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Ade Adepitan: First Wheelchair User for I'm A Celeb Jungle?
25 Jul
Summary
- Ade Adepitan reportedly in talks for I'm A Celebrity, aiming for a historic jungle appearance.
- He met his wife, singer Elle Exxe, at the National Television Awards in 2010.
- Born in Nigeria, Adepitan contracted polio at 15 months, losing the use of his legs.
Paralympian and broadcaster Ade Adepitan is reportedly in discussions to become the first wheelchair user to participate in I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here!. Producers are reportedly exploring adaptations to the jungle camp to accommodate him, aiming to enhance representation on the popular ITV show.
Adepitan's personal life includes a celebrated romance with singer and songwriter Linda Harrison, known as Elle Exxe. They met at the National Television Awards in 2010 and married at St Paul's Cathedral in 2018. The couple welcomed their son, Bolla, in 2021 and daughter, Zella, in 2025.
Born in Lagos, Nigeria, Adepitan contracted polio at 15 months, resulting in the permanent loss of use of his legs. He moved to the UK at age three and later represented Great Britain in wheelchair basketball, winning a bronze medal at the 2004 Athens Paralympics. His broadcasting career began around the same time, with notable work including coverage of The Invictus Games and a Channel 4 documentary exploring a white-only town in South Africa.
Adepitan has also been a vocal advocate for public health initiatives. In 2022, he supported an NHS polio booster vaccination drive, sharing his personal experience to emphasize the importance of prevention. He continues to inspire with his resilience and achievements across sports and media.
