Move over bush tucker trials, there's a far more civilised secret society that operates within the I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here! camp. Myleene Klass has spectacularly lifted the lid on the show's most exclusive club: a clandestine gin-sipping circle she founded with none other than Holly Willoughby.
In a revelatory chat on the Conversations With... podcast, the classicist and broadcaster recounted the birth of this most British of jungle traditions. The ingenious plot saw the duo sneak their favourite tipple into the Australian outback, hiding it in their shampoo bottles to evade the ever-watchful production team.
'Our little moment of luxury was so precious,' Myleene confessed, describing the lengths they went to for a taste of home. 'We'd wait for the cover of night, sneak into the jungle shower, and just have a proper giggle over a gin. It was our little secret.'
But the story doesn't end with the final bush telegraph. This isn't just a hilarious behind-the-scenes anecdote; it's the foundation of a lasting friendship and a ongoing ritual. Myleene revealed that the gin-fuelled bond forged under the stars has stood the test of time.
'To this day, if I'm having a bad day, Holly will text me and say, 'Shower?','strong> she shared, highlighting the enduring nature of their unique friendship. It seems the simple code word instantly transports them back to those stolen moments of laughter and camaraderie, a world away from the trials and hunger.
The revelation offers a delightful glimpse behind the polished facade of the hit ITV show, showcasing the very human and humorous ways the celebrities cope with the immense pressure of jungle life. It turns out the real survival tactic isn't just about eating witchetty grubs, but about preserving one's sanity with a well-timed, discreetly poured measure of gin.
