Nigel Havers wife "furious" about 'I'm A Celeb'

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Nigel Havers's wife is furious that he has agreed to take part in I'm A Celebrity.



The 59-year-old's partner Georgina has fled to Africa so that she won't have to watch Havers facing bushtucker trials and living in the jungle.

Speaking about her anger, the ex-Coronation Street star said: "My wife is furious I am doing it. She said, 'I might not be back when you come out'. She did everything she could to dissuade me not to do it.

"She can't believe I am that stupid. She thinks actors are pretty stupid. We just don't talk about it. She is going to Africa when this is happening."

Explaining his reasons for taking part, Havers said "This is the end of a crazy year for me. Nobody like me has ever done it before and it strangely appealed to me. It is a challenge and it will surprise people.

"I have just finished doing Coronation Street, which I loved and now I am doing this. I thought I would do a year of surprising people before I go back to doing straight theatre."

He added: "I am not looking for work. I have got work lined up and I am just looking for an experience."

I'm A Celeb starts on Sunday at 9pm on ITV1.