Milly Veitch
Rochelle Humes has explained why she has not yet landed in Australia like the other I’m A Celebrity campmates’ families.
The presenter, 34, has been supporting her husband Marvin Humes, 38, during his stint in the jungle.
But when the celebrities’ loved ones touched down in Brisbane this week, Rochelle was not among them.
She took to her Instagram Stories on Saturday evening to explain that she would be going Down Under, but had to delay her trip to fit around her work schedule.
She explained: ‘My predicament is that I really don’t want him to walk out onto that bridge to nobody. Because that would mean I have really failed him and I’m really trying to make everything happen but I really don’t want him on that bridge lonely.’
Addressing her followers, she began by revealing she had just got home after a busy day taking her and Marvin’s three children, Alaia-Mai, 10, Valentina, six, and Blake, two, to Lapland UK.
Rochelle sat in a towel turban and a matching white dressing gown while applying her skincare as she informed her viewers that the vote to save the campmates from elimination had been opened.
She said: ‘Right, so I took the kids to Lapland UK tonight. It was the cutest thing ever. However, I am freezing, my bones are cold. But it was magic and the kids had the best time ever.
‘I am however, super late in catching up on the jungle, which is not like me. And I don’t know how to do it like this. So I’m literally just speed watching everything now.
‘I feel really uneasy if I look at the phone and it’s like nine o’clock and I’m nowhere near home.
‘But I just wanted to say that the voting is open to save Marv. Well to save everybody.’
She continued: ‘I know that he’s having fun. Obviously I really want to see him, that goes without saying. And I could do with a hand!
‘But I also really want him to stay in there because he’s committed to this jungle experience now. So I really want to make sure that he gets the most out of it and, you know, really stays there for as long as possible.
But the predicament that I have is that all of the families, I think they landed on like Tuesday this week.
‘I’ve obviously got the kids and I’ve got work and I’ve been trying to juggle everything and make sure I do the Christmas stuff before I go, because they’re in school.
‘So my mum’s going to move in for like a week. And then I’ll be with Marv until he is finished. As in whenever he leaves the jungle, they leave at certain times so I will leave with him and then meet the children.’
Rochelle then made a public plea, asking the public to vote to keep Marvin in the jungle so that she could make it to Australia in time for his exit.
She said: ‘My predicament is that I really don’t want him to walk out onto that bridge to nobody.
‘Because that would mean I have really failed him and I’m really trying to make everything happen but I really don’t want him on that bridge lonely.
‘So this is me asking, please vote for him. So that buys me my day of work on Monday and then I can get straight on the flight, 24 hours and then I’ll be there.
‘I mean obviously I don’t want him to come out then either but then at least if he does, he’s got me there. So that is the plan.
‘My predicament is, whilst I would love to have been in the Versace Hotel for a week, because it looks bloody incredible. I have to work and yeah I just want to make it there on time for my boy.
‘So please vote for him. Please keep him in. Please don’t have him lonely on the bridge. The thought of that is just no.’
During Sunday’s show Marvin revealed he ‘desperately misses’ wife Rochelle.
The JLS star, 38, said being apart from the This Morning presenter, 34, has been the ‘hardest part’ of being in the Jungle.
The sweet remarks came as he chatted with First Dates star Fred, 51, who also opened up about his upcoming wedding to his fiancée who he calls Fruitcake.
Referring to Fred’s wedding, Marvin asked: ‘What’s your first dance with your wife?’
Fred replied: ‘We haven’t decided. I’m going to leave it to her, she’s going to decide. As long as she’s happy, I’m going to be happy.
‘Do you know what I mean? It’s a celebration of life. I’m going to make it a big party, man. I want it to be like a Jamaican festival. You know, like different stations everywhere.’
Fred added: ‘Actually I can’t wait to see her, I really can’t wait to see her.’
Marvin then said of his wife Rochelle: ‘When you haven’t spoken for so long, I feel like my love for her has grown even more.’
Fred replied: ‘I know, it’s exactly how I feel.’
An emotional Marvin added: ‘You know they say absence makes the heart grow fonder? It’s very, very true.’
Later in the Bush Telegraph Marvin said: ‘Rochelle, I desperately miss her. She’s my best friend and there’s so much I want to talk to her about and tell her about.
‘That is definitely the hardest part of this. Not being able to share my days with my best friend.’
He added to Fred of his wife: ‘I know, when I see her and I hold her for the first time, she will feel the love.
‘It’ll just come through just how much I’ve missed her, you know? It’s crazy man. Never in our life will we go through this again.’
Fred then said: ‘As you were talking I almost welled up. I need to do my push ups now.’
To which Marvin replied: ‘Sorry Fred!’
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: Champion Jockey
Phobias: I am not sure as I don’t walk across rooftop planks in the middle of the day nor do I have any snakes or rats in the house!
Biggest misconception you want to dispel in the jungle: None. I’ve lived in the public domain for as long as I can remember so I’d hope everyone knows me well.
Role in camp: To have fun with everyone, I am a happy-go- lucky person.
Aside from your family, what will you miss the most whilst in camp? Travelling. I have spent my whole life at airports and I’ve got to like it!
Best & worst attributes: I am outgoing and I am a fighter. Worst? I can’t sit still and I am impatient.
Dream camper: Robbie Williams would be fun.
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!
Claim to fame: Former champion boxer
Phobias: Like most normal people, I am scared of almost everything.
Biggest misconception you want to dispel in the jungle: People will portray me as something I am not because of the profession I have had. I am just a normal person.
Role in camp: I’d like to think I am domesticated so hopefully I can help out.
Best & worst attributes: I do get hangry…who doesn’t! But I am easy going and I get on with everyone.
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