The 2025 series of I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here! has been blasted by a dramatic weather event on its very first day, with thunder and lightning storms drenching the jungle camp just as the celebrities were arriving.
A Soggy Welcome to the Jungle
ITV producers, who were reportedly hoping for a dry run this year, were immediately confronted with a freak rain storm that battered the Australian campsite. The downpour presents an immediate challenge for the ten new campmates, as the camp is known to be prone to flooding due to a stream that runs directly through it.
This soggy start is a major blow for morale, with campmates historically crowding into the Bush Telegraph hut to seek shelter from the elements. The adverse weather has previously had severe consequences; in 2023, it was a contributing factor in Jamie Lynn Spears's and Grace Dent's decisions to abandon the show early.
The Star-Studded Line-Up Braces for Impact
The celebrities facing this challenging environment include a diverse group of famous faces. The cast for I'm A Celebrity 2025 features:
- Comedian Ruby Wax
- Actor and eighties pop star Martin Kemp
- Radio presenter and model Kelly Brook
- Rapper Aitch
- Former Lioness Alex Scott MBE
- Social media influencer Angry Ginge
- EastEnders star Shona McGarty
- Comedian Eddie Kadi
- Emmerdale star Lisa Riley
- TV personality Jack Osbourne
High-Stakes Arrivals and Challenges
The first episode, which aired on Sunday 16 November, saw the celebrities split into two groups for their arrival. The first five – Kelly Brook, Aitch, Eddie Kadi, Shona McGarty, and Martin Kemp – were immediately thrust into the first challenge, 'Sky's The Limit'.
This task involved skydiving into the jungle and then competing to win a seat in the Getaway Car, which offered the most direct route to camp. The ultimate prize for the winner was a steak dinner and a comfy bed, a luxury in the harsh jungle conditions. The challenge required them to wade through offal and slime to find tools to unlock five bolts on a wall, which would release the car's key fob.
Meanwhile, the other five celebrities – Ruby Wax, Lisa Riley, Angry Ginge, Alex Scott, and Jack Osbourne – were initially taken to a luxury villa, providing a brief respite before the jungle trials begin in earnest.
A source previously told the Daily Mail about the profound impact of such weather, stating, "The jungle camp cannot cope with this level of rain... it dampens the mood and ultimately ruins the show." With last year marked as the show's rainiest on record, producers will be hoping this year's storms are short-lived.
