Gavin and Stacey Performer Joins Reality Television Programme

Actor Joanna Page has confirmed her participation in the upcoming 26th series of the reality television programme I'm a Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here. The performer, known for her role as Stacey Shipman in the BBC comedy Gavin & Stacey, will join a group of eleven celebrities entering the Australian jungle camp.

Speaking ahead of her departure, the 49-year-old Swansea native stated that she aimed to become the first Welsh winner of the competition. Page remarked that she expected her former co-stars to be surprised by her appearance on the programme, adding that they would likely find the situation amusing due to knowing her personality.

As a mother of four, Page explained that she viewed the opportunity as a chance to reconnect with her identity prior to motherhood. Describing herself as impulsive, she stated that she made a direct decision to accept the offer upon being approached for the once-in-a-lifetime experience, intending to remain on the show until the conclusion.

Ahead of the broadcast, former co-star Ruth Jones posted a message on social media adopting her character Nessa Jenkins from Gavin & Stacey. Jones encouraged Page to enjoy the experience while referencing the programme's challenges involving unusual food tasks.