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The 2024 cast of I’m a Celebrity…Get Me Out of Here! have arrived in Australia and filming is already underway ahead of tonight’s launch episode.
ITV has shared a behind-the-scenes glimpse at the cast meeting for the first time on a sunny beach before they head to the jungle.
Among the cast are N-Dubz singer and former X Factor judge Tulisa Contostavlos, Coronation Street actor Alan Halsall and Strictly Come Dancing star Oti Mabuse. Others joining them are Coleen Rooney, McFly singer Danny Jones, and boxer Barry McGuigan.
Tonight’s launch show will see celebrities pair up and partake in several challenges, with the aim of finishing first to become camp leaders.
The winning pair will be awarded the title of the first leaders of the series, which will win them a cosy night’s sleep in the leaders’ lodge, exempt from any chores, and put them in charge of running the camp exactly how they want.
Ahead of the launch, Mabuse has defended her decision to join the show one year after the birth of her daughter, saying she will never get an opportunity like it again.
Meanwhile, Ruth Langsford was revealed as having a role in a spin off show for the new series, months after separating from Eamonn Holmes.
“It’s been a tough year for Ruth and she’s been putting her best foot forward, she’s thrilled to have been asked to appear on the spin-off show and fly to Australia ahead of Christmas,” a source said.
I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! starts this Sunday 17 November, on ITV1 and ITVX.
Thirty minutes down and already two major challenges
In less than half an hour, five contestants have endured a Bushtucker food trial and a skydive…
Annabel Nugent17 November 2024 21:35
Uh-oh!
Look like Dean may be backing out of the skydive as he tells cameras: “I don’t think I can do it…”
Dean why did you go on I’m a Celeb if you can’t jump off a helicopter? That’s a stable on the first day #ImACeleb
— 𝓑 𝓮 𝓽 𝓱 (@Beth_Snape_) November 17, 2024
Annabel Nugent17 November 2024 21:33
Who will pick who?
Those on the beach are waiting to be picked by their counterparts in the helicopters… can’t help but feel sorry for the one who’s picked last!
Annabel Nugent17 November 2024 21:30
Hugs all around!
Barry and Barry are joined on the beach by Colleen Roney, Coronation Street star Alan Halsall, Radio 1 DJ and presenter Melvin Odoom.
Annabel Nugent17 November 2024 21:29
Barry meet Barry!
Former boxing champion Barry McGuigan meet Loose Women star and content creator GK Barry – real name Grace Keeling.
“We Barry’s have to look out for each other,” says McGuigan upon meeting his namesake on the beach.
Annabel Nugent17 November 2024 21:25
We love a bit of honesty from our campmates…
GK Barry: “I’m not good with animals… I’m not actually good with anthing that this show entails…”
Another gem: “What do I bring to the camp? F*** all.”
Annabel Nugent17 November 2024 21:24
What do the camp mates win for this first challenge?
The pair who win the race will win the coveted title of the first leaders of camp, unlocking the perks of being able to sleep in the comfort of the Leaders’ Lodge as well as being exempt from the first Bushtucker trial.
Annabel Nugent17 November 2024 21:23
