Jack Grealish has dropped yet another hint that he may one day take part in ITV’s hit reality TV show I’m A Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here, after starring in a new jungle-themed Pepsi advert and guessing game.
The Man City and England star, who showcased his street football skills during his first advert with the drinks titan in April, returned as the main feature of Pepsi’s new commercial this week.
As three people who resembled contestants on a game show raced to complete their challenge in the jungle, Grealish appeared from the woods to curl a football straight through a hole in a wooden wall to their amazement.
The advert, titled ‘Football Always Wins’, is part of Pepsi’s new global campaign encouraging fans to ditch their usual midweek routine in favour of watching more midweek football, namely the Champions League.
And as part of this campaign, Pepsi put Grealish to the test with their new and simple guessing game titled ‘What’s in the box?’.
While appearing to stand in the middle of the jungle, the City star was placed in front of a box and challenged to guess which item was inside simply by touch.
Man City star Jack Grealish has taken part in Pepsi’s new guessing game ‘What’s in the box?’
The challenge was perhaps another hint that Grealish would like to go on TV show I’m A Celeb
Many of the items were replicas of animals that can be found in the wild, such as a tiger or snake for example.
But the one creature Grealish admitted he would have most trouble dealing with on a show like I’m A Celebrity is rats, after feeling a soft toy replica during the game.
‘Is it a rat? I hate rats,’ the 29-year-old confessed. ‘I said that before.’
When asked if that would be his worst fear in the jungle, Grealish added: ‘Yeah, I hate them. I can’t stand them.’
After completing the challenge, Grealish said: ‘Those who know me know how much I love game shows. So, when Pepsi revealed I’d be taking on a series of jungle inspired challenges for its latest campaign, I couldn’t wait to get involved!’
The England international opened up on the possibility of going on I’m A Celeb back in November, en route to McFly singer Danny Jones being crowned the new King of the Jungle.
I’m A Celeb co-host Declan Donnelly revealed on TikTok that Grealish had been asked whether he would be interested in going on the show at some point in the future.
In the video shared by Donnelly, the Premier League star said: ‘I’ve heard a few of you guys want to see me in the jungle, I can’t lie it’s something I would absolutely love to do. It’s a show that I’ve watched for years since I was little.’
Grealish admitted that dealing with rats would be his toughest test on a show like I’m A Celeb
Grealish revealed in November to I’m A Celeb co-hosts Ant McPartlin (left) and Declan Donnelly (right) that he would ‘love’ to go on the hit reality TV show one day. Also pictured: Danny Jones
Pepsi ambassadors Grealish and Vinicius Jr (right) also starred in their advert back in April
Grealish was, however, quick to play down any hope of him appearing in the near future, saying: ‘I don’t know how I’d get on in there, I don’t think I’d be the best to be honest, but I’d give it a go – not this year, I don’t think Pep would be too happy. But, never say never, it could happen one day.’
Real Madrid superstar Vinicius Jr has also teamed up with Pepsi for the ‘Football Always Wins’ campaign, encouraging fans to watch the Champions League over other television programmes and streaming platforms.
Speaking on the campaign and how much midweek football means to him, Vini Jr. said: ‘When I was younger and growing up in Brazil, I clearly remember sprinting back from school as fast as I could to catch the start of European matches.
‘I remember being glued to the screen, dreaming of one day playing on those pitches. Now I’m there, my goals and ambitions are always about taking my game to the next level.
‘I want to score more goals, provide more assists, and be a decisive player in every competition.’
