Tommy Fury in talks for KSI rematch as boxer stuns ITV bosses by pulling out of I’m A Celebrity at two weeks notice
TOMMY FURY is in line for a rematch with KSI after pulling out of I’m A Celebrity…Get Me Out of Here!
The 25-year-old boxer had been in talks with ITV producers for months about the jungle reality show which is just weeks away.
But it is thought Fury — younger half-brother of heavyweight champion Tyson — has been handed a more lucrative project to fight YouTuber KSI, who he beat in the pair’s first bout last year.
It was hoped the ex-Love Islander might have spilled the beans in the jungle camp about his relationship with Molly Mae-Hague, 25, which ended dramatically in August.
A TV insider exclusively told the Sun: “Bosses are surprised Tommy has pulled out of I’m A Celebrity at this late stage as it would have been a great opportunity for him.
“Thankfully, execs already had some great names waiting in the wings so they’ll be looking at which ones fit best into the line-up already booked so they can deliver a truly great series.
“With only weeks to go, bosses have lined up one of the most exciting casts in the show’s history.”
Fury would have been joining a line-up expected to include WAG Coleen Rooney, Dancing on Ice judge Oti Mabuse and N-Dubz singer Tulisa.
The stars usually fly Down Under in mid November — a week before the series kicks off on November 17.
It came as hosts Ant and Dec yesterday released the show’s trailer, appearing as mad scientists.
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The Sun exclusively revealed at the start of September that Fury was in talks with jungle execs.
He had been accused of cheating on Molly — which he has denied — but he was expected to give his side of the story in the Australian jungle.
Instead he could now be stepping back in to the ring with KSI – who he defeated in controversial circumstances last October.
After their 2023 fight, YouTuber KSI said: “That is robbery.
“How many jabs did you land? Look at your face. I’m the YouTuber, you are the boxer so you have to win?
“He is the man who is supposed to be the pro boxer. He hit me on the back of the head over and over. It is outrageous. I want to appeal. I felt like I won that.”
A spokesman for I’m A Celebrity declined to comment.
Fury and KSI, 31, both suffered hand injuries after their pay-per-view Misfits Boxing bout.
And Mams Taylor – KSI’s manager and co-founder of Misfits – admitted talks with Fury’s camp were due to take place.
Taylor told us: “I think Tommy would do really well on the Misfits roster. And I know our teams are in touch with their team.
“So watch this space. Let’s see what happens.”