“Prime contender” for Dr Chris Brown’s replacement revealed
The “prime contender” for Dr Chris Brown’s replacement on I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here has been revealed by Channel 10 insiders.
The source told Daily Mail Australia that Sam Pang is in the running to join Julia Morris as the co-host of the reality television show, following the celebrity vet’s shock departure.
While Dr Chris has long been a fan favourite with his charismatic charm, one network spy said, “Pang could provide a fresh spin on the popular reality show with his comedic genius”, saying he is the “prime contender to fill the big boots left behind” by the dashing vet.
Pang, best known for his witty retorts and deadpan humour on Have You Been Paying Attention?, seems ready to trade in the studio for the wild world of the jungle.
“Our viewers love a good laugh and Sam's knack for making even the most serious situations hilarious is just what we need to bring a new dynamic to the show,” the source added.
The news of Dr Chris’ replacement comes after Julia Morris told Yahoo Lifestyle! that the show will go in a “completely different way” following the departure of her co-host after they shared the screen for almost a decade.
She also admitted she is testing her “chemistry” with potential candidates for the highly sought after role.
“I'm going to have to leave everything of the past behind,” the 55-year-old told the publication.
“Whoever comes in is going to want to build that together,” Julia went on.
“So there's plenty of space for that person, we're just looking forward to finding out who that's going to be.”
“Whoever that person is is going to have a huge effect on whether I'm working over the next few years, so I want it to work,” she said.
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