JORDAN Banjo is heading back to the I’m A Celebrity jungle for its All Stars special edition.
The Diversity dancer turned presenter, known for his backflips and high kicks, has signed up for a return with the ITV show.
Among his campmates this time will be Carol Vorderman, who appeared in the previous line-up with him in Australia.
In the 16th series — which was on our screens in 2016 — Jordan was the fourth celebrity to be voted out of the show.
That year, Gogglebox fave Scarlett Moffatt triumphed to be crowned Queen of the Jungle.
A source said: “ITV hope that Jordan will bring plenty of banter to their highly anticipated first All Stars series.
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“He’s always up for a laugh and should have no problem keeping morale high in the camp.
“There was some concern that there wouldn’t be as much drama on an All Stars season, given that all the celebs have already been on the show and know what to expect.
“So they want to really make sure there is a good mix of fun personalities that will be entertaining to watch, even if everyone is getting along.
“Jordan will help create those high-energy moments.”
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He first shot to fame with dance troupe Diversity, led by his older brother Ashley, on Britain’s Got Talent in 2009. Since then Jordan has gone on to become Kiss FM’s breakfast show presenter, plus hosts BBC One’s Eat Well For Less.
He will be in the new South Africa set-up with contestants including 2017 winner Georgia Toffolo and former boxing champ Amir Khan.
EastEnders actor Dean Gaffney and ex-royal butler Paul Burrell are also on board.
Jordan, who is married with two children, was last on our screens in the most recent series of The Masked Dancer, where he was eventually revealed to be street-dancing snake Viper.
Perhaps that appearance was also a ssssign he was plotting to return to I’m A Celebrity all along.
TOM PULLS AT THE HEARTSTRINGS
HOLLYWOOD’S Tom Hanks leads the cast in a TV film version of Pinocchio – so there’s little chance of seeing any wooden performances.
Disney+ has released the first trailer for its live-action remake, which will land on the streaming service next month.
Tom stars as woodcarver Geppetto in the musical fantasy about a boy puppet brought to life by a blue fairy.
Past generations fell in love with the tear-jerking story, which also has conniving fox John Worthington Foulfellow, thanks to Disney’s 1940 animated film.
This time round, Joseph Gordon-Levitt voices Jiminy Cricket and will help attract a whole new set of fans. It looks great – and that’s no lie.
ROB GETS NTA BASH ROCKING
ROBBIE WILLIAMS will open this year’s National Television Awards ceremony.
The pop superstar has lined up a medley of his greatest hits to blow the roof off Wembley Arena and kick- start the glittering telly event next month.
The former Take That singer is celebrating his 25th year as a solo artist and promises to give a special performance, which surely means the Rock DJ tiger pants will make an appearance.
Robbie, who has sold a staggering 80million albums worldwide, said: “I’m thrilled to be performing at this year’s NTAs in September, where I’ll be singing some of my biggest hits from my newly orchestrated album, XXV.
“I can’t wait, it’s going to be a great show.”
The National Television Awards will be broadcast live by ITV on September 15.
Reality check
STRICTLY champion Rose Ayling-Elliswill front a BBC documentary about sign language.
The one-hour film, Signs For Change, explores challenges and discrimination facing people who are deaf. Rose said: “It is high time the realities of deaf people were shared with a wider audience.”
MART TO HOME IN ON ROLE
LINE Of Duty’s Martin Compston is going back to his Scottish roots for a new BBC drama.
The actor, best known as DI Steve Arnott, will head north of the border to film Mayflies, which is set in his home country.
He plays a character called Jimmy, who strikes up a friendship with Tully (Tony Curran) in 1986 that spans decades.
But the pair’s loyalty is tested to the limit after some devastating news.
The two-parter will be shot in Glasgow and Ayrshire this autumn but there is yet no release date.
BBC drama commissioning editor Gaynor Holmes said: “Mayflies is an intimate and devastating portrait of male friendship that manages to be both life-affirming and heart-breaking.
“We’re delighted to have assembled an outstanding lead cast and creative team to bring it from page to screen.”
I just hope it doesn’t feature any deep-fried Mars bars.
GLAD TO BE BACK ON BEEB
GIANT cotton buds at the ready . . . Gladiators is returning.
The BBC has confirmed it is reviving the old ITV games show, which involved contenders taking on physical challenges against super-fit Gladiators.
A new crew of heroes, like Lightning and Hunter from the Nineties, will line up for an 11-episode run.
It is due to hit our TV screens in late 2023.
Producer Dan Baldwin said: “It’s the perfect time for Gladiators to return. What other show combines electric excitement, superheroes, giant sponge fingers, elite athletes and a pinch of pantomime?”
The team has promised new contests alongside classic challenges such as the dreaded Eliminator – and are on the hunt for the team of new Gladiators.
CATH HAS A ROYAL RETURN
CATHERINE TATE is making a comedy comeback to BBC with a six-part series called The Queen Of Oz.
It is based on an original idea from her and follows Princess Georgiana, the black sheep of a fictional British royal family who is a spoilt party girl.
Catherine plays the princess, whose father abdicates his Australian throne for her to take instead.
Catherine made her name on the Beeb with The Catherine Tate Show in 2004.
Jon Petrie, director of BBC comedy, said: “It’s time to roll out the red carpet and hang up the bunting again.
“We’re excited to have the multi-award-winning Catherine Tate back making another comedy for the BBC.”
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The writer said: “I know Disney will bring my characters to life, particularly my devastatingly handsome hero. I cannot wait to see who will be stepping into his shoes.”
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