He's adored by football fans across Tyneside.
Now David Ginola is proving a hit with I'm A Celebrity fans as the former Newcastle United winger is favourite to win the ITV show.
Experts at William Hill have put him as 9/4 favourite to take home the crown when the show comes to a close.
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The 54-year-old told campmates on Monday night's show how he 'passed away for 12 minutes' after having a heart attack.
He also divulged his exercise regime which left his fellow contestants swooning.
Emmerdale star Danny Miller has been placed at 5/1 after winning his Dreaded Diner trial.
He was the quickest to down a glass of fermented Tofu in the deciding bout between himself and Snoochie Shy, who sits at 15/2.
Singer turned Loose Women presenter Frankie Bridge currently sits at 4/1.
Meanwhile, Coronation Street’s Simon Gregson is at 7/1 - despite having to yet make an appearance on the show.
Dame Arlene Phillips remains very much as an outsider at a whopping 66/1.
You can check out William Hill's full odds* for the show below:
David Ginola - 9/4
Frankie Bridge - 4/1
Danny Miller - 5/1
Simon Gregson - 7/1
Snoochie Shy - 15/2
Naughty Boy - 11/1
Louise Minchin - 12/1
Richard Madeley - 16/1
Adam Woodyatt - 18/1
Matty Lee - 20/1
Kadeena Cox - 25/1
Dame Arlene Phillips - 66/1
All odds were correct at the time of writing*
