Is a rumble in the Jungle already brewing as youngest contestants on I’m A Celeb, GK Barry and Dean McCullough, are set to clash on their approaches to camp life.
GK Barry, 25, and Dean McCullough, 32, are rising stars at ITV and BBC respectively and are set to enter this year’s jungle on Sunday night with the likes of Coleen Rooney and NDubz’s Tulisa.
When speaking to MailOnline, the Irish radio DJ insisted he is a ‘glass half full kind of guy’ who won’t stand for people ‘putting their feet up’ but has voiced his concerns about ‘gelling with everybody’.
Meanwhile, the TikTok star admitted, ‘I’m a glass half empty kind of gal’ and joked she was there ‘to have a relaxing couple of weeks in a hammock’ and ‘I won’t bring much to the camp, or clean much’.
But Dean issued a stark warning and said: ‘There could be a few people on that line up who think, “I’m just going to sit this one out, I’m not going to do the washing up” but yes they are.
‘A clean camp is a Happy Camp, and that’s my motto. I’m very clean. I like things to be in order, and I’m happy to do the washing, I’m happy to do the dunny, but I don’t want anybody in there that thinks they can put their feet up and have a lazy time because that’s not going to happen.’
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GK Barry and Dean McCullough are set to clash on their approaches to camp life
When asked about how he felt about low moments in the camp and how to deal with them, Dean said: ‘In terms of, like, looking at the bright side and making sure the glass is always half full, like I’m your guy.
‘I’m more than happy for us all to have a little bit of a whinge, just like, ‘Oh my god, isn’t today awful?’
‘Like, we can’t pretend it’s nice all the time. That’s not real.
‘But if somebody wants to make it their whole personality, they’re going to whinge about everything, it’s such a waste of an opportunity.
‘So I will quite happily pull that person for a chat and be like, ‘Look, we’re in the Jungle. You’re going to have to just start smiling a little bit more.
‘Like, come on, we can do this.’ You know what I mean? Because I don’t want to be sharing experiences with people who just want to be grumpy all the time.
‘You know what I mean? Like, let’s not bring the energy down, that’s something that would annoy me.’
But when asked if she would start an argument with someone if they weren’t pulling their weight in the Jungle, GK Barry said: ‘I feel like it’s just not in my nature.
Dean was the fourth star to arrive at Brisbane Airport ahead of this year’s I’m A Celebrity
Dressed in a brightly-coloured green tracksuit, Dean was full of smiles as he touched down at the airport after his long 24-hour flight
‘Well, don’t get me wrong, I moan about everything. I’m a glass half empty kind of gal. But just not pulling your weight.
‘That’s fine, you know, I’m not really bothered. I’m just here to have a relaxing couple of weeks, sit in a hammock and maybe eat a few maggots. I’m not here to get stressed.
Dean was the fourth star to arrive at Brisbane Airport ahead of this year’s I’m A Celebrity.
N-Dubz singer Tulisa Contostavlos, McFly star Danny Jones and Coronation Street legend Alan Halsall all arrived in Australia last weekend ahead of their stint.
BBC Radio 1 rising star Dean hosts an early morning daytime show on weekdays with the broadcaster and hails from Northern Ireland, starting out his career with Emma Goswell on Gaydio.
Dressed in a brightly-coloured green tracksuit, Dean was full of smiles as he touched down at the airport after his long 24-hour flight.
Arriving Down Under, Dean said: ‘This is actually my first time in Australia. I’m here to pick up two koalas I’ve adopted, ones black and the other is white.
BBC Radio 1 rising star Dean hosts an early morning daytime show on weekdays with the broadcaster and hails from Northern Ireland
And in a nod to the show’s longtime hosts he added: ‘They’re called Anthony and Declan.’
When asked if he was prepared for the trip, the radio star added: ‘I’ll be alright. I’ve dealt with a lot of snakes in my time.’
In 2020 his career took off when he filled in for Clara Amfo on BBC Radio 1 for two days.
Since then he replaced Jordan North on his Fridays to Sundays slot from 10:30 to 1pm and is based in Salford’s Media City.
In 2022, Dean and Vicky Hawkesworth replaced Scott Mills and Chris Stark as co-hosts of Radio 1’s afternoon show and was the first Radio 1 show to broadcast outside London.
He has made no other TV appearances other than the show Young Free and Single Live hosted by Steve Jones on E4 at 9pm on Thursday evenings but the show only ran for one series.
I’m A Celebrity stars on ITV and ITVX at 9pm on Sunday.
I’M A CELEBRITY 2024: MEET THE ALL STAR LINE UP
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 is best known as a panellist and anchor of Loose Women
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
Melvin was previously courted by I’m A Celeb bosses back in 2021
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.
COLEEN ROONEY
Reports claim that she has been offered the biggest deal in the show’s history
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.
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.