This year’s I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here campmates have been thrown in at the deep end as new photos show the dramatic opening scenes for the show, which will air on Sunday.
Tulisa was among the celebs parachuting from a helicopter on Thursday before landing at the world famous Byron Bay where she greeted waiting campmates, including a beaming Coleen Rooney, with warm hugs.
The day started in the million dollar Queensland mansion, Diamond Head, when Tulisa Contostavlos, McFly’s Danny Jones, Radio 1 DJ Dean McCullough, Loose Women star Jane Moore and Strictly dancer Oti Mabuse were spotted running from the house across the grounds to awaiting helicopters.
Longtime hosts of the ITV flagship show, Ant and Dec, watched on, having just delivered them instructions of the task ahead.
The five celebrities were whisked away 700km North of the mansion to Byron Bay where they completed a parachute jump down to the beach where the remaining contestants were waiting.
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This year’s I’m A Celebrity … Get Me Out Of Here campmates have been thrown in at the deep end as new photos show their dramatic opening scenes for the show, which will air on Sunday
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Tulisa was among the celebs seen parachuting from a helicopter before landing at the world famous Byron Bay where she greeted waiting campmates, including a beaming Coleen Rooney
Coleen headed up the group waiting on the beach and was joined by Melvin Odoom, Barry McGuigan, GK Barry and Coronation Street’s Alan Halsall.
Weather conditions proved to be a problem for the stars waiting as production staff sheltered them from the blazing Australian sun with umbrellas.
But the wind on the beach was so rough that the umbrellas were blown the wrong way which reportedly amused Coleen Rooney who was seen by an onlooker to be laughing about it with her campmates.
The parachutees ran to greet their campmates on the beach, with Tulisa seen beaming and looking gorgeous in a white cropped t-shirt.
Coleen meanwhile was ready for jungle life, casually dressed in a green combat trousers and a tight white vest.
There was some drama though amid the friendly scenes as Loose Women star Jane Moore’s jump went drastically wrong.
The ITV star, 62, ended up landing a quarter of a mile down the beach, landing on holiday makers.
She was unharmed and was seen walking toward her intended landing sport where she was consoled by her campmates.
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Coleen headed up the group waiting on the beach and was joined by Melvin Odoom, Barry McGuigan, GK Barry and Coronation Street’s Alan Halsall
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Tulisa, Danny Jones, Dean McCullough, Jane Moore and Oti Mabuse ran to waiting helicopters which flew them to Byron Bay where they completed a parachute jump
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Tulisa landed with a bump on the beach as her shocked campmates looked on
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The wind on the beach was so rough that the umbrellas were blown the wrong way which amused Coleen who was seen by an onlooker to be laughing about it with her campmates
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Weather conditions proved to be a problem as the wind blew some of the campmates off course
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The group of celebs on the beach nervously watched on as their campmates battled the tricky weather conditions
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Tulisa had big hugs on hand for her campmates, greeting Corrie legend Alan first
The skydive is part of the opening episode’s epic race, called Snakes & Leaders, to kickstart the celebs’ jungle journey in what ITV have billed as ‘one of the most competitive launch shows ever.’
After meeting up on the beach, celebrities will pair up and partake in a number of challenges in a bid to cross the finish line first and become the camp leaders.
The winning pair will be awarded the coveted title of the first leaders of camp, they’ll be exempt from any chores, will get to sleep in the Leaders’ lodge, and run the camp exactly the way they’d like.
Some of the group have already taken on one of the show’s infamous drinking challenges though.
Before their skydive Tulisa, Danny, Dean, Jane and Oti were given a drinking challenge – the drink was blended bull’s penis with fish eyes and a garnish of vomish fruit which they had to down in one.
There’s all to play for in the opening challenge as the luxurious Leaders’ Lodge boasts two comfy beds with mattresses, shelter from the rain, as well as plush duvets and pillows guaranteed to keep them warm and snug during their jungle stay.
