As anticipation builds for the premiere of “I’m A Celebrity” this Sunday, a group of well-known figures—AngryGinge, Ruby Wax, Lisa Riley, Jack Osbourne, and Alex Scott—have already embarked on their inaugural trial.

Welcomed by the show’s seasoned hosts, Ant McPartlin and Declan Donnelly, the contestants gathered at the exquisite Rivermead Estate. Here, they were introduced to the challenges of camp life on the popular ITV series.

The celebrities were tasked with a nerve-wracking trial that involved placing a glass bowl containing snakes over their heads. The aim was to secure a spot in the luxurious Getaway Car, offering the comfort of better sleeping arrangements in camp.

Unfortunately for three of the participants, failure in the challenge meant a ride in the unappealing Coco Van. This unpleasant bus, reeking of fish guts and driven by Kiosk Kev, ensures they won’t enjoy any special comforts upon reaching camp.

Though they’ve completed these trials to determine their camp status, their actual journey into the Jungle won’t commence until Saturday.

According to eyewitnesses, the trial was scuppered by heavy rain and thunderstorms that have rolled in over Australia’s Gold Coast, and the filming process took several hours.

As I’m A Celebrity gears up for its launch on Sunday, Jack Osbourne, Alex Scott, Lisa Riley, Ruby Wax and AngryGinge have been spotted completing their first trial

Greeted by the ITV show’s longtime hosts, Ant McPartlin and Declan Donnelly, the group met at the luxury private retreat, Rivermead Estate, to endure their first taste of I’m A Celeb life

Social media sensation AngryGinge, 25, real name Morgan Burtwistle, was seen wearing his red Crocs as he greeted fellow campmate Jack Osbourne, 40, who wore a flannel shirt and khaki trousers.

Former Lioness Alex Scott, 41, was wearing suitable Jungle attire with brown biker boots and a brown linen shirt dress, while Emmerdale star Lisa Riley, 49, wore a plunging blue and white jumpsuit.

Ruby Wax, 72, wore a bright blue shirt and patterned trousers as the contestants congregated around the poolside, ready to complete their first challenge.

It comes after the remaining five contestants, Spandau Ballet guitarist, Martin Kemp, model and actress, Kelly Brook, rapper Aitch, comedian Eddie Kadi and former EastEnders star Shona McGarty, parachuted down to a beach from helicopters for their trial yesterday.

After successfully jumping from individual helicopters, the group danced in a huddle on the beach as they celebrated their early achievement on the reality show.

Hosts Ant and Dec were stood above on the headland and waved down to the latest batch of campmates following their daring feat.

Kelly, 45, who was wearing a leopard print jumpsuit and boots, appeared particularly pleased with herself as she jumped for joy once back safely on land.

Her co-star Martin, 64, was wearing a navy polo top with cream chinos for his skydive, while Aitch, 25, wore a matching blue and white striped co-ord.

Contestants were made to put a glass bowl over their head with snakes inside to fight for a seat in the luxury Getaway Car that will ensure them comfortable beds in camp

The three losing celebrities found themselves in the Coco Van, a disgusting bus filled with fish guts driven by Kiosk Kev, and will not get camp privileges when they arrive

Despite completing the trials that determine their place in camp, they will not actually enter the Jungle until Saturday; pictured AngryGinge and Jack Osbourne

According to eyewitnesses, the trial was scuppered by heavy rain and thunderstorms that have rolled in over Australia’s Gold Coast, and the filming process took several hours

Ant and Dec were spotted filming the first trial with the stars 

The stars were instructed to sit on sun loungers ahead of the rangers bringing in the trial  

Earlier in the day, Ant and Dec were spotted rehearsing 

The famous duo kept casual with Ant in a Newcastle United football shirt and Dec in a white tee

The pair were spotted laughing while filming ahead of the trial

Jack, Alex, Lisa, Ruby and AngryGinge looked scared as they were revealed the rules 

The losing three stars were taken away in a battered old car ITV have coined the Coco Van

Lisa and Ruby were all smiles as they arrived at the huge villa to film 

The hosts instructed the stars with their first jungle trial 

Ruby looked thrilled as she arrived ready to film the ITV show

Alex was spotted fixing her knee high boots while chatting to crew members 

AngryGinge and Jack shook hands as they arrived on set 

Ant held up a painting of himself during rehearsals 

The famous duo put the celebrities straight to the test with a jungle trial 

Shona, 34, wore a colourful patterned co-ord while Eddie, 42, kept it simple in a white T-shirt and brown trousers.

But it won’t be long before the team are dressed in the signature red and khaki jungle uniform that has become synonymous with the ITV programme.

As the new campmates made their arrival, Ant and Dec stood a safe distance away on a stack of yellow crates on the headland – but did not directly speak to the group.

Picked up by the helicopters from Surfer’s Paradise earlier in the morning, the whole ordeal for the celebrities took more than four hours to film as their helicopters were seen circling the National Park for a significant amount of time before.

The celebrities then had to complete a series of challenges in the bush, the losing three were taken away in a battered old car ITV have coined the Coco Van.

