YouTube star in talks to sign up for I’m A Celebrity after turning down Strictly
GK Barry is in advanced talks to head Down Under to appear on I’m A Celebrity…Get Me Out Of Here.
It comes after the popular YouTube sensation, 24, real name Grace Keeling, was originally being wooed by Strictly Come Dancing earlier this year, but turned it down.
A source said: “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.
She appeared on Loose Women last week and went down a storm, more than holding her own with the other panellists.
“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.”
Speaking last year she hinted that she would love to take part on the reality series, but only if bosses included a single hunk as a campmate to join her.
She said: ‘I want them to put me in there when there’s a muscly man that can hold me in a hammock and until then, I’m not going in. I need a single man, a single strong muscly man.”
Grace has more than 4.5 million followers across her social media channels and hosts a podcast, Saving Grace, which has featured guests including footie’s Ella Toone and TV presenter Rylan Clark.
An ITV spokesman said: “Any names suggested for I’m A Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here are just speculation.”