I’m a Celebrity winner Jill Scott reveals huge new TV role as she unveils Gateshead statue in her honour | The Sun
JILL Scott has revealed she's landed a huge new TV role seven months after winning I'm a Celebrity.
The former Lioness and queen of the I'm a Celeb jungle, 36, shared the exciting news as she appeared on Tuesday's Good Morning Britain.
Jill appeared on the show via video link from Gateshead as a statue was unveiled in her honour next to the Angel of the North.
Speaking to Susanna Reid and Ed Balls, Jill revealed she's going to be a team captain on A League of Their Own.
Susanna said: "Jill, you have your own announcement don't you?"
Jill replied: "Yeah, so I'm going to be the new blue team captain for A League of Their Own.
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"I'm really excited. Micah [Richards], Jamie Redknapp's on the show so I'm a bit nervous actually.
"But I'm really looking forward to it. They're great guys and it will be really good for me to get this opportunity."
Jill's addition to the line-up comes after longtime captain Freddie Flintoff quit last year.
Announcing his departure, he said: "It's been 12 years, 16 series, six road trips across America and a mud bath I'd rather forget.
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"But now the time has come to leave the amazing ALOTO team.
"I'd like to say a huge thanks to all of you who tuned in over the years and to everyone I have worked with on the show – what an unforgettable journey it's been."
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