This year’s I’m A Celebrity features the ‘highest-paid campmate EVER’ 😱

The fee will literally make you spit out your tea

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by Emma Dodds |
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This year's I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here! is shaping up to be one of the best in YEARS. Although there's the sad fact that Ant McPartlin won't be there alongside Declan Donnelly, Dec won't be alone as Holly Willoughby has stepped up to the plate. And she's NOTORIOUSLY scared of creepy crawlies which could make hilarious viewing.

But now that the line-up has been announced, we're even more excited about what to expect when the brand new series launches this Sunday (18th November) with Dec and Holly at the helm.

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©Holly Willoughby & Declan Donnelly © ITV Pictures

Of course, we know that the celebs heading into the jungle don't just do it out of the goodness of their hearts for our entertainment - they do get paid to eat kangaroo anus and drink slug smoothies.

But there's been a revelation about just how much one of the campmates is earning - and it's reportedly the biggest fee in the history of the show.

Footballing legend Harry Redknapp was announced as one of the 10 celebrities heading into the jungle yesterday (12th Nov), and it is now being reported that he's earning a whopping £500,000 for his appearance. 😱

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©Harry Redknapp © ITV Pictures

A source told The Sun, "Harry Redknapp, who‘s secured, by all accounts, a £500,000 deal, one of the biggest ever to go on the show. He’s doing it at 71 though, so I guess he wanted the dosh."

If the reports are true, this knocks last year's campmate Amir Khan off the top spot, who reportedly took home £400,000 for his appearance on the show.

NOW READ: Here's every single I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here! 2018 contestant heading into the jungle

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I'm A Celebrity 2018 official line-up (stacked radio)

The cast of 20181 of 11
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The cast of 2018

Sair Khan2 of 11
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Sair Khan

Coronation Street actress Sair Khan.

Anne Hegerty3 of 11
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Anne Hegerty

The Chase star Anne Hegerty.

Nick Knowles4 of 11
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Nick Knowles

TV presenter Nick Knowles.

Fleur East5 of 11
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Fleur East

X Factor 2014 singer Fleur East.

James McVey6 of 11
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James McVey

The Vamps star James McVey.

John Barrowman7 of 11
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John Barrowman

Actor John Barrowman.

Malique Thompson-Dwyer8 of 11
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Malique Thompson-Dwyer

Hollyoaks actor Malique Thompson-Dwyer.

Harry Redknapp9 of 11
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Harry Redknapp

Football manager Harry Redknapp.

Emily Atack10 of 11
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Emily Atack

Actress Emily Atack.

Rita Simons11 of 11
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Rita Simons

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