ITV have confirmed that I'm a Celeb will go ahead this year, with the contestants all kept apart for 2 weeks beforehand - and the families won't be flown out.
And like any year, the rumours already going around in the tabloids and there's some interesting names!:
Carole Baskin (of Tiger King fame; who according to The Mirror is asking for £350,000 to appear)
AJ Pritchard (former Strictly professional)
Beverley Callard (Liz McDonald in Corrie)
Lucy Fallon (Bethany Platt in Corrie)
Mark Labbett (The Beast on The Chase)
Maura Higgins (Love Island person)
Eric Cantona (football legend)
Paul Merson (former footballer)
Jessie J
No AJ tyvm Here for Beverley, Lucy, Maura and lowkey Jessie lmao
This is the last show Jessie J should do! It would really do her no favours at all
No way would AJ and Maura do it together!
They've probably approached both to see who will do it cheaper Interesting Maura is there, as they haven't had any reality "stars" for a few years now.
It'll be the perfect time for Jessie to plug her Christmas album, Nick Knowles style
Maura would be amazing TV, I feel like if they had to get anyone from Love Island it should be her
Not Jessie J and Carole Baskin
I was just thinking that I'd love to see Charles Ingram on this!
AJ definitely sees himself as some Z-list reality TV type I think, now that he's left Strictly, so this seems like the sort of thing he might do. I find him quite arrogant/unlikeable but he's extremely easy on the eye, so I wouldn't hate it.
Carole Baskin would be AMAZING. She should be at home with the animals!
Christ
When I saw her trending earlier, I was hoping it meant she was confirmed for this!
(apparently she's doing the videos as she needs the money for debt, which would make IAC more likely)
Chris Kamara or Karl Pilkington plz.
omg not the contingency plan being a most haunted series in a spooky stately home
The Sun are reporting that Vernon Kay has signed up for 250k!
Vernon Kay has apparently signed up. Yawn.
I think he'll be pretty good in this. Not Dean Gaffney levels but definitely a squealer during the trials.
Vernon Kay, will be the expensive signing with little return.
I wonder if he's returning to ITV presenting? He's been doing motorsport for the last few years
John Bercow is being rumoured once again!
'I'm a Celebrity: A Jungle Story' will air this year to mark the 20th series, "celebrating the show's best moments over the years".
The new series will be filmed in a https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-53693651, which means it can be filmed in the UK. Will be interesting to see how it changes the tone of the series.
Goodness me what a substantial change that's gonna be! Be like watching a different show, I'm certainly intrigued even more now.
For a one-off that suits the current climate of the world, I think it works out quite well for them. I imagine it'll draw more curiosity viewers initially, will be cheaper and maybe easier to get celebs on board since they haven't got as far to travel (unless the holiday to Australia provided most of the appeal )
Woah! I wasn't expecting that tbh, looking forward to how it goes though.
Interesting idea but I’d personally rather they label the new show something other than I’m A Celebrity though and launch it as like a totally new concept show then have I’m A Celeb just not air this year and return next year in Australia.
They'll want that name recognition though, and I guess other than the location it'll be the exact same format
A ruined castle in the UK?
Will they be theming the challenges around the UK also? Dropping sheep on the celebrities heads if they get a question wrong? Making them stick their beer soaked head into a box full of 1000 angry wasps?
I actually love this idea. It would work really well if they made the challenges more UK/medieval too, so the whole thing was themed around the castle (if they have enough time to plan all of that.)
I'm guessing the budget will be smaller being over here, so hopefully they can get bigger names!
I'm not sure... perhaps but then I can imagine some celebrities would want to wait until it's in its more traditional format.
For me personally I think this would be a good idea to try and do an all star series.
I think around 90% of celebs who haven’t done the show and who perhaps were on standby for this series may have wanted the full Aussie experience like it just won’t be truly the same doing it here in the UK have an all star series then bring back the proper show in the same location next year.
That's a good idea! Who would everyone want to see?
Be interesting to see what line-up they get. I'm guessing a bit pull of going on it is Australia and getting a free holiday
(oh and the mass exposure )
I'd imagine Carole Baskin probably isn't going to happen now
More info already coming out!
The Sun are reporting that it will film at Gwrych Castle in North Wales - this location looks stunning! And has plenty of room outside for challenges
Martin Kemp is apparently in talks to appear, I reckon he'd do quite well
Carole Baskin has said to The Mirror, "I strive towards veganism so there is nothing so gross in the plant world, for me to be forced to eat on camera, as to make for entertaining television. The show has been criticized by animal lovers for the consumption of live creatures, and no amount of money would make me want to be part of something that disrespects nature that way."
So that rules her out
Another rumoured celebrities:
Vinnie Jones
Jenny Ryan "The Vixen" from The Chase
Maya Jama
Baga Chipz
Tamzin Outhwaite
Amy Hart
Matt Baker
Joe Sugg
Jeremy Clarkson
John Barnes
Ronnie O'Sullivan
Susanna Reid
A few of those like Baga Chipz tbf are only on those rumoured articles because they've said they want to be on the show
As divisive as he is, I reckon Jeremy Clarkson would be an outright winner from the start unless he got particuarly annoying
Yes, a few for them are because they want to be on show. I'd amazed if Ronnie O'Sullivan was in hence he just become world snooker champion again.
Yeah Ronnie said a few years ago he was offered but turned it down, surely there's no way he'd go on it this year with his success?
I'd say that we might get some of the bigger British stars this year, largely because a lot of them won't have been able to work this year due to the Coronavirus and therefore would be more welcoming of the lucrative I'm a Celeb paycheck that's on offer, especially given that they won't have to give up time flying to and from Australia.
Once again this year I'll be hoping Craig Charles can return!
Jeremy's one of my dream reality TV show contestants, so that would be amazing *.* Can't see him doing it tho
Well that's that confirmed
Carole Baskin has been announced for the new series of Dancing with the Stars, which rules her out of this but I'm quite surprised she's doing any reality TV competitions
WHY can't Celebrity Big Brother be around. Carole would be iconic
Minor news but the final is being reported to air on a Friday rather than the usual Sunday, to avoid the Strictly final.
With news of Jessica Plummer from Eastenders exit confirmed I’m sure that they’ll be rumoured to do it by the papers.
I wonder who’s plausible to do it. It’s quite tricky trying to think who hasn’t actually done the show tbh.
Ladbrokes have the odds for Charles Ingram appearing down to just 5/2 - I'd love to see him appear!
The Australian version will be filming on the usual UK set this year
First trailer is here, not long to go now!
The German version in January uses the UK set in Australia every year, so both stations can save money. That's why Germans planned to go to the UK, too, but they cancelled it just now.
The Sun have revealed some names after seeing them at a photoshoot for the show
Russell Watson
Vernon Kay
Victoria Derbyshire
Beverley Callard
Jessica Plummer
AJ Pritchard
Quite happy with those tbh!
Yeah that's a fairly good line up if true
Ruthie Henshall and Hollie Arnold are apparently two other names confirmed by them. Which overall, it does seem slightly week compared to previous years - though it being a different show this year makes it understandable.
