Boy George

In 2008, Boy George was convicted of the assault and false imprisonment of Norwegian model and male escort Audun Carlsen, after he visited the singer's East ...

This is the biggest show on TV and that is why I am doing it. In September, it was confirmed there will be an all-star series of I’m A Celebrity… Boy George has arrived in Australia ready for the new series of the show which starts this weekend. In December 2009, George had requested to appear on the final series of Celebrity Big Brother, while on licensed release from prison. I knew I had a lot of work to do. I am in a moment of rediscovery of who I am as a person, artist and older man and I feel like I do make a lot of effort to be in pop culture. But I feel like I am in a very fertile creative moment in my life. Commenting on Boy George's sign-up to the ITV show, one person wrote: "So it's ok that Boy George falsely imprisoned a man, handcuffed him to the wall & beat him?" has faced backlash from fans for including Boy George in the line-up, because he has a criminal record. But some fans were unhappy over the addition of Boy George who has a criminal record. While one commented: "Why does no one remember Boy George went to prison?" George, whose real name is George O'Dowd, was sentenced to 15 months in jail in January 2009.

The former Culture Club frontman, 61, is joining the ITV show as it returns to the Australian jungle after the past two seasons were filmed at Gwrych Castle in ...

Get Me Out Of Here! "I find sleep a bit of a hindrance because I can’t get things done when I am asleep. Get Me Out of Here!

I'm A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! campmate Boy George likens himself to former Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher.

I like to think I am a positive person.’ But I am going to really try not to get wound up in camp. He continued: ‘I do fast a lot at home and weirdly I am nicer when I don’t eat! ‘I find sleep a bit of a hindrance because I can’t get things done when I am asleep. That said, I do know I will miss my phone, espressos, goat’s cheese and feta cheese whilst I am away.’ ‘I am a bit like Margaret Thatcher – I don’t sleep a lot,’ he shared.

The singer has been given permission to wear different clothes - including his iconic hat. ITV gave him permission to customise his outfit, including a crown- ...

Simply [click here](https://data.reachplc.com/213222873338859) to subscribe and stay up to date with all the latest from across the city and wider West Midlands. I want to be the Harry Redknapp of my generation!" Ahead of the launch, Boy George said: "I watch I'm A Celebrity every year and I had to think long and hard about this. This is the biggest show on TV and that is why I am doing it. He said: "King of the jungle, how fabulous would that be? And now I have made the decision, I don't want to focus too much on what the experience might be like, but my intention is it is going to be amazing."

Boy George said he signed up to I'm a Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here! because he was “bored of being iconic in the corner”. The former C...

Get Me Out Of Here! Get Me Out of Here! “I find sleep a bit of a hindrance because I can’t get things done when I am asleep.

Other big names signing up for the show this year include Xfm DJ Chris Moyles, 48, Olivia Attwood, 31, and Jill Scot - all with estimated net worths thought to ...

I know it sounds dramatic, but I'm just a bit like that. A telly insider said: “ITV has used the Versace ever since the series came to Queensland in 2004. “He’s been doing stand-up for years but it’s his banter and constant one-liners with best mate Mo on Celebrity Gogglebox that really impressed the casting team. I'd give Dancing On Ice a go, although it does scare me. [Seann Walsh](https://www.thesun.ie/who/seann-walsh/)is [swapping the stage for the jungle](https://www.thesun.ie/tv/9526209/im-a-celebrity-seann-walsh-scandal-strictly/). and has revealed that the hosting nation is a very special place to him. Mike will be the first royal to ever take part in I'm A Celebrity... That is the other thing, I like groups of people and I like things that can be good fun so let’s see. [Owen Warner](https://www.thesun.ie/who/owen-warner/)is taking on the jungle after signing up to I'm A Celebrity. [Olivia Attwood](https://www.thesun.ie/who/olivia-attwood/)is the [first ever Love Island star to enter the jungle](https://www.thesun.ie/tv/9519709/im-a-celeb-love-island-star/)as she is the second contestant to land in Australia. [Mo Gilligan](https://www.thesun.ie/who/mo-gilligan/), [Babatunde](https://www.thesun.ie/tvandshowbiz/5532437/babatunde-aleshe-celebrity-gogglebox-eastenders/)is set to appear on I'm A Celebrity. [Giovanna Fletcher](https://www.thesun.ie/tvandshowbiz/6141939/who-giovanna-fletcher-winner-im-a-celebrity-2020/)is the reigning [I'm A Celeb](https://www.thesun.ie/tv/7392078/im-a-celebrity-2021-star-quits-wales/)champion after winning the show in 2020.

