. And, if true, one huge star could be heading Down under.
Influencer Grace Keeling – who is better known as GK Barry – is reportedly in advanced talks to join the show this year. She had previously been linked to . However with the line-up now confirmed, she was noticeably absent from the roster.
But after a stint on ITV this week, when she joined the panel, Grace now looks set for , according to sources. A source told : "GK is hugely popular with the younger generation and is sharp and quick witted which would translate well to chats around the campfire with other celebs. Producers think she has great energy and is highly entertaining.
"She has millions of social media followers, which is a top focus of ITV at the moment. Grace is savvy and knows this is a brilliant opportunity to become more of a household name." And speaking of her absence in the line-up, the source added: "She did have several meetings with Strictly, but ultimately decided it wasn't the best fit and is keen to pursue her telly career with ITV.
" While an ITV spokesperson has said any named linked with the show is "speculation", show hosts Ant McPartlin and Declan Donnelly previously said they wanted her on the show. Back in 2022, during a chat on Instagram, they brought up the fact fans were asking for her to join the show. Grace joked: "Listen, if there's pound signs involved – absolutely!" Ant said he'd "write down" her request, while Dec said she'd be "really good" in the jungle.
Grace is one of the biggest social media stars in the UK, having started gaining popularity on TikTok during the pandemic. She now has a hugely successful podcast – Saving Grace – which has featured major celebs, including Alison Hammond, Rylan and Mark Wright..
