Boy George is set to head into the I'm A Celebrity Jungle in Australia later this week where he'll be sharing a very a basic camp with creepy-crawlies.
And it will be quite a change from the 61-year-old Culture Club singer's normal surroundings as he's lucky enough to call a gothic and Italian-inspired Hampstead mansion which is worth a staggering £17m his home.
The Grade II-listed property - which went on the market in September - boasts six bedrooms, a cinema, meditation room and some very flamboyant furnishings.
Exciting: Boy George is set to head to the I'm A Celebrity Jungle in Australia later this week where he'll be sharing a very a basic camp with creepy-crawlies
The star has lived alone at the home for almost 40 years. He bought it in the mid-1980s following the release of the band's hit single Do You Really Want to Hurt Me?
The mansion, which Boy George, [George O'Dowd] has covered in religious artefacts and expensive artworks, was built in 1868 and features interiors by renowned British interior designer Kelly Hoppen.
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ShareIt underwent an ambitious three-year renovation which first saw the singer embroiled in a battle with Camden Council over planning permission to extend the property and let in more light before a compromise was reached.
Boy George, who is said to have a net worth of £41.8million, rented a flat in Soho while the works took place.
Wow! And it will be quite a change from the 61-year-old Culture Club singer's normal surroundings as he's lucky enough to call a gothic and Italian-inspired Hampstead mansion which is worth a staggering £17m his home
The property, listed by Aston Chase, covers 5,453 square feet, with five of the six bedrooms – come complete with their own dressing rooms and bathrooms. One room features a giant skylight in place of a traditional ceiling.
There's also a meditation room and cinema room.
The home has been decorated in a flamboyant style, there's a cast of David Bowie's face, a Mr Brainwash piece on Kate Moss and records mounted in frames.
A piece which sits next to his bed, depicts a well-endowed naked man.
Colourful: The Grade II-listed property - which went on the market in September - boasts six bedrooms, a cinema, meditation room and some very flamboyant furnishings
Legendary pop star Boy George has insisted that going on I'm A Celebrity will be a breeze compared to touring the world, declaring: 'It's just three weeks without any make-up on!'
He added: 'I watch I'm A Celebrity every year and I had to think long and hard about this. But I feel like I am in a very fertile creative moment in my life. I am in a moment of rediscovery of who I am as a person, artist and older man and I feel like I do make a lot of effort to be in pop culture.
'I am bored of being iconic in the corner and if you want to compete in the world then being part of telly is part of that. This is the biggest show on TV and that is why I am doing it.
'And now I have made the decision, I don't want to focus too much on what the experience might be like, but my intention is it is going to be amazing. It's three weeks without make-up and three weeks is nothing. I have just done seven weeks on tour.'
I'll Tumble 4 Ya: George is a household name after finding fame with pop group Culture Club during the 1980s (pictured onstage at Wembley Arena in 1984)
The Karma Chameleon performer, who is reportedly this year's highest paid contestant with a $1 million payday, added that he isn't fazed by the gruelling conditions, or the meagre diet as he is a vegetarian, but admitted he might miss espressos or his favourite cheeses.
He added: 'My biggest fear is being scared and the trials are not something I am particularly excited about. I will just laugh. I know they won't want to hurt me.
'But I don't want to be bored either and I will try to get the stars for everyone. I think I will be the in-house dietician when I am in the camp because I will be telling everyone they aren't going to let us starve. I will be telling everyone to calm down.'
Where the magic happens: Five of the six bedrooms – come complete with their own dressing rooms and bathrooms - and one room features a giant skylight in place of a traditional ceiling
Wow! The star, who grew up in Eltham, South London, previously merged two neighbouring properties to form his current home - he had three years of renovations which saw this glass extension added which provided more light in the property
In 2021, the Daily Mail's Sebastian Shakespeare reported that Boy George oversaw a stunning £100,000 revamp of the gardens at his home.
He needed consent to re-landscape the gardens because of the home's listed status, which lies in a conservation area.
His planning agent said at the time: 'The proposals have been developed to provide a scheme sympathetic to the historic fabric and character of the property and to the broader conservation area.'
He included a 'stepped water feature with reflection pool'.
A place of calm: The bathrooms are decorated in a chic minimal style with lots of glass and marble sinks
Extravagant: George frequently shares photos of himself in the spacious property across social media, primarily Instagram
The star, who grew up in Eltham, South London, previously merged two neighbouring properties to form his current home.
George previously battled addiction to heroin and other substances for more than two decades and after battling his demons, he told The Guardian: 'London is my home, I feel most sane when I’m here.'
He told Yahoo in 2015: 'I got sober in 2008. March the 2nd, 2008. I know the date exactly. I always think of that day as ‘the day that I became sane".'
