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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

Annabel Nugent,Lydia Spencer-Elliott
Sunday 17 November 2024 19:06 EST
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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 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.

“Oh my word, there’s a snake!” Danny states the obvious as the animals continue to slither over him. Barry, meanwhile, seems totally unbothered!

Annabel Nugent17 November 2024 22:27

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

The N-Dubz star is already a survivor in many ways

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

Annabel Nugent17 November 2024 22:21

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!

Annabel Nugent17 November 2024 22:14

Tulisa and Alan pick “competitive” Danny and Barry for the Bushtucker trial of the series... The Mausoleum of Misery

Annabel Nugent17 November 2024 22:04

'Vile Volcano’

The votes are open for the first challenge of this season! Who do you want to see take on the vile volcano?

Annabel Nugent17 November 2024 22:02

Ah Barry!

“I don’t even like losing to my children,” says the former boxing champion after losing to Tulisa and Alan. Oof!

Annabel Nugent17 November 2024 22:02

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