Danny Jones
McFly star Danny Jones has emerged as the bookies’ frontrunner to win I’m A Celebrity – just one episode in.
Even before the programme began, Danny was tipped as the one to watch, with the singer reasoning when asked why: ‘Because McFly fans are awesome.’
Danny certainly has reason to rely on the the Noughties band’s fanbase carrying him to victory – with he and his bandmates Harry Judd, Dougie Poynter and Tom Fletcher enjoying plenty of success on various reality shows.
With that in mind, ITV were keen to snap him up, with a show source telling MailOnline: ‘Danny is a golden ticket of a signing for I’m A Celebrity.
‘He’s done spectacular work as a judge on the Voice. Everyone is so pleased with him – he’s a brilliant mentor and has a winner’s energy and, of course, the fans go wild for him.’
So do McFly indeed have the Midas touch? MailOnline gathers the evidence.
McFly star Danny Jones has emerged as the bookies’ frontrunner to win I’m A Celebrity, with the singer reasoning when asked why: ‘Because McFly fans are awesome’
Danny has reason to rely on the the band’s fanbase carrying him to victory – with he (L-R Dougie Poynter, Tom Fletcher and Harry Judd enjoying plenty of success on various shows
For Danny, winning the ITV flagship show would make it a hat-trick this year after he won the Masked Singer (pictured as Piranha) and landed a spot as a judge on The Voice
Danny Jones
For Danny, winning the ITV flagship show would make it a hat-trick this year after he won the Masked Singer and landed a spot as a judge on The Voice.
‘I’m going for the Pep Guardiola,’ the father-of-one joked, cheekily adding: ‘I would definitely put all of your mortgage on me.’
After such a successful run for the group on the television shows, Danny admitted there was ‘an added pressure’ but said, ‘I can only do my best for my son and my campmates, and of course, the fans.’
In February, Danny was revealed as the winner of The Masked Singer after winning over the audience dressed as Piranha.
Referring to Danny’s bandmates at the time, guest panellist Rob Brydon told Danny: ‘If we’ve learned anything, it’s time to dump those losers and go it alone. Those guys have been holding you back!’
On winning the show, Danny said: ‘It feels surreal. Everything about this show and everything about what I’ve just done is completely surreal! I have become a Piranha, and no longer Danny Jones!’
Before his unveiling, Piranha sang Lay Me Down by Sam Smith and panellist Jonathan Ross said: ‘I think that was the best performance, not just of this series but of any series. That was extraordinarily good.’
After his win, Danny shared a video of his six-year-old son Cooper watching him being unveiled, with the youngster delighted to discover it was his father he jumped off the sofa and hugged Danny screaming, ‘Daddy, it’s daddy’.
Thousands watched the touching moment which has since gone viral online.
Dougie Poynter
Danny will no doubt have sought out tips on Jungle life from Dougie – who was crowned King Of The Jungle in 2011
Danny will no doubt have sought out tips on Jungle life from Dougie – who was crowned King Of The Jungle in 2011.
The McFly bᴀssist was stunned after beating former bookies favourite Mark Wright: ‘I’m lost for words. My mouth is so dry. It’s been the best couple of week in my life.’
During their joint interview before finding out the winner, Dougie admitted he was surprised to have ended up in the final at all.
He said: ‘I didn’t do anything, I felt like I just chilled in my hammock the whole time.’
The win marked a positive turning point in Dougie’s life after a year of hardships.
Dougie was said to have been left devastated after he was dumped by his long-term girlfriend, The Saturdays singer Frankie Sandford, who started dating footballer Wayne Bridge a few weeks later.
Three months later he entered rehab, and later revealed he had attempted to take his own life after spending months battling drink and drugs addiction.
Writing on Twitter at the time, singer Tom confirmed his bandmate was in rehab, but told fans: ‘Please don’t worry.
‘He’s just been having a tough time lately and needed a few weeks rest so he’s fighting fit and ready to slap that bᴀss for you on tour.’
Harry Judd
Just weeks after Dougie was crowned King Of The Jungle, Harry was announced as the winner of Strictly Come Dancing (pictured with pro partner Aliona Vilani)
There was plenty for the McFly bandmates to celebrate in the winter of 2011 as just weeks after Dougie was crowned King Of The Jungle, Harry was announced as the winner of Strictly Come Dancing.
Lifting the Glitterball Trophy with his dance partner Aliona Vilani, Harry gushed: ‘All I can say is, from the bottom of heart thank you to everyone for voting for Aliona and me. I’ve been on the best show on TV and I’m just honoured.’
The musician had earlier admitted that he wasn’t convinced that joining the show was the best decision early on in the compeтιтion. ‘I was dreading it to be honest. I thought, what am I doing?
‘I was so nervous when I first started and I didn’t think I’d be able to do it. But Aliona has gotten me through it.’
Harry told BBC Radio Five Live the double victory for him and bandmate Dougie had made it an ‘amazing year’.
‘It’s a Mc-double,’ he said. ‘Dougie’s my man, Dougie’s done it. Dougie is the king, I’m sure he will say I am the queen.’
Thanking fans for all their support, he added: ‘What an amazing year, we never ever expected it. We are two happy lads.’
Proving his win was no fluke, Harry went on to lift the Glitterball yet again four years later when he competed on the Strictly Come Dancing Christmas special.
He scored a perfect 40 for magical American Smooth with professional partner Joanne Clifton, with judge Craig Revel Horwood remarking: ‘I have truly missed watching you dance. Smooth as ice cream melting on a H๏τ mince pie, it was delicious.’