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Home sweet home: George poses in one of the rooms at his sprawling Hampstead home during a photoshoot in 2002
'I planned to be sane at 40, but it took seven more years of research for me to reach a point where I was like, "OK, this is not working".'
'I have to say that things have got increasingly better and better and better the longer I’ve been sober.'
George's first plans for the home were rejected by the council around seven years ago before a compromise was made.
According to ES: Documents filed in 2013 by Soho-based Syte Architects penned: 'The house does not benefit from a great deal of natural light into its interior.
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'Its frontage is orientated to the north-east. The rear has a southwesterly orientation but a combination of factors mean that the interior often suffers from poor levels and quality of natural lighting.'
'The proposed extension has been designed to create living spaces with a greater sense of connection to the garden and better levels of natural light. These spaces will have a different atmosphere and character to the internal spaces in the existing house.'
I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here! will return to ITV on Sunday night as the celebrities finally head back to the Australian jungle after a two-year break due to the pandemic.
Hosted by Ant McPartlin and Declan Donnelly, the show will see 12 unsuspecting stars live in the outback for three weeks of creepy crawlies and Bushtucker Trials.
As Boy George sells his lavish Hampstead home, are Culture Club still singing in the Church of the Poison Mind... or are they Victims of their own success?
BOY GEORGE
After originally leaving the band in 1986, principal songwriter George enjoyed a successful solo career following the release of debut single Everything I Own the following year. To date he has released 12 solo albums while also working as an established DJ.
Famed for his androgynous sense of style and heavy use of make-up, George did not publicly discuss his sexuality until the 1995 release of his autobiography, Take It Like A Man, in which he confirmed he was gay.
JON MOSS
The band's drummer and George's secret lover during their early years, Moss formed Heartbeat UK following the dissolution of Culture Club. He would also dabble in the late '80s acid house scene before releasing music in the 1990s with bands Promised Land and Yeah.
He is father of three with ex-wife Barbara Savage, who also owns a property close to George in north London.
MIKEY CRAIG
Following the band's separation, bass player Craig attempted to strike out as a solo artist with the 1988 release of debut single In 1988, he released a solo single I'm A Believer. However the track failed to make an impact on the UK top 40 and would be his only release away from Culture Club.
Throughout the '90s he Craig launched his own dance label, SLAMM records, serving as executive producer on hits by Mr. & Mrs. Smith and Mankey.
He has also performed with Kid Creole and the Coconuts.
ROY HAY
After leaving Culture Club Hay formed This Way Up to moderate success, releasing singles Tell Me Why, If I Can't Have You and Louise in 1987. Debut album Feeling Good About It was released the same year.
In 1989 he moved to Los Angeles and began writing and developing music for up-and-coming artists before branching into composition work.
To date he has worked with the legendary Hans Zimmerman and is responsible for scoring music for TV shows Cracker and The Dead Zone.
Iconic: (Clockwise from top left) Culture Club stars Boy George, Roy Hay, Mikey Craig, Jon Moss at the height of their fame in 1983
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BOY GEORGE
BOY GEORGE
AGE: 61
CLAIM TO FAME: Legendary pop star
PHOBIAS: Being scared
MISSING ANY BIG OCCASIONS? No, I am going straight into the jungle from playing at various festivals and gigs
ROLE IN THE CAMP: In-house dietician reassuring everyone that they will be ok on the jungle diet. And entertainer - I will sing!
BEST ATTRIBUTE: I am a very positive person and I don't bear any grudges
DREAM CAMPMATE: It would be funny if my ex, Jon Moss, comes on the programme -but I don't think that will happen!
CHRIS MOYLES
CHRIS MOYLES
AGE: 48
CLAIM TO FAME: Radio DJ
PHOBIAS: I am petrified of heights. I ended up carrying the bags when we took my girlfriend's niece once to Go Ape as I am so petrified!
MISSING ANY BIG OCCASIONS? A friend's birthday, a wedding, and Leeds United matches
ROLE IN THE CAMP: Entertainer. Hopefully I can help shorten everyone's boredom.
BEST ATTRIBUTE: Hiding food! I am going to fly out early and sneak into the jungle and hide pot noodles everywhere, then I will be everyone's best friend!
DREAM CAMPMATE: Ant and Dec…let's see how they cope for 24 hours!
SUE CLEAVER
SUE CLEAVER
AGE: 59
CLAIM TO FAME: Playing Eileen Grimshaw in Coronation Street
PHOBIAS: Don't be ridiculous! I am not going to admit to what I fear most!
MISSING ANY BIG OCCASIONS? Coronation Street and we are expecting another grandchild any day, so hopefully it will arrive before I fly out to Australia.
