I’m a Celebrity live: Dean McCullough emerges as fan favourite after ‘hilarious’ Coleen Rooney joke
McFly star Danny Jones found himself in a precarious position during the launch episode after two snake found their way into his shorts during a tense challenge
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Your support makes all the difference.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 contestants 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 first episode of the season saw the cast take part in a series of challenges, with Tulisa and Halsall emerging victorious after a heated race involcing cockroaches, capsized canoes, and blended fish eye cocktails
Fans singled out Dean McCullough as an early favourite after the BBC Radio 1 presenter made a “hilarious” joke about fellow campmate Coleen Rooney’s “Wagatha Christie” trial.
In the first vote of the season, viewers have selected GK Barry to take part in the next episode’s Vile Volcano challenge.
New episodes of I’m A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here! airs on ITV1 and ITVX every night, typically at 9pm.
‘The Female Boss’ is back
“Are you not entertained?” Tulisa jokes, giving her campmates what they want after they ask to see her famous “Female Boss” tattoo.
Forget politicians, Tulisa is the I’m a Celeb contestant who deserves redemption most
The N-Dubz singer and self-proclaimed ‘Female Boss’ has survived a drug sting, sex tape, and the rampant misogyny and classism of 2010s fame. If anyone deserves a shot at rewriting their pop culture narrative, it is Tulisa, writes Annabel Nugent
“If we had a bit of garlic, a bit of red wine, it could’ve been sensational...” says Tulisa. If only!
Tulisa takes chef duties
The first meal of the night and it’s N-Dubz singer Tulisa taking charge. “I don’t know what is going on,” she admitted. “But I’ll find a way!”
Coleen opens up on her relationship with Wayne Rooney
It didn’t take long for Coleen to open up with her campmates about her marriage to the England footballer who she has lived with since she was 16 after a first date at the cinema. Aw!
Five out of 10 stars...
A slightly disappointing result from Danny and Barry on their first challenge – wonder how the campmates will take it!
Danny: “Oh my god there’s a snake up my shorts!”
Ant and Dec: “There’s no need to brag!”
Two stars!
Two out of 10 and they’ve still got five minutes left – there’s still hope!
“Oh my word, there’s a snake!” Danny states the obvious as the animals continue to slither over him. Barry, meanwhile, seems totally unbothered!
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.
Wagatha Christie you’re coming with me honestly 🤣🤣🤣🤣 #ImACeleb pic.twitter.com/IkNYJJlPfP
— Georgina (@GinaLouLoves) November 17, 2024
Two out of 10 and they’ve still got five minutes left – there’s still hope!
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