Rumours began circulating on social Sunday that the politician was set to appear on the popular reality TV show after Nigel Farage was pictured in Brisbane Airport, just 100 km away from where the show is filmed.

The politician also had hinted at an appearance on "I'm a Celebrity" about a month ago on his GB News show.

A video was also released on Mr Farage's own social media channels which was captioned "The rumours are true".

Mr Farage said he would survive well in the jungle, as he is "used to dealing with snakes and other horrible reptiles" - both in the European Parliament in Brussels and at Westminster

Speaking of the gig the former MEP said that: "They've asked me every year since 2016 to go in the jungle, I always thought it's not the right time for me to do it"

"But I can't do it next year because we've got a general election, we've American presidential elections, so this year I am kind of free in a way to do it."

Other famous faces joining the ITV show who have been seen arriving in the country include This Morning presenter Josie Gibson and First Dates star Fred Sirieix.

Actress Jamie Lynn Spears, the sister of singer Britney Spears, Made In Chelsea's Sam Thompson and Marvin Humes from boyband JLS, are also among those taking part this year.

Jamie Lynn Spears has said she will challenge misconceptions about herself and "show the real me" when she enters the I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! jungle.

Overall, 10 contestants have been announced to take part on this year's show.

Farage is not the only politico to grace the hit reality TV show.

Former British health secretary Matt Hancock came third in the 2022 series - which became the second most complained-about TV event of that year, according to Ofcom - the UK's communications regulator.

The show's presenters, Anthony McPartlin and Declan Donnelly, known popularly by their duo stage name 'Ant and Dec', are set to return for the show's 23rd season.

This year's series is set to begin on Sunday 19 November at 9pm.