Ally McCoist, the Rangers legend, has jokingly disclosed the reality show he could not resist after turning down an offer to be on I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! McCoist was in advanced discussions to venture into the Australian jungle for the ITV show this month but backed out at the last minute. Instead, he expressed his interest in being a part of Channel 4’s Celebrity Hunted. The former Ibrox player and manager is a big fan of the programme, where participants try to evade capture for 14 days as elite investigators attempt to track them down, including former senior police chiefs and military intelligence officers. These hunters have access to the contestants’ personal details and can utilise CCTV and call tracing to locate them.
During an appearance on Talksport, McCoist, aged 62, shared his enthusiasm for Celebrity Hunted, a show where individuals are dropped off somewhere and must evade capture. He stated, “I would love that. I would be right up for it. I can’t tell people my strategy on air but I think I would be alright.” McCoist also joked about declining I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! and mentioned that his decision might have been different if he had known about the reported £1.5 million fee that Coleen Rooney is rumoured to be receiving.
Despite rejecting three offers to appear on the show, McCoist expressed his plans to watch I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! from home with his family. The show is set to return on ITV this coming Sunday, and McCoist believes it will be a great season, with Coleen Rooney becoming the highest-paid star in the show’s history. He admitted, “It could have been better, but it will be brilliant this year. Coleen Rooney is the headline recruit. She will become the show’s highest-paid star of all time. What? I never knew that right enough.”
In conclusion, Ally McCoist’s humorous take on turning down I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! and his interest in participating in Celebrity Hunted showcases his fun and adventurous spirit beyond his football career. His candid remarks about the reality TV landscape add a refreshing perspective to his public persona, resonating with fans who appreciate his wit and charm.