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The 2024 cast of I’m a Celebrity…Get Me Out of Here! have not had an easy start, with tonight’s launch episode landing them right in the action.
Among this year’s stars are N-Dubz singer Tulisa Contostavlos, Coronation Street actor Alan Halsall and Strictly Come Dancing pro Oti Mabuse. Others joining them are Coleen Rooney, McFly singer Danny Jones, and boxer Barry McGuigan.
The episode saw half of the cast chug a disgusting milkshake of blended fish eyes before skydiving out of helicopters to meet their co-stars on the beach.
From there, it was a heated race to the finish line for a chance to win a cosy night’s sleep in the leaders’ lodge, exemption from any chores, and the privilege of running the camp exactly how they want.
Tulisa and and Halsall took home the prize following a heated race involving cockroaches and capsized canoes.
Meanwhile, Ruth Langsford was revealed as having a role in a spin off show for the new series, months after separating from Eamonn Holmes.
I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! starts this Sunday 17 November, on ITV1 and ITVX.
Two stars!
Two out of 10 and they’ve still got five minutes left – there’s still hope!
Annabel Nugent17 November 2024 22:28
Dean emerges as early fan favourite following Coleen Rooney joke
Dean had viewers at home in stitches with his choice of words as he landed on the beach fresh from his skydive and selected Coleen Rooney as his partner.
“Wagatha Christie, you’re coming with me!” said the BBC Radio 1 presenter in reference to Rooney’s high-profile case involving Rebekah Vardy.
Annabel Nugent17 November 2024 22:24
Happy families!
Everyone seems to be in good spirits at the camp – wonder how long that will last…
Annabel Nugent17 November 2024 22:19
Time to break the news…
Fair play to Danny and Barry, who are taking the news that they’ve been chosen for the Mausoleum of Misery very well indeed.
Annabel Nugent17 November 2024 22:18
‘Jungle Jane!’
After successfully getting the fire going, Jane has received much adoration and adulation from her fellow campmates.
“I think they think I’m Bear Grylls,” she joked.
Annabel Nugent17 November 2024 22:15
The camp looks as if it’s been given a bit of a revamp!
Love the new camp, looks incredible and looks a lot more smaller to! #imaceleb
— Scott | #3 #4 | (@ScottTHFC23) November 17, 2024
Annabel Nugent17 November 2024 22:14
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Two out of 10 and they’ve still got five minutes left – there’s still hope!
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“Oh my word, there’s a snake!” Danny states the obvious as the animals continue to slither over him. Barry, meanwhile, seems totally unbothered!
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Dean had viewers at home in stitches with his choice of words as he landed on the beach fresh from his skydive and selected Coleen Rooney as his partner.
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“Wagatha Christie, you’re coming with me!” said the BBC Radio 1 presenter in reference to Rooney’s high-profile case involving Rebekah Vardy.
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Everyone seems to be in good spirits at the camp – wonder how long that will last…
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Fair play to Danny and Barry, who are taking the news that they’ve been chosen for the Mausoleum of Misery very well indeed.
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After successfully getting the fire going, Jane has received much adoration and adulation from her fellow campmates.
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