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Exclusive: Rove says he's 'too credible' for I'm A Celeb

Speculation has been heating up about who will be entering the I'm a Celebrity jungle this weekend.

But while many had suspected former radio-host Rove McManus was gearing up to tackle life in the wild, he has revealed exclusively to Be that definitely isn't the case.

"I'd never, never [go into the jungle]," he said. "Because I have credibility."

Rove McManus shut down rumours he was entering the jungle at the I, Tonya premiere last night. Source: Getty
Rove McManus shut down rumours he was entering the jungle at the I, Tonya premiere last night. Source: Getty

His comments appear to take a swipe at those who have enjoyed a stint in the rainforest before, which include Casey Donovan, Natalie Bassingthwaighte and fellow former NOVA colleague Chrissie Swan.

"Nope, it will never ever happen," he added, firmly putting the whispers to bed. "I care not to be humiliated with worms. It's not for me."

Rove — who was talking at the Australian premiere of I, Tonya — had been rumoured to be entering after a Channel Ten promo for the show promised two feuding celebs, which many thought could be Rove and his former radio rival Kyle Sandilands.

Promos for the show said rivals would be entering, leading speculation it could be Rove, seen here with his former radio co-host Sam Frost. Source: Nova
Promos for the show said rivals would be entering, leading speculation it could be Rove, seen here with his former radio co-host Sam Frost. Source: Nova
It was though Rove could be pitted against former rival Kyle Sandilands, here with his KIIS co-host Jackie-O. Source: Instagram/KyleandJackieOShow
It was though Rove could be pitted against former rival Kyle Sandilands, here with his KIIS co-host Jackie-O. Source: Instagram/KyleandJackieOShow

The 44-year-old Aussie personality previously hosted a primetime breakfast show with Bachelorette Sam Frost, before being axed over low ratings back in June 2017.

Both however appear to have bounced back from the sudden sacking, with Rove returning to his comedy roots and Sam, 27, joining Home & Away.

Rove walked alongside Aussie actress Margot Robbie who had returned home to Sydney for the premiere. Source: Getty
Rove walked alongside Aussie actress Margot Robbie who had returned home to Sydney for the premiere. Source: Getty

"That's exciting," Rove said about Sam's new TV career.

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