And of course there's 2 more TBA + 1/2 late entries.
Not really that fussed on seeing any of them bar Jessica and Beverley but that's a better calibre of names than I expected tbh!
Idk if it’s just me but does anyone else what a series more like the Lady C one?
I miss the days of jungle arguments, nowadays they always seem to all get on. Switch it up pls
As for the names I thunk it’s a good line up well I recognise them all anyways!
I felt like that as well, but Iain Wright and James Haskell last year (and Jamie Lomas and Amir Khan bullying Iain Lee a few years ago) annoyed me so much I've decided I prefer when they get on
The only names I recognise from that lto are Vernon and AJ although I've just looked them all up and they do all seem to have done something relatively notable.
The reason I'm A Celeb is so boring for me is because they all always get on There's only so much you can do when that's the dynamic, every day it's just trial, chest thing, dinner, with some random convos about missing home and it gets boring really quick after a week or so and I usually dip out.
Apparently Jessie J is one of the last ones confirmed lmao.
Oh my god ! Hope that's true
Arguments can be entertaining but I found Lady C wholly unlikeable so I'd rather not have a repeat of that. I think I'm a Celeb usually has enough going on not to need arguments for entertainment, personally!
I'm not a fan of the arguments, mainly because I know how I would react if people weren't pulling their weight or were being 'bullies' and I feel bad for the people who just want to work as a team.
Names revealed
Source: https://twitter.com/MrCelebUK
Beverley Callard
Vernon Kay
Jessica Plummer (Chantel from EastEnders)
Victoria Derbyshire
Ruthie Henshall
Hollie Arnold (Athlete)
Russell Watson
AJ Pritchard (Strictly dancer)
Quite strange to have it in the morning, but at least it's something I suppose
Vernon Kay is the only one of those I have heard of
That line-up is...a choice.
Looking forward to seeing how Bev does!
Isn’t it normally 10 to start ? So 2 names are missing unless they’ve cut it down this year .
Ah yeah, Ruthie Henshall and Hollie Arnold are also there
The payments for each celeb have also been revealed
Vernon Kay - £150,000
Beverly Callard - £125,000
Russell Watson - £100,000
Jessica Plummer - £75,000
Ruthie Henshaw - £75,000
Victoria Derbyshire - £75,000
Hollie Arnold - £50,000
AJ Pritchard - £50,000
That's actually less than I would expect for I'm A Celeb, it seems less than in previous series. Then again, I wouldn't complain if I was paid £50k to spend 3 weeks in Wales.
I wonder if they're scaling back and there will just be those 8 initially before another 2 go in?
Seems odd to have continually just 8 names touted
Quite a disappointing lineup tbh
Apparently four-time Olympic gold medallist Sir Mo Farah has signed up. He twice did the long-distance double in London and Rio.
He seems like someone that would have done the show already tbh I’m surprised he hasn’t before .
That's quite a big get if true!
If there's any predictable winner this year, it'll be AJ Pritchard I suspect.
Last years I’m A Celeb was quite good in the way that there wasn’t an obvious winner from the start.
Before that, for around 4 years I think it was obvious who the winner would be the minute they stepped foot in camp. Hopefully this year doesn’t have an obvious winner as well.
Mo Farah would be a good signing if that’s true!
Jessica I think will be popular! I follow her on Instagram and her stories are often funny she seems like a right laugh and past EE stars who’ve done the show almost always come across as well.
I did think she’d win towards the end but she only won by a very small margin so I wouldn’t say she was obvious.
But the likes of Harry, Toff, Scarlett and Vicky all won by huge percentages.
"I'm a Celebrity... A Jungle Story" is airing on November 8th! It's a best bits show it seems, and features Ant & Dec taking on their own Bushtucker Trials.
A good bet for the winner is always a young female, this has been the case for 4 of the past 5 seasons and Emily Atack was runner up in 2018 so came close to extending the run.
I'd LOVE Jess to do that but I can see her being more of a Vanessa White type
Apparently Shane Richie is the last celeb to sign up.
Woah! Very happy with that
If he has, I think he's a strong contender for winner from the get go, I get the impression Alfie was SUPER popular on Eastenders to the general public.
If I was predicting the top 3 from that list, I'd say (in no particular order) Beverley Callard, Shane Ritchie, AJ Pritchard.
Beverley in particular for me will be a bit of a dark horse I suspect
Shane Ritchie definitely seems the type who could do well on something like this tbh. But it depends how similar he is to the character of Alfie in real life. Him and Vernon Kay in the same series might split votes actually as I imagine that the both of them are quite similar in a way idk why I just get the feeling personality wise there’s a definite similarity.
Soap stars sometimes tend to do well on this though especially ones from Eastenders! We’ve had three winners (i think there could be more) who were ex or current EE actors at the time they went on the show.
Praying Jess gets good airtime though. I had a feeling she might’ve done it though as soon as it was confirmed that she was leaving EE. I’m rooting for her but I’ve legit been a fan of hers since the Neon Jungle days.
Had a look at their insta followers, to check back where they are after the show as they usually explode! As with previous years, you can't measure how someone will do at all by their social media. Andy last year had less than 10k followers before the show!
Mo Farah - 958k
AJ Pritchard - 597k
Jessica Plummer - 167k
Vernon Kay - 127k
Beverley Callard - 24.9k
Shane Ritchie - 19.8k
Victoria Derbyshire - 10.3k
Russell Watson - 3,175
Ruthie Henshall - 2,980
Hollie Arnold - 2,223
I expected Shane to have more tbh, but he doesn't really post much. I'd suspect he will have the biggest follower gains from the show
Ugh Shane Ritchie
Ok so that's 3 I instantly know
And after googling everyone I now know a member of Neon Jungle & Liz from Corries real name. Rest were complete discoveries.
I don't mind it it does the job
Looking forward to this!
Giovanna Fletcher and Jordan North are apparently the final two campmates.
Woah, can't wait to see Jordan in there!
Just had a google of Jordan and I do recognise him. We share the same birthday too (and the same name )
Giovanna I think will get big public support!
Jordan North is going to be "in at" the deep end doing this show.
AJ Pritchard has come down with COVID apparently. He’s isolating and producers are hoping he can still take part in the show !
Oh dear! I guess he could be a late arrival though?
I think it's best he gets some good rest and withdraws from the series x
If he’s just begun isolating he might not be able to go in on day one but with something like this it’s probably better he withdraws.
When does the show begin airing like shouldn’t they all be self isolating or something now?
Here they are!
I will be shocked if Mo doesn't win (if he doesn't quit), although has there ever been a non white winner?
Surprised Victoria is doing this. I hope she does well.
I hope Vernon gets the shows his true colours and is actually a nasty person edit that quite a few of the older men get. Especially as from whenever I've seen him on stuff he mocks campness in men.
I'm not sure how well Mo will do tbh, he comes across as quite dull in TV appearances I've seen him on?
Though that could just be nerves and hopefully that's not the case
Giovanna sticks out to me as a potential winner, you can so see the "she misses her kids but she's strong and gets through it" story for her but I guess that would be too similar to Jacqueline Jossa. That is one of the archetype I'm A Celeb winners along with "young white female reality star" though
It’s definitely going to be another year free of conflict imo!
