Radio and TV presenter Roman Kemp has issued an apology for past abusive tweets following a series of reports that he’s set to head Down Under and join the cast of I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here! 2019.
Roman, son of former Eastenders star Martin Kemp, has been heavily rumoured to be one of this year’s camp mates in recent weeks and opened up to fans on Instagram about his past social media use ahead of his latest TV appearance.
The 26-year-old shared a video to his Instagram story, in which he explained: “I wanted to talk about something I’ve seen a lot of celebrities talking about, and people around the world talking about, and that is the use of language online.”
Roman revealed he had checked his own Twitter account to see if he had ever posted “anything that could cause harm or offence to someone” and admitted he had found things he’s “not proud of”.
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1 of 23Alan Halsall
Coronation Street actor Alan Halsall sent fans into meltdown in September, when he hinted at an appearance in the jungle on social media.Posting a snap of himself on Instagram, Alan wrote, 'It's a jungle out there ud83dudc1bud83dude09', leaving fans convinced he's signed up for the 2019 series.
2 of 23Myles Stephenson
Following his shock split from Love Island star Gabby Allen, ITV bosses are reportedly keen to sign former X Factor winner Myles Stephenson up for the show. According to reports, Myles is keen to get away and head out to Australia.
3 of 23Stacey Dooley
Following her successful stint on Strictly Come Dancing in 2018, bookies have made Stacey Dooley one of the favourites to sign up for I'm A Celebrity 2019!
4 of 23Eyal Booker
Love Island 2017 hunk Eyal Booker will bring some serious eye-candy to the jungle.
5 of 23John Terry
Bookies have made former England and Chelsea footballer John Terry a firm favourite to appear on this year's I'm A Celeb... and things could get a little awkward when you see the next person rumoured...
6 of 23Frankie Bridge
Yep, it's Frankie Bridge! Of course, John Terry had a MASSIVE falling out with his team-mate Wayne Bridge (Frankie's husband) back in 2010, when he was accused of cheating on his wife with Wayne's wife at the time. Things could get very awkward between these two.
7 of 23Lucy Fallon
Speaking to the Daily Star last year, Lucy said, "I think I'd be good at the jungle. I like to challenge myself and that's the most challenging show you can do,"Of course, a number of Lucy's fellow Corrie co-stars are also rumoured, so we will have to wait and see if any of them do sign up.
8 of 23Katya Jones
Following THAT kiss with comedian Seann Walsh during last year's Strictly Come Dancing, despite being married to fellow professional Neil Jones, Katya is a favourite to appear in the jungle.
9 of 23The Countdown Is On!
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10 of 23Dani Dyer
Following her massive success off the back of last year's Love Island, bosses are reportedly very keen to sign up Dani Dyer for the show.
11 of 23Danny Dyer
As well as Dani, her dad, EastEnders actor Danny Dyer is also tipped to appear on the show.
12 of 23Olivia Attwood
Former Love Island star Olivia Attwood has confirmed she's 'in talks' with I'm A Celebrity bosses for the 2019 series!
13 of 23Rahul Mandal
He stole the hearts of the nation when he won The Great British Bake Off in 2018, so it's no surprise ITV bosses are keen to get Rahul on the show.
14 of 23Kate Garraway
Good Morning Britain presenter Kate Garraway was apparently due to appear on I'm A Celebrity last year, but she was forced to 'drop out' last minute. Could we see Kate in the jungle this year?
15 of 23Georgia Steel
After her conman boyfriend 'stole her money', Love Island's Georgia Steel is keen to appear on the popular show. Of course, she's no stranger to a reality show, having already starred on Love Island and Celebs Go Dating.
16 of 23Gemma Collins
It wouldn't be a rumoured TV list without The GC. After appearing on I'm A Celebrity back in 2014, and lasting only a few days, it appears Gemma is ready to go back into the jungle to prove her doubters wrong.
17 of 23Jacqueline Jossa
Former EastEnders actress Jac Jossa is set to appear on this year's show. Despite rumours suggesting she will be on Celebrity X Factor, the actress has reportedly turned down the show for a place in the jungle. A source said, "Jacqueline will not be appearing in on Celebrity X Factor. She did have initial meetings about the possibility but it was decided that things wouldn't be taken any further".
18 of 23Duncan James
Blue singer and former Hollyoaks actor Duncan James has reportedly signed up to the jungle to conquer his phobia of snakes. A source close to the star revealed bosses think he would be 'tv gold' when facing trials and 'is the perfect fit for the jungle'.
19 of 23Kym Marsh
Another soap star! Former Coronation Street actress Kym Marsh has sparked rumours she's going to appear on the show. Writing in her OK! Magazine column, Kym wrote, 'I'd be terrible! I wouldn't like the bugs or the sleep deprivation and I'd never jump out of a helicopter. My camp mates would probably starve because I'd fail to win any stars! Never say never, but I don't want to do any reality shows so soon after leaving the Street later this year.'
20 of 23Richard Madeley
After he reportedly turned down a role on this year's Strictly Come Dancing, bookies have slashed the odds for Richard Madeley to appear in the jungle this year!
21 of 23James Lock
TOWIE star James Lock has seemingly put himself forward for this year's series. He told OK! Magazine, "I'm A Celebrity is something I've always wanted to do and I think I would boss it in there."
22 of 23Nadine Coyle
Former Girls Aloud singer Nadine Coyle has reportedly been 'confirmed' to appear on the show. Reports suggest bosses want her to 'spill secrets' about her apparent feud with Cheryl.
23 of 23Ian Wright
2018 winner Harry Redknapp reportedly ''let slip' his friend Ian Wright has signed up for the 2019 series for a fee of £1 million. After going to see Harry on tour, a fan tweeted, 'Just got home from seeing @Redknapp in Nottingham. Interestingly, he let slip that Ian Wright has been paid £1m to appear on this year's #ImACeleb.' [sic]
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He said: “Being totally honest, I’m shocked and appalled and ashamed to say I did find things.
“I did find things I’m not at all proud of. I don’t associate myself with that. I know the person who wrote those things is not the man I am now, but they were there.”
The radio DJ didn’t reveal exactly what the posts were about and said that they have now been deleted.
He continued: “I made the conscious decision to get those things, I have deleted those things, I don’t want that negativity in the world.
“I don’t want the legacy I have on the Internet to be a place where there is negativity, or something that can cause offence.
“For anyone that has ever been offended by something I have said online, I am truly, deeply and utterly sorry.”
Roman’s apology comes after social media star Jack Maynard was given the boot from I’m A Celebrity 2017 after past racist and homophobic tweets resurfaced while he was on the show.
Jack's spokesperson released a statement at the time confirming his exit, explaining: “It would be better to bring him out of the show.”
An ITV rep added: “Due to circumstances outside camp Jack has had to withdraw from the show.”
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The latest series of I’m A Celebrity has been confirmed to begin on Sunday 17th November, with Ant McPartlin returning to present the series alongside Dec Donnelly following his break last year which saw Holly Willoughby step in.
Caitlyn Jenner is rumoured to be one of the show’s big names and reportedly signed on the dotted line after being offered an eye-watering £500,000 fee – one of the highest in the show’s history.
Other stars rumoured to be taking part include former Eastenders actress Jacqueline Jossa, Radio 1 DJ Adele Roberts, Coronation Street’s Andrew Whyment and Girls Aloud singer Nadine Coyle.