Nickelodeon actress, Jamie Lynn Spears, is preparing to enter the jungle in the aftermath of her elder sister Britney’s explosive memoir.
Branded a ‘total b****’ by the Hit Me Baby One More Time singer, Jamie Lynn will no doubt be anxious to set the record straight.
Best known for appearing in squeaky clean Nickelodeon’s series Zoey 101 she went on to cause headlines after falling pregnant at the age of just 17.
Now the mother-of-two who is estranged from her famous sibling, is joining jungle campmates including This Morning’s Josie Gibson, controversial polictian Nigel Farage and MIC’s Sam Thompson.
But before then here is everything you need to know about Jamie Lynn Spears…..
Here We Go: Nickelodeon actress, Jamie Lynn Spears, is preparing to enter the jungle in the aftermath of her elder sister Britney’s explosive memoir
Little Sister: Branded a ‘total b****’ by the Hit Me Baby One More Time singer, Jamie Lynn will no doubt be anxious to set the record straight (pictured together in 2003)
Who is I’m A Celeb’s Jamie Lynn Spears?
Jamie Lynn Spears, 32, is 10 years younger than her famous sister and was raised alongside her siblings, including brother Bryan in Kentwood, Louisiana.
Following in Britney’s footsteps her acting debut in the 2002 film Crossroads, appearing as the younger version of sister’s character, Lucy Wagner.
She then went on to land her own show on Nickelodeon called Zoey 101 in 2005 aged just 15.
In her memoir The Woman In Me Britney, 41, called Jamie Lynn a ‘total b**ch’ — even though she was describing her sister when she was just 11 years old.
The Toxic hitmaker recalled being fed up with her sister’s allegedly terrible behaviour when she returned home from her tour in 2002.
Why is Jamie Lynn Spears famous?
After making a name for herself on Nickelodeon’s Zoey 101 Jamie Lynn fell pregnant with her first child at the age of just 17, in a scandal that sent shockwaves through the entertainment industry.
Leading lady: She then went on to land her own show on Nickelodeon called Zoey 101 in 2005 aged just 15 (pictured)
Actress: She appeared in a Netflix’s Steel Magnolias, a 2023 reboot of Zoey 101 entitled Zoey 102 earlier this year (pictured)
Reality star: Jamie Lynn also strutted her stuff on Dancing With The Stars where she was eliminated second (pictured with pro partner Alan Bersten)
She and the child’s father Casey Aldridge split when their daughter Maddie was 19 months old.
The show wrapped in 2008 after four seasons and after taking a break to raise her daughter Jamie Lynn returned to acting.
Appearing in a Netflix’s Steel Magnolias, a 2023 reboot of Zoey 101 entitled Zoey 102 and an strutted her stuff on Dancing With The Stars where she was eliminated second.
She also appeared on Britney’s eight album, Britney Jean, on a song titled Chillin’ With You.
She also had quite the country music career between 2011 and 2017, where her debuted her EP The Journey, which placed number five on the Billboard’s Heatseekers Albums Chart.
Is Jamie Lynn Spears married?
The Southern belle later met her communications entrepreneur husband Jamie in 2011, and the pair tied the knot three years later in 2014.
They share a child together named Ivey, who they welcomed into the world in 2018, as well as Maddie, now 15.
The actress has also written her own autobiography called Things I Should Have Said, accounting her life and childhood with her superstar sister.
According to Capital, Spears’ net worth sits at around $6 million, after raking up the dough during her entertainment career, with the help of other properties and investments.
Throwback: Jamie Lynn pictured with parents Jamie and Lynn and brother Bryan and sister Britney in 2003
Family: The Southern belle later met her communications entrepreneur husband Jamie in 2011, and the pair tied the knot three years later in 2014 (pictured with daughter Ivy, L and Maddie, R)
What did Britney Spears say about Jamie Lynn?
In her memoir the songstress lambasted Jamie Lynn’s behaviour at their family home due to her poor treatment of their mother, who was struggling in the wake of her split.
Britney wrote that she arrived home from tour to discover that 11-year-old Jamie Lynn ‘ruled’ their home adding how she felt ‘betrayed’ by how her little sister had ‘changed’ while she was away.
