Boy George threw shade at I’m A Celebrity months before signing up

Months before signing up to I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here!, Boy George made a light-hearted sassy comment about the show following his performance on Ant and Dec’s Saturday Night Takeaway. The 61-year-old had just finished singing his hit Karma Chameleon with Culture Club when a curious Dec asked him what the song was about.He sassily replied: “It means I’ll never have to say I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here!’ which caused the pair to laugh.The comment was seemingly referring to the money he had earned from the hit, released in 1983. “That’s a real shame for us George,” Ant replied.Boy George went on to say: “Unless you do a vegan version and then I’m in.”READ MORE: Michael Douglas is unrecognisable as he unveils new long, dyed hair Boy George threw light-hearted shade at I’m A Celebrity months before signing up (Image: INSTAGRAM/ANTANDEC/GETTY) Boy George implied his wealth from Karma Chameleon meant he didn’t need to sign up for the show (Image: ITV) Ant and Dec found Boy George’s remark funny on their show (Image: ITV) Boy George arrived at Brisbane airport wearing a lion mask (Image: TIMMERRY)The singer went on to say he had asked for “green juices” for his week-long isolation. He didn’t however elaborate on his veganism and what that might mean when it comes to Bushtucker trials.According to sources on the show, there will be meat and fish alternatives for camp meals.It is believed those vegan will also not be forced to eat insects during trials.DON’T MISS…Nikita Kuzmin seen wearing white patch on arm – condition explained [REVEALED]US star talks ‘working’ with Meghan after ‘overplaying her hand’ claim [INTERVIEW]Nicola Peltz talks Victoria ‘feud’ and insists ‘no family is perfect’ [LATEST]In 2016, The Culture Club star revealed he had turned down going on the show several times due to lack of food and strict campmate uniform.At the time, he reportedly said: ‘There would be serious clothing restrictions in the jungle.’I’d have to get certain hats made and I couldn’t get over the food. I would have a problem with that.’Boy George will share the Australian jungle with fellow celebrities; Charlene White, Mike Tindall, Olivia Attwood, Scarlette Douglas, Babatunde Aleshe, Jill Scott, Owen Warner, Sue Cleaver and Chris Moyles.