With only a few days left until the highly anticipated release of I’m A Celebrity…Get Me Out of Here!, scores of stars have flown to Australia.
First Dates star Fred Sirieix, 51, became the youngest roommate to land at Brisbane Airport on Monday and told Web he “doesn’t know” how to cope with the snakes and spiders in the camp.
Hot on his heels as he arrived Down Under were EastEnders actress Danielle Harold, Made In Chelsea star Sam Thompson and food critic Grace Dent, who looked in good spirits as they were photographed at London’s Heathrow Airport on Monday .
The duo will join Josie Gibson, Nigel Farage and Nella Rose, who have all already landed in Australia.
Fred is an unexpected addition to the cast, having previously claimed that the Bushtucker Trials put him off the idea of ever taking part in the reality series.
Appearance: First Dates star Fred Sirieix became the latest housemate to land at Brisbane Airport ahead of the start of I’m A Celebrity on Monday
Get ready: EastEnders’ Danielle Harold and Made In Chelsea star Sam Thompson became the latest I’m A Celeb stars to fly to Australia as they checked in at Heathrow Airport
Here she comes: Food critic Grace Dent was also seen making her way through the terminal
“I don’t think I would do that. I’m a celebrity, I wouldn’t be too keen on eating a camel’s anus or something like that,” he told Hello! magazine last year.
“I know I eat frogs, I’m French, but at least these frogs are cooked!”
“They are deliciously prepared, whereas a camel’s anus is put in a blender and you have to eat it raw.” It’s terrible. I know people who have been there – it’s really not a “dining establishment”.
However, he seemed to have changed his mind, telling Web upon landing in Australia: “As a Frenchman, of course I love frog legs… so witch-like maggots? Why not!”
As for the jungle creatures, he added: “I don’t know how I feel about them, I don’t know.” You’ve got a lot of big stuff here, right. Big pythons and all that of course?’
He said he would miss his “bed” and his “morning coffee,” but added, “I always want to win!” It’s good to be competitive, you know.”
Fred will also have to come to terms with giving up the comfort of his townhouse in London’s Peckham – complete with a sprawling garden, a fire pit and a huge, cozy bed – and heading to the harsh jungle floor, where the only food is rice and beans gives.
Meanwhile, 31-year-old Danielle cut a casual figure before boarding her long flight in a cream tracksuit, which she teamed with a long black coat and white trainers.
Sam, 31, also opted for comfort, pairing a gray hoodie with green cargo pants.
Brexit Party founder Nigel, 58 – reportedly earning £1.5million for his upcoming stint in the jungle – was the first housemate to land in Australia.
Despite the strenuous tasks ahead of him, Nigel appeared happy and relaxed as he arrived at Brisbane Airport after a 20-hour flight from London, becoming the first confirmed campmate of the year.
He may have been smiling because ITV bosses had promised him he could keep up his habit of smoking at least ten cigarettes every day.
Sources close to the politician told the Mail that he was allowed to smoke, but not in front of the cameras.
Nigel, who will become the show’s highest-paid contestant ever, landed at 9.45am after a 20-hour flight from London.
He smiled as he revealed that he made the decision to attend to connect with potential young voters who wanted to hear his political views.
Check it out: Fred is an unexpected addition to the cast, having previously claimed that the Bushtucker Trials put him off the idea of ever taking part in the reality series
Are you ready? Fred will also struggle to leave the comfort of his townhouse in London’s Peckham district and head to the harsh jungle floor where the only food available is rice and beans
Casual: Danielle, 31, cut a casual figure before boarding her long flight. She wore a cream tracksuit which she paired with a long black coat and white sneakers
Loving life: Danielle couldn’t keep the smile off her face as she strutted through Heathrow airport before boarding her 12-hour flight
Low-key outing: Sam, 31, also opted for comfort, pairing a gray hoodie with green cargo pants
Making a move: Sam strutted through the terminal as he prepared to head to Australia
Out and about: Grace appeared to be in good spirits as she strutted through the airport terminal
Ready to go: She cut a casual figure in a black sweater and sweatpants paired with white sneakers and carried a large white bag
Speaking to Web, he said: “I just think there is a big young audience out there watching the show.”
