difficult being rich,' complains WAG Carly Zucker on I'm A Celebrity

While the majority of Credit Crunch Britain counts the pennies, I'm A Celebrity contestant Carly Zucker has other things on her mind.

The WAG - who is engaged to multi-millionaire England and Chelsea footballer Joe Cole - has confided in her campmate Brian Paddick that being rich isn't easy.

'Money can be a burden, that’s why I got stressed last year,' she told him.

Stinking rich: But being a millionaire can be a burden says Carly Zucker, right, pictured with fellow WAG Nicola McLean and Blue singer Simon Webbe in the jungle yesterday

'I had too much too soon. I had a massive house that I couldn’t control or clean, it took all day.'

And being able to afford anything she wants causes problems for Carly: 'I could choose what I wanted and so I ended up indecisive.'

The 24-year-old also revealed that she is happy to stay in three-star hotels with her friends. But she added: 'You do notice the difference.'

However, rather than splashing the cash the fitness instructor says she likes to wait for a special occasion.

'I still live a very practical life, if I want something nice like a piece of jewellery I’ll wait and ask for it for my birthday, I don’t just go out and buy it.‘

Carly spoke about her financial status as she began to crack under the pressure of life in the jungle more than a week after arriving Down Under.

She moaned to fellow WAG Nicola McLean that she has no energy, can't sleep and has back ache.

She said: 'I’m not pulling my weight, I don’t want to eat, sleep, I don’t know what I want.

'I feel like if I was at home now with Joe I’d feel like it was all a dream.'

When Nicola asked her if Joe would be missing her, she replied: 'I think he’ll be really missing me.

'[But] it depends what they show as well because he said that if he sees me upset it’ll kill him.'

Not happy: Carly and fellow Wag Nicola McLean in the jungle

Carly lives in a sprawling Surrey Mansion with her fiancé and he presented her with a £50,000 engagement ring earlier this year.

But while she whinged about her overflowing supply of money it seems Brian, who stood as the LibDem candidate in the recent London mayoral elections, was wishing he had a little more cash to flash.

Seemingly overawed, Brian told Carly: 'I’m feeling strange because I don’t have much money.

'I’m better off than most people but listening to you lot discussing exotic holidays and things I’m thinking that I’m not jealous or resentful, it must be wonderful being able to do what you want, it gives you freedom.'

Bathing beauty: Carly takes a jungle shower

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WAG Carly Zucker shows off her moves as she attempts to inspire women to work out

As a personal trainer, Chelsea WAG Carly Zucker knows a thing or two about keeping in shape.

So who better to encourage women to get in shape for a new fitness campaign, then Joe Cole's future wife.

Since rising to prominence as one of the country's top WAGs at the 2006 World Cup in Germany, the 23-year-old has quickly gained popularity thanks to her amazing physique.

Keeping in shape: Carly Zucker gets to grips with a rowing machine as she launches the Sweat In The City campaign

As well as winning over male and females fans with her toned figure, she has also received praise for having a career - unlike many WAGs who appear to spend their time shopping and holidaying at their footballer husbands' expense.

Fitness-mad Carly, who has been working as a personal trainer for several years, has agreed to show off some of the moves she teaches her clients as part of the Sweat In The City campaign.

The initiative is offering 3,000 three month gym memberships to London women aged between 16 and 24 who do little or not exercise in a bid to encourage them to live a more active and healthier lifestyle.

Running woman: Carly jogs down a deserted London street

Dressed in sweatpants, trainers and t-shirt, Carly's workout outfit was let down with her unsuitable glossy hair hanging loose instead of being tied back and two big rings on her fingers.

One of the rings was Carly's £50,000 engagement ring from her midfielder fiance Joe, which she accepted following his proposal at their Surrey home last year.

Despite reports the couple were planning to wed this summer, Carly recently admitted the pair would marry in Chelsea next year.

Even though Joe earns millions from his Chelsea contract, Carly is adamant she won't give up her career like many other WAGs.

She said: 'I've always been sporty. I played football at school and have always done a lot of running. A career in the fitness industry seemed natural. I love my job.'

Wedding plans: Carly and her fiance Joe Cole at teammate Michael Carrick's wedding last year

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WAG Carly Zucker gets to grips with fiancé Joe Cole as they kiss in the street

There seems to be an epidemic of celebrity PDAs at present.

And now WAG Carly Zucker and her Chelsea footballer Joe Cole have got in on the act with a very public display of affection in a London street today.

Personal trainer Carly grabbed her man tight for an affectionate kiss as the casually dressed couple met for an early morning bite to eat.

Passion: WAG Carly Zucker her man, footballer Joe Cole for a passionate kiss in a London street as they met for an early morning bite to eat

Carly had a big wad of papers with her, as she greeted her fiancé. Possibly notes for their impending nuptials which were expected to take place this summer.

Carly told The Mirror: 'We haven't finalised all the details but it will be next summer, not this one.

'It's very exciting. I haven't picked out my dress yet because it's still early days. We're both family people so we'll have all the people we're close to there. It won't be a massive do but it won't be small either!'

Cole proposed to Carly, 25, a year ago after a dinner at London's celebrity restaurant The Ivy.

They have been dating for six years and the Chelsea star presented her with a £50,000 ring at the Surrey mansion where they live together.

Carly and Joe are lining up a regal occasion by having a lavish reception at the State Apartments in London's Royal Hospital Chelsea.

Cole's agent David Geiss said: 'They're looking at sites in London and the Royal Hospital in Chelsea is one of them.'

Busy WAG: Carly was seen out and about in London with her dog as she ran some errands

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That's enough fun with my credit card... Joe Cole's sharp exit ends WAG Carly's shopping trip

We all know shopping is a WAG's favourite pastime.

But footballer Joe Cole doesn't seem quite so keen.

The England star looked like he couldn't get away fast enough when he called a cab after a shopping trip with fiancée Carly Zucker.

Get me out of here: Joe Cole has obviously had enough retail therapy as fiance Carly Zucker lags behind

The pair hit the boutiques in Knightsbridge, but once his duty was done the 26-year-old Chelsea player looked desperate to score himself a taxi.

Fiancée Carly was dressed for a long day on her feet in a casual vest top and khaki skirt worn with sensible flat sandals and a huge bag to store her purchases in.

But if the 23-year-old WAG was hoping for a lengthy trawl around the high street she was out of luck, as her footballer beau had clearly enjoyed enough retail therapy for one day.

Spending spree: WAG Carly enjoys a stroll round the shops in Knightsbridge

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Football star Joe Cole shows he's a real Zucker for his bikini-clad lady in red

For a couple whose wedding is only days away, Joe Cole and fiancee Carly Zucker looked relaxed and quietly assured ahead of their big day.

And as they strolled along on a Barbados beach, the football star couldn't keep his eyes off his young bride-to-be.

Dressed in a red halterneck bikini, Carly looked a picture of sexiness as she frolicked in the afternoon sunshine.

Carly Zucker showed fiance Joe Cole why he's picked the perfect sexy bride

Smiling happily 23-year-old Carly basked in the opportunity to show Chelsea star Cole why he has found the perfect partner.

And it seems they were not the only pair taking some much-needed time out of their heavy football schedules to treat themselves to some holiday time.

Fellow England star Steven Gerrard and wife Alex Curran have been soaking up the rays while on holiday in Miama, Florida.

The couple looked happy and relaxed ahead of their big day later this month

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