I'm A Celeb's Oti Mabuse and Melvin Odoom declared 'King and Queen of Bushtucker trials' after winning series' first FULL HOUSE of 12 stars

REVEREND RICHARD COLES

I’m A Celeb’s Oti Mabuse and Melvin Odoom bagged the series’ first full house of 12 stars during Friday’s Bushtucker Trial, Tanks of Terror.

After hosts Ant and Dec revealed campmates could now decide amongst themsleves who would take on the task, the ex Strictly star, 34, volunteered alongside Barry McGuigan, 63.

However the boxer graciously swapped places with DJ, 44, who had yet undertaken a trail and as the pair left for the clearing joked he was ‘off to bed for a nap’.

Oti and Melvin were placed inside giant tanks had were forced to work together to free stars for meals for camp, as huge spiders crawled across their faces.

The tanks of water were gradually filled with the likes of mud crabs, eels, crocodiles and water dragons, while their head bubbles were filled with spiders and snakes.

They seemingly had very different tactics to endure the critics and while Melvin closed his eyes and hummed, Oti squealed in horror, never the less the pair managed to win 12 stars for camp with just 5 seconds to go before the klaxon sounded.

I’m A Celeb ‘s Oti Mabuse and Melvin Odoom bagged the series’ first full house of 12 stars during Friday’s Bushtucker Trial, Tanks of Terror

After hosts Ant and Dec revealed campmates could now decide amongst themsleves who would take on the task, the ex Strictly star, 34, volunteered alongside Barry McGuigan, 63

However the boxer (pictured) graciously swapped places with DJ, 44, who had yet undertaken a trail and as the pair left for the clearing joked he was ‘off to bed for a nap’

Finally having her head bubble removed Oti was able to open her mouth and scream, while a delighted Melvin gave Geordie duo Ant and Dec a high five.

Full of praise, Ant said: ‘You can now call yourselves the new king and queen of the Bushtucker Trial!’

Melvin’s eventful trial comes after he was left fuming once again after Dean McCullough abandoned him to complete the chores alone.

The presenter 44, and the Irish DJ, 32, are on water collection duties for the camp this week but Melvin was left furious once again after his campmate disappeared.

And Dean not pulling his weight has not gone unnoticed by the rest of the camp.

In Thursday’s episode, Melvin was already up and about collecting water for his fellow camp mates and instead of Dean joining him to help, he opted to have a shower.

He told Melvin: ‘I’m gonna have a scrub and then I’ll do a couple, mate.’

This didn’t go unnoticed by camp, as when they saw Melvin carrying his fourth water bucket of the morning, Danny asked: ‘Is Houdini with him?’, referencing a joke Melvin had made on Wednesday about Dean’s regular disappearing acts.

Oti and Melvin were placed inside giant tanks had were forced to work together to free stars for meals for camp, as huge spiders crawled across their faces

the tanks of water were gradually filled with the likes of mud crabs, eels, crocodiles and water dragons, while their head bubbles were filled with spiders and snakes

Finally having her head bubble removed Oti was able to open her mouth and scream, while a delighted Melvin gave Geordie duo Ant and Dec a high five

Full of praise, Ant said: ‘You can now call yourselves the new king and queen of the Bushtucker Trial!’

As Jane said Dean was having a shower, Melvin joked: ‘Houdini does another trick again!’

While Melvin continued lugging around the heavy water, Jane encouraged him, saying: ‘Come on Melvin, you’ve got to leave some for Dean to do!’

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As Barry quipped: ‘Don’t hold your breath!’

And this is not the first time Dean has failed to lend a helping hand.

On Wednesday’s episode Melvin slammed the BBC Radio 1 presenter for disappearing whenever anyone needed help with odd jobs around the camp.

Melvin fumed that he was all alone to complete his task and took Dean to town over his lack of co-operation.

While on water duties, Melvin said: ‘This is a lone man situation, he’s very good at disappearing.’

When tasked with carrying one pot of water back to camp, the DJ complained that his chore was too difficult.

He moaned: ‘That is no joke, the pot is so heavy.’

He continued: ‘I hate doing the water guys I’ve said it, I’m just gonna have to hold my hands up, it’s an awful job and I hate it, and I don’t wanna do it anymore.

