I’m A Celebrity’s Dean McCullough became an instant meme sensation when the first episode of the new series aired on Sunday night.
The Radio 1 DJ, 32, spawned huge amounts of hilarious social media reaction after he shouted ‘Let’s go Wagatha Christie’ the second that he met Coleen Rooney – a reference to her famous court case with Rebekah Vardy.
As the ITV show kicked off this series, Danny Jones, Tulisa, Jane Moore, Dean, and Oti Mabuse had to do the iconic skydive into the jungle.
Meanwhile, Barry McGuigan, GK Barry, Alan Halsall, Coleen, and Melvin Odoom waited at the beach for the other five campmates to join them.
The celebrities doing the sky dive then had to take their turns to pick which celebrity they wanted to compete in a race to the finish line.
I’m A Celebrity’s Dean McCullough became an instant meme sensation when the first episode of the new series aired on Sunday night
The Radio 1 DJ, 32, spawned huge amounts of hilarious social media reaction after he shouted ‘Let’s go Wagatha Christie’ the second that he met Coleen Rooney
Once it was Dean’s choice to pick between Coleen or his Radio 1 colleague Melvin, he said: ‘Melvin, I’m so so sorry! Wagatha Christie you’re coming with me!’
Viewers found the moment hilarious as they penned on X afterwards: ‘Did Dean actually say ‘Wagatha Christie you’re coming with me’? #ImACeleb.’,
‘Not Dean saying Wagatha Christie #ImACeleb.’,
‘Dean did what any follower of wagatha christie would do #ImACeleb.’,
‘Lol Dean picking Coleen over his fellow colleague from Radio 1. Wagatha Christie you’re coming with me’ #ImACeleb.’,
‘No way Dean called Coleen ‘Wagatha Christie’ to her face #ImACeleb.’
‘WAGATHA CHRISTIE YOURE COMING WITH ME AGAGAGAGGA PLEASE DEAN STOP IT #ImACeleb.’,
‘This series is so funny. It’s the fact Dean said ‘Wagatha Christie you’re coming with me’ #ImACeleb.’,
‘Dean immediately calling Coleen ‘Wagatha Christie’ oh we are so back. #imaceleb.’,
‘Tbh I feel like Dean has already won by being able to shout out Wagatha Christie #ImACeleb.’,
‘Wagatha Christie. Dean is a howl #ImACeleb.’
Viewers found the moment hilarious as they penned on X afterwards: ‘Did Dean actually say ‘ Wagatha Christie you’re coming with me’? #ImACeleb’
Wagatha Christie is the popular name given to Coleen and Rebekah Vardy’s £1.8 million court case, which culminated in a 2022 (Rebekah pictured in 2022)
As the ITV show kicked off this series, Danny Jones, Tulisa, Jane Moore, Dean, and Oti Mabuse had to do the iconic skydive into the jungle
Meanwhile, Barry McGuigan, GK Barry, Alan Halsall, Coleen, and Melvin Odoom waited at the beach for the other five campmates to join them
Once it was Dean’s choice to pick between Coleen or his Radio 1 colleague Melvin, he said: ‘Melvin, I’m so so sorry! Wagatha Christie you’re coming with me!’
Danny and Barry were team orange, Tulisa and Alan were team red, Jane and GK team green, Dean and Coleen were team yellow and Oti and Melvin were team pink.
Wagatha Christie is the popular name given to Coleen and Rebekah Vardy’s £1.8 million court case, which culminated in a 2022.
It began when Coleen put a widely-shared post on Instagram which accused Rebekah of leaking ‘false stories’ about her private life to the press.
Rebekah denied the allegations and sued Coleen for libel, but the case – dubbed the ‘Wagatha Christie’ trial – found in Coleen’s favour, and left Rebekah liable to pay £1.5 million towards Coleen’s legal fees.
Just last month, Rebekah was ordered to pay £100,000 of the money she owes.
While Coleen has already told her side of the story for £1 million in a Disney+ documentary last year, ITV bosses will no doubt be hoping for some extra titbits during her jungle stay.
But they may be left disappointed – Coleen says she’s ‘drawn a line under’ the saga.
‘That’s a place that I’ve been, I’ve dealt with it,’ she says. ‘In my life now, I’m just moving forward and not looking back. ‘That’s something I’ve done my whole life, dealt with things and moved forward at the time and got on.
‘There are more important things to think about with the family and kids.’
Coleen is reportedly being lined up for a £1million ITV deal after starring on this year’s I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here!
ITV are thought to be keen to get the WAG involved with one of their daytime shows like Loose Women.
The Sun also reports that there is potential for her to do other shows such as a remake of her 2008 series Coleen’s Real Women.
The Wagatha Christie saga began when Coleen put a widely-shared post on Instagram which accused Rebekah of leaking ‘false stories’ about her private life to the press
The show followed Coleen who was set the challenge to find naturally beautiful women to be the face of major brands.
As well as TV work Coleen – who is thought to be being paid £1.5million for her Jungle stint – is reportedly hoping to bring out a swimwear line too.
The insider added that Coleen’s friends know her as someone ‘intelligent and not afraid to speak her mind’ – so she would be perfect for the show.
Jane – who stars on Loose Women is also in the Jungle so Coleen reportedly hopes to speak to her about the show when she’s there.
To find out more tune into I’m A Celebrity…Get Me Out Of Here! Monday at 9pm on ITV1, STV and ITVX.
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.