Jedward 'offered £50,000 each' to go to jungle
24/11/2009 - 12:18:55
John and Edward have been offered £50,000 each to appear on ‘I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here’.
The ‘X Factor’ losers – who were voted off the ITV talent show on Sunday night – were approached through show mentor Louis Walsh to replace Katie Price after she quit the jungle reality show yesterday.
A source told The Sun newspaper: "ITV are determined to get the twins. A flight can be arranged in time so they could be in camp by this weekend. It would be a ratings winning coup if Louis manages to persuade them it’s good for their career.”
Despite the huge offer, 57-year-old boy band manager Louis is convinced the twins appearance is worth more money.
The source added: "Louis still believes ITV haven't offered enough money. But the twins were completely unknown a couple of months ago and everyone around them is saying they should make hay while the sun shines."
Yesterday, the 18-year-old singers – who are known for their quirky blonde spiked hair – were asked on a television interview if they would consider appearing in the jungle.
John replied: "Can we do that? Are we celebrities?"
Edward added: "Do we have that title? We're up for any challenge, we've got to think about it together and see if it's for us."
‘I’m A Celebrity…’ is not the only reality show interested in the blonde brothers.
‘Dancing On Ice’ host Phillip Schofield has also admitted he would be keen for them to appear on the show when the new series starts in January.