The 25th series of I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here! launched in spectacular fashion on Sunday night, immediately plunging its famous contestants into a world of fish guts and offal for their first gruelling trial.
From Glamour to Jungle Drama
A star-studded line-up, including presenter Kelly Brook, 45, actor Martin Kemp, 64, comedian Eddie Kadi, 42, singer Aitch, 25, and actress Shona McGarty, 34, waved goodbye to their luxurious lifestyles as they entered the Australian jungle. The show's veteran hosts, Ant McPartlin, 49, and Declan Donnelly, 50, were back at the helm, orchestrating the chaos from the start.
Before even reaching the main camp, the celebrities faced a dramatic entrance, parachuting from helicopters onto a beach near the launch pad. Upon landing, they discovered their first challenge: battling for a coveted spot in the Getaway car. This luxury vehicle offered the fastest route to camp, promising the comfiest beds and a steak dinner, with the added bonus of cocktails and canapés during the journey.
The First Gruelling Trial
To win these privileges, the celebrities had to wade through slime and offal to unlock a key fob. In the end, Aitch and Eddie Kadi triumphed, securing the keys and the luxurious entry into jungle life. Meanwhile, Kelly Brook was tipped as the early favourite to win the entire series by viewers watching the launch.
Martin Kemp added to the pre-camp tension by referencing his son Roman's third-place finish in 2019. He stated, 'The pressure is on me to do a bit better than that. I’d love to say I don’t wanna win, but I do...'
Viewer Reaction to the New Series
While the launch was filled with the usual drama and excitement, some dedicated fans expressed disappointment with a change to the show's signature opening titles. Taking to social media platform X, viewers commented, 'They changed the opening titles?!' and 'Not sure about the new title sequence', indicating that not all revamps were met with approval.
Despite the mixed reaction to the titles, the 25th series of the ITV show has undoubtedly begun with its characteristic blend of celebrity fear and jungle fun, setting the stage for another unpredictable few weeks in the Australian outback.
