Kate Dennett
I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! is set to return to screens on Sunday night as 10 new celebrities will enter the Australian jungle.
And pictures from the upcoming debut episode show the celebrities being thrown straight into the deep end with a series of stomach-churning challenges.
Josie Gibson got covered in vile gunk as she joined Nigel Farage and Nella Rose in their first challenge, while Marvin Humes conquered his fear of heights with the dreaded skydive.
JLS star Marvin, 38, took on the nail-biting skydive with Jamie Lynn Spears and Nick Pickard, while Sam Thompson, Danielle Harold, Fred Sirieix and Grace Dent were faced with a skyscraper challenge as they were stranded 2,000 miles away.
Snaps from the episode prove This Morning star Josie, 38, did not shy away from giving her all to the unpleasant first challenge as she emerged covered head-to-toe in sticky gunk.
She was barely recognisable beneath the thick layer of brown sludge after dunking herself headfirst into a vat of slime in a bid to win tokens for her fellow celebrities.
After throwing herself headfirst into one vat, Josie appeared thrilled with her efforts as she flashed a huge smile in celebration, despite being covered in gunk.
Josie, Nigel and Nella were all tasked with winning time for their fellow campmates, who were taking part in other challenges 2,000 miles away on the Gold Coast.
But it was no easy feat as they were faced with searching through gallons of sticky gunk and scary hell holes in a bid to score the much-needed tokens.
And Josie wasn’t the only one who threw herself into the slime in the challenge, as Nigel ended up wading waist-deep in a vat of unpleasant gunk.
Nella also appeared terrified as she looked shocked and appeared to scream while rooting through the vats, while she also had to stick her head into a mysterious van.
Elsewhere, Marvin conquered his fear of heights as he joined his fellow campmates Jamie Lynn and Nick in taking on the dreaded skydive.
In his pre-jungle interview, Marvin confessed: ‘Heights is definitely something that I’m most scared about, I get sweaty palms thinking about it.’
And producers did not shy away from getting Marvin to face his biggest fear in his first challenge, as he was forced to take on the skydive before even arriving in camp.
The TV presenter, who is married to Rochelle Humes, looked very uncertain before the skydive, but bravely managed to make the jump and take on his fear.
Britney Spears’ sister Jamie Lynn also looked terrified as she stood in the helicopter, while Nick appeared very alarmed as he hurtled through the sky.
After the skydive, the trio then found out that they would have to head straight into action with a trial, leaving no time for them to rest in camp.
The final campmates – Sam, Danielle, Fred and Grace – arrived 2,000 miles away on the Gold Coast by helicopter and were faced with a very imposing skyscraper task.
The group all met on top of the scary structure, with hosts Ant and Dec telling them what was in store for them in the nail-biting task.
Two at a time, they had to descend a ladder down the side of the eye-wateringly high building before inching their way sideways along a ledge towards a huge horizontal flag pole.
They then had to lie down flat on the pole, forcing them to look down at the huge drop below, and edge out to unclip carabiners to release their star-print flag – all while racing against the clock.
To find out more tune into I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! Sunday at 9pm on ITV1 and ITVX.
I’m A Celebrity 2023: Meet the campmates
Claim to fame: Former leader of the UK Independence Party and leader of the Brexit Party.
Phobias: Nobody likes rats, snakes and I am dreading anything to do with heights.
Biggest misconception you want to dispel?: I have been demonised over the years and so it will be nice to show people I am not nasty.
Role in camp: Lead on starting up plenty of campfire discussions.
Aside from your family, what will you miss the most whilst in camp?: A pint in the pub and the news.
Best & worst attributes: I hope to cheer people up when they are down. Worst? I am impatient and I do snore.
Dream camper: As a controversial political media figure, I never name names… But I am looking forward to meeting interesting people from all different fields
Claim to fame: EastEnders actress.
Phobias: Rats. I hate them!
Biggest misconception you want to dispel in the jungle?: I can be a little ditzy at times but I am definitely not a ‘dumb blonde’. I want to show I can do the trials, challenges and get stuck in.
Role in camp: Shoulder to cry on, help others if they are feeling low in camp.
Aside from family, what will you miss most whilst in camp?: Snacking. I am a little muncher and I am going to miss my morning cup of tea, too!
Best & worst attributes: I’d like to think I will be good if people are really struggling. I am not, however, very good at being bored, nor am I a morning person either.
Dream camper: Ed Sheeran. If he brings his guitar into camp, he can sing for us.
Claim to fame: First Dates star.
Phobias: I am scared of everything. I am dying to find out how vile the food will be!
Biggest misconception you want to dispel in the jungle?: I don’t think there is anything but I am looking forward to learning more about myself during my time in the camp.
Role in camp: I will definitely muck in with all the jobs. I don’t mind cooking or cleaning the toilets.
