Is Nathan Buckley headed for the jungle?

OSTN Staff

It’s been suggested the decorated player turned coach, 49, is the latest star who was part of the show that recently wrapped filming in New South Wales.The father of two is said to be joining former NRL player Beau Ryan as a contestant in the jungle on the Channel 10 show, with a teaser pointing to an AFL legend.A crew member on the show last week tested positive, which forced the entire Byron Bay region into a seven-day lockdown.Collingwood coach Nathan Buckley has made a low-key first public appearance with his new girlfriend Alex PikeIt also put the filming of Love Island in jeopardy, but that will proceed now with a 30-day window to shoot.Buckley, who played 280 games for Brisbane and Collingwood, coached his final match for the Magpies in June after a decade in the top job.He had been tipped to join the commentary team of either Channel 7 or Fox Footy.Buckley has been dating cosmetic nurse Alex Pike since last year. In December, he and ex-wife Tania Buckley announced their split after 18 years of marriage.Last year former Geelong and Collingwood player Travis Varcoe was part of the I’m a Celeb series.The reality show, hosted by Julia Morris and Chris Brown, is due to air in January.

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