I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! returned to screens on Sunday night, seeing half of the celebrities whisked off to camp in a luxury chopper while the rest were squashed into a muddy jeep and made to drive themselves.
But mud was the least of their worries when the celebs realised they were locked in with spiders – leaving the likes of hunky sportsmen Ian Wright and James Haskell screaming with terror.
EastEnders actress Jacqueline Jossa, 27, was the first to notice the creepy crawly, alerting the rest of the group – James, 34, Ian, 54, Andrew Maxwell, 44, Kate Garraway, 52, and Caitlyn Jenner, 70.
Get us out! Squashed into a muddy jeep he celebs realised they were locked in with spiders – leaving the likes of hunky sportsmen Ian Wright and James Haskell screaming with terror – on the opening episode of I’m A Celeb… on Sunday
But while everyone bolted from the car, Caitlyn was the only one to stay put – barely batting an eyelid.
6ft4 rugby star James screamed in horror as he spotted the massive spider on the windscreen, with ex-footballer Ian, who was behind the wheel, darting out of the vehicle, followed by Kate, Andrew and Jacqueline.
The celebrities were making their way back to the jungle camp after failing to win challenges in Sunday’s launch episode.
Ian struggled to show off much of his sporting prowess – looking unsteady during his challenge to walk along a 334ft-high plank and kick a button with his foot.
Scream queens: EastEnders actress Jacqueline Jossa, 27, was the first to notice the creepy crawly, alerting the rest of the group – James, 34, Ian, 54, Andrew Maxwell, 44, Kate Garraway, 52, and Caitlyn Jenner, 70
Unexpected passenger: 6ft4 rugby star James screamed in horror as he spotted the massive spider on the windscreen, with ex-footballer Ian, who was behind the wheel, darting out of the vehicle, followed by Kate, Andrew and Jacqueline
Non-plussed: While everyone bolted from the car, Caitlyn was the only one to stay put – barely batting an eyelid
He was nearly knocked off altogether by a gust of wind, admitting afterwards: ‘That wind, man, the most frightening thing I’ve ever done in my life.’
And it was far from smooth sailing for James, who failed his challenge of canoeing as fast as possible to the ‘pontoon of doom’ with Caitlyn.
While the jeep crew were sent to Snake Rock to sleep on the jungle floor, the remaining celebs – Nadine Coyle, 34, Roman Kemp, 26, Myles Stephenson, 28, and Adele Roberts, 40 – were flown to main camp to settle in and enjoy their first meal of the series.
Nice wheels! I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! returned to screens on Sunday night, seeing half of the celebrities whisked off to camp in a luxury chopper while the rest were packed into the dirty jeep
Creeped out: Mud was the least of their worries when the celebs realised they were locked in with spiders
Scared stiff! The stars hopped out as quickly as they could
The celebrities will be cooking on gas stoves instead of open flames for the first time in the show’s history following a number of recent bush fires in Australia.
Meanwhile producers have also decided to take live bugs off the menu in Bushtucker Trials following pressure from animal rights groups.
‘Producers have decided no live critters would be eaten this year,’ a show source said.
I’M A CELEBRITY… GET ME OUT OF HERE! Meet the Cast
Name: CAITLYN JENNER
Age: 70
Claim to fame: Olympian and TV personality
Phobias: None but like everyone, insects do gross me out.
Biggest misconception you want to dispel in the Jungle: To show I am exactly the same person as I have always been.
Role in the camp: To be there for everyone in the camp and to help with chores.
Miss most: My family, friends, house – everything!
Dream camper: Kanye West. ‘He is a good friend of mine and he’s good to have an intelligent and interesting conversation with.’
Missing any special occasion: Thanksgiving.
Relationship status: ‘I have lots of friends.’
Name: IAN WRIGHT MBE
Age: 56
Claim to fame: Broadcaster and former footballer
Phobias: Some of those things [snakes, rats and creepy crawlies] will make me squirm but I will deal with them when I am in there!
Biggest misconception you want to dispel in the Jungle: I am going in as me and I am not going in to try to be anything different.
Role in the camp: Help out with all the activities.
Miss most: Aside from my family, football.
Dream camper: Someone who has knowledge and wisdom.
Missing any special occasion: Football punditry work commitments.
