Ryder tipped for 'I’m A Celebrity' appearance

'I’m A Celeb' bosses are set for a bleeping nightmare after it emerged that singer Shaun Ryder is in the running for this year’s show.

The former Happy Mondays and Black Grape frontman is reported to be among stars who will Step On to the jungle camp for this year’s series.

Ryder is known for his continual four-letter outbursts. His swearing famously prompted Channel 4 to pre-record editions of Chris Evans show 'TFI Friday' when he let fly with his bad language.

He is expected to join the line-up of contestants who are flying to Australia this week ahead of the new series, the Sun reported today.

The singer was about to promote a new greatest hits album which is due for release next month.

Ryder was banned from appearing live on Channel 4 after his TFI antics which saw him use the f-word.

The rest of the cast who are heading to the Australian jungle was also named today by The Sun.

The paper said smoothie actor Nigel Havers, presenter Gail Porter, veteran actress Britt Ekland and Olympic sprinter Linford Christie were in the line-up.

Also said to be taking part are former 'Big Brother' contestant turned 'This Morning' reporter Alison Hammond, ex MP Lembit Opik, nutritionist Gillian McKeith and 2009 'X Factor' finalist Stacey Solomon.

Comic Dom Joly, Sheryl Gascoigne – former wife of ex-footballer Paul – and rapper Aggro Santos are also taking part, the paper says.

'I’m A Celebrity .. Get Me Out Of Here!' returns on Sunday.