Noel Edmonds is reportedly planning to “move to New Zealand” because he “feels unappreciated by the British public.”
The television presenter was the first star to be voted out of I’m a Celebrity…Get Me Out of Here! in November, after telling fans that he would retire if he won the show.
Following his departure from the reality show, the 70-year-old is reportedly thinking of starting a career in New Zealand.
“Noel and Liz have been looking at properties in New Zealand with a view to moving there. The fact he got the boot first from I’m A Celeb really smashed him to pieces,” a source told The Sun.
“He thought the show was the chance to repair his image. He relies very much on appearing popular and is devastated he was first voted out. He really thought he could win but now feels unappreciated by the British public.”
The source also claimed that the presenter “is terrified this is the end for him in the UK and no further work will come his way. He and Liz think New Zealand could be a fresh start and Noel thinks he will be appreciated there.”
“But he is very upset at the thought of leaving his animals especially his swans who he is very close to and likes to talk to, as a form of therapy,” they added.
A spokesperson for Noel has since revealed that the celeb always wanted to move to New Zealand: “He has always had a plan to live part of the year in New Zealand. Noel is full of energy and there are a Ânumber of work offers he is considering.He is not down.”