I think Jordan will do quite well. He’ll be one of the least known going in but I think he has the northern charm to build up support.
Victoria’s the one I’m most surprised is doing it! It’s not really a name I would have considered for this type of show but I really like her.
It’s weird how Vernons just disappeared from our screens over the years, I actually wondered what he was doing when Family Fortunes came back the other week
Let’s hope AJ is one of the first out, I still can’t believe he gave up Strictly for this.
Vernon's been doing sport coverage (F1 I think?) for the last few years
We'll see if Shane Richie is 'nice' as he says he is on the show.
I can’t see who’ll clash on this series as well. But I would love a conflict series. But given this years been a bit naff I think they’ll want to keep it light hearted and high spirited. I loved the Lady C series but a lot of people didn’t. I mean I’m A Celeb is different to Big Brother in that you see people in a different light in a more positive way and it doesn’t centre around drama but pls someone cause trouble!
Is AJ still going in as far as we know?
Seems like a potentially really strong line-up! I actually know who they all are apart from a couple.
Also I actually quite enjoy it when they all get on? I don't think that automatically makes it boring - if they're genuinely nice people then I think it comes across really sweet and heartwarming. I'd find drama for the sake of drama much more dull.
Tabloids are currently reporting that Chelcee Grimes is currently isolating in Wales as a backup contestant for the show if needed
Must be the first series without an ex-footballer in at least a decade!
Looks like Saturdays show will be replaced with a highlights show of the week gone by.
If Victoria Derbyshire shows her true colours, I can see her being incredibly hated. I have heard nothing but complete Ellen type horror stories of those who have worked with her, from several sources - screaming and insulting runners on set etc.
I went to school with Cher Lloyd perhaps I'll be in the jungle in 2023,
I notice she plays for Tranmere Rovers and presents MOTDx.
I only know her from a couple of songs in BJSC, what an absolute barrel scrape
She's being noted as Megan from Love Island's ex ahead of anything she's done herself in articles so that says it all really
She also has wrote songs for Dua Lipa according to wiki?
Some of these names
The set is looking absolutely fantastic!
Today's the day!
Shane is going to get annoying quick.
Why didn’t I know she was in neon jungle
It was 2 in the Scottish charts
Capital b list teas
I’m gonna say Jordan and Shane will be picked
I'm also going to say Shane and Jordan for the trial.
The castle is AMAZING ! It’s actually a better set up than the Australian one
This has been such a good opening! The Scottish charts, the vomitting and the ...MBE. Memes GALORE.
It was probably due to the location but something about this series definitely feels fresh. Really enjoying it so far !
Loving this cast allready.....
The vomitting, the MBE, The scotish charts comment, The shot of the thing falling down the cliff, shane falling out of the hammack, beverly in the trial/after, AJ Undress in one epsiode ICONIC.
Loads of females are simping over Vernon Kay on twitter right now.
The location lowkey makes it look like an adult version of Raven 😂
There were some fantastic music choices for their intro scenes!
It's really uncomfortable watching Jordan, I feel so bad for him
Jordan’s fear actually seems genuine compared to certain celebs who have been in the show in past tbh
I miss the summery jungle setting tbh
Massively proud of Jordan, at least the next eating trial should be easier for him I hope! (With 3 I guess it's a given he'll be voted in )
Jordan is hilarious but he took up a lot of airtime tonight.
Jessica, Hollie and Giovanna were pretty much missing from the entirety of tonight’s show.
Was that IAC or The Jordan Show this evening?
Christ - any story from anyone else - cut to Jordan in the shack.
The Trial was ridiculous too - can't bare him.
I think tomorrow I wont watch live - the power of fast forward is going to come in very handy!
Yeah hopefully we get some Dingo challenges soon
already prefer this new castle setting than the jungle. time will tell but i think they may consider alternating between the jungle and castle or fully staying in the uk if this series goes well.
like troy says, it feels so fresh!
I have to also agree that the series feels so fresh. I think because on paper it kinda sounded not so great the thought of moving the show to Wales but it’s exceeded expectations so far. I love it.
It was getting to a point where it felt very samey and predictable when it was in Australia so this fresh feel definitely feels good. It’s still pretty much the same show at its core but it does very much feel revamped and fresher and I think this setting is perfect.
Yeh the castle setting actually looks amazing, incredible work from the production team. They’ve chosen a perfect setting, the layout and everything would have me convinced it was a set otherwise, it just works perfectly!
I love the castle setting too. It kinda takes what was so good about Big Brother whilst still having that I'm a Celeb feel.
I was so happy for Jordan confronting his fears like that. He's shot up in my estimations after that and I reckon he could be an early favourite to win.
And I'm more than happy with that lol
This is the first series I've watched past the first episode in years and it is pretty good so far. The challenges and humour has been great and they're a good group of people
I'm really liking the castle setup and I think the group is good so far! The two newies in tomorrow I'm not sure about at all...
It’s early days but apart from Beverley the women have been a bit quiet and a tad on the dull side so far hopefully that changes .
I think the majority of them are kind of fading into the background a bit - like they're all 'there', but just not commanding the screen as much as Bev, Vernon, Shane and Jordan. Hopefully some of them are given trials to do soon so we see them a bit more, but feel like it's going to be an alternation of those four for some time?
I don’t think the rest have big enough personalities which is what I worried about when the cast was revealed. You need more ‘fun, bubbly’ personalities, I think on the whole they’re largely just ‘nice’. Jessica’s getting a lot of ‘diary room’ moments but I never see her in the rest of it
I don’t know much about the newbies (have never heard of the woman) so not sure what they’ll be like...
Tonight’s show was better in that we seen Hollie (MBE) and Giovanna tonight as they had the castle coin challenge and then we seen Jessica more tonight too. So we are seeing more of people now.
I’d say AJ was probably the least shown person tonight.
Yeah the editing was better in the 2nd ep with Giovanna and Hollie Arnold MBE getting some screentime. It felt a lot more balanced that Monday's show. Think the show would be better if it was longer though given how much time is given to the Trials (I know it does go to an hour and a half at times/ when the eliminations start).
I did like how Giovanna and Hollie both looked at each other and immediately said "Jordan" for who said "I wet the bed until I was 15"! I expected them to be pretty bland but it was actually quite nice to see some more them tonight.
They all did well but Beverley especially smashed that challenge! Just got on with it, no bother.
Initially I thought with Beverley being a vegan she might get off lightly in that eating challenge but if anything her food actually looked worse and it seemed like she had to eat more of it too. 5 cubes of that fermented tofu
I'm finding it as dull as dishwater so far.
Beverley's lovely tho, I really like her
Giovanna, Holly and Ruthie could all honestly pass as the same person they all look strangely similar
"It's going to make you a f***ing megastar"
I reckon Jordan could be up for Grimshaw's slot if he leaves anytime soon
They really need to put a rule in that whoever gets voted for a trail is exempt in the following trail as it’s so boring seeing the same person do most of the trails every year !
Are people actually enjoying this?!
