CORRIE star Jack P. Shepherd said he's terrified he'll be ‘cancelled' on Celebrity Big Brother – while sharing why he agreed to do reality TV.
Jack, 37, has played David Platt on the ITV soap for 25 years and now ventured into new territory in the house.
Speaking exclusively to Flying Eze's TV Mag, the star admitted fears of being “cancelled” and shared why he agreed to sign up.
It follows co-star and podcast co-host (aka Craig Tinker) in last year's series.
Jack said: “It just seems to be an experience and there's not many people who have done it.
“I think there's only been about 500 people to have been on it, so if you can say you're one of them… I was heavily influenced by Cols.
“I have to know someone on the inside to make sure I'm not going to get cancelled.
“That's everyone's fundamental concern, isn't it? That's the biggest one.
‘”What happens if I go in there and I've no career [after] or people hate me?'”
He added: “Or I get booed and heckled. Having Cols on the inside and telling me what it's all about, I think it'll be fine.
“I think I'm just in there to make people laugh.”
Elsewhere, Celebrity Big Brother host at Jack's Corrie pal Colson Smith during the live launch show.
Just before entering the house, Jack told Will and fellow host AJ Odudu how he'd been getting advice from his co-star.
But Will's gag at the ‘s expense didn't hit the mark with Jack or the audience.
He brutally told Jack to disregard his tips as he “only finished third”.
The crowd quietened at that same moment and Jack shot back: “That's really good”.
Meanwhile, the actor also sparked a mystery afterhis fiancee during the launch show.
While many contestants had their family and friends in attendance to offer support,Jack appeared solo, with no sign of fashion influencer, 35.
A source shared their surprise, telling , “It’s really odd that Hanni wasn't there, especially when you consider how public they've been about their relationship.
“He didn't even mention her either, which raised some questions.
“Fans were definitely expecting to see her there.”
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Celebrity Big Brother airs on ITV1 and .
