Boy George doesn’t want ‘to be wound up’ but will ‘cry’ on I’m A Celeb

The latest series of I’m a Celebrity begins this weekend, with musician Boy George among the star-studded lineup currently preparing in Australia. The 61-year-old is undoubtedly excited to be in the jungle after spending years as a fan, but the star admitted his weaknesses could get the best of him. Boy George has been a longtime fan of the show, but that the decision to join still didn’t come easy. He told ITV: ‘I am in a moment of rediscovery of who I am as a person, artist and older man and I feel like I do make a lot of effort to be in pop culture. ‘I am bored of being iconic in the corner and if you want to compete in the world then being part of telly is part of that.’I’m A Celebrity is arguably one of the hardest television challenges George could’ve chosen to do, but he does not believe the competition will be too difficult. READ MORE: Michael Douglas is unrecognisable as he unveils longer hair and ditches grey in new clip Boy George is set to appear on the latest series of I’m A Celebrity (Image: ITV/GETTY) The new series of I’m a Celebrity begins on November 6 (Image: ITV) The singer has been touring for the last seven weeks and said he’s looking forward to some time away (Image: GETTY) The stylish superstar claimed the competition is simply ‘three weeks without makeup’ (Image: GETTY)The singer believes that figuring out the other campers’ star signs will give him great insight into who he’ll get along with. He said: ‘I will be 1000 percent asking them what star sign they are. Star signs give you an idea of who people might be.’But I am going to really try not to get wound up in camp.’Interestingly, one aspect of I’m a Celeb George is definitely looking forward to is the wildlife. DONT MISS: Janette Manrara left ‘in tears’ over Strictly as she addresses Aljaz return to show’Horrible to see the pain’ Gabby Logan breaks down over husband as she gives health updateGMB row as royal expert slammed for ‘raking it in’ off Meghan and Harry’s ‘misfortune’He shared: ‘I am fascinated by bugs and creatures. I think I will cry if I see something beautiful and not because it is scary. ‘I have never been in the jungle and I am fascinated by the experience.’The celebrity’s confidence in face of the competition seems to stem from his unwavering trust that those in charge will not let anything bad actually happen to the stars. He added: ‘I know they won’t want to hurt me.