It's SO dull for me, I don't get what people see in it! And I have tried! Different strokes for different folks I guess!
So this is how the rest of the show is going to go? Good lord. Bore off.
You can’t tell me anyone was expecting conflict with this cast??
I think the only conflict which would occur is about food - however as they've been getting a big amount of stars everyone has been fed.
Can Imagine Shane and Vernon getting Hangry
I guess if Jordan mucks up tomorrow, and the next day it could lead to Hangry based conflicts
I've heard they edit out arguments that happen now which is a shame, not that I enjoy watching people argue all the time but it adds a different perspective to the positivity of it all.
There’s no way they would do that they want viewers plus the rest wouldn’t make sense if they did try at as there would be a post conflict atmosphere.
I’m enjoying Jordan and Shane was funny tonight with him farting and scaring Jordan. The rest are background as they are generally quieter.
Beverley and Jordan will be top 2!
Beverley I’d say will almost definitely be top female but I think it’s a male winner this year!
I like that we’re seeing a bit more of Jess I hope she comes out of her shell.
I keep voting for her and Giovanna for the trials but they’re probably wasted votes tbh it’ll be Jordan on his own or Jordan and someone else until they decide who does them themselves when the vote switches to who we want to stay. I do think that once you’ve done a trial the following night you should be exempt from the vote so we get different people.
I find enjoyment in the survival/character-building aspect, seeing how different personalities work in unusual circumstances and around people they may not usually cross paths with. Take Jordan for instance, I think we were anticipating him to be the one to always say "I'm a celebrity, get me out of here" but he's risen to the challenge and pushed through his fears. I find that sort of growth and inner-strength really encouraging. I'd much rather see that than bitterness and arguments and people falling apart. That's how the likes of X Factor destroyed themselves. I don't find much entertainment in watching weakness.
I'm hating having this on this year but Mr D* loves it. If there's one thing that I don't need in lockdown, it's the same show every night that makes it feel even more like groundhog day than it already does in lockdown!
It feels like they have it so easy this year and the creepy crawlies, at least for now, aren't as grim (I doubt they're going to bring a huntsman spider over here)
I'm missing that big international personality.
I'm not disliking it, but unless something gets kicked up a gear or two, I'm not going to get invested. I hate that Jordan will be getting every trial and the public being "LOLLLLLL!!!!!!!!", "He's my winner!!" and "Aww he was amazing in the end!" with his predictable game plan that never seems to fail.
I'm really hoping Giovanna pulls a Jacqueline and comes out her shell more to actually nab it towards the end.
Honestly, I really think it’s unfair to say it’s a gameplan! He is genuinely terrified, there’s no faking that.
It’s easy to go why’s he on the show then but (a) it’s a challenge, (b) obviously money and © it’s a great platform for him starting in his career.
He was on the verge of having a panic attack before the snake trial, definitely no faking that.
Be interesting to see what happens this evening as he was mainly calmed down by Shane last time - he will only have Ant and Dec this time.
Yeah I agree there's no way he could be faking that. We've seen both real and fake reactions before and that was not fake Also everyone reacts to fear in different ways so I think it's unfair to say he's making a ploy for screen-time. Obviously it does do that as a secondary effect but if we never had situations that brought out these reactions what would be the point in the show??
I do agree on the point about making people immune after they've just done a trial. Would be great to switch-up the characters and giving everyone a chance to shine!
I can believe that they don’t show arguments. The Lady C series was epic but it did get some complaints didnt it. But what made that series was the fact there was some conflict in camp and that it wasn’t a happy camp who were constantly well fed
Tbh I know it’s not the same show but Love Island as well another ITV reality show has become more PC too. I think they’re wanting the show to be seen as a family show and not an adult show. I still enjoy the show but it’s definitely making me miss CBB I just like seeing personalities clash
Just dropping by to say I'm finding it a massive struggle this year. It all feels so stale, boring and predictable. It's hardly a new observation, but it's like a weird mix of Big Brother, Crystal Maze and the normal show and yet comes out as less enjoyable than any of those. I'm also VERY conscious of the padding this year - perhaps due to only watching this and Bake Off on 'actual' TV now - but it just feels like there's about 20 minutes of actual CONTENT each night which is not great.
I'm enjoying the series so far, like the new lick of paint & Ant/Dec getting to use new material related to the castle theme.
Line-up is strong too imo. Also on the side that whilst arguments/conflict can be entertaining, that's no good if the show relies heavily on it. I think 2015 is always brought up because it was so much on the conflict side and was a one-off. If it was like that every year that'd be boring as well. Plus that's not correct in that they haven't shown arguments since. We had Ian Lee vs everyone (mainly vs Dennis/Rebekah) in 2017 then we had Ian Wright vs Andrew Maxwell and James vs everyone last year.
It's a good bit of escapism telly and a welcome distraction for the next 3 weeks.
100% on that last part! The biggest ones in the last few years have been Joel Dommett, Scarlett Moffatt and Emily Atack - and Jordan is of the same demographic as them.
Letters from home and tears already? Its only just started. Good lord.
The app isn’t working tonight to let me vote for the trial
They already would have been away from them for 2 weeks beforehand as well!
Yeah I'm calling it a day. I fell to sleep I was that bored
Aww I'm absolutely loving this series
I'm liking it too and today's episode was probably the most enjoyable so far! My favourite is Jordan though so I do appreciate his airtime but not just him, the prank task was good fun too and the dance to S Club 7 towards the end made me smile. No pictures of Jane McDonald this year
(as much as I like Jordan, I'm glad someone else is getting a turn now - him getting all 12 wraps up his many days of tasks perfectly)
Jordan must have the win in the bag already. I can't imagine anyone getting close to stopping him from winning this series.
Regarding the series so far I think it has been alright but it doesn't feel like must watch TV to me, I had a choice between this and another show on at the same time tonight and I decided to watch the other show instead and I don't feel overly motivated to catch up. There is a feeling that if I miss 1 or 2 episodes I wont be out of the loop based on how this first week has been, it feels like without the trials/challenges there would be nothing memorable to see. The viewing figures must be really high though as a change of location must be a big draw for lapsed viewers who have dipped in and out of watching the programme such as myself.
Yeh, Jess stayed with her daughter!
Sent me west they’ve been in there like 4 days and already getting emotional at the personal items? Wouldn’t mind they are only in Wales this time not Australia it’d be weeks on Big Brother before they’d do anything from people at home.
Also found it random Mo winning as so far he’s shown no personality. Part of me thinks it’ll be a sporty challenge.
Think it's just putting hands in holes so doesn't look too sporty?
Liking both the new arrivals. Ruthie is instantly the most entertaining woman there (which doesn't say much but still). Jordan, Vernon & Shane are making this series so far.
omg Mo getting knocked down by the guts
I do have to say that Mo has always come across as one of the most genuinely nicest persons!
i wonder who smells tho omg
Jess and AJ had the worst part of that trial with the rats tonight. Legit would’ve been my biggest fear that
Hopefully by Jess’s reaction at first people may vote her to do the next trial. I’m desperate for more Jess content!
Loved Mo during his trial too
Good show tonight! We kinda seen everyone in some form or other.
