Nigel Farage ‘ditches the booze in favour of going teetotal ahead of his appearance on I’m A Celebrity’
He was confirmed as a I’m A Celeb contestant earlier this week and Nigel Farage has reportedly made a big lifestyle change ahead of entering the jungle.
The politician, 59, has reportedly decided to ditch the booze ahead of his stint down under.
The ex-UKIP leader has reportedly swapped his usual pint for a ginger beer or orange juice as he attempts to get used to the sober lifestyle.
A source told The Sun: ‘Nigel is already preparing himself for what life could be like in camp.
‘He hasn’t touched a drop of booze for days and he isn’t substituting pints with coffee after completely cutting out caffeine.’
New lifestyle: Nigel Farage has ditched the booze as he goes teetotal ahead of I’m A Celeb as he makes his way down under on Saturday
Cheeky bev: The ex-UKIP leader has reportedly swapped his usual pint for a ginger beer or orange juice as he attempts to get used to the sober lifestyle
The politician is known for enjoying a pint and even created his own GB News show Farage at Large where he travels the country to debate tough subjects over a pint.
On Saturday, Nigel was pictured arriving at Heathrow airport in London, appearing to confirm his appearance in the I’m A Celebrity jungle, despite crisis talks with ITV.
He is the first person to leave the UK and head to Australia ahead of the new series, which kicks off a week on Sunday.
Nigel was spotted puffing on a cigarette in the smoking area following claims he nearly rejected the offer to appear on the show due to the smoking ban.
ITV bosses were said to be in crisis talks with Nigel’s team after he raised concerns about the show’s cigarette ban.
In an attempt to keep Nigel interested, producers were event reportedly considering changing this rule for him.
Speaking on the Paper Cuts podcast, political journalist Ava Evans said: ‘Would you like some insider knowledge of why Nigel Farage was considering not doing it? It is the smoking ban. You can’t smoke and he is a very heavy smoker.’
‘Will they let him smoke at the back?’ host Miranda Sawyer asked.
Caffeine free: The politician has also reportedly foregone coffee and tea as such luxuries won’t be available in the jungle
Yikes: ITV bosses were said to be in crisis talks with Nigel’s team after he raised concerns about the show’s cigarette ban
Heading off: Nigel was spotted puffing on a cigarette in the smoking are at Heathrow airport in London, appearing to confirm his appearance in the I’m A Celebrity jungle
‘I think that’s being negotiated,’ Ava replied. ‘That was a discussion that Chris Moyles also had last year because he is also a very heavy smoker.’
However it seems Nigel’s team worked out a deal, as he flashed a beaming smile as he strolled through the terminal, before stopping for a pint at The Queen’s Arms pub before boarding his 24-hour flight.
Nigel was sporting a pink checked jacket with a blue shirt and beige chinos, which he wore with a pair of deck shoes for the trip.
According to sources, Nigel will be making his journey Down Under in a Singapore Airlines suite cabin, which costs £8,000 for a one-way fare.
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