I’m A Celebrity reveals terrifying skydive for ‘epic’ launch as GK Barry lands on beach-Ruth Lawes-Entertainment – Metro

Pictures of I’m A Celebrity’s first episode have been released as filming gets underway (Picture: Marc Giddings)

The first look pictures of I’m A Celebrity’s ’most competitive launch ever’ have been unveiled.

ITV’s casting team have really outdone themselves for the 2024 line-up, which includes the likes of GK Barry, Coleen Rooney, Tulisa and Danny Jones.

They have now officially entered the jungle and will be gearing themselves up for Ant McPartlin and Declan Donnelly’s grim bushtucker trials.

Today, the celebrities were seen ditching their luxury Australian hotel for a helicopter as many of them parachuted in to camp.

But before they set off on their terrifying journey, stars including Oti Mabuse, Jane Moore and Dean McCullough shared a supportive hug on a balcony.

Showing no fear of being captipulated out of the sky, McFly’s Danny, 38, was seen enthusiatically making a beeline for his helicopter.

Tulisa was seen jetting off in a helicopter from her Brisband hotel (Picture: Australia Media)

Danny apparently couldn’t wait to start filming I’m A Celebrity (Picture: Australia Media)

Several of the stars shared a group hug on their hotel balcong(Picture: Australia Media)

Tulisa and Oti looked like they were discussing their parachuting technique (Picture: Australia Media)

Meanwhile, BBC Radio 1 presenter Dean, 32, was seen with his legs akimbo as he plunged to earth with a skydiver.

Loose Women’s Jane, 62, looked understandbly elated to have landed and stretched her arms out with joy as she finally touched down on earth.

TikTok star GK, 25, was seen beaming as she greeted celebrities including Dancing On Ice’s Oti, 34, on the beach.

I’m A Celebrity has also revealed what viewers can expect from the very first episode on Sunday.

Celebrities were launched from a helicopter to arrive in camp (Picture: Marc Giddings)

The dramatic entrance looked terrifying (Picture: Marc Giddings)

The campmates will be instructed to pair up and participate in a number of challenges, competing against their fellow campmates in a bid to cross the finish line first.

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. 

The luxurious Leaders’ Lodge boasts two wonderfully 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. 

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.

I’m A Celebrity star Dean looked very ready to land (Picture: Marc Giddings)

Jane looked overjoyed to no longer be falling through the sky (Picture: Marc Giddings)

All the celebs, including Oti, seemed to be in high spirits (Picture: Marc Giddings)

But even the campmates in the Leaders’ Lodge won’t be able to rest easy as ITV has revealed there is a hidden twist ‘guaranteed to shake things up.’

While there’s still all to play for on I’m A Celebrity, bookmakers have already cast predictions on who could become King or Queen of the Jungle.

Danny is currently the early 4/1 favourite to win the competition according to Coral, with the bookmaker fancying him to repeat McFly bandmate Dougie Poynter’s feat of 13 years ago.

Coming in second place is IAC’s star booking, Wagtha Christie’s very own Coleen, with her chances of winning at just 5/1 with bookmaker Coral.

GK was among the celebs ready to greet Tulisa as she landed (Picture: Marc Giddings)

Some of the celebrities landed with more of a thud (Picture: Marc Giddings)

That will come as a relief to ITV bosses who splurged on Coleen – reportedly paying her the highest fee in the show’s history, surpassing that of Nigel Farage’s last year.

Bookies are predicting that Barry McGuigan will be the first star to be booted out of the jungle, with his chances of winning just 20/1.

He shares the same odds as Jane, whose time in the jungle might also be cut short, if the bookies are correct.

I’m A Celebrity is expected to last for three weeks, when one campmate will follow in the footsteps of reigning champion Sam Thompson.

 I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! starts on Sunday on ITV1 and ITVX 

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