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Extreme weather warnings and freak storms are causing choas on this year’s I’m A Celebrity’ as show insiders reveal concerns that the relentless rain will ‘dampen and ultimately ruin’ the series.
Celebrities including the likes of Coleen Rooney and TikTok star, GK Barry, are set to be battered by the ongoing thunderstorms and wet weather that is ravaging Australia’s Gold Coast.
A source close to the show said: ‘If the celebrities were in there right now, they would be drowning.
‘That jungle camp cannot cope with this level of rain, everyone keeps checking the weather and it’s really not looking good for this series.
‘And the thing is, when it rains like this it’s not fun for anyone involved. It dampens the mood and ultimately ruins the show.’
Extreme weather warnings and freak storms are causing choas on this year’s Im A Celebrity as show insiders reveal concerns that the rain will ‘dampen and ultimately ruin’ the series
Celebrities including Coleen Rooney and TikTok star, GK Barry , are set to be battered by the ongoing thunderstorms and wet weather that is ravaging Australia’s Gold Coast (stock image)
The ten celebrities are due to film challenges this week before they all enter the Jungle but thunderstorms and rain are forecast for the entire week in Coolangatta.
Wet weather conditions are so awful that the flight carrying McFly’s Danny Jones and the reigning King of the Jungle, Sam Thompson, was forced to circle Brisbane Airport for an hour due to the runway being flooded.
Further flights have been diverted an hour and a half to Sydney Airport due to the severe rainfall in Brisbane, which is an hour’s drive from the I’m A Celebrity camp.
Continuous rainfall takes a toll on the campmates’ morale, as last year’s food critic Grace Dent, 51, and Britney Spears’s sister, Jamie-Lynn, both left the show early.
It was later revealed Ms Spears left after the campmates were forced to spend hours hiding in the cramped Bush Telegraph hut from the severe wet weather.
If the current conditions continue it’s likely the celebrities could be evacuated as a safety precaution as seen in previous years.
In 2019, when Jacqueline Jossa won the series and Catlin Jenner was a contestant, the camp had to be evacuated due to similar ‘torrential rain and storms’ and part of the show was cancelled.
Similarly, in 2015, evacuations were called for because storms cut the camp’s power and the cameras were out of action.
A source said: ‘If the celebrities were in there right now, they would be drowning. ‘That jungle camp cannot cope with this level of rain’ (Stars in the 2019 series pictured)
It comes as Coleen Rooney began her lengthy journey to Australia as she headed to the airport on Monday
It comes as Coleen Rooney began her lengthy journey to Australia as she headed to the airport on Monday.
The WAG, 38 – who is reportedly being paid £1.5million – was seen checking in at the desk as she prepared for a the long flight ahead of landing in Brisbane for the show.
In a special nod to her family, Coleen was seen wearing a gold necklace with the names of her four sons – Kai, Kit, Klay and Cass.
Cutting a chic figure for her travels, Coleen donned a loose-fitting black blazer with a white pattern and matching trousers by Toteme.
I’M A CELEBRITY 2024: MEET THE ALL STAR LINE UP
COLEEN ROONEY
Coleen Rooney rose to fame as the wife of footballer Wayne
AGE: 38
OCCUPATION: WAG
FAMOUS FOR: Wagatha Christie case against arch rival Rebekah Vardy.
Reports claim that she has been offered the biggest deal in the show’s history, exceeding Nigel Farage’s £1.5million from last year.
MAURA HIGGINS
Maura Higgins became an instant TV favourite during her stint on Love Island
AGE: 33
OCCUPATION: Television personality
FAMOUS FOR: Series five of Love Island (20190 and Dancing On Ice (2020).
Maura is said to have replaced Tommy Fury after he pulled out at the last minute.
OTI MABUSE
Oti Mabuse has already two Strictly glitterballs under her belt
AGE: 34
OCCUPATION: Professional dancer
FAMOUS FOR: Oti is best known for being a professional dancer on the British television series Strictly Come Dancing, which she won in 2019 and 2020.
DANNY JONES
Danny Jones is one of the bookies’ favourites to win this year’s I’m A Celeb
AGE: 38
OCCUPATION: McFly singer
FAMOUS FOR: Danny is one of the lead vocalists and the lead guitarist for pop-rock band McFly.
He is also a coach on The Voice UK.
BARRY MCGUIGAN
Former boxer Barry McGuigan is heading into the jungle
AGE: 63
OCCUPATION: Retired professional boxer
FAMOUS FOR: Barry was nicknamed The Clones Cyclone and held the WBA and lineal featherweight titles from 1985 to 1986.
GK BARRY
GK Barry is a TikTok star who recently joined the ITV family on Loose Women
AGE: 25
OCCUPATION: TikTok star
FAMOUS FOR: Grace is known for her comedic commentary on culture, lifestyle, and fashion. She has over 3.6 million followers and recently joined the Loose Women panel.
DEAN MCCULLOUGH
ITV bosses are hoping Dean McCullough will ruffle feathers in the camp
AGE: 32
OCCUPATION: Radio 1 DJ
FAMOUS FOR: Radio 1 DJ Dean has been signed by I’m A Celeb bosses, in the hope that he will ruffle feathers with his outspoken views.
Earlier this year it was announced Dean would be taking over the BBC Radio 1 Early Breakfast Show, after previously fronting the afternoon slot.
JANE MOORE
Jane takes on the challenge following her high-profile split from her husband
AGE: 62
OCCUPATION: Journalist
FAMOUS FOR: Jane is best known as a panellist and anchor of Loose Women between 1999 and 2002.
She returned as a regular panellist from 2013 onwards.
Jane takes on the challenge following her high-profile split from husband of 20 years, Showbiz agent, Gary Farrow.
MELVIN ODOOM
AGE: 44
OCCUPATION: DJ and TV presenter
FAMOUS FOR: His work on radio. Melvin was previously courted by I’m A Celeb bosses back in 2021, but turned down the offer at the last minute.
He also had a primetime stint on Strictly back in 2016.
REV RICHARD COLES
Richard’s last reality stint was when he took part in Strictly in 2017
AGE: 62
OCCUPATION: Radio presenter
FAMOUS FOR: Richard is a former member of pop group The Communards.
They achieved three UK top ten hits, including the No. 1 record of Don’t Leave Me This Way.
ALAN HALSALL
Alan Halsall is best known for his role as Tyrone Dobbs on Coronation Street
AGE: 42
OCCUPATION: Actor
FAMOUS FOR: Coronation Street actor Alan Halsall was forced to withdraw from I’m A Celeb last year, after undergoing ACL Reconstruction surgery.
Bosses have now convinced the actor to sign up again, and no doubt he will draw in a huge fanbase thanks to his long-running role as Tyrone Dobbs on the soap.
TULISA
Tulisa is making her career comeback after reuniting with N-Dubz last year
AGE: 36
OCCUPATION: Singer and former X Factor judge
FAMOUS FOR: Tulisa reunited with N-Dubz last year for a tour after first finding fame with the band in 2007.
In 2011, she became a judge on The X Factor and went on to launch her debut solo album, The Female Boss.
She released her fourth album with N-Dubz last year.