Jungle Challenge sets the tone for the new season of I’m A Celebrity. The long-running show returns to ITV1 on Sunday night, with Ant McPartlin and Declan Donnelly leading the lively launch. Fans can expect tough trials, plenty of laughs, and intense reactions from the first episode.
Producers created a lineup designed to entertain. Jack Osbourne joins the adventure shortly after celebrating a big birthday. Ruby Wax arrives ready to bring wit to the wilderness. Martin Kemp hopes his years on stage help him handle pressure. Kelly Brook wants personal growth while facing fears. Meanwhile, Lisa Riley brings energy and heart to the competition.
More campmates continue the excitement. Rapper Aitch tries a very different kind of performance under pressure. Eddie Kadi hopes his comedy keeps spirits high during rough moments. Shona McGarty steps away from Walford and into the unknown. Alex Scott trades a football pitch for the Aussie jungle. Lastly, Morgan Burtwistle, also known as Angryginge, prepares for unpredictable chaos.
The opening episode throws them straight into action. Five celebrities skydive from a helicopter toward a beach. Once they hit the sand, they scramble through tunnels filled with slime and offal to locate key fobs. Those lucky enough to grab one receive a smooth ride to camp with cocktails and steak. Anyone who misses out gets a rough journey packed with creepy critters for company.
Meanwhile, the remaining stars arrive at a fancy villa that quickly becomes stressful. To reach the getaway car, they shove hands into boxes swarming with green ants. Then they face snakes wrapped around their heads while unscrewing bolts to release more fobs. Every decision leads to either comfort or crawling creatures.
The contestants share their nerves ahead of launch night. Osbourne admits he hates bugs but wants to prove his courage. Brook fears heights yet hopes to surprise herself. Kemp relies on tips from his son Roman, who loved the show in 2019. Scott laughs about Jess Glynne calling her “mad,” though she still receives full support. Burtwistle focuses on fun rather than fear.
Danny Jones of McFly won the jungle crown last year, raising expectations for 2025. With tougher tests and bigger personalities, this season aims to top everything viewers have seen before. Unpacked returns afterward with Joel Dommett and Kemi Rodgers offering deeper insight.
Jungle Challenge pushes every star to their limit. Courage becomes the only way through Jungle Challenge moments. Viewers can buckle up because Jungle Challenge promises a wild ride from the start.
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