“These are people worth talking to and I’ve been playing around with TikTok for the last few months and you’ll be surprised that there are a lot of people out there who are interested in what I have to say. “So that would be the reason if you see me there.”
When asked if he had seen his colleague Matt Hancock on the show last year, he replied: “Who hasn’t?”
TikTok star Nella, 26, arrived just three hours after the politician landed and dodged the question of who would be the least popular co-star here.
However, I’m A Celeb fans assume it’s Nigel and are expecting “fireworks” between the pair when they face off in the jungle.
The outspoken pair – both popular with Generation Z on TikTok – have different views on politics, with viewers predicting one of the biggest feuds ever on the ITV show.
Nigel is a long-time campaigner for Brexit and anti-immigration laws, while Nella herself immigrated to the UK from Belgium at the age of seven and is of Congolese descent.
Nella rose to fame when she began posting videos on the platform with her friends discussing topics such as “Growing up in an African Household” and “Things Girls Do That Boys Don’t Like.”
Her charisma has earned her 750,000 YouTube subscribers with 81 million views and nearly 1 million Instagram followers, as well as hosting the MTV show Catfish, among other high-profile hosting gigs.
The beauty content creator aims to appeal to a younger audience and will be a clear favorite as countless fans on TikTok flood I’m a Celebrity videos with chants of “Nella Rose for the win.”
Confirmed for the first time! Nigel Farage was the first celebrity to arrive in Australia ahead of the new series of I’m A Celebrity…Get Me Out of Here!
Touchdown: Social media influencer Nella Rose greeted viewers with a wave as she arrived in Australia on Sunday
Checking in: Josie Gibson was spotted checking in at Heathrow Airport as she prepared to fly into the jungle
Confirmed for the first time! Fred Sirieix was also spotted on his way down under
Nigel has now gathered his own followers on the social media app popular with Generation Z and many call him the “GOAT”.
But it’s not just Nella that the politician has to win over.
A year after Nigel’s term as UKIP leader ended, Fred wrote: “Farage is a coward who likes money, attention and the sound of his own voice far too much.”
“Definitely not a selfless idealistic revolutionary.”
Also landing in Australia is Josie Gibson, who is taking a break from the This Morning sofa to star in The Jungle.
But Josie, 38, shared her secret heartache as she signed up for the ITV show, admitting she was devastated at having to be away from her five-year-old son Reggie for the next month.
When asked at Brisbane Airport what she would miss most, she told Web: “My little boy, he’s only five.”
“It was emotional [saying goodbye]I can’t talk about it.
Josie, who also admitted she was “excited” to be there, tried to keep her deal to join I’m A Celeb secret and insisted she was in Australia for a weight loss treatment.
She said she would enjoy the rice and beans that participants receive daily with their meal.
Josie didn’t rule out a win either, saying: “I guess we’ll have to wait and see, I don’t know.”
Other celebrities reportedly taking part include jockey Frankie Dettori, singer Marvin Humes, chef Grace Dent and Britney Spears’ younger sister Jamie Lynn Spears.
Get ready for the jungle! I’m A Celebrity starts on Sunday November 19th at 9pm on ITV
However, Josie is bookmakers’ favorite to be crowned this year’s Queen of the Jungle after winning the hearts and votes of the nation during her appearance on Big Brother 2010.
Because of her fun-loving charisma, her housemates chose her as the winner of a ticket to the finale and Josie won with 77 percent of the public vote – the highest score of any other series.
She became a household name earlier this year when she stepped in to co-host This Morning alongside Holly Willoughby after Phillip Schofield was ousted.
I’m A Celebrity starts on Sunday November 19th at 9pm on ITV.