He sensationally quite Strictly Come Dancing after four years as one of the show’s most popular professional ballroom dancers.
And AJ Pritchard appeared to suggest that his appearance in the jungle has been in the pipeline for a while, as he cryptically stated that Strictly wouldn’t ‘allow’.
Discussing his decision to leave the show, AJ, told the Sun: ‘Strictly wouldn’t allow a lot of things to happen that I wanted to happen, so it meant you do have to do that leap, and for me it’s not a risk, it’s something I’m passionate about.’
Interesting! AJ Pritchard appeared to suggest that his appearance in the jungle has been in the pipeline for a while, as he cryptically stated that Strictly wouldn’t ‘allow’
It appeared that there is a particular project AJ, 25, was keen to work on when he left the show and the pro dancer has been rumoured for weeks to be apart of the all star I’m A Celebrity line-up.
AJ admitted that he was ‘intrigued’ to see how this year’s show will work, however he did note that Wales wouldn’t be his first choice of location for filming.
‘He said: I do like the sun, so I don’t know how the celebrities will take it. I think whoever wants to do that show would prefer it in a hot country.’
Discussing his decision to leave the show, AJ, told the Sun : ‘Strictly wouldn’t allow a lot of things to happen that I wanted to happen, so it meant you do have to do that leap, and for me it’s not a risk, it’s something I’m passionate about’ (pictured during the 2019 series)
In another hint, AJ said: ‘I’m the sort of person — for example coming off Strictly — I make decisions, then I just deal with them and I go with them 100 per cent.’
He said he was looking forward to doing something different, being ‘a normal person’ and not just a dancer, adding: ‘I did four years of Strictly, which I absolutely loved, but it was definitely the right time for me to venture into new things.’
Meanwhile AJ revealed that his ideal bushtucker trial would be something that involved ‘extreme sports’.
Line-up? It appeared that there is a particular project AJ, 25, was keen to work on when he left the show and the pro dancer has been rumoured for weeks to be apart of the all star I’m A Celebrity line-up
Windy Wales! AJ admitted that he was ‘intrigued’ to see how this year’s show will work, however he did note that Wales wouldn’t be his first choice of location for filming.
Earlier this month, AJ addressed the speculation that he is appearing on the show.
And during an interview with the Mirror, AJ was asked if he was planning to visit Wales any time soon, as they quizzed him on an I’m A Celeb appearance.
‘We would love to do I’m A Celebrity together,’ AJ said, speaking alongside his brother and fellow professional dancer Curtis.
Before AJ could say another word, Love Island star Curtis, 24, said: ‘I feel so sorry for anyone because when you’re in Australia and obviously everyone’s starving aren’t they.
‘They do the challenges for food, when you’re in the warmth and you’re hungry, you can get away with it.
Heading to North Wales: MailOnline revealed that AJ was set to appear on the show earlier in October
‘But in Wales, in the peeing down rain, cold, winds, horribleness, and you’re starving as well, I feel so sorry for them.
‘It doesn’t rain in Wales does it?’ AJ asked, evidently tongue-in-cheek.
‘It’s down for snow at one point, supposedly,’ Curtis cheekily told his brother.
A source close to AJ has confirmed to MailOnline earlier in October that he will be heading to Gwrych Castle in Abergele as he prepares to star in his first big TV project since hanging up his dancing shoes.
The source said: ‘AJ is really excited – he can’t wait to get going and for the show to start. It was always his aim to do more TV work after leaving Strictly and there’s no bigger challenge than I’m A Celeb.
Ready: Hosts Ant and Dec visited the new set last week, where they posted on Instagram wearing matching camouflage outfits complete with compass and personalised water bottle
‘He’s an early riser, into his fitness and a dedicated person – he hopes being part of camp will give viewers the chance to get to know him better.
‘The only downside is he won’t be taking part with brother Curtis, who he’s really enjoyed working with since lockdown.’
AJ quit Strictly Come Dancing in March after four years on the series, telling fans he wanted to work on ‘opportunities in the presenting world alongside brother Curtis.’
Moving on: AJ quit Strictly Come Dancing in March after four years on the series, telling fans he wanted to work on ‘opportunities in the presenting world alongside brother Curtis’