Ruthie’s story as well
Poor Mo! One of the most genuine nice guys around, he's got a good aura. Ruthie's story was also thoroughly entertaining, she's one to watch! Tonight's show was a good one and had plenty to be entertaining from! I'm glad that the girls lost as it'll give some of them a bit more screentime tomorrow!
Also super impressed with Giovanna! Literally had a snake covering her eyes and she still came first on that challenge!
Jess is 100% getting voted for the next trail
I’m so happy Jess is getting a trial voted for by the public. I think she could potentially get a few by the way she acts in them but she was due some airtime. AJ was as well tbh so I’m glad the way the public are voting for the trials now and that different people are getting them.
I think Jess is gonna face her fears and we’ll see a stronger side to her. She’s already managed to do them she’s just not focused on the time limit but she’s not a quitter!
I was screaming at the boys actually bringing back the menu of their meal they won though
Jess was so good during the trial. She only got one star, but she handled it brilliantly and better than AJ, which surprised me as I thought she'd be petrified!
Giovanna is such a sweetheart. I love her so much.
Interesting to see Shane do it tomorrow!
I can’t bare Shane Ritchie. A perfect match for his ex wife two c**** in a pod.
Poor Jess as well getting spoke of behind her back like that interesting to hear AJ say she was petrified when he was the one yelping as well.
We need Hollie screen time however! She was pretty much missing from tonight’s show.
Russell was pretty much absent tonight as well!
Shane and Vernon practically handing Jordan the win after their bitching tonight - has not gone down well
I mean I really don’t think Shane and Vernon said anything bad ? there literally saying what most of us would be saying watching . People that do show there scared and scream a lot do end up getting voted by the public a lot . I think Jess would have possibly been voted again but she wasn’t a screamish and a lot more calm this trail .
It’s more saying things like “why come on this show if you’re scared”. Well maybe the want to face their fears, also they did face their fears they just struggled more with the technical side of the trial
You can definitely see that the tensions are rising in the camp.
Shane and Vernon showing their nasty side that was always going to come through.
Neither of them appeal nothing more than arrogant which was my preconception of them both prior to appearing on the show.
When is elimination number 1? Is it on Friday as the show finishes on a Friday this year?
I expect we might have two more trials to be voted for by us and then it’ll shift to who we keep but I hope they do a immunity task first
I love/hate how I'm a Celebrity is the kind of show where it just takes ONE comment to change the whole public perception of someone. It's scary to look at Facebook comments etc and see how much people get invested and start throwing all sorts of names/insults at people for what could just be a bad day for someone.
Ngl, I low-key assumed this would be the way Shane would turn out (Vernon less so/didn't really give much thought about him tbh)! Think me and a couple of others said a similar thing in the chat before the show started. It's just one night for now, but we'll see - I genuinely think it's just going to get worse. Also, the voting for the trial at that point had closed, so that wasn't a result of it at all, we'll likely see the effects of that, tonight.
Giovanna is a firm favourite for me. She's just so lovely, warm and kind!
Just watched last night's episode - the first one I've seen in full. Not a great ending with those Shane/Vernon comments!
The Shane / Vernon comments weren’t that bad 💀
Jordan is such a fake! “What will get me camera time, let me jump in the shower with Shane”. All this poor me I can’t do anything around camp is the same as well. Playing the game! Can’t stand him!
The camp leader isn't allowed to do anything around camp
Jordan came across as comfortable in himself and up for a laugh to me!
Giovanna definitely going up in my estimations as well lately.
I don't think it's that deep
Beverley shading Splash unaware it was Vernons show had me in hysterics.
Mo dancing too
Tonight was the first time I thought Jordan may have played to the cameras jumping in the shower with Shane.
I’m glad Jess’s again has another trial as it’s getting her screen time a shame she’s paired with Shane who’ll make it all about him but as it’s a drinking trial it could be a good one and a breakthrough moment for her if she smashes it.
Shane’s trial was piss easy tonight. It was basically AJ and Jess’s trial but with the lights on and with even more help from Ant and Dec.
I can't see past a Giovanna/Vernon top 2 tbh, with Jordan coming 3rd.
I'm not really sure I can see Vernon coming above Jordan tbh?
I could see Mo finishing top 3 over Giovanna.
I still feel like Beverley will be top female but I think the top 5 is Beverley, Giovanna, Jordan, Mo and Vernon (alphabetically not legit in that order ).
Prediction
1st. Giovanna
2nd. Vernon
3rd. Jordan
4th. Mo
5th. Shane
6th. AJ
7th. Beverley
8th. Jess
9th. Victoria
10th. Russell
11th. Hollie MBE
12th. Ruthie
They say tonight's is the funniest in 20 years but make sure you've already eaten say Ant & Dec.
I think you guys are overrating/overestimating Giovanna tbh ... at most I could see her maybe reaching top 5 but even that might be a stretch she’s not been that memorable .
Yeh, I think Giovanna will do well but I thought she would have been picked for at least one trial if she was winner potential. I can’t remember the last time a winner wasn’t chosen by the public to do a trial?
I really like Giovanna. I find Jordan and Jessica frustrating to watch.
I just think with Giovanna being so warm and lovely (as well as funny) tied into the fact that SURELY Tom will be rallying McFly fans to vote for her via his social media, she's in with a good chance? She's slowly but surely getting more and more airtime and also, everyone ik in has her in their top 3/celebs they like - probably the most consistent/mentioned (but those who have mentioned Jordan LOOOOVE him)
Idk, I just don't think you can rule her out of being a winner, yet
Gi even comforting others WHILE she's covered in bugs. She's so lovely
What a funny trial!! Don’t think it would have been better with anyone else
Ant and dec are priceless too
This trial is fantastic! So, so good. They should keep the drinking ones for early on in the series so they have more drink to drink!
They're both smashing it!
This trail is hilarious I’m CRACKING up !
This trial is the highlight of the series so far
I think that trail done wonders for both of them but in particular Jess . She done so well and was hilarious
Jess really cracked me up
Surely there's no way Holly got the first/second amount of votes there?
I’m confused how Holly even got enough votes for the trail ?. I reckon it was Jess again but they didn’t want the same two people doing the trail again
Oh PLEASE, as if Hollie got the most amount of votes!
Was looking forward to seeing Jess do it again. She'll probably go back to getting zero screen time now
That was an incredible episode, so so funny! Beverley getting spooked by Shane, her goggles coming off in the massage and omg that task!!!
Interesting that Hollie got picked, did not see that coming. Apparently Giovanna has been picked as camp leader? If so, makes it more surprising Hollie & AJ get picked for trials over her!
I’m also a bit surprised Hollie of all people ended up with either the first or second most amount of votes.
After how well that trial went down with Jess and Shane I was pretty sure it would be both of them again.
Jess is having a real journey now though. I just hope she doesn’t go back to getting almost no screen time she had the most coverage she’s ever had tonight and she’s won over people too.
Beverley continues to make me laugh
Mo’s coverage is non existent now
The shows quite random this series with the coverage.
