Celebs get grisly welcome as first episode of I’m A Celebrity kicks off

She has been rigorously preparing to head into the jungle shower – even screen-testing six bikinis so she gets the perfect shot on camera.
But on last night’s I’m A Celebrity launch show, model and presenter Kelly Brook got covered in a lot more than water as she was showered with critters during her first trial.
Wearing a plunging leopard-print jumpsuit, the 45-year-old was flanked by Spandau Ballet’s Martin Kemp, 64, former EastEnders actress Shona McGarty, 34, former soccer star Alex Scott, 41, comedian Ruby Wax, 72, and Emmerdale star Lisa Riley, 49, in the ‘Cockie Van’.
Martin Kemp, Kelly Brook and Shona McGarty. Pic: ITV
The group had lost their first trials earlier in the day, with three having to find stars wading through fish guts while the others had to endure snakes dropped on their heads.
To win their dinner of emu’s neck, the losers were placed in the Cockie Van and had to unlock six keys from the grate above their heads while bugs were dropped on them. Ms Wax complained: ‘They’re in every crevice.’
Martin Kemp and Ruby Wax. Pic: ITV
Arriving in camp successfully with six stars, they were greeted by YouTuber Angry Ginge and rapper Aitch, both 25, comedian Eddie Kadi, 42, and Ozzy Osbourne’s son, Jack, 40, who were victorious in their first trials and treated to a luxurious welcome night with comfy beds and steak for dinner.
Despite the show airing yesterday, the celebrities had entered the jungle on Saturday when they were plagued by heavy thunderstorms, but were still in high spirits for their first night.
Alex Scott and Aitch. Pic: ITV
Osbourne, whose father died five months ago, revealed his mother Sharon was ‘supportive’ of him going on the reality show but said that it would be ‘hard… in the wake of my dad’s passing’.