Tom Fletcher
In 2011, Tom proved he could keep his cool under pressure as he took part on ITV’s The Cube and became the third person ever to win £100,000 on the show
In a sign the McFly Midas touch also extends to their nearest and dearest, Tom’s wife influencer Giovanna Fletcher appeared on I’m A Celebrity in 2020 and won the show
In 2011, Tom proved he could keep his cool under pressure as he took part on ITV’s The Cube.
He managed an incredible feat, becoming the third person ever to win £100,000, donating the money to the Comic Relief fund and BIRT (Brain Injury Rehabilitation Trust).
Tom impressed viewers and his bandmates alike, with Dougie tweeting: ‘Just watched @tommcfly kick @thecube right in the shins and call its mum a fat square. Today he did something great!’
Earlier this year, Tom enjoyed more success after her and Danny were brought in to coach The Voice UK.
AVA was announced the winner of the season, marking Tom and Danny’s first win as coaches.
In a sign the McFly Midas touch also extends to their nearest and dearest, Tom’s wife influencer Giovanna Fletcher appeared on I’m A Celebrity in 2020 and won the show.
She was named the first ever Queen of the Castle during the live final on Friday, which took place at Gwrych Castle in Abergele, North Wales, for the first time in the show’s 20-year history because Covid restrictions stopped them filming in Australia.
The author went up against Vernon Kay and Jordan North to win the тιтle, and was left in complete shock as it was revealed she’d come out on top after 12 million votes had been cast.
Gushing about her win, she sat on a plush throne and said: ‘I cant believe it, people have picked up their phones and voted? I’m just blown away. I cant believe it. It’s been the most amazing experience, ask me in a week!’
I’M A CELEBRITY 2024: MEET THE ALL STAR LINE UP
OTI MABUSE
Oti Mabuse has already two Strictly glitterballs under her belt
AGE: 34
OCCUPATION: Professional dancer
FAMOUS FOR: Oti is best known for being a professional dancer on the British television series Strictly Come Dancing, which she won in 2019 and 2020.
DANNY JONES
Danny Jones is one of the bookies’ favourites to win this year’s I’m A Celeb
AGE: 38
OCCUPATION: McFly singer
FAMOUS FOR: Danny is one of the lead vocalists and the lead guitarist for pop-rock band McFly.
He is also a coach on The Voice UK.
BARRY MCGUIGAN
Former boxer Barry McGuigan is heading into the jungle
AGE: 63
OCCUPATION: Retired professional boxer
FAMOUS FOR: Barry was nicknamed The Clones Cyclone and held the WBA and lineal featherweight тιтles from 1985 to 1986.
GK BARRY
GK Barry is a TikTok star who recently joined the ITV family on Loose Women
AGE: 25
OCCUPATION: TikTok star
FAMOUS FOR: Grace is known for her comedic commentary on culture, lifestyle, and fashion. She has over 3.6 million followers and recently joined the Loose Women panel.
DEAN MCCULLOUGH
ITV bosses are hoping Dean McCullough will ruffle feathers in the camp
AGE: 32
OCCUPATION: Radio 1 DJ
FAMOUS FOR: Radio 1 DJ Dean has been signed by I’m A Celeb bosses, in the hope that he will ruffle feathers with his outspoken views.
Earlier this year it was announced Dean would be taking over the BBC Radio 1 Early Breakfast Show, after previously fronting the afternoon slot.
JANE MOORE
Jane is best known as a panellist and anchor of Loose Women
AGE: 62
OCCUPATION: Journalist
FAMOUS FOR: Jane is best known as a panellist and anchor of Loose Women between 1999 and 2002.
She returned as a regular panellist from 2013 onwards.
Jane takes on the challenge following her high-profile split from husband of 20 years, Showbiz agent, Gary Farrow.
MELVIN ODOOM
Melvin was previously courted by I’m A Celeb bosses back in 2021
AGE: 44
OCCUPATION: DJ and TV presenter
FAMOUS FOR: His work on radio. Melvin was previously courted by I’m A Celeb bosses back in 2021, but turned down the offer at the last minute.
He also had a primetime stint on Strictly back in 2016.
COLEEN ROONEY
Reports claim that she has been offered the biggest deal in the show’s history
AGE: 38
OCCUPATION: WAG
FAMOUS FOR: Wagatha Christie case against arch rival Rebekah Vardy.
Reports claim that she has been offered the biggest deal in the show’s history, exceeding Nigel Farage’s £1.5million from last year.
ALAN HALSALL
Alan Halsall is best known for his role as Tyrone Dobbs on Coronation Street
AGE: 42
OCCUPATION: Actor
FAMOUS FOR: Coronation Street actor Alan Halsall was forced to withdraw from I’m A Celeb last year, after undergoing ACL Reconstruction surgery.
Bosses have now convinced the actor to sign up again, and no doubt he will draw in a huge fanbase thanks to his long-running role as Tyrone Dobbs on the soap.
TULISA
Tulisa is making her career comeback after reuniting with N-Dubz last year
AGE: 36
OCCUPATION: Singer and former X Factor judge
FAMOUS FOR: Tulisa reunited with N-Dubz last year for a tour after first finding fame with the band in 2007.
In 2011, she became a judge on The X Factor and went on to launch her debut solo album, The Female Boss.
She released her fourth album with N-Dubz last year.
