The highly anticipated 25th series of I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! has officially kicked off, featuring ten stars who have arrived in Australia for a new round of bushtucker trials and camp life. Among the contestants are well-known personalities such as Kelly Brook, 80s pop icon Martin Kemp, and Jack Osbourne. The long-time hosts, Ant McPartlin and Dec Donnelly, are also back to guide this year’s adventure.
This season marks a notable moment for Brook, as she faces a potentially awkward reunion with McPartlin and Donnelly, stemming from a perceived grudge that dates back to her brief tenure on Britain’s Got Talent in 2009. Fans have taken to social media to discuss this tension, especially in light of a “juicy” late arrival who is said to have connections to a scandal that shook the show a decade ago.
Kelly Brook’s History with Ant and Dec
Brook has not been shy about her disdain for I’m A Celebrity…, previously voicing strong opinions on her Heart FM show in 2018. She expressed her reluctance to participate, saying, “I can think of a million things I’d rather do. I’d rather go and work in my local pub.” Brook highlighted her aversion to confined spaces and the outrageous eating challenges that are a hallmark of the show.
In a striking declaration, she remarked, “Even if I had a huge tax bill that needed urgent payment, I still wouldn’t do it.” Her critical view of the show has raised eyebrows, particularly given her participation this year.
The tension between Brook and the hosting duo stems from her belief that they played a role in her dismissal from Britain’s Got Talent. She suggested that an innocent question about the hosts led to her quick exit from the show. “All he’s got to do is not ask Ant and Dec what they do on the show. That was my mistake,” she stated on Heart FM, hinting at a rocky relationship that has persisted over the years.
New Contestants and Exciting Developments
This season, I’m A Celebrity has enlisted a diverse cast, including familiar faces such as Shona McGarty, Lisa Riley, and comedians Eddie Kadi and Ruby Wax. Adding to the intrigue, Vogue Williams and Tom Read Wilson are rumored to be late arrivals, a common tactic on the show to reinvigorate audience interest. This speculation intensified when Spencer Matthews, Williams’ husband, appeared on Good Morning Britain and did not deny the possibility of her participation.
The show’s history is marked by controversial moments, notably Spencer Matthews’ abrupt removal a decade ago due to undisclosed steroid use. As viewers eagerly anticipate the dynamics that will unfold in the jungle, Brook’s grudge against McPartlin and Donnelly adds an element of unexpected intrigue.
With the season in full swing, fans are keen to see how these relationships develop and whether Brook’s previous criticisms will impact her experience in the camp. The return of I’m A Celebrity promises to deliver a mix of drama, nostalgia, and perhaps some reconciliation as this new chapter unfolds.