The reason why Boy George stands out from his fellow campers in the official promotional image for this year's series of I'm a Celebrity.

[](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/im-a-celebrity-get-me-out-of-here) "King of the jungle, how fabulous would that be? [I'm a Celebrity](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/im-a-celebrity-get-me-out-of-here) is set to kick off with a mammoth episode this weekend as the jungle shenanigans begin. [ITV](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/itv) show starts on Sunday, November 6, at 9pm, with a 105 minute special, which we will see the celebs explain why they have signed up. An eye-watering fee may have been the reason behind the singer's change of heart, with the star reportedly earning a £500,000 for agreeing to slum it in the jungle as the show returns to Australia for the first time since 2019. [ boasted how he has earned more than enough money to never have to appear on the reality TV show](https://www.mirror.co.uk/3am/celebrity-news/boy-george-slammed-im-celeb-28368696). [on Sunday, November 6, at 9pm, with a 105 minute special](https://www.mirror.co.uk/tv/tv-news/im-celeb-kicking-extra-long-28325113) - arriving [ at Brisbane Airport wearing wearing a lion mask](https://www.mirror.co.uk/tv/tv-news/breaking-im-celebrity-boy-george-28356371) and joking: "I'm here to a version of The Lion queen, I don't know what you are talking about darling!" [Metro](https://metro.co.uk/2022/10/31/im-a-celebrity-2022-why-is-boy-george-wearing-a-different-outfit-17670510/), a TV insider revealed how the singer asked ITV if he was able to adapt his shirt for the photoshoot and TV bosses were happy to let the star get creative. [Boy George ](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/boy-george)looks different from other stars in the first promo image for this year's series of [I'm a Celebrity](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/im-a-celebrity-get-me-out-of-here)....Get Me Out of Here! George's crown-shaped hat seen in the promotional image could be a nod to the singer's desire to be crowned King of the Jungle this year. [ITV](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/itv) show hasn't even started yet but everyone is already talking about Boy George, as he joins [the likes of Chris Moyles, Love Island star Olivia Attwood and royal Mike Tindall ](https://www.mirror.co.uk/tv/tv-news/breaking-full-im-celebrity-2022-28346948)preparing themselves for a stint in the Australian jungle. As the full line-up posed together for the first official group shot for this year's series of I'm a Celebrity, fans spotted how Boy George stood out like a sore thumb thanks to the Karma Chameleon rocking a unique spotted jacket and crown-shaped hat.

Every year on the ITV jungle reality show celebrities are stripped of their luxuries and designer clothes to be dressed in a standard uniform of khaki hat and ...

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A concert insider revealed that the singer Boy George, whose actual name is George Alan O'Dowd, was allowed to stand out for a simple reason. It appears ...

In his promotional photo, the 61-year-old is wearing his characteristic eye makeup, a smouldering red smoky eye to match his trousers. A concert insider revealed that the singer Boy George, whose actual name is George Alan O'Dowd, was allowed to stand out for a simple reason. The views expressed here are that of the respective authors/ entities and do not represent the views of Economic Times (ET). So, like the other superstars who were dolled up for official photos, we'd anticipate Boy George to go make-up-free when the series premieres. In addition to his spotted top, Boy George is wearing a crown-shaped cap, which might be a clue of how well he believes he'll perform in the tournament. ET hereby disclaims any and all warranties, express or implied, relating to the report and any content therein.