ROLE IN THE CAMP: I will be more of a mum – that is where I will naturally fit.
BEST ATTRIBUTE: I can cook and I am a good listener, so hopefully I will be a friendly ear for everyone.
DREAM CAMPMATE: Good Morning Britain's Richard Arnold. He is my TV husband and it would be lovely to have an ally in camp!
SCARLETTE DOUGLAS
SCARLETTE DOUGLAS
AGE: 35
CLAIM TO FAME: Presenter of A Place In The Sun
PHOBIAS: Spiders. There is no point in lying about it! I've got an irrational fear about them
MISSING ANY BIG OCCASIONS? Just a holiday which I can postpone
ROLE IN THE CAMP: Mum, cook and morale booster. I always like to look at the positive side in life
BEST ATTRIBUTE: I can cook and I will be good at making sure everything is tidy in camp
DREAM CAMPMATE: Mo Gilligan. He is hilarious and I totally fancy him!
BABATÚNDÉ ALÉSHÉ
BABATÚNDÉ ALÉSHÉ
AGE: 36
CLAIM TO FAME: Comedian
PHOBIAS: I am scared of absolutely everything. Snakes, rats - I am fearful of them all and I am dreading the trials
MISSING ANY BIG OCCASIONS? I was going on tour but we've postponed it now until next year
ROLE IN THE CAMP: Tension breaker. If I can break tension anywhere it starts up in the camp, then I will do that. We don't need to be bickering as it will be a first-time experience for everyone
BEST ATTRIBUTE: Hopefully I will bring some humour to the camp
DREAM CAMPMATE: I am a big Arsenal fan and so any ex-Arsenal player would be great. I am looking forward to chatting to Ant & Dec about football
MIKE TINDALL
MIKE TINDALL
AGE: 44
CLAIM TO FAME: Rugby Union player and married to Princess Anne's daughter Zara Tindall
PHOBIAS: I haven't admitted to having any phobias but in a weird way, I am looking forward to taking part in the trials!
MISSING ANY BIG OCCASIONS? My podcast series and the rugby Internationals this autumn
ROLE IN THE CAMP: Morning motivator. I would like to see everyone get on well and us all have a great experience
BEST ATTRIBUTE: I am a positive person
DREAM CAMPMATE: Samuel L Jackson would be cool. He has lived the life!
OWEN WARNER
OWEN WARNER
AGE: 23
CLAIM TO FAME: Playing Romeo Nightingale in Hollyoaks
PHOBIAS: Snakes!
MISSING ANY BIG OCCASIONS? I am a big fan of football so I will miss watching the start of the World Cup
ROLE IN THE CAMP: Entertainer and games coordinator
BEST ATTRIBUTE: It is definitely not my cooking skills or brains!
DREAM CAMPMATE: Any of the Leicester City starting 11!
CHARLENE WHITE
CHARLENE WHITE
AGE: 42
CLAIM TO FAME: ITV newsreader and Loose Women anchor
PHOBIAS: I am not sure what my fear factor will be because I've never had rodents, spiders and snakes crawling all over me!
MISSING ANY BIG OCCASIONS? My children's annual school ball which I am gutted about
ROLE IN THE CAMP: Mum and cook. I don't mind falling into that position
BEST ATTRIBUTE: I like to listen and talk. I love learning about people and I have a natural curiosity for people
DREAM CAMPMATE: Colin Murray and Richard Osman
JILL SCOTT
JILL SCOTT
AGE: 35
CLAIM TO FAME: Retired England Lioness
PHOBIAS: I don't like rats and the thought of being underground fills me with fear!
MISSING ANY BIG OCCASIONS? The Men's World Cup. I am going to find it weird not being able to know how the men are getting on in the tournament. Hopefully they will still be in the tournament when I come out of the jungle
ROLE IN THE CAMP: Helping hand. I like to help people if they aren't having a good day
BEST ATTRIBUTE: Hard worker. I will always find a way to add value. I am also very honest
DREAM CAMPMATE: Another sports person would be great as it would be someone to bounce ideas off.
OLIVIA ATTWOOD
OLIVIA ATTWOOD
AGE: 31
CLAIM TO FAME: Love Island star
PHOBIAS: I hate the dark so I'm keen to avoid any challenges in the darkness
MISSING ANY BIG OCCASIONS? No, had the show been on air any later, I could have missed my sister's wedding
ROLE IN THE CAMP: Clown. I was always the class clown at school and I love having a laugh
BEST ATTRIBUTE: I don't take myself seriously and I have got a good sense of humour
DREAM CAMPMATE: A pop legend like Dolly Parton who has amazing stories to tell
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