Comedian Seann Walsh has the best chance of taking home the 21st I’m A Celebrity crown, according to research from BonusCodeBets.
The company analysed the characteristics of each of the 20 previous winners since the show began in 2002 and found that the average winner is a 36-year-old male actor or musician.
Walsh, 36, has a few acting credits listed on his IMDB page so was labelled an actor for the purposes of this research. He principally works as a comedian, however will be best known to many for snogging married professional dancer Katya Jones during a stint on Strictly Come Dancing.
However, despite his chances being rated by BonusCodeBets, the early betting odds have Hollyoaks star Owen Warner and former Rugby Union player Mike Tindall in contention for the crown.
Alex Apati of Ladbrokes said:
“The early odds suggest this could be one of the most wide-open battles for the jungle crown. We’re expecting to see plenty of interest in Mike Tindall early doors; the England hero has already tasted success Down Under once before, and we wouldn’t at all be surprised to see his odds cut over the next few days.”
Other contestants this year include DJ Chris Moyles, Culture Club frontman Boy George and England women’s midfielder Jill Scott.
A spokesperson for BonusCodeBets said:
“Following his unsuccessful stint on Strictly Come Dancing Seann Walsh may have found a show better suited to his characteristics. So, while Owen Warner may be the early bookies’ favourite, our research suggests that the comedian will be the one to have the last laugh.”
I’m a Celebrity returns to ITV on Sunday 6th November at 9pm.
