REVEREND RICHARD COLES

I’m A Celeb viewers were left with the same complaint after spotting the show had scrapped an iconic segment on Friday.

Due to bosses scrapping the phone voting system in favour of the app, hosts Ant and Dec no longer needed to say their famous catchphrase ‘to vote for a mobile, call the SHORT NUMBER!’ which they would scream into the camera.

MailOnline previously revealed the change, which saw he celebrity’s voting numbers dropped from the back of their camp t-shirts for the first time.

Taking to X fans said:  ‘No more “to from a mobile call the SHORT NUMBER”‘: ‘No long number and short number this year’ alongside a heartbroken emoji.

‘I miss “short number” anyone else?’: ‘I miss the “call the short number”‘: ‘Where’s ‘call the SHORT NUMBER??”‘: ‘Missing “call the SHORT NUMBER” a little extra in tonight’s episode’.

I’m A Celeb viewers were left with the same complaint after spotting the show had scrapped an iconic segment on Friday

Due to bosses scrapping the phone voting system in favour of the app, hosts Ant and Dec no longer needed to say their famous catchphrase ‘to vote for a mobile, call the SHORT NUMBER!’ which they would scream into the camera

MailOnline previously revealed the change, which saw he celebrity’s voting numbers dropped from the back of their camp t-shirts for the first time (L) 

A show source told MailOnline of the change: ‘Over the years the number of people voting by phone has declined and it’s become a very small proportion of votes cast.’ 

The insider went on: ‘To simplify the message to our viewers, we have chosen to only have free online voting this year via the app.’

It comes after ITV’s other shows Dancing on Ice and Britain’s Got Talent also ditched the phone voting system – which could upset older viewers who do own a mobile phone.

Elsewhere in the episode Oti Mabuse and Melvin Odoom bagged the series’ first full house of 12 stars during 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.

Taking to X fans said: ‘No more “to from a mobile call the SHORT NUMBER”‘: ‘No long number and short number this year’ alongside a heartbroken emoji

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. 

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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.

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.

Elsewhere in the episode Oti Mabuse and Melvin Odoom bagged the series’ first full house of 12 stars during 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 

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.’

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.