Relationship status: Married
Name: JACQUELINE JOSSA
Age: 27
Claim to fame: Soap star
Phobias: Insects, creatures, spiders – everything.
Biggest misconception you want to dispel in the Jungle: I think some people see me as a pushover or doormat – I am not.
Role in the camp: Shoulder to cry on.
Miss most: My children, husband, family and social media!
Dream camper: Jamie Oliver would be wicked. He would be able to cook in the camp.
Missing any special occasion: No.
Relationship status: Married
Name: NADINE COYLE
Age: 34
Claim to fame: Pop star
Phobias: Heights, rats, snakes – everything!
Biggest misconception you want to dispel in the Jungle: There’s nothing I can think of. This is so outside my comfort zone!
Role in the camp: Cook and someone who is there to help with chores.
Miss most: My daughter, Anaiya.
Dream camper: Nadiya Hussain – she would be great for cooking us meals.
Missing any special occasion: No.
Relationship status: Single
Name: KATE GARRAWAY
Age: 52
Claim to fame: TV and radio presenter
Phobias: Spiders, heights, being in a box covered with snakes – I am terrified of absolutely everything.
Biggest misconception you want to dispel in the Jungle: Nothing, I want to go in the Jungle and fly the flag for the older woman.
Role in the camp: Cooking for everyone.
Miss most: My family and not being able to check the news headlines about the latest Brexit developments.
Dream camper: The Queen – she would be the best campmate in the world!
Missing any special occasion: Lorraine Kelly’s 60th party and Richard Arnold’s 50th party!
Relationship status: Married
Name: JAMES HASKELL
Age: 34
Claim to fame: Ex England rugby player
Phobias: I’m not going to tell you!
Biggest misconception you want to dispel in the Jungle: I’m going in the Jungle to have a fun time but I’ve always done this lad bravado kind of thing and actually I am really different.
Role in the camp: I will help around the camp with all the jobs.
Miss most: My wife, technology and not being able to read a book.
Dream camper: Idris Elba.
Missing any special occasion: No.
Relationship status: Married
Name: MYLES STEPHENSON
Age: 28
Claim to fame: Rak-Su singer
Phobias: Bugs and spiders – I have to get my family members to get rid of them for me!
Biggest misconception you want to dispel in the Jungle: Nothing. I am a pretty normal person. I even go to the shops in my PJs!
Role in the camp: Cook.
Miss most: My PlayStation. I love gaming!
Dream camper: Sir Elton John. I admire him so much and he’s a Watford boy too.
Missing any special occasion: No.
Relationship status: Single
Name ADELE ROBERTS
Age: 40
Claim to fame: Radio 1 DJ
Phobias: Spiders – I am so petrified!
Biggest misconception you want to dispel in the Jungle: I can’t think of any.
Role in the camp: Cleaner and I’ll set up a pretend radio studio in the camp to inject some fun.
Miss most: My girlfriend, family and music – a day doesn’t go by when I am not listening to it.
Dream camper: Rita Ora – she is amazing.
Missing any special occasion: My dad’s birthday and he doesn’t know yet that I am going in the Jungle!
Relationship status: Has a girlfriend.
Name: ROMAN KEMP
Age: 26
Claim to fame: Capital Radio DJ
Phobias: Cotton wool and I won’t like trials in the dark.
Biggest misconception you want to dispel in the Jungle: I am always referred to as Martin Kemp’s son so it would be nice for everyone to get to know me a bit better.
Role in the camp: The person who will do all the jobs nobody wants to do.
Miss most: My parents and my girlfriend.
Dream camper: Thierry Henry – I am a massive Arsenal fan!
Missing any special occasion: Other than my breakfast show, Capital Radio’s Jingle Bell ball. I have never ever missed it before.
Relationship status: Dating
Name: ANDREW MAXWELL
Age: 44
Claim to fame: Comedian
Phobias: I don’t like the look of any of those guys – the insects and creepy crawlies!
Biggest misconception you want to dispel in the Jungle: Nothing – I am just going to be myself.
Role in the camp: The person who cleans out the toilet every day and who collects the logs.
Miss most: My wife, children, beer and football.
Dream camper: Geoff Capes.
Missing any special occasion: Other than my stand-up gigs, no.
Relationship status: Married