Aside from your family, what will you miss the most whilst in camp? My bed. It’s super comfy. I will also miss a cup of coffee in the morning.
Best & worst attributes: I like to have fun but I do snore and I am impatient!
Dream camper: It’s going to be nice to meet everyone but I’d love to see Dolly Parton, The Rock or Snoop Dog in there.
Claim to fame: YouTuber and Catfish UK star.
Phobias: I am fearful of everything!
Biggest misconception you want to dispel in the jungle? I am a pretty open book.
Role in camp: Keep the morale and humour high.
Aside from your family, what will you miss the most whilst in camp? My phone… I am always on it!
Dream camper: Alison Hammond or Adele.
Claim to fame: Hollyoaks star.
Phobias: I am a bit scared of the dark. When you go to the House of Horrors at Halloween and things jump out at you, I am not very good when I can’t see!
Biggest misconception you want to dispel in the jungle: It will be nice to go in as me and not as my Hollyoaks character.
Role in camp: Grafter or chef, I am quite good at cooking. But I’ve never cooked on a fire before. Aside from family, what will you miss most whilst in camp: Football and my creature comforts.
Best & worst attributes: I’d like to think I am a nice person and a good team player. I am not lazy but I do have a few bad habits like picking my nose. My girlfriend has been trying to train me to stop!
Dream camper: Sir Alex Ferguson or Neil Warnock.
Claim to fame: Zoey 101 and Sweet Magnolias star.
Phobias: I am scared of everything.
Biggest misconception you want to dispel in the jungle?: I think this is a nice chance to show who I really am.
Role in camp: Hopefully I will be the one who can support everyone.
Aside from family, what will you miss the most whilst in camp? A normal bathroom, air conditioning and my bed.
Best & worst attributes: I think my best quality is it takes a lot to hurt my feelings; but I am impatient and my family would say I get in a bad mood a lot.
Dream camper: Nicole Kidman, she is my favourite actress in the whole wide world, or Reece Witherspoon.
Claim to fame: Made In Chelsea star and radio presenter.
Phobias: I am not a creepy crawly guy and I hate anyone or anything touching my neck.
Biggest misconception you want to dispel in the jungle?: Since the age of 21, I’ve spent my whole life on TV and so I feel whether people have a good or bad opinion of me, it’s probably warranted!
Role in camp: I’m a ‘yes’ man so cooking, cleaning I will do whatever they want me to do.
Aside from family, what will you miss most whilst in camp?: I know this sounds lame but gaming.
Best & worst attributes: I’d like to think I am the court jester and I don’t take things too seriously, so if anyone is having a bad day I would like to put a smile on their face. Worst? I am quite forgetful and I am bad at focusing on things.
Dream camper: Stephen Fry. I think I would self-combust if he was going in the jungle!
Claim to fame: This Morning presenter.
Phobias: Insects and I freeze every time I see a spider and I am not sure what I am going to do if I am in a trial with them!
Biggest misconception you want to dispel in the jungle?: I would like people to know I am very clever at knowing useless information!
Role in camp: Mum. I am very motherly and I also love chatting to people.
Aside from family, what will you miss most whilst in camp?: Getting up to blow dry my hair and putting a bit of make-up on!
Best & worst attributes: I am an optimist and I love meeting people from all walks of life. Worst? I can be quite nosey and I am worried about my temper if I am too hungry.
Dream camper: Dawn French, I love her.
Claim to fame: JLS star.
Phobias: Heights. I have pulled out of a skydive with JLS in the past because I was too scared!
Biggest misconception you want to dispel in the jungle: To show I am not just a member of a boy band. It will be nice for people to learn more about me.
Role in camp: I’d like to think I will be a shoulder to cry on and a mediator.
Aside from family, what will you miss most whilst in camp?: My fantasy football app! I am obsessed with it! Four weeks without music is a long time, too.
Best & worst attributes: I’ve got three children under the age of ten and you definitely need a lot of patience for that! Worst? Rochelle would probably say I get ‘hangry’ if I don’t have enough food.
Dream camper: Paddy McGuinness – I’ve done Soccer Aid with him before and I know he’s funny, he gets stuck in and he is hands on.
Claim to fame: MasterChef star and food critic.
Phobias: Horrible people.
Biggest misconception you want to dispel in the jungle: People think I am quite forthright and scary but I don’t think I am scary! Hopefully people will see this.
Role in camp: Shoulder to cry on and I am a practical cook so I can help out.
Aside from your family, what will you miss the most whilst in camp? My three cats and my make-up bag. I love a bit of glamour.
Best & worst attributes: I would like to think I am funny! My worst quality is lack of sleep. I like my sleep.
Dream camper: Queen Camilla. She would be very practical. And Madonna – she could perform tracks from her Greatest Hits tour!
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