{"id":145600,"date":"2025-11-21T00:50:06","date_gmt":"2025-11-21T00:50:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/145600\/"},"modified":"2025-11-21T00:50:06","modified_gmt":"2025-11-21T00:50:06","slug":"who-is-tom-read-wilson-career-and-relationship-status-as-he-joins-im-a-celebrity","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/145600\/","title":{"rendered":"Who is Tom Read Wilson? Career and relationship status as he joins I’m a Celebrity"},"content":{"rendered":"

If you’re anything like us, you are currently locked in to the new season of I’m A Celebrity…Get Me Out of Here<\/a>. <\/p>\n

Bringing together the likes of Martin Kemp<\/a>, Ruby Wax<\/a>, Aitch<\/a> and Jack Osbourne<\/a>, the show sees celeb contestants ditch their lavish home lives and embrace life in an Australian jungle. <\/p>\n

Not only do they have to camp (!) and are deprived of home comforts, they are also subject to a range of Bush Tucker Trials, including some truly gross eating challenges.
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Now, two new contestants have been added to the mix: Vogue Williams and Tom Read Wilson<\/a>. <\/p>\n

You may well recognise Vogue Williams for her work on TV and in podcasting, as well as her high profile relationship with Spencer Matthews. <\/p>\n

But who is Tom Read Wilson? Keep reading for EYNTK…<\/p>\n

Who is Tom Read Wilson?<\/p>\n

Tom Read Wilson is a singer, actor and TV personality. <\/p>\n

After studying at the Royal Academy of Music, he appeared in numerous musical theatre productions and then auditioned for series five of The Voice.<\/p>\n

He is best known for appearing on the television reality dating show Celebs Go Dating from 2016 onwards. Starting out as a receptionist, he is now a senior client co-ordinator for the dating agency featured on the show. <\/p>\n

He has also appeared in guest spots on television shows such as Love Island: Aftersun, Britain’s Got More Talent, Countdown and many more. <\/p>\n

In 2020, he won Celebrity Mastermind with his specialist topic of My Fair Lady. <\/p>\n

How old is Tom Read Wilson?<\/p>\n

Tom Read Wilson was born on 12 November 1986, making him 39 years old. <\/p>\n

His star sign is Scorpio. <\/p>\n

What has Tom Read Wilson said about joining I’m a Celeb? <\/p>\n

Speaking about the decision to join I’m a Celeb, Tom Read Wilson initially shared his fear about the new challenge. <\/p>\n

“My first thought when they approached me about taking part was abject terror. But I have got a very strict rule in life. If the only reason that you don\u2019t want to do it is fear, you must do it, whatever it is,” he said. <\/p>\n

He also shared his concern about the lack of intellectual stimulation in the camp. \u201cI\u2019m fearful as a porcupine and I am very nervous that my grey cells won\u2019t dance properly in camp, too. At home, I do a cryptic crossword every day, I always have a book on the go and I am a bit worried that my frontal lobes will drop off if I don\u2019t have a lubricant for it.”<\/p>\n

He added: \u201cI can be vague at times and I don\u2019t want to scatter brain cells over the camp.\u201d
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Is Tom Read Wilson in a relationship?<\/p>\n

Tom Read Wilson has opened about his sexuality in the past, and stated that he identifies as gay to Pink News<\/a> in 2018. <\/p>\n

He has previously explained that he enjoys his own company and doesn’t feel the need to find a partner, but that he would like to have children one day. <\/p>\n

\u201cIf someone came into my life, it would be a beloved addition. Most days I feel like a moist madeira sponge that doesn\u2019t really require icing. But if there were icing, it wouldn\u2019t go amiss. I\u2019m so lucky I\u2019ve got three godchildren, three nephews\u2026 but what I really crave is to have children of my own one day,\u201d he said. <\/p>\n

Does Tom Read Wilson have Instagram?<\/p>\n

Tom Read Wilson does indeed have Instagram, you can follow him at @tomreadwilson<\/a>.<\/p>\n

I’m a Celebrity airs on ITV1 weekdays and Sundays at 9pm.<\/p>\n

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