Has Karl Pilkington already turned down I'm a Celebrity 2015? "I think everyone has been asked by now haven't they?"

The An Idiot Abroad star hints he has already been asked to appear on the ITV show

(Rex features)

Before I’m a Celebrity 2015 started, Karl Pilkington was heavily rumoured to be heading to the jungle.

With Spencer Matthews having left the show, attention has turned back to the An Idiot Abroad star and the possibility of him replacing the Made in Chelsea man.

Pilkington, however, has seemingly already turned down the opportunity to appear on the show.

Speaking to Digital Spy, he hinted he’s been asked, saying: "It's like asking someone if they've ever had a call about getting there PPI back. I think everyone has been asked by now haven't they?

“Maybe it would have been flattering to be asked on the first series of something, but now it's been running for so long they've used up all the good stuff. It’s the same problem with the Queen handing out OBEs, she'll be giving them to the cast of Made in Chelsea soon.”

The 43-year-old has previously ruled out ever appearing on the show, yet remained one of the bookies' favourites.

Spencer Matthews recently confirmed he was leaving the show because he was taking steroids.