It’s a far cry from the snake-infested Jungle as ITV bosses treat this year’s I’m a Celebrity contestants to a new challenge located in an Australian mega-mansion. 

Instead of the fan-favourite Walk The Plank challenge which has been axed, selected contestants are rumoured to this year be taking part in ‘an equally terrifying’ starting challenge at Diamond Head.

The sprawling estate in Coomera, Queensland, which has been rented by the likes of Brad Pitt and Johnny Depp, will reportedly play host to a handful of celebrities as they complete their first challenge before the Jungle next Sunday.

The 45 acre plot of land boasts a landing strip for private jets, a helicopter operations centre, a go-kart track, a marina for boats, a main residence and guest house.

Known as Diamond Head, the impressive residence was previously owned by the Australian motorcycling champion, Mick Doohan, who bought it for £886,000 in 1996.

It’s a far cry from the snake-infested Jungle as ITV bosses treat this year’s I’m a Celebrity contestants to a new challenge located in an Australian mega-mansion

Instead of the fan-favourite Walk The Plank challenge which has been axed, selected contestants are rumoured to this year be taking part in ‘an equally terrifying’ starting challenge at Diamond Head

The location has been praised for its level of privacy and rarity for its vast size in such a high demand area of Australia’s Gold Coast.

In 2015, Diamond Head became the centre of the infamous legal battle between Johnny Depp, 61, and his ex-wife Amber Heard, 38.

It was alleged that the enraged Alice In Wonderland actor trashed the mansion after getting into an argument with Amber and causing a damage bill of more than £101,000. Depp denied any abuse towards Heard.

The couple were renting the estate while Depp was in Australia filming Pirates Of The Caribbean: ᴅᴇᴀᴅ Men Tell No Tales.

Brad Pitt, 60, and his ex-wife Angelina Jolie, 49, have also previously rented the mansion as well as the singer, Pink, 45.

In a bid to revive the Gold Coast’s film industry amid the pandemic, Doohan decided to open his house for Hollywood A-listers seeking a private and luxurious place to quarantine.

For seven years, Walk The Plank has opened the show with half of camp having to face the terrifying heights of the 314ft Focus building in Surfers Paradise.

Last year, ITV bosses put a terrifying twist on the classic challenge, by replacing it with two flimsy flagpoles with the celebrities made to race each other 110 metres in the air.

The sprawling estate in Coomera, Queensland, which has been rented by the likes of Brad Pitt and Johnny Depp , will reportedly play host to a handful of celebrities as they complete their first challenge before the Jungle next Sunday

The 45 acre plot of land boasts a landing strip for private jets, a helicopter operations centre, a go-kart track, a marina for boats, a main residence and guest house

Known as Diamond Head, the impressive residence was previously owned by the Australian motorcycling champion, Mick Doohan, who bought it for £886,000 in 1996

The location has been praised for its level of privacy and rarity for its vast size in such a high demand area of Australia’s Gold Coast

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But producers have planned a brand new entrance for the campmates, promising the task will be ‘equally as terrifying and exhilarating’. 

I’m A Celebrity will return to screens on November 17th with a star-studded line-up, with Coleen Rooney and Maura Higgins set to head into the jungle. 

It comes after I’m A Celebrity announced it will be launching a brand new spin-off show called I’m A Celebrity…Unpacked this autumn on ITV2. 

The show will be hosted by former jungle star Joe, DJ Kemi and former Made In Chelsea star, Sam.

During the spin-off show the trio will dissect everything that goes on in camp, before speculating about what may be in store, all the while giving their opinions and taking part in fun debates.

They will strive to get all of the latest behind-the-scenes gossip with unseen clips, exclusive interviews, and an insider guide to the iconic Bushtucker Trials.

The trio will also be joined by several celebrity guests throughout the show and viewers will be encouraged to join all the lively debates via social media and the app. 

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

COLEEN ROONEY 

Coleen Rooney rose to fame as the wife of footballer Wayne 

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. 

MAURA HIGGINS  

Maura Higgins became an instant TV favourite during her stint on Love Island

AGE: 33

OCCUPATION: Television personality

FAMOUS FOR:  Series five of Love Island (20190 and Dancing On Ice (2020). 

Maura is said to have replaced Tommy Fury after he pulled out at the last minute.  

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 takes on the challenge following her high-profile split from  her husband

AGE: 62

OCCUPATION: Journalist

 FAMOUS FOR:  PrJane 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  

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.

REV RICHARD COLES 

Richard’s last reality stint was when he took part in Strictly in 2017

AGE: 62

OCCUPATION: Radio presenter 

FAMOUS FOR:  Richard is a former member of pop group The Communards.  

They achieved three UK top ten hits, including the No. 1 record of Don’t Leave Me This Way.

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.