I'm A Celebrity's Mike Tindall Playfully Attacks A Blonde Crew Member Before Heading Into The Jungle

I’m A Celebrity’s Mike Tindall playfully attacked a blonde crew member as he killed time before heading into the Australian jungle for his first horrific trial.

The former England rugby ace, 44, wrapped his arms around the worker and pretended to throw her off the pier into the water.

Mike had plenty of energy after his period of isolation and couldn’t stop laughing as he played around between filming scenes for the ITV show.

Fun: I’m A Celebrity’s Mike Tindall playfully attacked a blonde crew member as he was killing time before heading into the Australian jungle for his first horrific trial

A viewer told The Sun: “Mike cheekily ran behind the handsome crewmember before swinging her around on the pontoon. At one point, he pretended to push her over the edge while killing time while waiting to be taken to his first trial.

“Mike is bursting with energy after being locked up in isolation for a week and will be full of mischief at camp.”

It comes after Mike confirmed his wife Zara will be flying to Australia to support him on ‘I’m A Celebrity…Get Me Out Of Here’! “when it comes to an end” – and warned him not to eat too loud.

The rugby star will become the first member of the royal family to take part in the ITV series, which begins on Sunday.

Playful: The former England rugby ace, 44, wrapped his arms around the worker and pretended to throw her off the pier into the water

And his performance has the full support of Zara, 41, King Charles’ niece, but he was told how the Olympic equestrian star begged him not to embarrass her with his uncouth eating style.

Speaking from New South Wales, Australia, Mike said: “We have things to do out here. So when it comes to an end, hopefully she can come out.

“Zara told me to go and be myself, which is all you can be. She said enjoy it and be yourself.

“Zara’s biggest concern is how noisy I am when I’m eating. She’ll be delighted if anyone comments on how loudly I breathe while eating, as it’s always a point she brings up.”

Mike, who shares three children with Zara, whom he married in 2011, has fond memories of Australia.

He was part of England’s victorious World Cup squad that defeated the Wallabies in a vibrant final on their home turf in 2003.

Couple: Mike has confirmed that wife Zara will be flying to Australia to support him on ‘I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here’! “when it comes to an end” – and has warned him not to eat too loud (the couple pictured at Wimbledon in June)

In the same month he met Zara for the first time during the tournament in a bar in Sydney.

In fact, Mike has such a fondness for Australia that he declined to star on I’m A Celeb while it was filmed in Wales for the last two series, preferring to wait until it got to his traditional home, Down Under returned.

And he sought advice from former England team-mate James Haskell and the ex-I’m A Celeb star before signing on.

He explained: “They asked me when it was in Wales but Wales didn’t address me that way. We come to Australia quite often for some stuff we do over here.

“Obviously I talked to Hask about it and he thought I was going to have quite a bit of fun doing it and then not long after that we have other commitments over here so it all came together nicely so it was worth doing.”

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“I’m not exactly sure what to expect from this, but hopefully it will be fun when we have a good group of people at camp. Hask said he had quite a bit of fun with it so I’m looking forward to it. ‘

Mike says he has “no phobias” and believes he’ll make a good roommate considering he’s played on a team in the past and acknowledging the importance of morale within a group.

He admits his children, daughters Mia, 8, and Lena, 4, plus son Lucas, 1, are too young to watch their dad in the jungle, but hopefully Zara will make sure they catch up in the morning .

Mike added, “The thing with the kids is that on a normal night they’ll be in bed before the show ends, so it’s going to be up to Z to bring them the highlights – probably just the good stuff. ‘

I AM A CELEBRITY 2022: THE FULL LINEUP

YOUNG GEORG

AGE: 61

CLAIM TO FAME: Legendary pop star

Phobias: to be afraid

DO YOU MISS BIG EVENTS? No, I’m going straight into the jungle after playing various festivals and gigs

CAMP ROLE: In-house nutritionist, assuring everyone they will be fine on the jungle diet. And entertainers – I will sing!

BEST attribute: I’m a very positive person and don’t hold grudges

DREAM CAMP COMPANION: It would be fun if my ex, Jon Moss, got on the program – but I don’t think that’s going to happen!

CHRIS MOYLES

AGE: 48

CLAIM TO FAME: Radio DJ

Phobias: I am not afraid of heights. I ended up carrying the bags when we took my girlfriend’s niece to Go Ape once because I’m so petrified!

DO YOU MISS BIG EVENTS? A friend’s birthday, a wedding and Leeds United games

ROLE IN CAMP: Entertainer. Hopefully I can help alleviate everyone’s boredom.

BEST ATTRIBUTES: Hide food! I’ll fly out early and sneak into the jungle and hide pot noodles everywhere, then I’ll be everyone’s best friend!

