The third celebrity confirmed for this year’s I’m A Celebrity has arrived in Australia ahead of next week’s launch – and she’s already made one big demand.
EastEnders star Shona McGarty has become the third celebrity to touch down in Australia ahead of taking part in I’m A Celebrity.
The 34-year-old arrived at Brisbane Airport before the ITV series kicks off next Sunday. Joking with reporters, she said: “I got on the wrong flight — I thought it said Austria! I’ll have to ask for directions back now.” When asked what she’d miss most about the UK, Shona quipped: “Not much! I just really want to see a kangaroo. I’ve never seen one before.”
Earlier in the day, Kelly Brook was all smiles as she landed in Australia, joking: “I haven’t seen my auntie Sheila for ages, so I can’t wait to catch up with her. And I’m thrilled that everyone’s so excited to see me.”
When asked how she handles creepy-crawlies, Kelly laughed that there might be a few lurking in her “relative’s” garden, before adding: “I don’t know what you mean — I’m just here to visit a distant cousin!
“I can’t wait to go surfing, and like I said, I’m excited to see my distant cousin who I haven’t seen in ages — plus the koalas and kangaroos. There’s so much to look forward to.”
Other celebrities heading Down Under include Emmerdale’s Lisa Riley, YouTuber Morgan Burtwistle (better known as Angryginge), musician Martin Kemp, comedian Ruby Wax, TV presenter Alex Scott, and Jack Osbourne. They’re expected to be joined by comedian Eddie Kadi, rapper Aitch, and presenter Vogue Williams.
ITV is due to officially reveal the full line-up next week, though two stars are expected to be kept under wraps as surprise late arrivals.
Ant and Dec will once again return to host the beloved series, now celebrating its 25th anniversary.
A source close to the show revealed: “Producers are planning to go all out to make sure the 25th series is the most unforgettable one yet.”
In recent weeks, there’s been intense speculation about who will be heading into the jungle. Over the weekend, The Mirror reported that Nick Ferrari had withdrawn from talks to join I’m A Celebrity after his radio bosses promised to match the generous fee ITV had offered him.
The LBC presenter had been courted by show bosses during what insiders described as “very positive discussions.”
However, sources say that once Ferrari informed his bosses at Global about the potential move, they urged him to stay put.
An insider added: “They vowed to match whatever he would have earned from I’m A Celebrity, as they see him as a hugely important and much-loved part of the LBC line-up.”
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