Following the news that Julian Assange is set to accept a plea deal to walk free and return to Australia, the Wikileaks founder is being backed for an appearance on I’m A Celebrity.
Assange has been tipped for a stint in the Australian jungle at 6/1 should he want to take on a new celebrity challenge, however his most likely next move looks to be taking up a news editorial position at 6/4 or getting his own TV show at 5/1.
The nature of his previous work has left certain people wondering whether a career as either a politician (6/1) or to work for the Australian government (8/1) would be a more apt destination.
Assange is also 12/1 to appear on Celebrity Big Brother and 33/1 to take part in Strictly Come Dancing or Dancing With The Stars Australia.
Lee Astley, spokesperson for betideas.com, said: “This morning’s news that the infamous whistleblower, Julian Assange, is set to accept a plea deal to walk free has stirred up some speculation on his next career move, with a stint in the I’m A Celebrity jungle one of the more wild moves.
“Assange is 6/1 to join a host of other celebrities in the Australian jungle for the next series, whilst an appearance on Celebrity Big Brother is a larger price at 12/1.
“It seems Assange is likeliest to return to what he knows best and take up a news editorial position (6/4), but a slight shift in career to become a politician (6/1) or work for the Australian government (8/1) could be a possibility.”
Julian Assange odds
| Take up a news editorial position | 6/4 |
| Get his own tv show | 5/1 |
| Become a politician | 6/1 |
| Go on I’m a Celebrity | 6/1 |
| Work for the Australian government | 8/1 |
| Get his own radio show | 9/1 |
| Start his own TV news network | 12/1 |
| Go on Celebrity Big Brother | 12/1 |
| Go on Strictly Come Dancing or Dancing With The Stars Australia | 33/1 |
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