Richard Arnold Tips Joanna Page to Become the Next Queen of the Jungle

Joanna Page has an early vote of confidence ahead of the new series of I'm a Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here!, with entertainment correspondent Richard Arnold predicting she could go all the way to the crown. He made his call during Wednesday's Good Morning Britain, as the programme discussed the celebrities expected to enter the Australian jungle. Arnold said Page has the qualities viewers may warm to, pointing to her talkative nature and friendly personality. He described her as someone who could connect with the audience and said he was already backing her to be crowned Queen of the Jungle. His prediction comes before the series begins, so the campmates have yet to face the trials and challenges that will shape the competition. The line-up mentioned in the report also includes former footballer Wayne Rooney, Coronation Street actress Claire Sweeney, Kaiser Chiefs singer Ricky Wilson and Paralympian and presenter Ade Adepitan. Arnold said each contestant had something to bring to the show, while singling out Page as his leading choice. He also referred to Page's stated wish for viewers to see more of her personality and for her children to feel proud of her. The series is scheduled to launch on ITV and ITVX on Monday, November 16, with a three-week run. Arnold additionally suggested comedian Leigh Francis might be among the participants, though the article notes ITV had not confirmed his involvement. The report presents the casting details and Arnold's forecast ahead of the programme, rather than the result of the contest.