Jamie Lomas is rumoured to be heading to the Australian outback this winter (Picture: ITV, Getty)

Hollyoaks and EastEnders soap star Jamie Lomas is set to provide some entertainment in this year’s I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here!.

The rumours surrounding this year’s line-up are rife, but with Jamie’s impending departure from Channel 4 soap Hollyoaks, it seems perfect timing on his part.

The 42-year-old actor announced last week that he is leaving his role as Warren Fox, meaning he’ll have plenty of free time on his hands to get acquainted with the Australian outback.

‘This is a really exciting time for him. He isn’t daunted by any of the trials at the moment, but let’s see what happens when he gets out there,’ a source told The Sun.

Jamie plays Warren Fox in Hollyoaks (Picture: Lime Pictures)

But one challenge Jamie might not yet be aware of is that ITV bosses are keen for him to be the eye candy for this year’s celebs, with the source adding that TV chiefs think he could strike up a romance in camp.

Some of the ladies rumoured to be joining him Down Under include Made In Chelsea star Georgia Toffolo, The Saturdays singer Vanessa White and Towie’s Lauren Goodger.

‘Jamie is a good-looking single guy so they are hoping sparks will fly with one of the single girls in the camp,’ the source added.

‘And the bosses know viewers love a jungle romance. Jamie is a really down-to-earth, funny bloke but also doesn’t suffer fools. So they think he’s a great signing.’

A spokesperson for I’m A Celeb declined to comment.

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