We’re seeing more of the women now to what we did in the first few days (but I suppose part of that is because first of all they lost the live trial and then tonight it just so happened it was all women who picked a red stick thing to do the challenge).
Mo and AJ didn’t get much coverage tonight but tomorrow it might fall back to Jess not being shown much although I hope that’s not the case.
That trial was the highlight of the series for me.
Jess really shining through tonight.
So bored of Shane doing all the trials
I’m glad the vote offs are beginning tomorrow because then it’s no longer the public voting for the trails . Why they enjoy voting for the same person all the time for trails I have no idea
Who are we thinking is going first?
I think it’s one of Ruthie, Russell, Victoria and Hollie.
But likely to be one of the late entrants I think.
Ooh not sure who to vote for!
I'd say Hollie, Vic and Ruthie are the most likely to go tomorrow. Russell has a decent fanbase judging from his new album going top 10
No Ruthie and Victoria are iconic!!
I gave all my votes to Jess on the app!
Was gonna split votes and give some to Beverley though but I ended up just giving them all to Jess.
I don’t think she’s gonna go first though I think she’s won people over the last few days and she’s begun to get more coverage as well.
Interested to see how close this series is when it concludes. I don’t think there’s a clear winner yet think we’re in for another close year in terms of the voting percentages.
If I had to guess either Ruthie or Hollie will go tomorrow
I think Ruthie will be first out.
I feel Hollie's gonna be one of those who very randomly does a lot better than expected
Maybe Victoria could surprise in a Kate Garraway kind of way? Perhaps not to that extent but could see her lasting a bit longer
Voted Jordan x5
Given 5 to Russell
So bored of “it’s both of yous”.
I want Jess and Aj to survive another day tbh
I'd quite like Russell to go! I think he's contributed the least to camp so far. I thought Hollie would be the first to go but I think her screentime for both the coin challenge and the trial and the fact she came out good on both of those will help her.
It’s even more of an interesting first elimination when there isn’t any immunity as well!
That was my second favourite trial this year
Not long until we see who goes!
Not too surprised Hollie left first thought it would be either her or Ruthie .
Hollie going first wasn’t too much of a shock. I think that whole “MBE” thing from launch night stuck with her throughout the whole series to a lot of viewers unfortunately.
But she was almost invisible within the highlights show as well so from a viewing perspective I don’t think we’ll notice much.
So the next vote off is on Sunday?
I do wonder really how on earth she got voted for the trial the other day!
That love in towards the end of the episode was both pitiful and nauseating to watch
I'm actually surprised Hollie left. Was so sure it was gonna be Ruthie.
Does anyone else feel Hollie didn’t expect to go? I think her reaction to leaving was genuine in that she was gutted but I didn’t so much buy her I'm superstitious and I had a feeling it would be me response.
I don’t think she expected it to be her for one minute. But I did feel for her. Hopefully she doesn’t open Twitter anytime soon
Are we thinking Ruthie really was second bottom then? When they reveal voting stats sometimes it confirms that a few of the times when they say that both for the trial and elimination they really were the person next in line in terms of votes. Sometimes it’s random though
We must be due two double eliminations before the final. They usually do one the day before when they go from a final 5 to a final 3 don’t they. I think we could get one on Sunday perhaps and then the second one on Thursday.
Why what’s on twitter? Are they being harsh?
Quite looking forward as to who does the trials next with the campmates choosing
It's been confirmed that the Celebrity Cyclone will appear this year!
Brilliant news that we are getting Cyclone!
Also really enjoying the Saturday show tonight. Some great unseen bits that I wish we seen on the actual show.
Jess and Victoria’s conversation
Yeah seems everything is new tonight! (Just watching on record)
poor Victoria, she was all over tonight’s episode yet is often left on the cutting room floor for the main show! I think it will be a big shock for the camp when she leaves.
Just watched the unseen bits episode from last night and I actually really enjoyed it. It was actually unseen bits we hadn’t seen before and we saw more from certain people we don’t normally see much of in the normal show ! Victoria , Mo , and Russell in particular.
Yeh it’s the best episode of the week usually, they show so much crap on the normal episodes it’s hard to see their personalities with the footage.
The chat about Victoria’s breast cancer was quite touching
Jordan on the toilet last night too
Did they run out of aninals for that trial??
I just want to hug Giovanna.
Tomorrow will be interesting, Victoria to go perhaps? I expect they'll have a double sooner or later as well
If it finishes on Friday we could be getting two doubles although it depends on how many are in the final this year.
I’m not surprised Ruthie went she was hardly shown tonight. However Beverley being the it might be you tonight I suspect could push some votes for her tomorrow even though I don’t think she was actually second bottom I think she was perhaps a random choice for that.
Victoria may well go tomorrow I’d have said her or Russell but I think Russell will do tomorrow’s trial so that might save him.
Giovanna got quite a winners edit tonight however I think her missing out on that treat will really surge her vote in a big way!
Jordan and Russell’s convo about going to the toilet 😂
Russell's doing the trial tonight and it looks brilliant!
Giovanna now fave to win with some bookies!
Russell is safe tonight then if he’s doing the trial! Not surprised Giovanna is the new fave to win either last nights show would’ve surged her votes in a big way she got a lot of support following her not getting any treats from home.
Seen a few accounts post that it’s a double elimination tonight! (Panics and votes another 5 times for Jess).
Double elimination tonight according to The Daily Star. If that's the case, I think it'll be Victoria and Beverley.
I’m nervous for Jess. I hope AJ is one of the two to leave he brings the least to the table but I feel like his looks could get him further than he deserves.
I’d agree Victoria will be one of the two to go tonight though. If the double was last night it could’ve been Russell leaving along with Ruthie!
Also nervous for R JESS
Mo not knowing where Wales was ://///////
Russell isn't the brightest either is he?
ok I’m now on the Giovanna’s winning bandwagon
poor Jordan’s screentime recently has just been in relation to toilet splashing
I’m sorry I really don’t get the Giovanna hype. She seems lovely but I don’t find her memorable at all . She would be one of the dullest winners we’ve had in a while imo .
I’m worried for Jess :/ It’ll be a shame if all 4 of the first out are women but I’m not sure which men will go tonight
I really like Vernon He's come across as such a gent throughout this.
I still think Gi and Vernon are a lock for the final 2!
Omg getting rid of females one by one
Wow, really surprised at Beverley going!! The classic Corrie stars are usually firm finalists!
Victoria getting more votes than Bev? Didn't see that coming
The women dropping like flys I expected Victoria but I’m surprised Bev didn’t have more support !
Erm... why is Shane still there!!! FFS! and Jordan but I'm alone in that
The women have taken a battering in particular this year I fear that Jess is likely to be tomorrow too... That trial really came at the right time for Russell, didn't it?
Giovanna and Jess are my top 2. Apart from Shane, I don't dislike anyone. Jordan just irritates me more than others. Vernon has come across very well, too. I feel like the camp wouldn't really miss AJ, Mo or Russell though (as nice as they are!)
Jess really needs to go a trail tomorrow then I think she will be fine for a few more days !
There's only a few more days left!
Surprised at Bev going, thought she would be there until the last day.
