This year’s I’m a Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here! might just have the best line-up we’ve ever seen - and yes, we know we say that every year, but this time we mean it. Although these celebs are only rumoured - and in fact we don’t even have a confirmed start date for the new series - if this star-studded cast are confirmed, then we’re in for a dramatic series. Among the rumoured cast is Coronation Street’s Alan Halsall, Love Island 2019’s Maura Higgins AKA the Queen of Ireland, and Loose Women’s Jane Moore. However, the ITV overlords have also teased that podcaster GK Barry will be heading Down Under, and we have to admit, she’s the celeb that we’re most looking forward to seeing.
If you’re reading this and you’re wondering who the hell GK Barry is, then we need to fix that right now. Here’s everything you need to know about the queen, you’re welcome.
What is GK Barry’s real name?
GK Barry’s real name is Grace Eleanor Keeling. She gets her stage name from the initials of her first and last name, and her best friend’s surname, Tatiana Barry.
Who is GK Barry?
GK Barry is a TikToker, podcaster and social media influencer. She is best known for hosting the Saving Grace podcast and appearing as a panellist on Loose Women, but she is also a brand ambassador for PrettyLittleThing and Ann Summers. She rose to fame during the COVID-19 pandemic and gained one million followers in a single year. Her TikTok account now boasts over 3.6million followers, and keep in mind that's pre-I'm a Celeb.
How old is GK Barry?
The podcaster is 25 years old. She was born 12 August 1999, making her a Leo.
Who is GK Barry dating?
GK Barry is dating England footballer Ella Rutherford. The pair were rumoured to be an item for months, with Grace alluding to a secret relationship on her podcast, until Ella confirmed it with a birthday tribute in August, writing, ‘Happy Birthday babe, I love you more and more every day.’
Grace has been very open about the fact that this is her first relationship with a woman and revealed on her podcast that she saw a picture of Ella on Instagram before sliding into her DMs.
Is GK Barry on Loose Women?
GK Barry became a Loose Women panellist in August 2024. She is the first ever panellist to be born in the same year that the programme began – 1999.
Is GK Barry going on I’m a Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here!?
GK Barry is a rumoured contestant for the 24th series of I’m a Celeb, but a recent controversy did put that at risk.
GK Barry came under fire when she invited divisive OnlyFans star, Bonnie Blue, onto her Saving Grace podcast. In the episode, Bonnie discussed sleeping with hundreds of ‘barely legal’ boys during UK’s Freshers Week for OnlyFans content. Many listeners were outraged that GK Barry gave Bonnie Blue a platform, but only time will tell if this affects her I’m a Celeb place.
Does GK Barry have Instagram?
She does, and you can follow her at @gkbarry_.
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Sarah O'Byrne has been writing for heat and Closer since May 2023, and her nightmare is to go on I'm a Celeb but she's backing Maura and GK Barry all the way.