Noel Edmonds, the star of Deal or No Deal, swore he would give up his day job if he won I’m A Celebrity…Get Me Out Me Out Of Here!
Vowing to quit the entertainment industry, the 69-year-old began: “I am going to win because I promise the British public if they vote for me, I will retire from television and I will never appear again.”
He continued: ”There’s a deal that I am striking with the great British public who have supported me over the years.
“[If] they make me ‘King of the Jungle’ I will retire and never appear again!”
The presenter’s interesting proposition comes after he insisted he would be put through “hell” in the jungle.
Smiling, the TV personality declared: “After everything I have done with Gotchas and gunging, I am well aware they are going to put me through absolute hell.
“I deserve it! I think the British public will enjoy seeing me finally getting my comeuppance! I just know they are going to really give me a hard time.”
Talking about joining the camp as a late entry, Noel mentioned: “It’s going to feel a bit like turning up to a party a few hours after it’s started, but not even being able to bring a bottle!
“It’s going to be an interesting reaction. How will the people who have been there for a while feel about me wandering in?”
The father-of-four was persuaded by host Declan Donnelly to join the eighteenth series of I’m A Celebrity earlier in the year.
However, it was his son, Harrison, who convinced him to take part in the reality show after insisting it would be a “brilliant” experience.
“He put me under considerable pressure,” Noel admitted. “The reason why I’m going to have this amazing experience is down to Harrison.”
Explaining what he is looking forward to most about participating in the programme, the radio host said: “I just love the idea that I’m going to live out in the natural environment.
“I’m looking forward to learning more about myself and meeting people I would never normally ever spend time with.”
Revealing his fears, Noel divulged: “I am not great in confined areas. For a helicopter pilot it is strange to admit I have a fear of heights.
“You can overcome phobias when you treat them logically but I may well succumb.”
He continued: “I am going to give it my best shot. Whatever I do, I’m determined not to let people down.
“I have a fear of letting people down. I am a team player.”
Noel will join the likes of Harry Redknapp, Emily Atack, The Chase’s Anne Hegerty, Nick Knowles and Coronation Street actress Sair Khan.
I’m A Celebrity…Get Me Out Me Out Of Here! continues tonight on ITV at 9pm.