I find it strange at how many people don’t know where countries are on the map, my wife’s the same. Maybe I take it for granted as general knowledge.
Beverley gone too soon her and Jordan together were my favourite duo dynamic for sure (well, before their screen time together started to dry up)
Vernon and Giovanna doing the trial tonight!
Russell and Jess out tonight I'm guessing - with maybe AJ in the mix too
Is it another double for definite ?
It will have to be today + tomorrow to get down to 4 for the cyclone on Thursday.
That’s the type of singing that gets you to #2 in the Scottish charts
Final prediction to go: Jess and Russell
I think Russell and AJ . Won’t be too surprised if it’s Jess in the mix though .
I’m gonna be bold and say Russell and Shane
lol
Bingo
AJ and Mo tomorrow I reckon
Idk I think AJ might sneak it into the final
Gutted Jess has gone she went on a real journey in there I think she should have lasted longer ! AJ STILL in there despite being so dull as hell
Gi will get the last woman standing vote now
Giovanna's going to be the most boring winner ever :/
I just wanted Jess to sneak into one last episode over AJ and then I would've accepted it, disappointed she's gone now
I imagine Jordan and AJ or Mo will do the trial tomorrow if it's another 2-person one
Ridiculous that so many women have gone already and that Gi is the only one left standing.
Really want the Celebrity Cyclone line-up to be Jordan, Giovanna, Vernon and Mo but I can't imagine the latter staying over Shane
I think Shane might be a surprise early(ish) exit! Him and AJ to be the next two to go?
I was just wondering: who would be the most beneficial to win for ITV? In terms of who would they use for future programmes?
The tabloids have been reporting that they want to use Shane Richie for a Saturday night entertainment programme now, and I can see Jordan North doing something on ITV2 (or more likely BBC Three even)
AJ is so boring, really disappointed jess went tonight.
How is AJ still there??
He does have a decent fanbase
Mo and AJ are doing tonight's trial
Aww I was really hoping for Jordan and Mo! I feel starved of Jordan trials even though he did so many at the start
I wonder if both AJ and Mo getting more screen time tonight could put Shane in danger
I think Jordan could be in trouble tonight too! I was really hoping he’d have done the trail - hopefully he gets to do the Castle Coin Challenge so that he gets some screen time.
He re-overtook Giovanna as the bookies favourite yesterday so surely him leaving at this stage would be a massive shock? well, we shall see, I think his last coin challenge was with Ruthie a while ago so him doing that today seems like a good shout if not doing the trial.
Manifesting an AJ and Shane bottom 2
I think it will be AJ & Shane! *manifests*
There’s a lot of love for Mo, plus he’s a big name and a sporting hero which always goes far. I can see him in the Final now.
AJ’s double screentime
let’s make it a triple x
Hoping he'll go now x
Yeah that from AJ is not going down well on twitter
Mo and Jordan would've been iconic
-manifests harder- x
I don’t see what AJ has done wrong tbf, he really wanted to do it yesterday and Jordan has done over double the amount
Save AJ
Isn't Mo just coming across as one of the nicest people ever, I'd really like to see him make the final
Jordan has only done 1 more trial than AJ including the group ones (which it sounds like Jordan was from his 6)
Would love to see Mo in the final
AJ literally just done the challenge that same day with Jess why didn’t he just let Jordan do the trail with Mo ? That was a bit selfish imo . I hope it’s him and Shane that goes tonight !
That was the most awful trial anyway
I’m glad that Jordan has had quite a bit of airtime tonight anyway! I think it will definitely be AJ out tonight, he’s not going down well on Twitter at all and then I think it will be either Shane or Mo with him!
I wouldn’t mind Mo winning as well tbh he’s so sweet and likeable
Ah predicted it again!
No Mo!
Aw shame that the trial and Phil Mitchell routine weren't enough to save Mo but glad that I at least got 3/4 of my wish for Celebrity Cyclone
I'm probably a bit biased with Jordan as I've met him in real life (he's lovely and down to Earth!!) but he's the one that's entertained me most anyway.
Absolutely gutted that Mo’s gone, a massively genuine person and he’s been absolutely hilarious!
All you f**king w***rs who didnt want Mo to be #1 suck my d!!!
Shane didnt f**king deserve it again,, PATHETIC just like all you Mo haters!!!
Mo was robbed Jordan HAS to win this imo . (I’ll accept Vernon as well I guess) Giovanna is honestly dull and hasn’t been memorable and Shane just shouldn’t win .
I think Shane has been the most memorable of the remaining contestants this year imo.
Couple of "who do you want to win" polls I've found online, starting with The Sun
44.3% Giovanna
24.7% Jordan
16.5% Vernon
14.6% Shane
https://www.thesun.co.uk/tv/13144715/im-a-celebrity-2020-winner-odds-predictions/
Same poll on SuperTV's Twitter
44.2% Giovanna
32.7% Jordan
15.6% Vernon
7.5% Shane
https://twitter.com/superTV247/status/1334259107059142656
Gi will win because the guys will split the vote. I'm voting for Vernon because I really want him to finish higher than Jordan
Though of course when the vote reopens with the final two halfway in the show, the Vernon voters could benefit Jordan (assuming it's them with Gi in the top 3)
I'd love a Giovanna and Jordan top 2.
Jordan doing the Castle Coin Challenge!
Yes
Prior to things getting emotional just then I was enjoying all of the giddy energy tonight
I really hope ITV do something with Vernon after this!
Yessss perfect top 3!
JORDAN TO WIN
Nah Manchild is awful!!!!!!!
Vernon to win
I like G, but she hasn't really done enough to warrant winning - the trials she done have been so minor and whilst she's a lovely person, I think Vernon has done more
Jordan or Vernon will be acceptable for me . Gi just hasn’t done enough to warrant winning but I have a sneaky feeling she will.
Jordan to NOT win
William Hill don't seem to have a clue
11/10 Giovanna Fletcher
11/10 Jordan North
G or Jordan!
tho slankylot in the cyclone was incred
It's looking to be very close between Jordan and Gi!
So I'm still thinking a Jordan win if Vernon is 3rd, and the vote reopens.
"Queen Gi" is trending on Twitter. A bit early?
Celebrity Cyclone!!
I'm glad Shane has gone, he was great for the camp but not my winner! He did bring out the best and worst in other people and was an essential member.
Also I have been cackling to myself all day about this but Giovanna in the trial literally sounds like Toad from Mario Bros screaming away and I can't get it out my head Compare these two videos!
specifically 0:10-0:20
Ha how good was the celebrity cyclone, always my favourite trial of the series. How good was Vernon - only the second water flow took him off his feet, incredible!!
Don’t actually mind who wins now, all are decent camp mates!
Will be ready for a return to Australia next year, need that warm weather feel to the show when watching in November time, the chill of the contestants after the cyclone confirmed for me lol
I would have welcomed Vernon exiting before Shane.
Vernon needs to place no higher than third.
I wonder what individual trials they'll get tonight - going to predict eating for Giovanna due to both Jordan and Vernon already doing that earlier on in the series
I think rats are Jordan's only fear that he hasn't faced yet so maybe something involving them for him lol
Yeah I think Jordan will get the head one or where he’s covered in all the creatures and then Vernon a more physical one?
