I'M A Celeb star Barry McGuigan MBE has enjoyed a spectacular boxing career - but his finances have been battered by legal woes.
He's one of the stars to sign up to the 2024 series of Ant and Dec's jungle show.
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Former world champion and boxing promoter, Barry McGuigan, has signed up to I'm A CelebrityCredit: Getty
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Barry and Carl Frampton fell out over moneyCredit: Getty
ITV famously offer the cast huge sums of money to take part, and the payday couldn't come at a better time for Barry, following his multi-million-pound legal dispute.
, 63, won the WBA and lineal featherweight titles and held them from 1985 to 1986.
He was named BBC's Sports Personality of the Year in 1985 and was inducted into the International Boxing Hall of Fame in 2005.
Although his current net worth remains unknown, he has had several financial issues due to failed companies and a crippling £6million legal battle.
Carl sued Barry and Cyclone Promotions for allegedly withholding earnings and Barry also took the boxer to court, citing a breach of contract.
Both men vehemently denied the allegations against each other and eventually settled the case out of court.
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The terms of their settlement have not been publicly disclosed.
The Sun has contacted a representative for Barry for comment.
This year's I'm A Celeb line-up already looks like one of the best in the show's history - thanks to ITV splashing the cash on their stars.
The big star signing is unquestionably Coleen Rooney, with ITV bosses hoping she'll spill more beans about her Wagatha clash with Rebekah Vardy.
She has already been called the show's biggest signing ever with a £1.5million fee.
Last year, politician Nigel Farage took home a £1million pay cheque for his involvement, which has now been eclipsed by Wag Coleen Rooney, who is being given £1.5million.
Coleen's payday is some 30 times bigger than what stars were paid back in 2007, including Christopher Biggins' £50k sum.
I'm A Celebrity's earnings divide
Christopher Biggins - £50k in 2007
Katie Price - £350k in 2009
Susannah Constantine - £200k in 2015
Jennie McAlpine - £250k in 2017
Amir Khan - £400k in 2017
Harry Redknapp - £500k in 2018
Noel Edmonds - £600k in 2018
Caitlyn Jenner - £500k in 2019
Mo Farah - £300k in 2020
Sam Thompson - £80k in 2023
Jamie Lynn Spears - £250k in 2023
Nigel Farage - £1m in 2023
Coleen Rooney - £1.5m in 2024
Industry experts predict she could go on to rake in up to £5million in deals after the show should she play her cards right.
"I don't think anybody likes discussing money because it looks as though you're being underpaid or overpaid," said Biggins, 75, in an exclusive interview with The Sun.
"I do think what they're paying now, they paid Nigel Farage a million pounds last year, it's ludicrous. But if they want these people and these people say no, you have to pay the money they want."
Ant and Dec are returning to hos I'm A CelebCredit: Rex
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Legendary boxer Barry McGuigan and his son Shane at their gym in Leyton, East LondonCredit: Dan Charity
I'm A Celebrity 2024
As the hit ITV show enters into its 24th series, a brand new batch of famous faces look set to enter the Aussie jungle once again to face terrifying Bushtucker Trials and living amongst the critters in camp in order to come out on top and be crowned King or Queen of the Jungle. The Sun's Jake Penkethman takes a look at the stars heading Down Under this year...
Coleen Rooney - Arguably the most famous name heading into the camp, the leading WAG, known for her marriage to Wayne Rooney, will be making a grand return to TV as she looks to put the Wagatha Christie scandal behind her. The Sun revealed the mum-of-four had bagged an eye-watering deal worth over £1.5million to head into the camp this year making her the highest-paid contestant ever.
Tulisa - The popstar and former X Factor judge looks set to be making a triumphant TV comeback by signing up to this year's I'm A Celeb after shunning TV shows for many years. Known for being a member of the trio, N-Dubz, Tulisa became a household name back in 2011 when she signed on to replace Cheryl on ITV show The X Factor in a multi-million pound deal.
Alan Halsall - The actor, known for playing the long-running role of Tyrone Dobbs on ITV soap opera Coronation Street, was originally signed up to head Down Under last year but an operation threw his scheduled appearance off-course. Now he will be hoping to become the latest Corrie star to win over both the viewers and his fellow celebrities when he gets into camp.
Melvin Odoom - The Radio DJ has become a regular face on TV screens after rising to fame with presenting roles on Kiss FM, BBC Radio 1 and 4Music. He has already been for a spin on the Strictly dancefloor and co-hosted The Xtra Factor with Rochelle Humes in 2015 but now he is facing up to his biggest challenge yet - the Aussie jungle.
GK Barry - The UK's biggest social media personality, GK, whose real name is Grace Keeling, has transformed her TikTok stardom into a lucrative career. Aside from her popular social media channels, she hosts the weekly podcast, Saving Grace, and regularly appears on ITV talk show, Loose Women. She has even gone on to endorse popular brand such as PrettyLittleThing, KFC and Ann Summers.
Dean McCullough - A rising star amongst this year's bunch of celebs, Dean first achieved notability through his radio appearances on Gaydio and BBC Radio 1. He was chosen to join the BBC station permanently in 2021 and has featured prominently ever since. He has enjoyed a crossover to ITV over the past year thanks to his guest slots on Big Brother spin-off show, Late & Live.
Oti Mabuse - The pro dancer has signed up to her latest TV show after making her way through the biggest programmes on the box. She origianlly found fame on Strictly Come Dancing but has since branched out into the world of TV judging with appearances on former BBC show The Greatest Dancer as well as her current role on ITV's Dancing On Ice.
Danny Jones - The McFly star was drafted into the programme last minute as a replacement for Tommy Fury. Danny is the second member of McFly to enter the jungle, after Dougie Poynter won the show in 2011. He is also considered a rising star on ITV as he's now one of the mentors on their Saturday night talent show, The Voice, along with bandmate Tom. A jungle insider said: "As well as bringing some of the star appeal of the group with him, he'll be supplying some serious guy candy for the campmates and viewers at home."
Maura Higgins - The Irish TV beauty first found fame on Love Island where she found a brief connection with dancer Curtis Pritchard. Since then, she has competed on Dancing On Ice as well as hosting the Irish version of the beauty contest, Glow Up. Since last year, she has been working on building up her career in the US by being the social media correspondent and host of Aftersun to accompany Love Island USA. She even guest hosted an episode of the spin-off, Love Island Games, in place of Maya Jama last year.
Jane Moore - The Loose Women star and The Sun columnist will be braving the creepy crawlies this year. The star is ready for a new challenge - having recently split from her husband. It will be Jane's first foray into reality TV with the telly favourite having always said no to reality shows in the past.
Barry McGuigan - Former pro boxer Barry will become the latest fighting champ to head Down Under following in the footsteps of Tony Bellew and Amir Khan. It comes after a tough few years for Irish star Barry, who lost his daughter Danika to breast cancer. He told : "She was such an intrinsic part of the family that every day we ache."
Rev. Richard Coles - Former BBC radio host the Rev Richard Coles is set for I’m A Celebrity — and is ready to let rip at his old employer. The former Communards and Strictly star, 62, said the BBC did not know its a**e from its elbow last year.An insider said: "Rev Coles will have a variety of tales to tell from his wild days as a pop star in the Eighties, through to performing on Strictly and his later life as a man of the cloth."