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Coleen laughed as she watched her fellow campmates arrive alongside Melvin and GK
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She was seen pointing up at the sky as Tulisa and co came into land
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Coleen looked in her element as she held court with production staff and her campamates on the beach
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The five celebrities were whisked away to Byron Bay where they completed a parachute jump down to the beach where the remaining contestants were waiting
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There was some drama though amid the friendly scenes as Loose Women star Jane Moore’s jump went drastically wrong
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The ITV star, 62, ended up landing a quarter of a mile down the beach, landing on holiday makers
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Jame was unharmed and was seen walking toward her intended landing sport where she was consoled by her campmates
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Weather conditions were not idea for a jump, as the sea breeze was so powerful it not only blew Jane off course but blew away the umbrellas sheltering those waiting on the beach
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Oti Mabuse had a rough landing too as she came to a dramatic stop on the beach
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The Strictly and Dancing On Ice star had a big smile for her campate Melvin Oddom though
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McFly star Danny Jones nailed his landing, looking relieved as he touched down
The notorious camp leader chair has also transformed this year, with two red leatherbound seats for the two equal leaders of camp, working closely together at all times to rule and maintain a harmonious camp.
And that’s not all, as always in the jungle, the campmates should expect the unexpected as there’s a hidden twist guaranteed to shake things up which will unlock more power and additional perks than ever before for the camp leaders.
The challenge revelation comes after on Wednesday hosts Ant and Dec couldn’t contain their excitement as they fell to the floor after casting their eyes on the jungle for the first time this year.
While rumours have swirled for months about the stars set to be jetting to Australia for a three-week stay in the rat-infested camp, first look snaps earlier this week gave fans a full glimpse at the lineup.
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Danny and Tulisa came very close to one another as they flew through the blue Byron skies
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Danny looked delighted to be back on land as he greeted his campmates
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He flashed a huge smile as he sprinted toward his applauding co-stars
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An excited Danny greeted GK Barry, Coleen, Barry McGuigan and Alan Halsall with high fives
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The group on the beach appeared to have a much easier time of things, but there’s sure to be more challenges in store
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Radi 1 DJ Dean McCullough was also among the group tasked with jumping
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He pulled off a dramatic pose as he tried to nail his landing
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Dean was in great spirits as he thanked his instructor and dashed over to his campmates
Leading the confirmed pack is Coleen Rooney, who has ditched her WAG glamour for the famous jungle get-up as this year’s highest-paid signing.
She will be joined by big names such as Tulisa Contostavlos, McFly star Danny Jones, and former Strictly dancer Oti Mabuse.
Coleen has revealed how she has been asked multiple times to be on the show and has finally said yes this year because her children are old enough.
Ahead of her appearance, she said: ‘Over the years there have been different things going on in my life and also my children have been really young.’
Coleen also spoke about her ‘supportive’ husband Wayne’s feelings about her entering the show, insisting he is ‘fine’ with her spending time away.
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The parachuting group started their day in a million dollar Queensland mansion where they boarded helicopters
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The day started in the million dollar Queensland mansion, Diamond Head where the five campmates were greeted by Ant and Dec
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Oti was looking fabulous in a zip-up jumpsuit as she jogged across the lawn to the helicopter
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Dean and Danny were both in high spirits as the day started, despite the daunting first challenge ahead
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Jane looked a little more apprehensive as she was ushered into the helicopter
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Tulisa showed off her tanned curves in her crop top and tight combat trousers
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Longtime hosts of the ITV flagship show, Ant and Dec, watched on, having just delivered them instructions of the task ahead
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Before their skydive the group were given a drinking challenge – the drink was blended bull’s penis with fish eyes and a garnish of vomish fruit
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The challenge is part of the opening episode’s epic race, called Snakes & Leaders, in what ITV have billed as ‘one of the most competitive launch shows ever’
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While rumours have swirled for months about the stars set to be jetting to Australia for a three-week stay in the rat-infested camp, first look snaps earlier this week gave fans a full glimpse at the lineup
Also joining the lineup is Coronation Street star Alan Halsall, Loose Women Jane Moore, TikTok star GK Barry.
Comedian Melvin Odoom, boxing legend Barry McGuigan and radio presenter Dean McCullough are also signed up for the show.
However, there are two names noticeably absent from the confirmed lineup, hinting that they are going to be late additions to the camp.
Maura Higgins and Reverend Richard Coles are also set to take part in the show, and are expected to be heading into the camp later in the series.
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