The controversial Kiosk Keith appears to be returning for the new season of I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here! in a shock return for the side-character from the ITV reality show.
I’m A Celeb’s All Stars spin-off set in South Africa returns tonight, 6 April, with Mo Farah, Harry Redknapp, Gemma Collins, and David Haye amongst the huge names to have returned for the new series.
The series is pre-recorded, meaning that a bust-up from the show has leaked already, with reports claiming Adam Thomas and Jimmy Bullard had a major falling out on the show.
Despite this, it appears as if ITV may have managed to keep under wraps Kiosk Keith returning to the show.
Who is Kiosk Keith and who was he replaced with on the show?
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Kiosk Keith’s real name is Raymond Grant, and the Australian was originally just a set builder when he joined the show in 2002.
11 years in however he made his onscreen debut as ‘Kiosk Keith’, exchanging dingo dollars for treats and challenging campmates with trivia questions.
In 2017 however he disappeared halfway through the series, with Ant and Dec stating that he was unwell.
This was his last on-set appearance and in 2018 it was revealed he had been sacked. He was replaced with ‘Kiosk Kev’, whose real name is Mark Herlaar and fulfils the same role in the show.
Why was Kiosk Keith fired and what was the hint that he is returning to I’m A Celeb?
For those who didn’t rock up for the last few minutes of Coronation Street before I’m A Celeb started you would have missed the pre-show advert promising that ‘Kiosk Keith was back’.
One shocked fan tweeted: “Kiosk Keith is back?” The surprise is understandable considering what Raymond was fired for.
Reports have claimed that he was drunk at work and made an unwanted sexual advance towards a female member of the crew.
A source told The Sun: “It wasn’t unusual for Keith to turn up to work drunk as he’s done it before but this incident has shocked everyone.
“It happened in front of loads of people, the girl was so upset. As soon as she made a complaint Keith was sacked.”
His ex-wife, Donna, has denied that he had acted inappropriately saying that he was sacked after a ‘pat on the ar*e’ of his colleague.
LADbible group have contacted ITV for comment.
Meet the I’m A Celebrity South Africa campmates
Adam Thomas
The 37-year-old actor placed third in 2016, behind Joel Dommett and Queen of the Jungle Scarlett Moffatt.
Nicknamed ‘Mr Bushtucker Trial’, Thomas impressively completed 12 trials during his time on the show - this was in part thanks to his brothers, fellow actor Ryan and Love Island star Scott, encouraging the public to vote for him every time.
Ashley Roberts
The Pussycat Doll star, 44, was the runner-up of the 12th series in 2012, pipped to the post by EastEnders actor Charlie Brooks.
Her time on the show transformed her into a household name in the UK, and she’s since become a permanent fixture on British TV and radio.
Scarlett Moffatt
2016’s winner is back for another crack at jungle life.
The Gogglebox star-turned-TV presenter, 35, won over the public with her down-to-earth persona and heartwarming ‘father-daughter’ relationship with actor Larry Lamb.
David Haye
The former professional boxer was the ‘last man standing’ in the 2012 series, bagging the bronze medal position.
Haye, 45, even had his own ‘Mylee Class moment’, albeit more X-rated, as he often bared all in the jungle waterfall.
Beverley Callard
The Coronation Street legend, 69, was part of the first series that took place at the historic Gwrych Castle in Wales during the Covid pandemic in 2020.
She formed an unlikely friendship with DJ Jordan North, with the pair eventually landing a TV show together.
Callard ultimately came in tenth place.
Harry Redknapp
From never having seen an episode of I’m A Celeb to being crowned King of the Jungle in 2018, Harry Redknapp’s jungle journey was certainly one to remember.
The former football manager and player, 79, captured the nation’s hearts during his series, often speaking of his love for his wife Sandra and ‘jam roly-poly’.
Seann Walsh
The comedian was a late arrival in 2022, memorably entering the jungle alongside controversial politician Matt Hancock.
The 40-year-old ended up finishing in fifth place.
Sinitta
Pop star Sinitta, 62, was unforgettably terrified during her stint on I’m A Celeb in 2011. Perhaps to her delight, Sinitta was the second celebrity to be voted out.
Sir Mo Farah
The Olympic legend, 43, came in fifth when he took part in the Welsh castle series in 2020.
Viewers got to see the man behind the gold medals and fell in love with Sir Mo Farah’s hilarious ‘clumsy dad’ persona.
Gemma Collins
The GC’s time on I’m A Celeb famously lasted just three days before quitting in 2014.
Collins has since spoken out about her struggles with mental health after her public exit from the show, stating that she had been assaulted by an ex-boyfriend the night before flying into the jungle. Now she is bravely returning to she show, saying that leaving early was the 'one regret' she had in life.
Craig Charles
In 2014, Craig Charles’ jungle experience was cut short after his brother, Dean, tragically passed away.
The 61-year-old exited the show on day four, leaving a lasting impression on his campmates and the British public.
Jimmy Bullard
Perhaps one of the biggest surprises in I’m A Celeb history, Jimmy Bullard ended up getting voted out first in 2014, despite initially being a favourite to win.
The former footballer was a big character in camp, though some thought his ‘banter’ with X-Factor star Jake Quickenden went ‘too far’.
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