Paralympian and TV star Ade Adepitan has landed in Australia for the upcoming series of I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here. He is the third celebrity to arrive Down Under, following football legend Wayne Rooney and social media star Sharmake 'Sharky' Mohamud.
As arriving stars typically do, Adepitan pretended he was not really in town for the show, saying: "I am here to advise on the 2027 Australian tap-dancing festival. I am here to dance." When asked what he would miss most while away, he replied: "Time with my family."
Wayne Rooney First to Touch Down
Wayne Rooney was the first celebrity to arrive in Australia. The former footballer landed in an all-grey outfit, saying he had "never been to Australia" anymore. The England star, described as one of the show's most expensive signings ever, smiled as he arrived at Brisbane Airport following a 21-hour flight.
The former Manchester United striker, 41, is following in the footsteps of his wife Coleen, who finished as runner-up on the ITV series two years ago. Bookies already have Wayne down as the firm favourite to win. He remained tightlipped when asked if he was looking forward to the jungle, but smiled when asked about jungle karaoke.
Sharky and Other Arrivals
YouTuber Sharky, known for being part of the Beta Squad, was the second to arrive and remained coy about his reasons for being there. The online star looked relaxed in a blue sweater and black beanie, carrying his backpack and a bottle of water through the arrivals hall.
This year, Chloe Burrows, Ade Adepitan, AJ Odudu, Leigh Francis, Mariella Frostrup, Jack Skipper and Leomie Anderson are all set to swap their lives of luxury for three weeks in the Australian jungle. Joanna Page and Claire Sweeney were also seen at the airport, both in jungle-themed outfits. Joanna wore leopard print trousers, while Corrie star Claire wore a snake-skin print two-piece.
I'm A Celebrity returns to screens at 9pm on Monday, November 16, on ITV1 and ITVX.
