Sir Mo Farah has reportedly signed up for 'I’m A Celebrity . . . Get Me Out Of Here!'.
The 37-year-old Olympian is set to go into isolation this week as part of the show's measures against coronavirus ahead of the programme's launch next month.
The show will mark Mo's first foray into reality TV, but he's reportedly wanted to enter the camp for some time and now the programme has moved to Gwrych Castle, North Wales, due to the global health crisis, it felt like the perfect moment for him to take part.
A source told The Sun newspaper's Bizarre TV column: "Mo’s been a big fan of the show for years and was just waiting for the right time in his career to do it.
"He obviously has an excellent level of fitness and mental focus so will be great at the Bushtucker Trials and will be a positive addition for keeping up team morale for campmates - especially as a lot of the celebs are worried how cold it will be.
"It’s his first foray into reality TV so he’s a bit nervous about the challenges and will miss his family.
"But he thinks it’ll be an amazing experience and the opportunity of a lifetime."
And producers are thrilled to have signed Mo up for the series.
The insider added: "It’s a massive coup for producers to bag Mo for the series. Everyone’s really excited about the signing and think he’ll be a hit with viewers.
"It’s the first time he’s agreed to do anything like this, so it’ll be a massive draw for sports fans.”
The runner - who has four children with wife Tania - is likely to be joined in camp by West End performer Ruthie Henshall, tenor Russell Watson, Paralympian Hollie Arnold and dancer A.J. Pritchard.
Presenters Victoria Derbyshire and Vernon Kay and soap stars Beverley Callard and Jessica Plummer are also believed to be taking part this year.
