Politics
Angela Rayner Set for I’m A Celebrity? Bookies Offer 5/1 Odds After Labour Resignation
Angela Rayner has been thrust into an unlikely spotlight following her dramatic resignation as Deputy Leader of the Labour Party with bookmakers now pricing her at 5/1 to appear on the next series of I’m A Celebrity Get Me Out of Here!
Rayner stepped down today after breaking the ministerial code, according to a report from Sir Keir Starmer’s independent ethics adviser.
Now, speculation is growing that Rayner could follow in the footsteps of other politicians who have swapped Westminster for reality TV fame.
Dave James, Odds expert at whataretheodds.co.uk comments:
“Rayner’s resignation has turned her into one of the most talked about figures in British politics. Bookmakers believe ITV could be tempted to capitalise on her outspoken personality and relatability.
James noted: “Angela Rayner would be a box-office signing. Like Matt Hancock before her, she has the mix of controversy and charisma that guarantees headlines and that’s exactly what ITV want in the jungle.”
Former Conservative health secretary Matt Hancock set the precedent in 2023 when he earned a reported £320,000 to enter the jungle, a move that caused controversy but boosted ratings.
| Celebrity | Odds | Implied Probability |
|---|---|---|
| Will Mellor | 5/4 | 44.4% |
| Jools Oliver | 6/4 | 40.0% |
| Kate Cassidy | 2/1 | 33.3% |
| Phil Taylor | 5/2 | 28.6% |
| Tommy Fury | 3/1 | 25.0% |
| Peter Crouch | 7/2 | 22.2% |
| Ally McCoist | 7/2 | 22.2% |
| Gregg Wallace | 5/1 | 16.7% |
| Olivia Attwood | 5/1 | 16.7% |
| Angela Rayner | 5/1 | 16.7% |
| Thomas Skinner | 6/1 | 14.3% |
| Harry Clark | 7/1 | 12.5% |
