Sam Thompson has signed up for this year's I'm a Celeb

Sam said he's incredibly excited to embrace this opportunity but is nervous about jetting off to Australia.

Sam won't be able to see his long-term girlfriend Zara McDermott whilst he's in the jungle.

The reality star said he's going to miss the former 'Strictly' star so much.

"Obviously it is a strain for anyone's heartstrings. I'd be lying if I said I wasn't going to miss my girlfriend so much," he told The Sun.

"I already do miss her. But having said that, what an amazing experience. The thing is, there was a potential for them overlapping. But as I said, what a wonderful problem to have.

"I can't speak to Zara, but I know she thinks the same thing. I can't believe that we even had two rival shows," Sam said, referring to Zara's time on 'Strictly Come Dancing'.

The podcast host said being part of the show has been a dream come true for him after he grew up watching the ITV series.

Sam said taking part in the show is "an adventure of a lifetime".

'I'm a Celebrity' airs on ITV at 9 pm tonight.

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