Britney also said she is ‘working to feel more compassion’ towards her sibling after they feuded for years.
Claiming in her tell-all tome that Jamie Lynn told her to ‘stop fighting’ her controversial conservatorship which ran from 2008-2021
Feuding: In her memoir the Britney (L) lambasted Jamie Lynn’s (R) behaviour at their family home due to her poor treatment of their mother, who was struggling in the wake of her split (Pictured in 2001)
Sibling: Britney wrote that she arrived home from tour to discover that 11-year-old Jamie Lynn ‘ruled’ their home adding how she felt ‘betrayed’ by how her little sister had ‘changed’ while she was away (pictured 2003)
It came after many Britney fans called on viewers to avoid watching the Zoey 101 reboot entirely after singer claimed her younger sibling did not support her bid to leave her controversial conservatorship.
Jamie Lynn soon came forward to refute her sister’s claims via Instagram stories in 2021.
Telling her following of 2 million: ‘Maybe I didn’t support her the way the public would like me to, with a hashtag on a public platform.
‘But I can assure you that I’ve supported my sister long before there was a hashtag, and I’ll support her long after.
Camp: This Morning host Josie Gibson, First Dates host Fred Sirieix, Hollyoaks star Nick Pickard and singer and actress Jamie Lynn Spears – the younger sister of pop star Britney – are also joining the camp
I’m A Celebrity 2023: Meet the campmates
NIGEL FARAGE
Claim to fame: Former leader of the UK Independence Party and leader of the Brexit Party.
Phobias: Nobody likes rats, snakes and I am dreading anything to do with heights.
Biggest misconception you want to dispel?: I have been demonised over the years and so it will be nice to show people I am not nasty.
Role in camp: Lead on starting up plenty of campfire discussions.
Aside from your family, what will you miss the most whilst in camp?: A pint in the pub and the news.
Best & worst attributes: I hope to cheer people up when they are down. Worst? I am impatient and I do snore.
Dream camper: As a controversial political media figure, I never name names… But I am looking forward to meeting interesting people from all different fields
DANIELLE HAROLD
Claim to fame: EastEnders actress.
Phobias: Rats. I hate them!
Biggest misconception you want to dispel in the jungle?: I can be a little ditzy at times but I am definitely not a ‘dumb blonde’. I want to show I can do the trials, challenges and get stuck in.
Role in camp: Shoulder to cry on, help others if they are feeling low in camp.
Aside from family, what will you miss most whilst in camp?: Snacking. I am a little muncher and I am going to miss my morning cup of tea, too!
Best & worst attributes: I’d like to think I will be good if people are really struggling. I am not, however, very good at being bored, nor am I a morning person either.
Dream camper: Ed Sheeran. If he brings his guitar into camp, he can sing for us.
FRED SIRIEIX
Claim to fame: First Dates star.
Phobias: I am scared of everything. I am dying to find out how vile the food will be!
Biggest misconception you want to dispel in the jungle?: I don’t think there is anything but I am looking forward to learning more about myself during my time in the camp.
Role in camp: I will definitely muck in with all the jobs. I don’t mind cooking or cleaning the toilets.
Aside from your family, what will you miss the most whilst in camp? My bed. It’s super comfy. I will also miss a cup of coffee in the morning.
Best & worst attributes: I like to have fun but I do snore and I am impatient!
Dream camper: It’s going to be nice to meet everyone but I’d love to see Dolly Parton, The Rock or Snoop Dog in there.
NELLA ROSE
Claim to fame: YouTuber and Catfish UK star.
Phobias: I am fearful of everything!
Biggest misconception you want to dispel in the jungle? I am a pretty open book.
Role in camp: Keep the morale and humour high.
Aside from your family, what will you miss the most whilst in camp? My phone… I am always on it!
Dream camper: Alison Hammond or Adele.
NICK PICKARD
Claim to fame: Hollyoaks star.
Phobias: I am a bit scared of the dark. When you go to the House of Horrors at Halloween and things jump out at you, I am not very good when I can’t see!