What a fantastic trial that was! This is always my favourite episode
Gi is SMASHING this eating trial. It's like she's casually eating regular food!!
Yeah it was a little bit dull
C'mon Jordan!!!
Yeh, considering it’s likely close, the trial may have clinched it for Jordan!
ANY of them apart from Jordan. I find him absolutely insufferable to watch
Across me and my housemate, we've given 7 votes to Jordan and 3 votes to Vernon! Don't think Vernon is really in it so rooting for Jordan big time
I think that trail might of clinched it for Jordan tbh he done so well there !
Hope the Vernon voters go to Jordan now !
Voted for Gi!
My final 5 votes going to Jordan, C’MON!!
Yep just gave 5 votes to Jordan !
I'll be shocked if Jordan doesn't win, the recaps have been kind and reminded everyone of how far he's come since that quivering guy at his first trial.
Happy place happy place vote Jordan!
It’s funny that it’s largely been Jordan & Gi as the two frontrunners but those two have never really been close in camp, I think it’s rare they’ve actually shared screentime so, in a way, it feels odd for them to share an interview!
They're definitely the most likeable two finalists in quite a while
Pretty confident Gi will snatch this but rooting for Jordan as the more entertaining of the two.
Damn
Well done Giovanna lovely woman!
f***ING YES!!!!!!!!!!!!
Over 400 quid better off too.
Ergh nonsense .... she’s lovely but she didn’t do anything to warrant winning at all ....
Ooh all of last year's series is on BritBox!
So pleased for Giovanna, easily my favourite campmate this series! So lovely and a ray of sunshine every episode
I really thought Jordan was going to win, I'm surprised!
But happy for them both and I don't think it will matter whether Jordan won or not, he'll still have lots of opportunities now from this.
I thought this was going Jordan's way by that final episode! Last in the trial and last to be interviewed whilst the votes were still open felt all set up for him to win. Especially with the fact his trajectory was just like Jacqueline from last year who won.
Having said that I'm so happy for Giovanna to win. Couldn't have been a nicer, caring, genuine person and you can tell from every campmate that they don't have a bad word to say about her! She showed that being a loving person is the way forward and that it's never boring to be that maternal figure. Also love that she was genuinely shocked to win and just couldn't believe that millions of people voted for her to win!
also quite surprising that in such a male-dominated series by voting stats that we have a female winner! another testament to her character
Next year's winner will be...
Billie Piper
Awww no, do feel Jordan deserved it more but Gi is an absolutely lovely person.
Massive kudos to the production team for working absolute miracles in getting a series set up this year though! The castle setting looked amazing and looked like it was designed for the show! Impressive to get a trial and castle coin challenge every day too, especially some of the set ups for the trials considering they were all built within the castle. I think the series did lack some of jeopardy and high scales of the trials (e.g. the wire ones, underwater) and missed those extra bonus challenges/splitting up the camp/immunity challenges of normal years but it’s absolutely understandable and just pressive we got such a well-made show (and cyclone!!) in the end!
Lots of hilarious moments throughout the series too, the drinking trial being one of my favourites
When Jordan was voted the first camp leader:
STOP THE COUNT!!!!
we should've known that the only two camp leaders to be voted in were our top two! I reckon voting stats would've remained pretty similar throughout the show! Maybe Jess would've seen an upturn in results but otherwise I reckon it stayed pretty similar.
Really enjoyed this series, it's been great escapism during lockdown and the one programme that my whole household like to watch and bond over. Really going to miss tuning in every night! Congrats to Giovanna, she's a lovely person and I admire her glass half full attitude. I'm of course gutted for Jordan as he really achieved so much in there and provided a lot of entertaining moments, but 2nd is incredible for him really and I'm sure they're both going to do so well from this.
I would have preferred a Jordan win but Giovanna I did really like.
I am glad Giovanna won. I called it after 4 or 5 days into the series - she's just so down-to-earth and lovely and the I'm A Celeb fans clearly love that (Vicky Pattinson, Stacy Solomon, Kerry Katona, Charlie Brooks, Scarlett Moffat etc...)
I found Jordan somewhat entertaining but generally quite frustrating to watch so I'm glad he didn't win.
Not surprised at all from Global lol
It maybe makes it petty from me but that’s one of the main reasons why I can’t ever engage with any of the Global output because their pettiness is incredibly bizarre, so immature and childlike. People aren’t going to flock in their millions over to Radio 1 just because you acknowledge it’s existence.
What a weird attitude from the station!
Just listened to Jordan's interview with Greg James on R1 and he said ITV struggle to get the rights for songs by The Beatles, Queen or Disney music, so if there was something they wanted to chat about that they didn't want shown on TV, then someone would sing a song by one of them at the same time
Hope we get the voting stats soon! Well, at least for the final, as I don't think they released all of them last year
Ha cool! Didn’t think of things like that!!
"I'm a Celebrity: A Castle Story" is on ITV tomorrow at 8pm!
They've revealed the voting stats for the final:
The Celebrity with the lowest number of votes was 3rd place
Giovanna 39.45%
Jordan 34.06%
Vernon 26.5%
The Celebrity with the highest number of votes was the winner
Giovanna 50.27%
Jordan 49.73%
Woah at how close it was in the end!!!
Oh blimey
I wonder why they don't release the votes for every poll now?
(Maybe because Hollie wasn't actually voted for the trial? x)
Closer than Jac/ Andy the year before!!!!!!!
Quite an interesting anecdote from gameshow blog Bother's Bar!
Close in the voting!!
I was bored a while ago and noted down all the celebs' Instagram followers right after they were announced - here are the comparisons with where they are at now!
Giovanna Fletcher: 1.4m - 1.9m (+500k)
Mo Farah - 958k - 1.1m (+142k)
AJ Pritchard - 597k - 734k (+137k)
Jessica Plummer - 167k - 344k (+177k)
Vernon Kay - 127k - 684k (+557k)
Jordan North - 90k - 655k (+565k)
Beverley Callard - 24.9k - 152k (+127.1k)
Shane Ritchie - 19.8k - 259k (+239.2k)
Victoria Derbyshire - 10.3k - 117K (+106.7k)
Russell Watson - 3,175 - 85.2k (+82,025)
Ruthie Henshall - 2,980 - 80.7k (+77,720)
Hollie Arnold - 2,223 - 41.4k (+38,877)
Big gains particularly for the top 3! Poor Hollie
I finally finished watching this a few days back.
Would have preferred Jordan or Vernon winning but Giovanna did warm to me during the series. Pretty strong top 5 actually (I think Mo placed above AJ even if they technically exited together). Astonished that the winning margin was even tighter than last series which I thought would never be topped.
Very strong series I think, one of the better ones of the last decade. Helped by a change in scenery & it being more of a distraction from the real world than usual.
Still haven't got round to watching Ant & Dec's trial they filmed before the series.
A return to Australia has been given the greenlight from the Aus government!
Not anymore^ we're back in Wales again and I'm looking forward to that tbh!
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