Rumours are flying that a scandal-ridden former AFL star is set to revive his media career in the new season of I’m a Celebrity…Get Me Out of Here
He is an AFL legend who disappeared from the screens two years ago amid much controversy.
And now it looks like former Channel Seven commentator Wayne Carey could be making a TV comeback – as a reality star.
Carey, 53, is rumored to be joining the cast of the next season of I’m a Celebrity…Get Me Out of Here!
The speculation began after Channel 10 teased fans that the cast of this year’s series includes an ‘AFL Hall of Famer and premiership player’.
Now the Herald Sun reports that the description fits Carey since he was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2010 and captained North Melbourne when they won two premiership flags.
The Herald Sun reports that after two years off air, scandal-hit former Channel Seven star and footy legend Wayne Carey (pictured) could be heading into the jungle for the next season of I’m a Celebrity…Get Me Out of Here
Meanwhile, the report also speculates that fitness influencer Tiffany Hall may also be joining the IAC..GMOH cast.
Other casting rumors include funnyman Ross Noble, Olympian Ian Thorpe and 2021 Married at First Sight star Byrce Ruthven.
In January, Channel 10 announced that the new season of I’m a Celebrity…Get Me Out Me Out Here! Australia premieres March 24.
The upcoming series will see Robert Irwin co-host the show alongside returning host Julia Morris.
The speculation began after Channel 10 teased fans that the cast of this year’s series includes an ‘AFL Hall of Famer and premiership player’. Pictured: I’m a Celebrity…2024 presents Robert Irwin and Julia Morris
Robert beat big names Sam Pang, Jimmy Rees, Curtis Stone, Beau Ryan and Tristan MacManus for the role of TV presenter.
The network had a tough job recruiting popular host Dr. Chris Brown, with the casting audition impressed by Robert’s natural charm.
If Carey makes the cast it will be a big comeback for the footy hero.
In September 2022, Carey was escorted out of the Perth casino.
The report also speculates that fitness influencer Tiffany Hall (pictured) may also be taking part in the I’m a Celebrity…Get Me Out of Here. Ross Noble, Olympian Ian Thorpe and 2021 Married at First Sight star Byrce Ruthven are also rumored to be in the cast
The scandal resulted in Carey’s rapid disappearance from the Melbourne airwaves and from his highly lucrative gig at Channel 7.
Carey’s contract with Channel 7 expired at the end of 2021, with industry site TV Blackbox reporting it would not be renewed.
Channel 7 had already dropped him from Friday’s main broadcast in favor of AFLW star Daisy Pearce.
The scandal came after a series of run-ins with the law dating back to 1996.