Biggest misconception you want to dispel in the jungle: It will be nice to go in as me and not as my Hollyoaks character.
Role in camp: Grafter or chef, I am quite good at cooking. But I’ve never cooked on a fire before. Aside from family, what will you miss most whilst in camp: Football and my creature comforts.
Best & worst attributes: I’d like to think I am a nice person and a good team player. I am not lazy but I do have a few bad habits like picking my nose. My girlfriend has been trying to train me to stop!
Dream camper: Sir Alex Ferguson or Neil Warnock.
JAMIE LYNN SPEARS
Claim to fame: Zoey 101 and Sweet Magnolias star.
Phobias: I am scared of everything.
Biggest misconception you want to dispel in the jungle?: I think this is a nice chance to show who I really am.
Role in camp: Hopefully I will be the one who can support everyone.
Aside from family, what will you miss the most whilst in camp? A normal bathroom, air conditioning and my bed.
Best & worst attributes: I think my best quality is it takes a lot to hurt my feelings; but I am impatient and my family would say I get in a bad mood a lot.
Dream camper: Nicole Kidman, she is my favourite actress in the whole wide world, or Reece Witherspoon.
SAM THOMPSON
Claim to fame: Made In Chelsea star and radio presenter.
Phobias: I am not a creepy crawly guy and I hate anyone or anything touching my neck.
Biggest misconception you want to dispel in the jungle?: Since the age of 21, I’ve spent my whole life on TV and so I feel whether people have a good or bad opinion of me, it’s probably warranted!
Role in camp: I’m a ‘yes’ man so cooking, cleaning I will do whatever they want me to do.
Aside from family, what will you miss most whilst in camp?: I know this sounds lame but gaming.
Best & worst attributes: I’d like to think I am the court jester and I don’t take things too seriously, so if anyone is having a bad day I would like to put a smile on their face. Worst? I am quite forgetful and I am bad at focusing on things.
Dream camper: Stephen Fry. I think I would self-combust if he was going in the jungle!
JOSIE GIBSON
Claim to fame: This Morning presenter.
Phobias: Insects and I freeze every time I see a spider and I am not sure what I am going to do if I am in a trial with them!
Biggest misconception you want to dispel in the jungle?: I would like people to know I am very clever at knowing useless information!
Role in camp: Mum. I am very motherly and I also love chatting to people.
Aside from family, what will you miss most whilst in camp?: Getting up to blow dry my hair and putting a bit of make-up on!
Best & worst attributes: I am an optimist and I love meeting people from all walks of life. Worst? I can be quite nosey and I am worried about my temper if I am too hungry.
Dream camper: Dawn French, I love her.
MARVIN HUMES
Claim to fame: JLS star.
Phobias: Heights. I have pulled out of a skydive with JLS in the past because I was too scared!
Biggest misconception you want to dispel in the jungle: To show I am not just a member of a boy band. It will be nice for people to learn more about me.
Role in camp: I’d like to think I will be a shoulder to cry on and a mediator.
Aside from family, what will you miss most whilst in camp?: My fantasy football app! I am obsessed with it! Four weeks without music is a long time, too.
Best & worst attributes: I’ve got three children under the age of ten and you definitely need a lot of patience for that! Worst? Rochelle would probably say I get ‘hangry’ if I don’t have enough food.
Dream camper: Paddy McGuinness – I’ve done Soccer Aid with him before and I know he’s funny, he gets stuck in and he is hands on.
GRACE DENT
Claim to fame: MasterChef star and food critic.
Phobias: Horrible people.
Biggest misconception you want to dispel in the jungle: People think I am quite forthright and scary but I don’t think I am scary! Hopefully people will see this.
Role in camp: Shoulder to cry on and I am a practical cook so I can help out.
Aside from your family, what will you miss the most whilst in camp? My three cats and my make-up bag. I love a bit of glamour.
Best & worst attributes: I would like to think I am funny! My worst quality is lack of sleep. I like my sleep.
Dream camper: Queen Camilla. She would be very practical. And Madonna – she could perform tracks from her Greatest Hits tour!