Worth the pain ... the jungle might be rough, but the stars on I’m A Celebrity ... Get Me Out Of Here! could profit big time from an expander profile. Source: Supplied
THE several week stay in the South African jungle might be torturous and tough, but a potentially significant payday looms at the end of it for the I’m A Celebrity … Get Me Out Of Here! stars.
If the Network Ten series pans out anything like the original in the United Kingdom, appearing on screens five nights a week could propel the personalities a few rungs up the bankability ladder.
Each of the 10 celebs on the Australian version is at different stages of their careers, but they share a common trait — all could benefit from new opportunities.
Pain for gain ... each of the celebs stands to benefit from a rise in their profile and a potential payday after their jungle experience. Picture: Nigel Wright/Channel 10 Source: Channel 10
For reality star Chrissie Swan, it might result in a day job to fill the void left from the radio show she left at the end of last year, while for comedian Joel Creasey it could mean demand from bigger stand-up venues.
Former TV personality Andrew Daddo’s mostly empty work schedule may start to fill up, while retired athletes Leisel Jones, Barry Hall and Merv Hughes might also find themselves much busier.
Going mainstream ... I’m A Celebrity ... Get Me Out Of Here! could thrust Lauren Brant and Tyson Mayr from the fringe to the front row. Picture: Nigel Wright/Channel 10 Source: Channel 10
For male model Tyson Mayr and former Hi-5 kids entertain Lauren Brant, it’s an opportunity to crack the mainstream.
Even though the show’s first week saw mostly flat ratings, it’s still hitting strong in the key demographics — the ones that like to spend money.
In the UK, a number of stars walked out of the bush camp — which is based in Australia — and into lucrative deals back at home, thanks to their refreshed exposure.
KATIE PRICE
The glamour model better known as Jordan went from being a page three bikini poser to author, clothing designer, product endorser and even bigger television after appearing on the first season of I’m A Celebrity … Get Me Out Of Here! in Britain.
Huge career ... her bush stint saw Katie Price, aka Jordan, enjoy a huge payday and string of TV shows, including What Katie Did Next. Picture: Supplied Source: Supplied
Her few weeks in the bush dramatically expanded her fan base and resulted in a multi-million pound payday that hasn’t waned too much in the years since.
Price even experienced the whole adventure again, by returning to the bush again a few years ago.
PETER ANDRE
Despite a briefly successful singing career in the 1990s, Andre had slipped well and truly off the radar before heading to the bush for season one.
Back on top ... Peter Andre’s career saw a resurgence after his bush stint. Picture: Supplied Source: News Limited
But the Australian-born entertainer’s stint in the celebrity camp saw him go on to stake a place among the A-listers, bag a number of endorsement deals and even release a new hit single.
The fact he hooked up with Price while on the show only helped further their respective media profiles.
DAVID GEST
The famed American producer and one-time husband of the legendary Liza Minnelli was so popular after his boot stint that he landed three prime-time television series.
Incredible popularity ... a few weeks in the bush landed producer David Gest three of his own prime time TV shows. Source: News Limited
Just days after being booted from the show at the final hurdle, Gest flew back to London to perform in the Royal Variety Concert in front of Prince Charles.
He also released a smash hit single titled ‘Get Me Outta Here’.
KERRY KATONA
When her profile began to wane after she left the pop group Atomic Kitten, Katona began searching for work in TV and wound up on I’m A Celebrity … Get Me Out Of Here!
TV star ... there almost isn’t a reality show Kerry Katona hasn’t done, thanks to I’m A Celebrity ... Get Me Out Of Here! Picture: AP photo Source: AP
Her stint was so successful that she bagged a bunch of TV work, including several of her own reality shows.
She also appeared on Celebrity Big Brother and wrote a few books. In 2012, she reunited the music group that made her famous, then they split. But it has been rumoured that Atomic Kitten are set for a third wind as part of a new reality series called The Big Reunion.
JOE PASQUALE
His stage, stand-up and TV career was well established but a stint in the bush propelled Pasquale to a whole new level.
Busy schedule ... Joe Pasquale’s career exploded after his reality TV stint. Source: News Limited
The comedian enjoyed a significantly higher profile after winning the show and has since done a number of TV shows, enjoyed larger tours and was even inspired to overcome his fear of flying and gain his pilot’s license.
MARK WRIGHT
Before going into the bush, Wright spent a year on the reality series The Only Way Is Essex, but it would be his I’m A Celebrity … Get Me Out Of Here! journey that would have the biggest payday.
Media star ... as well as several TV gigs, Mark Wright landed a prime radio job after I’m A Celebrity ... Get Me Out Of Here! Picture: Getty Images Source: Getty Images
He landed a gig as a radio host, a men's wear endorsement, several other TV shows and a prominent media profile.
I’m A Celebrity ... Get Me Out Of Here! airs Sunday at 6.30pm and Monday to Thursday at 7.30pm on Network Ten.
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