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I’m a Celebrity live: Maura Higgins enters the jungle as Dean McCullough gets punished over contraband

‘Love Island’ star Maura Higgins and Reverend Richard Coles have joined the jungle in style

Annabel Nugent,Lydia Spencer-Elliott
Friday 22 November 2024 20:55 GMT
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The I’m a Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here! cast have been busy welcoming their two new campmates to jungle life.

Love Island favourite Maura Higgins and broadcaster Reverend Richard Coles made a dramatic entrance on Thursday’s episode (21 November).

That said, the pair are not quite roughing it like the rest. Instead, they’re being treated to mugs of tea, bubble baths, and fluffy robes – unbenownst to their fellow stars, one of whom Higgins has a surprising and potentially awkward connection with.

Also during the episode, Coleen Rooney opened up about her relationship with Wayne Rooney and appeared to address his “difficult” cheating scandals in the past.

Among this year’s contestants are Coronation Street actor Alan Halsall and Strictly Come Dancing pro Oti Mabuse. Others include McFly singer Danny Jones, Barry McGuigan and Rooney, who is the show’s highest-paid star in its history.

New episodes of I’m A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here! air on ITV1 and ITVX every night at 9pm.

Ant and Dec reveal they’re ‘disappointed’ Dean McCullough quit the ‘easiest’ I’m a Celeb trial

Ant McPartlin and Dec Donnelly have admitted they felt deflated when Dean McCullough quit a tame I’m a Celebrity…Get Me Out of Here! trial.

Read more below.

A very sad Dean after his trial
A very sad Dean after his trial (ITV)
Greg Evans20 November 2024 09:00

Barry McGuigan left in tears as he opens up about daughter’s death

On Monday night’s show, Barry McGuigan grew emotional as he discussed the death of his daughter, Danika, from cancer.

Read more below:

I’m a Celebrity’s Barry McGuigan left in tears as he opens up about daughter’s death

TV personality Coleen Rooney also shared her grief after revealing her sister died aged 14

Ellie Harrison20 November 2024 08:00

Why Tulisa left the spotlight

The N-Dubz singer hasn’t had an easy time in the spotlight over the years.

Find out why she’s made a return via reality TV, below:

Why I’m a Celebrity 2024 contestant Tulisa left the spotlight after The X Factor

The N-Dubz singer has faced several obstacles in the last 10 years

Ellie Harrison20 November 2024 07:00

The full I’m a Celeb lineup

Meet the I’m a Celebrity 2024 lineup

Meet the full cast of I’m a Celebrity 2024, including Coleen Rooney and N-Dubz’s Tulisa Contostavlos

Ellie Harrison20 November 2024 06:00

Dean was left in tears after tonight’s Trial

Dean was chosen by the public to face the second Bushtucker Trial of the series, “The Sinister Sarcophagus”.

At the Trial area, Ant and Dec introduced him to a mummy figurine that he was then locked into for the duration of the Trial, while having to answer a series of Egypt-related questions. For every one he answered correctly, a star was lowered down for him to release using only his mouth within 30 seconds.

Entering the sarcophagus, he admitted: “This is my worst nightmare because I can’t get out.”

As the Trial kicked off, sand was entered into Dean’s body compartment, reaching his legs, and he was joined by giant mealworms and crickets tipped into his head compartment. After answering two correct questions and successfully releasing the stars, it all got too much for Dean and he shouted the line: “I’m a Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here!”

When Dean exited, he explained that he couldn’t hack it because he really did not like not being able to move his legs.

The campmates forgave Dean very quickly for only winning two stars for the camp.

“God loves a trier, mate,” said Tulisa.

“When you’re face to face with your fear, it’s a lot. So I felt for him,” added Melvin in the Bush Telegraph.

Poor Dean...

A very sad Dean after his trial
A very sad Dean after his trial (ITV)
Ellie Harrison19 November 2024 23:00

And that’s a wrap for tonight!

See you tomorrow, to find out how Dean and GK get on in Drown in the Dumps. Sounds soggy.

Ellie Harrison19 November 2024 22:15

Ant and Dec have announced who’s doing the next Bushtucker Trial

The viewers have spoken. Taking on “Drown in the Dumps” in tomorrow night’s episode will be...

Dean and GK!

At least Dean’s got company this time...

Ellie Harrison19 November 2024 22:14

GK Barry pays tribute to Miranda Hart

The content creator, who struggled at school, said she watched Hart’s BBC sitcom Miranda to learn how to be funny.

Read more here:

‘I watched the boxsets of Miranda to learn how to be funny,’ reveals I’m a Celeb star

Content creator GK Barry also described how she came out to her parents and introduced them to her girlfriend

Ellie Harrison19 November 2024 22:09

Tulisa says she identifies as ‘demisexual’

The N-Dubz star opened up about her romantic life, and celibacy.

Read more here:

I’m a Celeb’s Tulisa says she identifies as ‘demisexual’ in frank celibacy chat

The N-Dubz star and former ‘X Factor’ judge told her campmates that she is ‘not an overly sexualised person’

Ellie Harrison19 November 2024 21:51

Tears from Dean

Bless him! Dean couldn’t cope with the trial as the sand was stopping his legs from moving, and it was his “worst nightmare” being stuck in a small space.

Ellie Harrison19 November 2024 21:26

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