Boy George is part of this year's I'm a Celebrity line-up. Here's everything you need to know about the singer - age, job, Instagram, Twitter.

[subscribe now](http://radiotimes.com/magazine-subscription?utm_term=evergreen-article) and get the next 12 issues for only £1. I am going to put a song out whilst I am in the jungle too. “I am bored of being iconic in the corner and if you want to compete in the world then being part of telly is part of that. I am in a moment of rediscovery of who I am as a person, artist and older man and I feel like I do make a lot of effort to be in pop culture," he said before making his debut. [TV Guide](https://www.radiotimes.com/tv/tv-listings/) or visit our [Entertainment](https://www.radiotimes.com/tv/entertainment/) hub for all the latest news. And now I have made the decision, I don’t want to focus too much on what the experience might be like, but my intention is it is going to be amazing. But I feel like I am in a very fertile creative moment in my life. It’s good for people to discover music in a different way rather than through the approval system of radio. [terms and conditions](https://www.immediate.co.uk/terms-and-conditions/) and [privacy policy](https://policies.immediate.co.uk/privacy/). [I'm a Celebrity](https://www.radiotimes.com/tv/entertainment/im-celebrity-2022-start-date/). [Metro](https://metro.co.uk/2022/10/02/im-a-celebrity-line-up-2022-boy-george-signs-up-with-biggest-ever-pay-17487356/). [I'm a Celebrity 2022 line-up has been revealed](https://www.radiotimes.com/tv/entertainment/reality-tv/im-a-celebrity-2022-line-up-confirmed-newsupdate/), and stepping into the Jungle this year is singer Boy George.

Boy George has been spotted with a different look to the rest of this year's I'm A Celebrity...Get Me Out Of Here - and this is why.

I want to be the Harry Redknapp of my generation!” [ I'm A Celeb](https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/entertainment/itv-im-celebrity-stars-boy-28372419) contestants were released on Monday night, the Culture Club singer could be spotted sporting a customised version of the usual clothing worn in the [Australian jungle](https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/entertainment/itv-im-celebrity-first-look-28372113). [Boy George ](https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/entertainment/itv-im-celebrity-stars-boy-28372419)always cuts a stylish figure after decades in the entertainment industry.

Carol Vorderman appeared to mock Boy George during Tuesday's This Morning after it was reported the singer said he would find going on I'm A Celebrity.

"CB...or whatever it was to try and get ahead of it." "I thought I'd be clever, right? "Eating trials are still funny. Carol asked Matthew before revealing hers was: "Pride. Carol Vorderman appeared to mock Boy George during Tuesday's This Morning after it was reported the singer said he would find going on I'm A Celebrity...Get Me Out Of Here! Appearing on the [This Morning](/latest/this-morning) sofa, the pair discussed this year's line-up as the ITV show returns to Australia for the first time in two years.

Vogue Williams is well known for her hilarious interactions, with the star and her co-host Joanne McNally opening up about their 'grudge' against singer ...

Vogue went on to joke that she won't be supporting the Karma Chameleon singer in the jungle, adding; 'I won’t be voting for you haha! Well, it was way worse for me. While discussing this year’s I’m A Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here lineup, which includes the Karma Chameleon singer, Vogue added; 'Our friend – or not – Boy George.

The singer, 61, took centre stage in the cast photoshoot as his co-stars were seen sporting the ITV show's recognisable uniform - khaki shirts and red ...

Voting is free via the I'm A Celebrity app, and closes on 1st November at 9pm. 'But I don't want to be bored either and I will try to get the stars for everyone. I think I will be the in-house dietician when I am in the camp because I will be telling everyone they aren't going to let us starve. 'And now I have made the decision, I don't want to focus too much on what the experience might be like, but my intention is it is going to be amazing. This is the biggest show on TV and that is why I am doing it. I am in a moment of rediscovery of who I am as a person, artist and older man and I feel like I do make a lot of effort to be in pop culture.

