![Pinterest](https://pinterest.com/pin/create/button/?url=https://uknews.evprotec.com/matt-baker-recalls-worst-period-and-why-hed-make-the-perfect-im-a-celeb-campmate/&media=https://uknews.evprotec.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/0_Matt-Baker_excl.jpg&description=As Matt Baker's new Channel 4 series airs this Saturday, the former Blue Peter star spoke to the Mirror about his American travels, how it compares to farm life in Durham Dales, and why the I'm A Celeb jungle isn't that different to home Matt Baker has been one of the most recognisable British faces on television for decades now - from presenting Blue Peter to starring in Doctor Who and feeling at home on Countryfile. His passion for animals, farming and living in the countryside has seen him travel the world in search of rural communities and open his farm gates to camera crews in Durham Dales. "I filed three passports when I was at Blue Peter. I've had a lot of amazing experiences throughout my career and there's not many things I haven't done really," Matt told the Mirror, ahead of his new Channel 4 show - Matt Baker's Travels in the Country: USA. But the BBC presenter is yet to head into the Australian jungle, despite being rumoured in the line-up numerous times, and he revealed very little about the possibility of swapping sheep for snakes this year. "We've got woods on our farm and I spend a lot of time out there - it's kind of the Durham Dales version of the jungle. I'm not shy of being out in the trees," Matt said on the topic of I'm A Celebrity: Get Me Out Of Here. So far, Boris Johnson, Josie Gibson, Susanna Reid and Olivia Attwood are among the celebs rumoured to compete for the 2023 jungle crown. While Matt would most definitely adapt well to camping under the stars, the former BBC One host has numerous other programmes keeping him busy this year. "I've got my new series starting this Saturday. I'm also doing some more travel shows with mum and dad - they love it. And you'll still see me popping up on Countryfile," he said. The 45-year-old set off on an adventure across the United States to film his latest show, and said it was an "absolute pleasure" to immerse himself in the lives of rural workers. "This series has been an absolute dream for me. I grew){kind=link}
As Matt Baker’s new Channel 4 series airs this Saturday, the former Blue Peter star spoke to the Mirror about his American travels, how it compares to farm life in Durham Dales, and why the I’m A Celeb jungle isn’t that different to home
Matt Baker has been one of the most recognisable British faces on television for decades now – from presenting Blue Peter to starring in Doctor Who and feeling at home on Countryfile.
His passion for animals, farming and living in the countryside has seen him travel the world in search of rural communities and open his farm gates to camera crews in Durham Dales.
“I filed three passports when I was at Blue Peter. I’ve had a lot of amazing experiences throughout my career and there’s not many things I haven’t done really,” Matt told the Mirror, ahead of his new Channel 4 show – Matt Baker’s Travels in the Country: USA.
But the BBC presenter is yet to head into the Australian jungle, despite being rumoured in the line-up numerous times, and he revealed very little about the possibility of swapping sheep for snakes this year.