His grumpy appearance down under has delighted fans across the globe.
And followers of Kiosk Keith- real name Raymond, will be delighted to hear that he’s reportedly in talks to release a book entitled Fifty Shades of Kiosk Keith.
According to reports the I’m A Celebrity personality, who has risen to prominence as the campmates’ resident shack dweller and even caught Georgia ‘Toff’ Toffolo’s eye, will release the novella- much to his ex Donna’s bemusement.
What a read! Followers of Kiosk Keith- real name Raymond, will be delighted to hear that he’s reportedly in talks to release a book entitled Fifty Shades of Kiosk Keith
The jungle shop-keeper’s ex Donna told The Sun Online: ‘They’re talking about some book, some 50 Shades of Kiosk Keith.’
Speaking of Raymond, who she shares four children with, she admitted he was keen for her to promote his bedroom skills.
‘Make sure you tell them I’m a good lover, I don’t care what else you tell them, just make sure you tell them I’m good in the cot,’ she claims he said.
But being brutally honest about her ex, who already has Where’s Wally style book ‘Where’s Kiosk Keith’ out, Donna added: ‘I told him I wasn’t going to say that because he told me to only tell the truth so I couldn’t say that.’
Anticipated! According to reports the I’m A Celebrity personality, who has risen to prominence as the campmates’ resident shack dweller and even caught Georgia ‘Toff’ Toffolo’s eye, will release the novella- much to his ex Donna’s bemusement
Kiosk Keith has earned a legion of fans over the years, with his moody demeanor and dead cold stare.
And the man behind I’m A Celebrity’s iconic Kiosk Keith character was this week revealed as a father-of-four called Raymond, who works on set as a builder.
According to The Sun, the 53-year-old Aussie was recruited from the art department after producers spotted his ‘star quality’ – but is not actually paid any extra for the role.
Here he is: The man behind I’m A Celebrity’s iconic Kiosk Keith character has now been revealed – as a father-of-four called Raymond, who works on set as a builder
Kiosk Keith is a beloved member of the I’m A Celebrity team, and even has his own Twitter page, which claims: ‘Aussie LAD born and bred. Employee of the month at The Outback Shack. I’m the biggest Celebrity in I’m a Celebrity.’
He is best known for running the camp shop, and delights viewers with his grumpy exterior when stars approach him to collect their prizes for the Dingo Dollar challenges.
Yet, the paper revealed on Tuesday the man who plays Keith is not actually an actor – but in fact a set builder called Raymond, who works with the art team on backdrops for the show.
Iconic: He is best known for running the camp shop, and delights viewers with his grumpy exterior when stars approach him to collect their prizes for the Dingo Dollar challenges
Man of many talents: It has now been revealed that Keith is not actually an actor – but in fact a set builder, who works with the art team on backdrops for the show amid his on-screen duties
He helped to create the original set back in 2002, but was scouted by producers to appear in front of the camera nine years later after they saw potential for humour in his moody exterior.
However, his ex-wife Donna revealed Keith is not a full time job, and Raymond is simply called away from his artistic duties when they want to film scenes at the Outback Shack.
She also went on to shock fans by revealing he is not paid any extra for the on-screen role, despite his huge popularity.
Star quality: He helped to create the original set back in 2002, but was scouted by producers nine years later, after they saw potential for humour in his moody exterior
‘He’s not getting paid the money he should’: However, Raymond’s ex wife Donna revealed he is not paid any extra for the on-screen role, despite his huge popularity
Receiving AUS $25,000 in total – the equivalent of £14,000 – for his roles on both I’m A Celebrity and the show’s German edition, she said: ‘He has to stay back sometimes to do some of the games for Kiosk Keith – that’s time when he should be at home.
‘He’s not getting paid the kind of money he should be getting paid for Kiosk Keith – Kiosk Keith’s huge.’
Kiosk Keith is a fan favourite on the jungle-based show – and viewers were left outraged last week when Raymond was replaced by the equally stern Kiosk Kath, due to illness.
‘We miss you!’: Kiosk Keith is a fan favourite on the jungle-based show – and viewers were left outraged last week when Raymond was replaced by Kiosk Kath due to illness
‘He just thinks its funny’: Donna admitted he loves how well the character has been received by viewers, as the role is simply part of his day job
Full-time role: She said: ‘As far as he’s concerned he’s an average father who goes to work, does Kiosk Keith and goes home’
Here I am: Kiosk Keith even has his own Twitter page, which claims: ‘Aussie LAD born and bred. Employee of the month at The Outback Shack. I’m the biggest Celebrity in I’m a Celebrity’
Funny man: The character often leaves viewers as well as the celebrities and hosts Ant and Dec (above) in stitches
Raymond’s ex Donna admitted he loves how well the character has been received by viewers, as the role is simply part of his day job.
She said: ‘He just thinks it’s funny. It’s just a joke. As far as he’s concerned he’s an average father who goes to work, does Kiosk Keith and goes home.’
Raymond, who has also worked at a newspaper and in the army over the years, started dating Donna in 1994, and they went on to welcome four children together.
However they separated in 2003 – and while she remained quiet on the reason, she admitted he could be ‘verbally abusive’ when drunk, which contributed to their split.
The pair gave their romance another go three years later, but decided soon after to co-parents as friends. They still spend every Christmas together with their children today.
Before fame: Raymond, who has also worked at a newspaper and in the army over the years, started dating Donna in 1994, and they have four children together