Boy George, lead singer of The Culture Club, will be joining I'm A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here in 2022 for a record-breaking amount of money.

Following news of his arrival in the jungle, it emerged Hancock had the Tory whip suspended. Alongside them will be Jill Scott, Seann Walsh, Olivia Atwood, Sue Cleaver, Scarlette Douglas, Babatunde Aleshe, Charlene White Owen Warner and the recently rumoured [Matt Hancock](https://www.nationalworld.com/culture/television/im-a-celeb-2020-full-cast-lineup-matt-hancock-boy-george-chris-moyles-olivia-attwood-mike-tindall-start-date-3900695). Get Me Out Of Here](https://www.nationalworld.com/culture/television/im-a-celeb-2020-full-cast-lineup-boy-george-chris-moyles-olivia-attwood-mike-tindall-start-date-3900695) cast for 2022 for a record-breaking fee - with reports that it totals around £500,000. Joking to [the press](https://www.mirror.co.uk/tv/tv-news/singer-boy-george-becomes-highest-28361855), he said: “I’m here to do a version of The Lion Queen, I don’t know what you’re talking about, darling!” Alongside his music career, the Karma Chameleon singer has also appeared in TV shows in the past. Boy George, lead singer of The Culture Club, will be joining I’m A Celebrity…

Culture Club singer and 80s pop icon Boy George was allowed to put his own spin on his I'm a Celebrity uniform. Find out why…

"I want to be the Harry Redknapp of my generation!" Although ITV is yet to confirm this, the Conservative party Chief Whip Simon Hart seemingly confirmed the reports when he suspended the MP from the party. On his desire to win, the singer explained: "King of the jungle, how fabulous would that be?" And now I have made the decision, I don’t want to focus too much on what the experience might be like, but my intention is it is going to be amazing. The musician chose to adorn his green shirt with large red polka dots, with a long navy t-shirt underneath. Boy George, whose real name is George Alan O'Dowd, was granted permission by ITV to customise his outfit for the official show imagery.

Culture Club singer George was never going to fall in line and dress the same as all the other campmates - who include Mike Tindall and Charlene White, more on ...

And now I have made the decision, I don’t want to focus too much on what the experience might be like, but my intention is it is going to be amazing.” This is the biggest show on TV and that is why I am doing it. George's crown-shaped hat seen in the promotional image could be a nod to the singer's desire to be crowned King of the Jungle this year. And it comes as no surprise that the '80s legend, known for his unique sense of style, appeared in the group promo shot in a shirt that's different to his fellow campmates. The reason why Boy George was able to put his own stamp on the uniform is very simple. "King of the jungle, how fabulous would that be?

BOY George has swapped his luxury life in London, for the grisly Aussie jungle.But one thing the singer hasn't changed whilst he is an I'm A Celebrity.

[I'm A Celebrity full line up](https://www.thesun.ie/tv/8689472/im-a-celebrity-cast-2022/)- meet all the contestants [Mike Tindall](https://www.thesun.ie/who/mike-tindall/)explained [Chris Moyles](https://www.thesun.ie/who/chris-moyles/)? [I'm A Celebrity's official cast of 2022 photo](https://www.thesun.ie/tv/9656267/im-a-celeb-boy-george-special-outfit/) was released, fans immediately noticed that the singer was dressed differently to the other campmates. [Boy George](https://www.thesun.ie/who/boy-george/)? [Seann Walsh](https://www.thesun.ie/who/seann-walsh/) [Jill Scott](https://www.thesun.ie/who/jill-scott/) [Charlene White](https://www.thesun.ie/who/charlene-white/) [Chris Moyles](https://www.thesun.ie/who/chris-moyles/). [Scarlette Douglas](https://www.thesun.ie/who/scarlette-douglas/) [Mike Tindall](https://www.thesun.ie/who/mike-tindall/). [Olivia Attwood](https://www.thesun.ie/who/olivia-attwood/).