Medical teams on ITV's I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here! have been placed on red alert as dangerous humidity levels create potentially hazardous conditions for contestants in the Australian jungle.
Dangerous Weather Conditions Hit Camp
The returning celebrity series, which launched on Sunday night with ten famous faces including Ruby Wax, Martin Kemp and Jack Osbourne, is facing one of its most challenging starts due to extreme weather patterns. Humidity reached a staggering 90% on Sunday, which represents a worrying 20% increase above the seasonal average for the region.
According to reports from The Sun, temperatures are expected to soar to 33°C on Monday following recent thunderstorms, creating what insiders describe as "brutal" conditions for the celebrities during their crucial first week in camp.
A production source revealed the severity of the situation: "The celebs have been hit with some of the worst Australia has to offer this year from the word go. They've been taken from lovely air-conditioned hotels to the humidity of the Aussie jungle with no time to adjust."
Special Concerns for Jack Osbourne's Health
Show bosses are reportedly particularly concerned about contestant Jack Osbourne, who suffers from multiple sclerosis. The 40-year-old media personality was diagnosed with MS in 2012, just three weeks after the birth of his eldest daughter.
Medical experts note that high humidity and temperatures can significantly worsen MS symptoms because they interfere with the body's ability to regulate temperature. This can temporarily disrupt the damaged nerves' capacity to conduct electrical impulses, leading to exacerbated symptoms including:
- Severe fatigue
- Blurred vision
- Muscle weakness
- Cognitive difficulties
The production team has prepared water-activated cooling towels to help protect all celebrities from the extreme conditions, with special monitoring arrangements in place for Osbourne.
Contrasting Fortunes in Launch Episode
Despite the challenging conditions ahead, Sunday's launch episode saw Jack Osbourne emerge as an early strong contender, triumphing in the first challenge and demonstrating his culinary skills by cooking a steak dinner for his campmates.
The episode divided the ten celebrities into two groups, with Aitch, Kelly Brook, Eddie Kadi, Shona McGarty and Martin Kemp undertaking a dramatic skydive, while Ruby Wax, Lisa Riley, Angry Ginge, Alex Scott and Jack Osbourne faced their fears in a luxury villa challenge involving snakes and green ants.
Osbourne's quick victory in unscrewing his getaway car key fob earned him one of four coveted seats in the luxury vehicle, alongside Angry Ginge, Aitch and Eddie Kadi. The winning quartet enjoyed steak dinner and comfortable beds, while the remaining celebrities faced the dreaded Cockie van and won emu neck for their evening meal.
As the 2025 series continues, all eyes will be on how the celebrities cope with the extreme weather conditions, with medical teams remaining vigilant throughout the potentially dangerous humidity crisis.