Melvin’s eventful trial comes after he was left fuming once again after Dean McCullough abandoned him to complete the chores alone

On Wednesday’s episode Melvin slammed the BBC Radio 1 presenter for disappearing whenever anyone needed help with odd jobs around the camp

‘Guys I can’t, it’s not for me!’

But before he continued, camp leader Danny chastised Dean, telling him: ‘Just get on with it mate.’

As Melvin encouraged Dean to carry on fetching water with him, and the camp told him to adopt a positive atтιтude, Dean said: ‘Look, no beef, no drama, I just hate my job!’

Melvin then joked: ‘Listen, your new name is Houdini because you like to disappear!’

The camp descended into laughter as Oti exclaimed: ‘SH๏τs fired!’ while Dean was left too shocked to speak.

I’M A CELEBRITY 2024: MEET THE ALL STAR LINE UP

OTI MABUSE

Oti Mabuse has already two Strictly glitterballs under her belt

AGE: 34

OCCUPATION: Professional dancer

FAMOUS FOR: Oti is best known for being a professional dancer on the British television series Strictly Come Dancing, which she won in 2019 and 2020.

DANNY JONES

Danny Jones is one of the bookies’ favourites to win this year’s I’m A Celeb

AGE: 38

OCCUPATION: McFly singer

FAMOUS FOR: Danny is one of the lead vocalists and the lead guitarist for pop-rock band McFly.

He is also a coach on The Voice UK.

BARRY MCGUIGAN

Former boxer Barry McGuigan is heading into the jungle

AGE: 63

OCCUPATION: Retired professional boxer

FAMOUS FOR: Barry was nicknamed The Clones Cyclone and held the WBA and lineal featherweight тιтles from 1985 to 1986.

GK BARRY

GK Barry is a TikTok star who recently joined the ITV family on Loose Women

AGE: 25

OCCUPATION: TikTok star

FAMOUS FOR: Grace is known for her comedic commentary on culture, lifestyle, and fashion. She has over 3.6 million followers and recently joined the Loose Women panel.

DEAN MCCULLOUGH

ITV bosses are hoping Dean McCullough will ruffle feathers in the camp

AGE: 32

OCCUPATION: Radio 1 DJ

FAMOUS FOR: Radio 1 DJ Dean has been signed by I’m A Celeb bosses, in the hope that he will ruffle feathers with his outspoken views.

Earlier this year it was announced Dean would be taking over the BBC Radio 1 Early Breakfast Show, after previously fronting the afternoon slot.

JANE MOORE

Jane is best known as a panellist and anchor of Loose Women

AGE: 62

OCCUPATION: Journalist

FAMOUS FOR: Jane is best known as a panellist and anchor of Loose Women between 1999 and 2002.

She returned as a regular panellist from 2013 onwards.

Jane takes on the challenge following her high-profile split from husband of 20 years, Showbiz agent, Gary Farrow.

MELVIN ODOOM

Melvin was previously courted by I’m A Celeb bosses back in 2021

AGE: 44

OCCUPATION: DJ and TV presenter

FAMOUS FOR: His work on radio. Melvin was previously courted by I’m A Celeb bosses back in 2021, but turned down the offer at the last minute.

He also had a primetime stint on Strictly back in 2016.

COLEEN ROONEY

Reports claim that she has been offered the biggest deal in the show’s history

AGE: 38

OCCUPATION: WAG

FAMOUS FOR: Wagatha Christie case against arch rival Rebekah Vardy.

Reports claim that she has been offered the biggest deal in the show’s history, exceeding Nigel Farage’s £1.5million from last year.

ALAN HALSALL

Alan Halsall is best known for his role as Tyrone Dobbs on Coronation Street

AGE: 42

OCCUPATION: Actor

FAMOUS FOR: Coronation Street actor Alan Halsall was forced to withdraw from I’m A Celeb last year, after undergoing ACL Reconstruction surgery.

Bosses have now convinced the actor to sign up again, and no doubt he will draw in a huge fanbase thanks to his long-running role as Tyrone Dobbs on the soap.

TULISA