Noel Edmonds has lashed out at a report that he's set to move to New Zealand because he feels 'unappreciated' in the UK — branding it a 'disgusting lie'.

On Saturday, it was reported by The Sun that the 70-year-old TV personality decided to sell his home and relocate to the other side of the world after facing apparent backlash following his recent appearance on I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here!.

However, the star has since branded the claims 'malicious', insisting that he had a 'fabulous' filming the show in the Australian jungle late last year and plans on staying put in Britain, where he's fielding a host of residual media opportunities.

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Upset: Noel Edmonds has hit out at claims that he has put his home up for sale and move to New Zealand after facing backlash for appearing on I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here!

Noel said in a video recording: 'It is a matter of record: I had a fabulous time, the production [team] were wonderful, the reaction of the British public to me coming out at the beginning was truly humbling, and I'm really grateful for that reaction.

'I've been offered all sorts of other opportunities, which I'm now looking into. The house that I have in the UK was put on the market a couple of years ago and is now sold... It is absolute, disgusting lies.'

The Sun had previously quoted a source as saying : 'Noel and [wife] Liz have been looking at properties in New Zealand with a view to moving there,' claims the insider. The fact he got the boot first from I’m A Celeb really smashed him to pieces.

Fuming: In a video message, the furious TV personality vehemently denied The Sun's report

Fab time: The 70-year-old star insisted that he had a 'fabulous' time shooting the show in the Australian jungle late last year, and is currently fielding a host of media opportunities in the UK

'He thought the show was the chance to repair his image. He relies very much on appearing popular and is devastated he was first voted out. He really thought he could win but now feels unappreciated by the British public.'

The source added: 'He has slipped into a bit of a depression — and is terrified this is the end for him in the UK and no further work will come his way. He and Liz think New Zealand could be a fresh start and Noel thinks he will be appreciated there.

MailOnline has contacted a representative for Noel Edmonds for comment.

Moving out: A source told The Sun that the presenter, 70, was upset about the public's purported rejection of him and wants to make a fresh start

Claims: The newspaper quoted a source as saying, 'Noel and [wife] Liz have been looking at properties in New Zealand with a view to moving there.' Pictured together in November

Last month, MailOnline reported that the Deal Or No Deal host had put his £4million French mansion up for sale.

And despite his early exit from the jungle, where he was paid a reported £600,000, he said of his time in Australia: 'I’m very comfortable with the person I am.

'I had a gnawing pain missing my beautiful lady, but what an experience. What a life memory. I am so grateful.'

No deal: While it was reported that Noel had been paid an eye-watering £600,000 to compete on the show late last year, he was the first of the celebrities to be voted out