I'm a Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here! Unveils Two New Campmates

Nov 20, 2024 at 10:32 PM
I'm a Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here! has truly excited fans with a first glimpse of two fresh campmates. Love Island's Maura Higgins and former Strictly star Reverend Richard Coles are set to join the 2024 season. Tonight (November 20), hosts Ant McPartlin and Declan Donnelly gave a teaser video at the end of the show, revealing their identities and their imminent arrival.

Reverend Richard Coles: A Monk's Tale in the Jungle

Reverend Richard Coles was the first to be unveiled. He playfully joked that being in the I'm a Celebrity jungle would be a walk in the park after "two years of my life living in a monastery". However, when it came to his fears, he admitted, "I'm not good at heights. I can barely take two steps on a stepladder without getting the heebie-jeebies." This shows a different side to him, revealing his vulnerabilities even in this challenging environment.He has a unique perspective on this experience. His time in the monastery has likely given him a certain level of resilience and inner strength, but he still faces the common fears that come with being in the jungle. It will be interesting to see how he navigates these challenges and how his past experiences shape his journey in the show.

Maura Higgins: A Clean Freak's Jungle Debut

Entering alongside Richard is reality TV star Maura Higgins, famous for her appearance on Love Island in 2019. She has some nerves ahead of her jungle debut, stating that she feels "it's a bit scarier going in later" because everyone has already started to bond. This shows her sensitivity and the fact that she values the connection with others.As a self-confessed "clean freak", Maura also expressed her concerns about certain aspects of the show. She said, "I don't want to eat testicles on TV." This gives a glimpse into her personality and what she is willing and not willing to do. Despite her nerves, she is ready to step outside her comfort zone. She said, "This is the only TV show I have ever wanted to do, and it's a real pinch-me moment. I am ready to take on this challenge and see what I am capable of."It will be fascinating to watch how these two new campmates interact with each other and the other celebrities in the jungle. Their different personalities and backgrounds will surely add a unique dynamic to the show.I'm a Celebrity hosts Ant and Dec confirmed that Maura and Richard will enter and be living in a "separate camp and tasked with a secret mission". Viewers will have to tune in to tomorrow night's show to see what's in store for the two new additions. I'm a Celebrity… airs on ITV1 and ITVX.Read more I'm a Celebrity news on our dedicated homepage.