I’m A Celebrity stars on Sunday but the weather on the Gold Coast is concerning as rain is forecast for the next three days, ensuring the celebrities will be greeted by a wet camp.

It comes as Kelly’s pay for I’m A Celebrity has been ‘revealed’ as the star is set to make mega-bucks for her stint after previously claiming she would never do it.

Ant and Dec were joined by the ITV crew to start filming 

The stars were treated to an intense first trial 

Social media sensation AngryGinge, 25, real name Morgan Burtwistle, was seen wearing his red Crocs

Former Lioness Alex Scott, 41, was wearing suitable Jungle attire with brown biker boots and a brown linen shirt dress

Jack Osbourne, 40, opted for a flannel shirt and khaki trousers 

While Emmerdale star Lisa Riley, 49, wore a plunging blue and white jumpsuit

Ruby Wax, 72, wore a bright blue shirt and patterned trousers 

Alex posed ahead of filming the first trial 

The contestants congregated around the poolside, ready to complete their first challenge

Ant rocked a floral shirt while Dec opted for a blue short sleeved shirt 

She is one of ten famous faces who will enter the jungle when the Ant and Dec series returns on Sunday night (November 16).

Sources have claimed Kelly – who has an estimated net worth of £10million – is being paid a huge six-figure sum to appear on the ITV show.

According to Finance Monthly, the star could pocket around £300,000 for her stint.

The Daily Mail contacted ITV and Kelly’s rep for comment.

Back in 2018, Kelly said there would be ‘a million’ other things she would rather do, like working in her local pub, than appear in the jungle.

‘I don’t want to eat eyeballs or sheep testicles and all the things they have to eat on there,’ she said on her Heart radio show.

‘Even if I had a huge tax bill and I had to pay it really urgently, I still wouldn’t do it.’

Kelly finished with her honest opinion about appearing on the primetime show saying: ‘It’s kind of like the beginning of the end in my opinion!’

I’M A CELEBRITY 2025: MEET THE ALL STAR LINE UP

 KELLY BROOK

Kelly has aleadey landed in Australia and is ready to take on the jungle 

AGE: 45

OCCUPATION: Model and TV star 

FAMOUS FOR: Kelly is best known for being a model, who has posed for Page Three. She is also an actress and a panelist on ITV’s Loose Women.

 

MARTIN KEMP 

Will Martin be able to handle the jungle life  when he sets up camp? 

 AGE: 64

OCCUPATION: Musican/actor 

FAMOUS FOR: Martin is arguably best known for being part of 70s band Spandau Ballet, as well as playing Steve Owen in EastEnders. His son is Roman Kemp and is married to Shirlie Holliman. 

 

LISA RILEY 

Lisa is a well known actress in the UK, but is best known for being Mandy Dingle 

 AGE: 49

OCCUPATION: Actress 

FAMOUS FOR:  Lisa has played a number of roles over the years, but is best known for playing Mandy Dingle in Emmerdale. She took on the role in 1995.  

 

JACK OSBOURNE 

Jack is no stranger to the cameras after starring in various reality shows with his family

 AGE: 40

OCCUPATION: Media personality 

FAMOUS FOR:  Jack is best known for being part of the famous Osbourne family alongside mum Sharon, dad Ozzy and sister Kelly. They starred in their own MTV show The Osbournes.

 

 AITCH

Aitch is best known for his singing talents, but will he be able to bring home some stars?

 AGE: 25

OCCUPATION: Rapper 

FAMOUS FOR: Aitch’s real name is Harrison James Armstrong. He shot to fame in 2018 with his song Straight Rhymez. 11 of his songs have reached the top 10 singles chart, including Taste (Make It Shake). 

 

  SHONA MCGARTY

EastEnders legend Shona has swapped Albert Square for creepy crawlies and animal 

AGE: 32

OCCUPATION: Soap star/actress   

FAMOUS FOR: The British public know Shona for portraying Whitney Dean in EastEnders for 16 years. She quit the role last year to pursue other things.

 

RUBY WAX 

Ruby is heading into the jungle to take part in this year’s series 

 AGE: 72

OCCUPATION: Actress/comedian and mental health campaigner 

FAMOUS FOR: Ruby has made a name for herself by interviewing people on her TV shows, but now focuses on mental health. 

 

EDDIE KADI 

Will funnyman Eddie be able to keep the morale up in camp? 

 AGE: 42

OCCUPATION: Comedian/ presenter 

FAMOUS FOR: The star gets up on stage to show off how funny he is, but he also presents BBC Radio 1Xtra. He has also taken part in Strictly Come Dancing. 

 

 

ALEX SCOTT 

Alex is swapping the football pitch for camp in Australia

 AGE: 41 

OCCUPATION: Sports presenter pundit 

FAMOUS FOR: Alex is a former football player who has payed for Arsenal, England and GB. She is a respected sports presenter now. 

 

 ANGRYGINGE 

Angrygine is a Twitch and YouTube star that many young viewers will know 

 AGE: 23

OCCUPATION: Social media star

FAMOUS FOR: Angryginge is best known for his Twitch and YouTube content that is focused on football. His real name Morgan Burtwistle.