With the first evictions from this year's I'm A Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here! rapidly approaching, presenter Vogue Williams has received support from an unexpected source as her manager touched down in Australia.
Manager Arrives as Eviction Threat Looms
Vogue Williams' manager and close friend Louisa McDonald was spotted arriving at Brisbane Airport on Wednesday, joining other campmates' loved ones who have flown to Australia. The arrival comes at a critical moment for the 40-year-old presenter, who faces potential elimination from the jungle in the coming days.
This year's contestants are currently battling through a series of challenges that will determine who faces the first public vote of the series. The timing of McDonald's arrival suggests Williams' camp anticipates she might be among those leaving the jungle imminently.
Husband's Extreme Commitment Creates Scheduling Clash
Notably absent from the gathering of loved ones is Williams' husband, Spencer Matthews, who is currently undertaking an extraordinary physical challenge. The former Made in Chelsea star is attempting to complete seven full Ironman triathlons across seven continents in just 21 days.
Matthews recently completed the fifth leg of his gruelling mission in Dubai, which involved a 3.8km swim in the world's largest manmade lagoon, followed by a 180km bike ride through the desert and a full marathon in hot, humid conditions. His next challenge takes him to Rio de Janeiro on November 28.
A source close to the couple revealed that the timing is "unfortunate but unavoidable," with both professionals committed to projects that couldn't be rescheduled. "The timing isn't ideal at all, but sometimes these things happen," the source explained.
Family Support From Afar
The couple's children will remain in London during both parents' absences, continuing their school routines while supporting their parents from afar. Family members will likely be watching Williams on television whenever possible, though Matthews won't be able to view his wife's Bush Tucker Trials as he focuses on his own extreme challenge.
This isn't the first time Matthews has been connected to the jungle reality show. Back in 2015, he was scheduled to join I'm A Celebrity as a late arrival but was forced to withdraw after admitting he had taken steroids to prepare for a charity boxing match. Producers ruled it unsafe for him to continue in the competition.
Since then, Matthews has transformed his lifestyle, significantly reducing his alcohol consumption and focusing on family life and endurance challenges. He now runs alcohol-free brand CleanCo and recently completed 30 desert marathons in 30 days, earning a Guinness World Record.
The couple originally met while appearing on Channel 4's The Jump and married in an intimate ceremony on Matthews' family estate in Scotland. Williams was previously married to Westlife singer Brian McFadden, with the couple separating in 2015.
As the first evictions draw nearer, all eyes will be on which celebrities survive the public vote and who will be making an early exit from the jungle.
