Its coming up to that time of year once more, and rumours are abounding about who will be entering the jungle this autumn.

Former Coronation Street actress, Debra Stephenson is the latest to be tipped as having signed up for I’m A Celebrity.

An ITV source told the Daily Star: “There was a rumour she was asked to do Strictly Come Dancing, but she’s more tempted by our show.”

Will it be the end of his career or a blessing in disguise?

Time will tell as Soapstar Superstar winner, 16 year old Richard Fleeshman plans to leave Coronation Street to pursue a singing career.

Its obvious from the comments on all our Richard Fleeshman articles that the boy is not short of a fan or two. So hopefully Richard will be among the few soap stars turned pop stars who actually make it in the music business!

Richard Fleeshman has revealed that he never slips the tongue while snogging on screen girlfriend Rosie Webster in Coronation Street.

He said: “There are no tongues in screen kisses – never.”

Richard also revealed to Heat Magazine that he loves his new heart throb status!

He said “It’s a lovely compliment. I just have to take it in my stride really….. It is a bit mad… I don’t know what to say about it, really. I’m just a bit dazed by it all, but I have to get on with it.”

If Richard Fleeshman’s mother actress Sue Jenkins is to be believed then it would seem that all the major UK record labels are falling over themselves to sign up the 16 year old Soapstar Superstar winner.

“It has been extraordinary,” says Sue. “I’ve got a list of record labels as long as my arm, and they’re all major companies.

“They are all saying wonderful things and are eager for Richard to sign with them, but we’re not rushing into any decisions.

“At the moment, we are having lots of discussions and seeing what deals are being offered.”

However Richard has no immediate plans to leave his train to fame Coronation Street,

“He is very happy in the Street and, at the end of the day, he’s not going to rush into anything,” she adds.

“Richard doesn’t want to do anything quickly or to cover anyone’s songs and release a quick album off the back of Soapstar Superstar.

“He had a good time on the show, but it’s time to step back, take things slowly and develop as an artist, as he wants very much to continue writing his own songs.”

Sounds like Richard has a very wise head on those ever so young shoulders!