I'm A Celeb's GK Barry set to form 'unlikely bond' with co-star according to pal

will form a close bond with in the camp, her close friend has claimed.

, real name Grace Eleanor Keeling, is one of this year’s campmates , alongside famous faces such as Oti Mabuse, , Jane Moore, Dean McCullough, Barry McGuigan, and Danny Jones. But her pal Jake Baggs believes GK will strike up a close friendship with former N-Dubz star and Z Factor judge Tulisa Contostavlos.

“I think she'll get along well with Tulisa, they have very similar personalities and knowing both of them, they've obviously met before and got along, but this will bring them closer,” he told However, there’s another famous face in the jungle that Jake thinks GK will enjoy a friendly bond with, due to her relationship with England footballer Ella Rutherford.

“Given her new WAG vibe, I think she'll gravitate to . I was thinking they might clash because she's a bit older, but I think she'll really warm to her,” Jake explained. “They'll come out as the unlikely pairing, Grace is gonna love to find out about the WAG life.”

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Back in 2022, GK spoke about her connection to Tulisa, as she revealed her "embarrassing" obsession with the singer. In a video shared on social media, GK documented her many teenage looks inspired by her music idols, including , and . But she stunned viewers when she confessed her fashion sense was directly taken from Tulisa.

“This was [taken during] my N-Dubz phase. Also, those trousers unzipped into shorts, so some could say I'm a fashion Icon. In this outfit I thought I could really out-do Tulisa,” GK said as she pointed to the snap showing her in a neon ensemble.

Ahead of her stint in the jungle, GK admitted she was “terrified of everything” and hoped she wouldn’t be the chef during her time in camp. “I think I will be someone who will try to cheer people up if they are missing home and bring a few one liners,” she laughed, as she admitted her best and worst attributes. “Making light of a negative situation. I am a good person if you are upset. My worst? I snore and to be honest, I can be lazy at times. But yes, I do know I am going to have to do some chores!”

But she’s keen to dispel the “biggest misconception” about her while on the show, and wants viewers to see a different side to her. “I think people assume I am always full on but I’m actually a calm person,” she explained, despite admitting she would panic when faced with critters in the jungle.

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