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2024-12-08
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I'm a Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here!

The final stages of I'm a Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here! are here, with the ITV series set to conclude tonight. The finl three contestants are TV personality Coleen Rooney, Reverend Richard Coles, and McFly singer Danny Jones. They are hoping to follow in the footsteps of presenter and former Made In Chelsea star Sam Thompson, who was crowned the show's latest winner in December 2023.Jane Moore was the first contestant to be booted from the series. The journalist found herself in the bottom two alongside Dean McCollough but was ultimately eliminated, having received the fewest votes from fans. Reacting to the news, she said, "Hard work does not get rewarded, let's put it that way." Many viewers took her comments to be a dig at her fellow campmates.Oti Mabuse, known for her six-year stint as a Strictly Come Dancing professional, said she was terrified of snakes ahead of her debut. She hopes to teach her fellow campmates some new moves and get back to her adventurous self after giving birth.Coronation Street star Alan Halsall joked that his appearance was the "worst kept secret" after having major knee surgery. He admitted he only eats "bland food" at home and will miss his daughter Sienna.Northern Irish BBC Radio 1 DJ Dean McCullough admitted he was terrified of everything. He once spotted a cockroach and immediately checked out. He wants to try and get some stars for everyone.N-Dubz singer Tulisa Contostavlos admitted she was terrified in the past but is now ready to conquer her fears. She hopes to show her "true authentic self" and connect with people.Radio 1 DJ and presenter Melvin Odoom was inspired to enter the jungle by his friends. He is worried about the lack of food and his loud snoring.The TV personality Coleen Rooney is said to have secured the biggest deal in the show's history. She is ready for the challenge and hopes to see her kids if she doesn't win.Former boxing champion Barry McGuigan thinks he will take a referee role in camp. He can't cook but is willing to help out.Loose Women star and content creator GK Barry is terrified of everything. She will miss her girlfriend and cat the most.McFly singer Danny Jones could be following in his bandmate's footsteps. He cut out coffee and is eating less to lower his appetite.Love Island star Maura Higgins is only the second Islander to brave the Australian outback. She hopes to show her vulnerable side and have a phone detox.Reverend Richard Coles has a fear of heights but doesn't want his fellow campmates to know. He's also worried about his loud snoring and will miss his phone and piano.
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