REVEREND RICHARD COLES
In the wake of the shocking changes to camp, the I’m A Celeb contestants have revealed some of the cunning ways they are cutting costs in the jungle.
After winning jungle money in the gag-inducing Rank Bank bushtucker trial on Thursday, the campmates were given ‘jungle cash cards’ to access basic amenities, like the toilet, shower, pool and bath.
But with each one costing $10 a pop, the celebs have started to become savvy in how to save their hard-earned cash.
Loose Woman star, Jane Moore, 62, admitted to Richard Coles, also 62 that rather than paying to use the dunny she has resorted to drastic measures.
She said: ‘I’ve taken to spitting my toothpaste in the garbage bag so I don’t have to go and pay $10!’
TikTok star GK Barry, 25, took to washing her armpits in the sink rather than showering as she joked: ‘I’m trying to save on everything so I can get a bottle of prosecco with a straw. That’s what I’m craving at the minute.’
The I’m A Celeb contestants have revealed some of the cunning and disgusting ways they have decided to cut costs in the jungle after being given ‘jungle cash cards’
With access to basic amenities costing an arm and a leg, TikTok star GK Barry, 25, took to washing her armpits in the sink rather than showering saying she would rather save the money for a bottle of bubbles
Loose Woman star, Jane Moore, 62, admitted that rather than paying to use the dunny, she has resorted to spitting her toothpaste in the garbage bag so she doesn’t have to pay any money
Melvin Odoom who was left trembling in fear as he took on the latest Bushtucker trial in place of Barry McGuigan told the Bush Telegraph: ‘Times are tough in the jungle right about now. We’re trying to come up with money saving tips to save as much money as possible.’
Meanwhile, Maura admitted she woke up feeling like a mess. Asking Jane if her hair was ok, she said: ‘My husband is never gonna fancy me!’
However Richard was quick to brighten her spirits, as he said: ‘You look great Maura, if I was heteroSєxual I’d be kneeling before you with a bunch of roses!’
Viewers were put off by Jane spitting in the bin to save cash as they wrote on X: ‘Didn’t really need to see Jane Moore spitting toothpaste into a rubbish bag.’
‘Spitting in the bin is nasty let alone while brushing your teeth’.. ‘Please Jane, you are in there for the money.’
Others wrote: ‘Not the celebrities facing real life money struggles’… ‘Inflation has hit the jungle! Nowhere is safe!’
It comes after the celebrities had to adjust to a whole new camp during Thursday’s episode after winning jungle money in the gag-inducing Rank Bank bushtucker trial.
They were given ‘jungle cash cards’ to access basic amenities, which meant that using the toilet, shower, pool and bath cost a whopping $10.
As Maura Higgins, 34, and influencer GK Barry, 25, approached the turnstiles to access the toilet, Maura asked: ‘What if we cheat and something happens?’
Maura Higgins shared her fury at having to pay to use the toilets in the I’m A Celebrity camp
Maura and GK Barry used a jungle cash card to pay $10 to get through the toilet turnstiles
Viewers were put off by Jane spitting in the bin to save cash as they wrote on X: ‘Didn’t really need to see Jane Moore spitting toothpaste into a rubbish bag’
GK replied: ‘That’s what I’m thinking. More money.’
‘Are we risking it or not?’ Love Island alum Maura asked.
GK reasoned, ‘I mean, it’s only $10,’ to which Maura sH๏τ back: ‘That’s an expensive p**s!’
‘Extremely expensive,’ GK agreed, before using her jungle card to get through the turnstile.
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Speaking in the Bush Telegraph later, Maura raged: ‘Scandalous! Absolutely scandalous!’
‘It’s 10 dollars to take a p**s! I guess $500 is a lot but I just don’t know how long that’s going to last.’
The campmates had to earn their everyday essentials with a stomach-churning trial involving pig testicles and fish eyes during the Rank Bank challenge earlier in the episode.
The stars were split into three teams and pitted against each other to earn the most money for their campmates.
Coronation Street star Alan Halsall helmed the Blue Team with Tulisa Contostavlos, Reverend Richard Coles, and Barry McGuigan.
McFly’s Danny Jones led the Orange Team with Maura, GK, and Strictly’s Oti Mabuse.
The Love Island star, 34, raged that it was ‘absolutely scandalous’
She fumed, ‘That’s an expensive p**s!’
Radio DJ Dean McCullough headed up the Pink Team with Jane Moore, and Melvin Odoom.
Presenters Ant McPartlin and Declan Donnelly explained: ‘Jungle life is about to get very expensive.
‘Everyday essentials in camp are going to cost you money and to pay for them you’ll have to use your jungle cash card.’
Alan nailed three out of the four races, earning $1,100 for his group, while Danny and Dean raked in $500 each.
The group returned to camp to find turnstiles to use the toilet, shower, pool and bath, along with a vending wall depositing fresh filtered water and logs for the fire, priced at $10 per item.
Stars could also buy extra treats for the camp at a treat machine.
‘It’s a bit like buying tickets to an Oasis concert,’ Richard complained about the new prices.
Later, Maura, Jane, and Richard took part in a challenge which involved taking a phone call, memorising the call’s hold music and being asked a question about its lyrics.
On Thursday night’s episode, Dean McCullough, 32, Danny Jones, 38, and Alan Halsall, 42, competed to win jungle dollars for camp in The Rank Bank trial
Alan, Danny (pictured) and Dean plunged their heads into fish guts during the compeтιтion
The other campmates, who were split into three colour-coded teams, watched on from the sidelines
The contestants won $200 for their cash cards for each correct answer.
After all three songs had played, Maura and Richard earned $600 each, while Jane banked $400.
At the end of the episode, Alan, Dean and Danny treated their friends to an eight-star dinner, with each star priced at $100.
I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! airs on ITV1 and ITVX.
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
Tulisa is making her career comeback after reuniting with N-Dubz last year
AGE: 36
OCCUPATION: Singer and former X Factor judge
FAMOUS FOR: Tulisa reunited with N-Dubz last year for a tour after first finding fame with the band in 2007.
In 2011, she became a judge on The X Factor and went on to launch her debut solo album, The Female Boss.
She released her fourth album with N-Dubz last year.
REVEREND RICHARD COLES
Richard is an English writer, radio presenter and Church of England priest
AGE: 62
OCCUPATION: Writer, broadcaster and priest
FAMOUS FOR: Richard is an English writer, radio presenter and Church of England priest.
He first came to prominence as the multi-instrumentalist who partnered Jimmy Somerville in the 1980s band the Communards.
MAURA HIGGINS
Maura is best known for her stint on Love Island UK in 2019
AGE: 33
OCCUPATION: TV Personality
FAMOUS FOR: Maura is an Irish television personality, television presenter and model.
She rose to prominence in 2019, when she was a finalist on the fifth series of ITV2 reality series Love Island.