Iain Lee is reportedly set to use his I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here fee to help pay for his sick mother’s medical bills.
Linda, 66, suffers from multiple sclerosis and requires round-the-clock care and support that is believed to have amounted to nearly £350,000 in costs over the last eight years.
A source told The Mirror: “[His mother’s] health is a constant worry for Iain. He spends a lot of time with her every week.”
“The cost of the care home is almost certainly a factor in him doing the show. On a positive note his mum is enjoying seeing him on the show and back on TV so it has had a positive effect. Iain will be chuffed when he hears this.”
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Last year the comedian opened up about his mother’s health battles, explaining that she is 'completely dependent'.
“She can’t stand or feed herself, she is completely dependent on people to clean her," he said.
“She had £100,000 savings, not because she was rich, because she never spent a penny. She paid off her mortgage she has to pay. So the house sold for £250,000 and so she had £350,000 in her bank, my children’s inheritance."
“Her care is just under £1,500-a-week. Imagine that. So she has burnt through the majority of £350,000 in eight years. You do the maths.”
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During his time in the camp, Lee has been at the centre of a bullying row which has seen viewers accuse Rebekah Vardy, Jamie Lomas and Amir Khan of ‘ganging up’ on the TalkRadio presenter.
He has also spoken out about his battle with anxiety and depression.
I’m A Celebrity continues Tuesday, November 5 at 9pm on ITV.