Former EastEnders actor and Spandau Ballet star Martin Kemp has made a candid confession about his time in the I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here! jungle, revealing the one campmate he didn't trust to win food for the group.
The Unpacked Revelation
Following his exit from the camp on Thursday, the 64-year-old appeared on the ITV spin-off show Unpacked alongside last year's winner, McFly's Danny Jones, and host Kemi Rodgers. After enjoying his first proper meal of cheese and onion crisps and pineapple pizza, the conversation turned to the all-important Bushtucker Trials.
Kemp praised the efforts of campmate Angry Ginge, who secured a full six stars in a trial aired on Friday's show. "Oh he's brilliant at them. You knew when he was going out he was bringing back stars," Martin stated confidently.
The Name He Hesitated to Give
When probed by host Kemi Rodgers if there was anyone he didn't feel confident about, Kemp initially squirmed before delivering an honest answer. "Urgh yes, Shona. I thought I would be worried if Shona went out to bring home the bacon. I wasn't too sure," he admitted.
He was quick to add a supportive note, explaining his belief that everyone deserved a chance to face the trials. "But listen, I wanted everyone to get a go, because it's not about in the end going out to get the dinner. It's about knowing they are going to be filled with adrenaline and endorphins which you lack when you're in there."
Jungle Cravings and Lasting Friendships
Kemp, who spent 20 days in camp, has already spoken about the brutal effects of sugar withdrawal during his time surviving on rice and beans. He told The Sun he was plagued by dreams of Toblerone chocolate dancing around his head, a clear sign of his body's craving.
Despite the hardships, the star highlighted the positive side of his jungle stint. Upon his exit, he told hosts Ant and Dec that the best part was "the other people, without a doubt." He described the experience of making new friends as something he hadn't done in years and cherished the anecdotes he gained.
His fellow campmates saw him as a father figure, and Kemp left feeling he had completed everything he set out to achieve in the Australian wilderness.
