Tulisa Contostavlos is gearing up for a sensational return to I'm a Celebrity screens despite having dashed from Down Under and reports of a bust-up with her friend.
The pop sensation has given the thumbs up to be part of the Coming Out special, showcasing the celebs' post-jungle exploits. ITV bosses are believed to have hashed out with Team Tulisa the idea of broadcasting her exit and homecoming hotel scenes, and they've got approval.
Whether they'll delve into how Tulisa felt utterly "overwhelmed" and struggled with her mental wellness after her stint in the wilderness remains up in the air. But a source confirmed to The Mirror: "She will definitely feature on the show which is brilliant as she was such a loved campmate."
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Post-exit, camera crews were hot on Tulisa's heels, capturing the emotional rendezvous with her bestie Michelle McKenna and their journey to luxury digs at JW Marriott. The film gang would have recorded it all - her arrival, meet-up with TV duo Dean McCullough and Jane Moore in the lobby, and her candid chats before the camera in her suite. Completing the media round-up, she even sat down for a natter with Lorraine.
But alarm bells rang when Tulisa didn't appear on the I'm a Celeb follow-up show Unpacked and missed the hotel gathering with buddy Melvin Odoom. The chart-topper and former X Factor supremo, aged 36, eventually opened up about feeling buried under the pressure post-jungle jaunt.
She explained: "I've been out of the spotlight for a long time and I'm still trying to overcome those things, I've got my demons. I need a little time to process it and get right with my thoughts. I've just felt overwhelmed. I'm an introvert. I've been in the jungle with people I'd only just met for two-and-a-half weeks straight and then I've come out and I've received loads and loads of attention.
"Thank you to ITV and I'm a Celeb for being understanding. Mental health is really important and I'm grateful for the love and support I've had."
The news about her upcoming Coming Out show, set to air on December 13, follows reports that she has already departed from Australia, missing the grand finale where all contestants usually gather to see who is crowned King or Queen of the Jungle. An insider commented: "There is no bad blood at Tulisa not being there whatsoever."
In addition, the singer clapped back recently, asserting she had "no issue" with her best mate Michelle, or Daniel Johnson, who flew out to Australia to be by her side.
In a fiery clapback on Instagram, Tulisa dismissed rumours of a spat with her bestie Michelle over social media control during her jungle stint: "Absolutely no issue with my sis's posts...haven't argued with my best mate in over 10 years. We literally don't have arguments, they don't exist in our world. Only love. Same with my bro. That's what makes us so strong and my soul fam so special to me. Say what u want about me, but leave my Shelly and Dan alone pls x."
A spokesperson for Tulisa said: "There has been absolutely no fall out between Tulisa and her best friend Michelle. They haven't argued once since Tulisa left the jungle. Michelle in fact travelled back to London with Tulisa. This story has been completely fabricated and wasn't even sent to Tulisa's team for a chance to comment prior to publication. The decision for Tulisa to return home to the UK was agreed to by the production for welfare reasons."
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