Ant & Dec’s personal I’m a Celeb wishlist revealed – including legendary TV star and iconic footballer
ASTRONAUT Tim Peake is on Ant and Dec’s personal wish list to take part in this year’s I’m A Celebrity.
ITV bosses are now trying to land Major Tim, the first Briton to walk in space, for the new series in November.
It has emerged the presenting duo make suggestions every year ahead of casting, with The A-Team star Mr T and ex-Man United star Roy Keane among previous targets.
A TV source said: “Both Ant and Dec think Tim would be a fascinating signing for the show and bring another layer to the campfire chats.
“It would be a first for the series to have an astronaut and add some real gravitas.”
The 51-year-old was on the International Space Station from 2015 to 2016 and has hosted Channel 5 series Tim Peake’s Secrets Of Our Universe.
However he has said a return to space is unlikely as he would miss his wife and two kids too much.
Other previous suggestions from Ant and Dec include famously raging actor Mr T, 71, and moody football pundit Roy, 52.
The source added: “Although Ant and Dec are show hosts they know the series inside out so producers are always really interested to have their input and collaborate with them on casting ideas to create the perfect chemistry.”
Dec admitted in 2021 that he wanted more “grumpy” celebs after a “lovely” series the year before.
ITV was approached for comment.
