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Ireland AM presenter is cousin of I'm A Celeb star Chris Moyles

I'm A Celebrity returned to our screens just over a week ago as 11 new campmates entered the Australian jungle for the first time in over two years.

There has already been much controversy surrounding this year's cast after it was announced that former Health Secretary Matt Hancock would be taking part in the show.

However, another stand-out celeb in the jungle has been radio legend, Chris Moyles.

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Chris is one of the most well-known broadcasting personalities in the UK and Ireland after making a name for himself as a top radio presenter on BBC Radio 1 before leaving the station in a shock move in 2012, reports RSVP Live.

After working on a number of shows from 1998, the UK star quit his breakfast programme on Radio 1 live on air, telling his loyal listeners: "I wanted to tell you myself. I didn't want you to see it in the newspapers or on Twitter.

"A couple more months of us. Then it's someone else's turn. Thank you for listening."

In 2015, Chris joined popular station Radio X and has been hosting a much-loved breakfast show there ever since.

However, Chris isn't the only member of his family to have a successful radio career.

His first cousin is none other than broadcaster Suzanne Kane, who will be familiar across the airwaves and on TV screens here in Ireland.

Ireland AM star Suzanne Kane is rooting for cousin Chris Moyles in the I'm A Celeb jungle (Instagram/suzanne.fm)

Suzanne is best known for her radio work and currently hosts a popular weekday morning show on 98FM.

She previously worked for Classic Hits Radio and Today FM, as well as hosting the successful Dubland podcast with PJ Gallagher.

In recent months, Suzanne has become a regular face on our TV screens due to a guest-presenting slot on Ireland AM .

The radio star has contributed to the show plenty of times over the years but this year joined the weekend team to co-present the popular Virgin Media programme with the likes of Elaine Crowley, Simon Delaney, Paul Ryder and Killian O'Sullivan.

Suzanne is a total natural on TV and radio and says she has her famous cousin to thank for this, as he was the one who inspired her to pursue her dream career.

She recently told RSVP Magazine: "For my career, my cousin Chris Moyles is my total inspiration and biggest influence.

"I started doing pirate radio when I was 14 because I always looked up to Chris. He has always been an important part of my life, but in my career especially."

The presenter added that cousin Chris told her to be more confident in her ability and has inspired her to work hard as her career continues to go from strength to strength.

She continued: "I'm not great at bigging myself up, but I very quietly will always persevere whether it's on radio with 98FM or TV with Ireland AM. I take my knocks but I keep going.

"It sounds a bit cheesy but I think when you persevere, it makes you more grateful. I have worked hard, it hasn't been easy but I have always kept going."

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