Chris Moyles

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But this year, I didn’t say no immediately, and I ended up going to a meeting,” he explained. “My radio show is a very turned-up version of me and people will get to see a much quieter Chris Moyles!” [Terms of use,](https://www.independent.co.uk/service/user-policies-a6184151.html) [Cookie policy](https://www.independent.co.uk/service/cookie-policy-a6184186.html) and [Privacy notice.](https://www.independent.co.uk/service/privacy-policy-a6184181.html) However, despite being “terrified” of heights, the 48-year-old has finally decided to have a go – even if he doesn’t quite know why. [You can find the full list of participants (so far) here](https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/tv/news/im-a-celebrity-meet-the-cast-lineup-b2216029.html). “Now I don’t know why I said yes. [Privacy policy](https://policies.google.com/privacy?hl=en) and [Terms of service](https://policies.google.com/terms?hl=en) apply. Though he was a popular feature on the station, his time at Radio 1 was not without controversy. My friends who have done it before have told me I will have a great time.” [Chris Moyles](/topic/chris-moyles) – but what’s his story, and what has he said about being in this season of I’m a Celebrity? [MPs (Matt Hancock)](https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/tv/news/how-much-matt-hackcock-celebrity-b2217583.html) to soap stars (Sue Cleaver), and Eighties icons (Boy George) to reality show veterans (Olivia Attwood), there’s a wide range of familiar folks who’ve signed themselves up for weeks of Bushtucker Trials and a wild way of life. ](https://www.independent.co.uk/topic/im-a-celebrity-2022)is back.