DREAM CAMP COMPANIONS: Ant and Dec… let’s see how they manage 24 hours!

SUE CLEAVER

AGE: 59

CLAIM TO FAME: Playing Eileen Grimshaw on Coronation Street

Phobias: Don’t be ridiculous! I will not admit what I fear most!

DO YOU MISS BIG EVENTS? Coronation Street and we are expecting another grandchild any day so hopefully it will arrive before I fly to Australia.

ROLE IN CAMP: I’ll rather be a mom – of course I fit in there.

BEST FEATURES: I can cook and I’m a good listener so hopefully I’ll be able to listen to everyone.

DREAM CAMP COMPANION: Good Morning Richard Arnold from UK. He’s my TV husband and it would be nice to have an ally in the camp!

SCARLET DOUGLAS

AGE: 35

CLAIM TO FAME: Host of A Place In The Sun

Phobias: Spiders. There’s no point in lying about it! I have an irrational fear of them

DO YOU MISS BIG EVENTS? Just a vacation that I can postpone

ROLE IN CAMP: Mom, Cook and Morale Booster. I always like to see the positive side in life

BEST FEATURES: I can cook and I will take good care of everything clean in the camp

DREAM CAMP COMPANION: Mo Gilligan. He’s hilarious and I absolutely love him!

BABATÚNDÉ ALÉSHÉ

AGE: 36

CLAIM TO FAME: Comedian

Phobias: I am afraid of absolutely everything. Snakes, rats – I fear them all and I fear the trials

DO YOU MISS BIG EVENTS? I wanted to go on tour but we’ve postponed it to next year now

ROLE IN CAMP: Voltage breaker. If I can relieve tension somewhere where it arises in the camp, then I will do so. We don’t have to argue as it will be a first experience for everyone

BEST ATTRIBUTES: Hopefully I’ll bring some humor to camp

DREAM CHAMBER: I’m a huge Arsenal fan so any ex-Arsenal player would be great. I look forward to chatting about football with Ant & Dec

MIKE TINDALL

AGE: 44

CLAIM TO FAME: Rugby union player and married to Princess Anne’s daughter Zara Tindall

Phobias: I haven’t admitted to having any phobias, but in a weird way I’m looking forward to participating in the studies!

DO YOU MISS BIG EVENTS? My podcast series and Rugby Internationals this fall

ROLE IN CAMP: Morning motivator. I want everyone to get along well and we all have a great experience

BEST attribute: I am a positive person

DREAM CAMP COMPANION: Samuel L. Jackson would be cool. He lived life!

Owen Warner

AGE: 23

CLAIM TO FAME: Playing Romeo Nightingale in Hollyoaks

Phobias: snakes!

DO YOU MISS BIG EVENTS? I’m a big soccer fan so I will miss seeing the start of the World Cup

ROLE IN CAMP: Entertainer and game coordinator

BEST ATTRIBUTES: It’s definitely not because of my cooking skills or my wits!

DREAM CAMPMATE: Everyone from Leicester City aged 11+!

CHARLENE WHITE

AGE: 42

CLAIM TO FAME: ITV news anchor and Loose Women presenter

Phobias: I’m not sure what my fear factor will be because I’ve never been infested with rodents, spiders and snakes!

DO YOU MISS BIG EVENTS? My kids’ annual prom, which I’m pissed off about

ROLE IN CAMP: Mom and cook. I don’t mind falling into this position

BEST attribute: I enjoy listening and talking. I love learning about people and I have a natural curiosity about people

DREAM CAMP COMPANIONS: Colin Murray and Richard Osman

JILL SCOTT

AGE: 35

CLAIM TO FAME: retired England lioness

Phobias: I don’t like rats and the thought of being underground fills me with fear!

DO YOU MISS BIG EVENTS? Men’s World Cup. I will find it strange not being able to know how the men are progressing in the tournament. Hopefully they’ll still be in the tournament when I get out of the jungle

ROLE IN CAMP: Helping Hand. I like to help people when they are not having a good day

BEST ATTRIBUTES: Hard worker. I will always find a way to add value. I’m also very honest

DREAM CAMP MEMBER: Another athlete would be great as they would be someone to share ideas with.

OLIVIA ATTWOOD

AGE: 31

CLAIM TO FAME: Love Island star

PHOBIAS: I hate the dark so I avoid any challenge in the dark

DO YOU MISS BIG EVENTS? No, if the show had aired later, I could have missed my sister’s wedding

ROLE IN CAMP: Clown. I was always the class clown at school and I love to laugh

BEST FEATURES: I don’t take myself seriously and have a good sense of humor

DREAM CAMPMATE: A pop legend like Dolly Parton with amazing stories to tell