All About AJ Pritchard
Taking part in I’m A Celebrity... is a "childhood dream come true" for ballroom dancer AJ Pritchard. "When I walk into the Camp for the first time, I’ll be like a kid in a candy shop!" he enthuses, adding: "People see me on Strictly with fake tan and sparkles but nobody knows me. It will be nice for people to get to know who I am."
The 26-year-old describes himself as "unbelievably competitive" and is ready to give everything "110 percent". "I really appreciate life and I never take anything for granted," he tells us. "I’ll be trying to come back with all the stars every single time and if I don’t, I think I’ll be disappointed."
So is there anything AJ is afraid of? "Being trapped in a confined space will get to me for sure. And heights are not my friend too much either!"
Then there’s of course the lack of food. "I think I will be hangry,” he admits, and says of the rice and beans rations: "I do think I will get upset at some point. I don’t know why but I do know there will be a moment! It’s only natural."
AJ says there are some benefits to going back to basics, despite the harsh conditions in Camp. "I’m looking forward to a digital detox. It will definitely be a positive… my phone is attached to my hop 24/7!"
The popular dancer quit Strictly earlier this year, having never lifted the glitterball trophy. So is AJ about to take the crown as King of the Castle? Let’s find out!